Iron chef Jose Garces expands Spanish tapas concept
The restaurant is Amada’s third location and offers indoor and outdoor dining for 250 guests and serves Spanish tapas along with a Gin Tonic Experience that arrives at the table and invites guests to participate in creating the perfect Gin Tonic to pair with their meal.
“We are excited to expand our relationship with the Main Line,” Garces said in a company press release. “We started fast casual last year, with Buena Onda, and are now moving to something higher with the opening of Amada’s Radnor outpost, one of my flagship restaurants. The reception we’ve had has been amazing. We can’t can’t wait to meet even more foodies and get even more involved with our new community as we open our doors this week we’ve created a beautiful space that brings the best of the Amada Philadelphia experience to the Main Line I’m special excited about our two patios and our beautiful white marble bar top.”
Amada Radnor comes on the heels of a stellar year for Garces, which includes Amada Radnor, Garces Trading Company at Kimmel, Garces Trading Company at Cira Center, Buena Onda Radnor, Buena Onda Rittenhouse, Buena Onda Wells Fargo Center, Buena Onda at the Concourse at Comcast Center and Garces Eats in Wells Fargo Center, all within the last 12 months.
“Five years ago we established this strategic partnership with Chef Jose Garces and we couldn’t be more pleased with the way our talents and resources are aligned,” said Steven Ballard, Co-Owner of Ballard Brands & Ideation Hospitality, in the release. “In the past year, Ballard Brands and Ideation Hospitality kick-started the national franchise chain Buena Onda, in addition to opening four new locations. Together, we also brought back the legendary Garces Trading Company brand and opened two new locations. Now we are opening of the third location of Chef Garces’ flagship brand, Amada, on the Main Line. We are excited to see this beloved gastronomic concept continue to expand nationally.”
“The continued growth of Garces concepts with the support of Ideation Hospitality and Ballard Brands has been incredible,” Paul Ballard, co-owner of Ballard Brands & Ideation Hospitality, said in the release. “Our business partnership highlights the strengths of each partner, creating a best-in-class hospitality group with national reach and exposure. From fine dining to fast-casual and franchise concepts, we continue to innovate and expand our brand portfolio. is an exciting time for us.”