After some time in Leiden, there's a tapas place I've been trying to get in. It's called Tapas en Zo. Every time I've been by there they are jam-packed and simply shake their heads when I plead for a table. Seems like a reservation is in order.

About a year passed, and I tried again the other night - a Tuesday to be exact. The place was empty and we were seated right away. We had wine - which was quite nice for a house wine - and ordered a number of hot and cold tapas.

Some were good, others mediocre. Honestly, I wasn't incredibly excited about what they had to offer. But the ambiance was nice, and I'm glad I've experienced it. Oh, and they had this lovely little box that held the tea selection (pictured here).

Tapas en Zo is located at Oude Rijn 1a, right about the corner from the bi-weekly market. It's open Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30pm.