
Once I learned the history of arroz con pollo, everything fell into place. I had always thought that it was a Hispanic dish, which explains my confusion as I read the ingredients in various recipes. Arroz con pollo originated in Spain, which I was surprised to learn.
(She makes a mean version herself, I might add.) So I set about The new Spanish/Mexican-influenced restaurant Copas on Market (2223 Market St.) is now open in the space formerly occupied by Nomica and Izakaya Sushi Ran.Arroz con gandules history image results. I miss her terribly when she’s gone but we have a history of staying connected through food, and Arroz con Pollo is one of her favorite dishes. My wife is out of town with her mother.
As Hoodline previously reported, Copas (Spanish for cups) is being operated by Jagjeet (Jag) and Jessica Kapoor, and chef Julio Aguilera ( La Urbana).History and Etymology for arroz Spanish, from Arabic ar-ruzz the rice. Arroz con pollo (spanish for rice with chicken) is a traditional dish of spain and latin america, closely related to paella.In the dominican republic it is alternately called locrio de pollo, and in saint martin it is called lokri or. Arroz con pollo wikipedia.
"I love how active the Castro is," said Kapoor. "We believe that creativity is at the heart of what we do and we invite you to experience our passion for food and beverage alongside a rotating program that celebrates artists."Kapoor tells Hoodline that the team is excited to open in the Castro. | Photo: Copas/Google"Copas is inspired by California’s seasonal ingredients paired with flavors that celebrate the history of Mexican and Spanish cultures," said Jessica Kapoor. While Hoodline previously reported the new restaurant's name would be Comodo, Kapoor explained that was a temporary name.Copas is now open at 2223 Market St.
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Copas cocktails are made with sparkling wine or soda and ice with seasonal herbs, fruits, and vegetables. | Photo: Stephane Israel/GoogleA full cocktail menu from the bar is also available. Coffee and espresso drinks are also available.Dinner menu items include pan tomate ($8), hamachi crudo ($22), oysters ($18), bone marrow ($24), arroz con Pollo ($22), pulpo ($26), pesca del dia ($25), and New York strip steak ($34)."Our menu is intended to be shared family-style, you can order tapas-style," said Kapoor.Farmers Market Toast at Copas. | Image: Steven Bracco/HoodlineBreakfast menu items include Copas smashed avocado ($11), farmers market toast ($13), runny egg sandwich ($10), rollie ($8), overnight soaked oats ($13), churro donuts ($7), and cream puffs ($5). Kapoor says Copas will eventually offer a full weekend brunch menu as well.The opening dinner menu at Copas.
But it drew the CoH's attention after being painted in rainbow Pride colors by the restaurant's staff, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots.Izakaya Sushi Ran staff with the rainbow rock in 2019. Currently painting by Mexico City resident Marco Osvaldo Razo Veyro are on display.Kapoor says that Copas plans to host monthly gallery events that allow customers to appreciate the art while enjoying food and drinks.Hoodline readers will recall in 2019, a controversy was started on Twitter for Izakaya Sushi Ran's Zen garden rock, which was derided by the Coalition on Homelessness (CoH) as anti-homeless architecture.The rock had been in place since the space opened as Nomica three years prior. Kapoor says the art will rotate quarterly. Patrons of the restaurant will notice a selection of art on the wall. | Photo: Liz Barclay/CopasKapoor tells Hoodline that no major remodeling was done to the space prior to opening. "We really want this to be a communal feel where everyone who works here has their creativity shine."Ronda cocktail at Copas.
"We want to go back to that," said Kapoor. Since then, it's housed four closed restaurants: Jake's on Market, Pesce, Nomica, and Izakaya Sushi Ran.Kapoor tells Hoodline that they recognize the popularity and success of 2223 Restaurant. "When people come by they can leave a little note of positivity."The space at 2223 Market has seen a great deal of turnover in the nine years since 2223 Restaurant closed in 2012.

