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 WITH LIVE MUSIC, FLAMENCO DANCING, FOOD, TOURS AND MORE

Radnor, PA - James Beard Award-winning Iron Chef Jose Garces will host a special One Year Anniversary Celebration for Amada Radnor this Sunday, April 7th, from 11:30am to 2:00pm. Chef will celebrate his expansion to the Main Line with his beloved Spanish Tapas restaurant with an afternoon brunch party that will feature live music, flamenco dancing, welcome glasses of Cava, small bites, tours of the private dining room, and a family style brunch - all for only $40 a ticket. Chef will be on hand to meet attendees and thank patrons, neighbors, media and visitors for their support over the past year. A full menu of wine and cocktails will be available for purchase, and the exclusive Gin and Tonic Cart Experience will also be available. Amada is located at 555 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087. Reservations for the One Year Anniversary Celebration are available on Opentable and by contacting the restaurant. For more about Amada, call 484-429-2158, visit http://philadelphia.amadarestaurant.com/ and follow @amadaradnor on social media. For more about Chef Jose Garces, follow @chefjosegarces on social media.

"Amada is near and dear to my heart," said Garces. "It was the very first restaurant I opened when I went out on my own in 2005. The reception we have gotten in Radnor has been amazing. We’ve created a gorgeous space that carries the best of the Amada Philadelphia experience through to the Main Line. I look forward to thanking everyone this Sunday and celebrating with everyone."

Amada is Chef's beloved Spanish tapas concept that won Garces the Best Chef MidAtlantic James Beard Award in 2009. Chef's modern take on Spanish tapas began in 2005 as one of Chef's first restaurants when he went out on his own. Today, Amada operates three locations, in Radnor, in Old City and Historic Philadelphia at 217-219 Chestnut Street, and in Atlantic City at Ocean Casino Resort at 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Amada was named after his grandmother, who ignited Garces' love for the kitchen at a young age.

Amada is locally and nationally recognized, and is considered by media and critics as one of Philadelphia's essential restaurants that helps define Philadelphia's red hot culinary scene. Amada Radnor features a stunning 7,000 square foot, 250+ seat dual level restaurant, bar, lounge, private event space, outdoor courtyard and outdoor patio.

Amada features Chef's most award winning signature tapas and other special offerings from the open kitchen. From the bar, Amada’s wine program exclusively features wines from Spain with over 100 selections from both popular and emerging regions in the country, plus cocktails inspired by Spanish ingredients, and Red and White Sangria. Amada Radnor features an exclusive Gin Tonic Experiences with a cart that arrives tableside inviting the guests to partake in creating the perfect Gin Tonic to pair with their meal.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Tickets to the anniversary celebration are on sale now! Join Chef Jose Garces on Sunday, April 7th from 11:30am to 2:00pm. Forty dollar tickets (plus tax/gratuity) include live music, flamenco dancing, brunch, small bites, welcome drink, tours and meet/greet with Chef himself. Chef will also announce plans for the arrival of Garces Catering on the Main Line. The menu will include:

POSTRES (Shared per table)
Orange & Olive Oil Coffee Cake, Croissants, Mallorcan Cheese Bread, Whipped Butter, Currant Fig Jam

TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA (Shared per table)
Potato & Onion Omelette, Salsa Brava

DÁTILES (Shared per table)
Bacon-Wrapped Dates, Almonds, Cabrales

CHOOSE ONE PER PERSON

AMADA'S BURGER
Two Smash Patties, Mojo Aiöli, Fried Egg

SHAKSHUKA
Baked Eggs, Tomato Piperade, Olive Salsa Verde

TORRIJAS
Fried French Toast, Sidra Apples, Sherry Caramel

SANGRIA PANCAKES
Apples, Oranges, Pears, Canela Whipped Cream

JAMÓN Y MAHÓN BOCADILLO
Serrano Ham, MahÓn Cheese, Roasted Garlic, Baguette
 
AMADA RADNOR MENU

Amada’s menu includes a variety of beloved dishes from the Philadelphia original such as the classic Amada’s Empanada with Spanish Manchego and artichoke escabeche, an homage to the meal he would prepare with his grandmother for family gatherings and Tortilla Española, Spanish tortilla served with a saffron aioli. For brunch, Amada's weekend signature dishes includes Sangria Pancakes, Crab Benedict, Duck Confit Rosti, Avocado Toast and Saffron Rice Bowl.

A selection of large-format Especialidades De La Casa await including Paella Valenciana, a chicken and chorizo paella with cockles, shrimp, and saffron aioli, perfect for guests enjoying the restaurant’s various intimate private dining rooms.

Diners are also invited to order in advance and feast on Cochinillo Asado, a whole roasted suckling pig, brined, confitted and slowly roasted for a day and a half, and accompanied by rosemary white beans, roasted fingerling potatoes, Calcots con salbitxada and garbanzos con espinacas. Served as a half or whole pig. Seventy-two hours notice required.

DRINK

From the bar, Amada’s wine program exclusively features wines from Spain and focuses on highlighting Spanish varietals and contemporary winemakers with over 100 selections from both popular and emerging regions in the country. The cocktail menu is inspired by Spanish ingredients and features new drink additions that are named after Spanish Director Pedro Almodóvar’s films like the Bad Education with apricot infused brandy, Orujo de Hierbas (Spanish grappa macerated with herbs and spices), pineapple, chamomile cordial, and nutmeg; and Kika with gin, Patxaran (sloe flavored liquor from Navarre, Spain), orange, fennel, and Vermouth from Barcelona. Amada also offers housemade Red and White Sangria, a rotating seasonal Sangria kicking off with thyme, Orujo de Hierbas, gin, ginger, topped with Cava and garnished with red grapes.

For Gin Tonic enthusiasts, Amada proudly offers a Gin Tonic Tableside Experience. The Gin Tonic cart arrives tableside, and features four composed Gin Tonics on the menu, those would come from the bar proper.  They are served with Fever Tree Tonic. The cart has all of the garnishes and infused gins available and there is a “show” that coincides with it.  The guest is invited to pick their own gin and garnishes, as they like, with the server creating it for them tableside. The four offerings include:

* La Hermosa “Lemon Infused Gin, Fresh Strawberry & Mint”
* El Misterioso “Grapefruit Infused Gin, Basil & Smoked Cinnamon Bitters”
* La Picara “Lime Infused Gin, Cucumber & Rosemary”
* El Vagabundo “Orange Infused Gin, Blackberry & Aztec Chocolate Bitters, finished with Ginger Beer

VIBES

For Interior Design, Amada Radnor features the talents of Dash Design, who Garces has used many times over the years, including for Okatshe, Olon and Ortzi.

For design and vibe, Amada continued and evolved its rustic chic tradition with elements using stacked wood, leather, linen accents, with a palette of browns, gray and dull blues. Look for heavy use of candlelight and lanterns for romantic soft lighting. Keeping in the long-running tradition, Amada Radnor will feature a bronze pig in the design, which follows suit with Philadelphia and Atlantic City locations.

The Radnor location borrowed the key architectural details shared at the Atlantic City and Olde City locations. It is distinctly Spanish Colonial Revival (Arquitectura neocolonial española) design, but with a relaxed residential fit and finishes. Designers colored the space with soft gray tones along with the cool blues and splashes of Sienna and Ochre found in the Spanish color palette. A guest is greeted by hand hewn doors and encaustic tiles framing the entrance. Wrought iron accents and lamps guide the visitor to the open format restaurant with marble topped bars and kitchen line. Stucco and exposed reclaimed wood, mixes with the clean lines of modern Spanish inspired walnut and wool furniture. The large bar delivers the classic Amada energy while the dining area looks out over the classic Spanish interior courtyard. The Radnor location has a larger private dining area, with a less swarthy and more feminine vibe, with a walkout to its own garden.

Nods to the original location in Philadelphia include the pig statue - a signature decor piece in Old City and Philadelphia, a sultry lantern wall dividing the main dining room from the bar area feature over 80 individually lit lanterns, and a sleek marble top bar for a lively after work scene.

New features include a collection of Spanish hats, unique umbrella stand, addition of mirrors to play on the windows/daylight, and softer seating options like a Moroccan daybed, fabric covered ‘puffs” (ottomans) and lush banquets in the main dining room that feature the best views in the house.

In the main dining room, the design features a use of rich to create the chic vibe in soft grays, blues and browns. The open kitchen allows guests to get a glimpse of the artistry in the kitchen by Chef and his team. The seating combinations allow for a private and perfect date night for two, a family gathering, large group dining, semi-private team dinners - and of course, fully private events in the private event space.

PRIVATE EVENTS

The private event space is available for bookings for corporate meetings, showers, rehearsal dinners, intimate wedding receptions, family gatherings and more. Adjacent through a private entrance, renters of the space can also utilize the private outdoor courtyard - offering a highly unique option on the main line for micro weddings and outdoor ceremonies, with a connected completely private room for cocktails and dinner. The private dining room is flanked by glass walls showcasing Amada’s extensive collection of wine. Features in the private dining room include a 85”  screen with A/V options that are hidden with sliding walls/cabinets, as well as lighting fixtures, mirrors and molding that combine to create a elegantly upscale experience for guests.

LAYOUT

For layout, Amada Radnor features 7,000 square feet of space, with seating for an estimated 250 guests, two outdoor patios, a private dining room for 45 people and a newly renovated bar that will seat 25. Amada Radnor will be the perfect location for a fun group dining experience or an intimate, romantic date night. Amada will also be the perfect spot for corporate functions, luncheons, showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding brunches and more.

Within the restaurant, guests will find the bar, lounge and a dining room upon entering, with the main dining room to the left on the lower level. Beyond the main dining room are the private dining room and two outdoor spaces. Total seat counts include 100 in the main dining room, 36 in the upper second dining room and bar lounge, 25 seats at the bar, 16 seats in bar booths, 24 in the outside patio and 45+ in the private dining room and second outdoor event space.

For construction, Amada Radnor utilized the services of Lott Builds. For the property, the space was leased to Garces by Brandywine Realty Trust.

For reservations for the One Year Anniversary, please visit Open Table. For more about Amada, visit http://philadelphia.amadarestaurant.com/ and follow @amadaradnor @amadaphl on social media. For more about Chef Jose Garces, follow @chefjosegarces on social media.

ABOUT CHEF JOSE GARCES

Iron Chef, father, husband, James Beard Award-winner, entrepreneur, and food innovator, Chef Jose Garces is known as a leading culinary authority of Spanish and Latin-American food. From the Spanish tapas at Amada, his first restaurant, to the playful Japanese street food at Okatshe in Atlantic City, Chef Garces continually pushes the boundaries of culinary excellence.

While he maintains his successful career owning and operating full-service restaurants, Chef Garces is also looking toward the future, with an increased focus on bringing restaurant-quality experiences to the homes and businesses of culinary enthusiasts in new and interesting ways. From enhanced home delivery options and virtual online cooking demos, to live online cooking classes, Chef Garces is excited to connect with both fans of his work on television, as well as the home cook who would like to experience “chef life” in their own kitchen. Chef Garces is the author of two cookbooks, Latin Evolution and The Latin Road Home, published by Lake Isle Press. To learn more, please visit, www.chefgarces.com or follow him on social media on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

ABOUT GARCES

Garces is a Philadelphia-based hospitality group specializing in personal dining experiences rooted in the rich cultural traditions and culinary vision of renowned Latin-American chef Jose Garces. Taking a heartfelt and creative approach to time-honored recipes and dishes, Garces through Ideation Hospitality, operates numerous restaurants including Amada, Village Whiskey, Volvér, The Olde Bar, Buena Onda, Tinto, Garces Eats and Garces Trading Company in Philadelphia, Buena Onda in Radnor, and Amada and Distrito in the Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The group also operates Garces Events, a full-service catering and event division; the Garces Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to Philadelphia’s underserved immigrant community. For more information, visit GarcesGroup.com and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.