At Forte European Tapas Bar & Bistro, the décor is an artsy mix of old European currency, Russian propaganda posters and paintings. In the kitchen, Chef Nina Manchev focuses on the essence of European home-cooking. From her menu of regional foods from Spain, Bulgaria, Russia and Romania, this hot-off-the-grill link-like sausage from her native Bulgaria is a standout. The ground pork and beef links, richly flavored with cumin and oregano, arrive with a roasted red pepper and tomato spread, bean relish, onions and parsley. Sop up the juices with the chewy pita-like bread that puffs on the grill, leaving deep char marks on the crust. Locals also know to order Georgian khachapuri cheese bread and kofte meatballs, along with specials like Bulgarian Easter lamb spiced and stuffed with rice.