Solea

It's the tapas! Solea Wine, Bar and Cafe (that rogue comma isn't the tradition Solea snubs) breaks out of the Washington Avenue-area mold with elegant interiors, live flamenco music and a mix of Persian, Spanish and even some classic cajun staples thanks to Louisiana native and head chef Jeff Countryman. Does that seem like a motley assortment of influences? Don't expect Solea to bow to expectations — co-owner Amin Safari is a molecular biologist turned full-time flamenco guitarist.