Amada
Contemporary adaptations of traditional Spanish tapas comprise the menu at this Old City restaurant, which was opened in 2005 by James Beard Award-winning chef Jose Garces. Aged Serrano hams dangle from the ceiling, barrels of sangria are stacked against the wall behind the bar, and tables are lantern-lit. There are more than 60 varieties of tapas, from charcuterie plates, to spicy soups, to vegetable-stuffed empanadas. Some specialty dishes, such as lobster paella, can be ordered by the platter for larger groups. Several cocktails pay homage to the movies of Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar; the Bad Education is made with spiced gin, cucumber, and lemon, and the Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down is a mix of vodka, lemon, and rosemary.
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From Food & Wine , JUN 2009
Chef Jose Garces of Philadelphia’s Amada mimics jerk by soaking allspice in water, then throwing the berries...MORE
From Food & Wine , NOV 2008
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From Food & Wine , JUN 2007
An alumnus of Starr’s Alma de Cuba and El Vez, Jose has a love of showman-ship that isn’t surprising. But his food is another thing: honest, authentic. My favorites were the plancha-grilled shrimp (head on!) and the...MORE
From Food & Wine , JAN 2008
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From the From the May 2008 Food & Wine Go List
In a big game of musical chairs last year, chef Michael White left Fiamma (now helmed by Fabio Trabocchi) to take over the kitchen at Alto (and at sister restaurant <strong>L’Impero</strong>). His pitch-perfect mix of elegant presentation and satisfying Northern Italian cooking has elevated this wine-centric restaurant, which is just a short walk from the Museum of Modern Art.
We loved: Handmade pasta with Piave cheese and smoked prosciutto.
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