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Step into Spain’s Galicia, the abundant coastal region in the

northwest of Spain and a cozy restaurant in the middle of

the Heights. With its Spanish tile and dark wood interior surrounding

a steady cast of jovial regulars, a dinner at Galicia

can deceptively seem like a lazy night in Spain. Serving authentic

Spanish cuisine from the Galicia region and Latin food,

Galicia’s rare dishes are personally prepared by owner Ramon

Calo and his wife using fresh ingredients imported from their

hometown. A wine list based on regional Spanish wines and a

well-regarded sangria go nicely with their tapas, made of quality-

imported ingredients. For an irresistible combination try the

jamón serrano (cured ham sliced thin like prosciutto but better)

($8.25) with Manchego cheese ($9.75). Calo also recommends

his seafood paella, which generously serves two ($23.75). Live

music on the weekends and plenty of discreet nooks to hide away

makes Galicia great for a date or a convergence of friends.

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