Le Comptoir des Tapas

Le Comptoir des Tapas Review

The owners of this compact épicerie and tapas bar in Quimper's old covered market had the novel approach of pairing delicacies from Spain and Brittany. An auspicious match, it turns out, as small plates of artisanal cured meats, like Iberico and chorizo, served à la planche with bread and spicy olive oil, pair nicely with local specialties like a velvety langoustine flan. Other plates highlight both cuisines—crispy beignets of fried John Dory or octopus served steaming hot, tiny marinated sardines from Spain or Brittany. With Spanish or French regional wines by the glass for as little as €3—and small plates starting at €4—it's a great opportunity to experiment with pairings. Ah, but this is the point, non?