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Sheb and I have been to Café Ba Ba Rebba before and while we have been to quite a few other Tapas Bars in the ‘burbs’, when we are in the city this one is our favorite venue. It was also a chance to share this local eatery with my daughter and son-in-law from Waukesha, a location lacking in the tapas experience.As is our custom, the four of us each ordered 3 dishes, all designated for communal consumption. Rather than listing each and every dish, I will just hit the ‘high notes’ of the evening… based on the joint consensus of the group.
In the Appetizer Section, two are notable mentions. The first is the House Marinated Olives – these jewels are sublime and worth the trip into Chicago all by themselves. Heaven in a brine and herb flavored green orb. YUM!
The second was the Artisanal Cheese and Quince cubes. Who knew that these flavors went together? Well, the chef for sure. Nice pairing!
In the Salad Section, there is a single star. It was the Endive Salad.
This one was much better than I had expected and I was pleasantly surprised by the melding of the many distinct flavors and textures.
This one was much better than I had expected and I was pleasantly surprised by the melding of the many distinct flavors and textures. 
In the Standard Tapas Fare Section, you just can’t go wrong with either the Baked Goat Cheese in Tomato Sauce or the Stuffed Mushrooms. What the lack in ‘new and cutting edge’ they more than compensate in pure, unadulterated taste.
In the Seafood Section, the scallops were once again outstanding. Sweet, flavorful and pleasant to both the eye and the palette.
In the Challenge Yourself Section, the quadruple offering of traditional Spanish sausages was a star player for the guys. The gals were a bit squeamish once they learned that there was
a Blood Sausage on the plate. Their loss, we guys say… and more for us! Overall, the meal was pleasant, the company exquisite and the evening a fine example of the Chicago nightlife. This one is a ‘FOR SURE’ repeat.
-Chez
