Tinto: Tapas to Share and Savor

Spain’s northern Basque region is an area fraught with political tension and a mysterious history. Though the Basques are incorporated into Spanish culture, their distinctive language and ancestry sets everything a little bit apart—and that goes for the food too. Philly’s beloved celebrity chef Jose Garces opened Tinto to capture the essence of the Basque [...]

Amada: Delicious Spanish Tapas From a Real Iron Chef!

Defying the growing number of Spanish-inspired restaurants that emphasize trendiness over taste, Amada offers sophisticated Spanish tapas without all the distracting smoke and mirrors. Owned by award-winning, Next Iron Chef finalist Jose Garces—whose sister restaurant Distrito has had a similar effect on the Tex-Mex saturated world of Mexican food—the restaurant focuses on earthy Mediterranean flavors [...]