Amada
Who can't find something to like at a tapas restaurant? Everything from meats, to cheese, to a variety of vegetables, mushrooms, to seafood. Best of all, if you don't like one thing, there's always more of something else (the downside being if you really love something, you'll have to order another one which is why I sometimes think "tapas" is Spanish for "dollars"!.
Amada has the trendy minimalist look often favored by tapas restaurants. Black tables, chrome chairs, high ceilings with the requisite high volume noise level. Amada adds a curious touch.
In the middle of the main dining area is a slightly raised pedestal with a long, rough cut family-style table with bench seats.
Service was great; the server was happy to offer suggestions (which I like in a tapas place) and filled out small plates to make sure we had enough to go around the table.
On this visit, our group of seven shared: cured meat selection (chorizo, serrano ham, lomo embuchado); three cheese selection; Spanish tortilla; artisanal Spanish olives; and ham croquets, grilled vegetables; grilled wild mushrooms; and chicken brochettes. All the selections were excellent! Standouts were the wild mushrooms and the Spanish tortilla (which was accompanied by a tasty side of queso.
A highly recommended stop if your in Philadelphia's Old City.
Dish: tapas selections
Meal: lunch
Rating: **** of 5
Date: 4 June 2008
Address: 217-219 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19106
Website: http://www.amadarestaurant.com/
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