Ignacio Fonseca, Rioja Spanish Tapas Restaurant
Ignacio (Nacho) Fonseca was born and raised in Spain and at the age of 6 began his culinary training in the country side of Cuenca from his mother Chef Maribel Barbosa. Traveling and studying Classical Spanish cuisine for years throughout Spain, Chef Nacho developed a love and mastery of his countries greatest assets, "buena comida y buen vino!" (good food and good wine).
Chef Nacho moved to Houston and graduated with a Business Management Degree from the University of Houston. His love of fine cuisine, artistic culinary ability and years of studying Classical Spanish Cuisine and wines led him to open award winning Rioja Spanish Tapas Restaurant in Houston Texas. As Co-owner and Executive Chef of Rioja, Chef Nacho brings to Houston 250 year old family recipes from Spain and utilizes Top ingredients to create culinary delights with Spanish flare.
Current awards include "Winner of the International Paella Festival 2004 & 2005", "Top 5 New Restaurant 2005" by My Table Magazine, "Best small wine list 2005" by My Table Magazine, "Top 10 New Restaurants 2005" citysearch.com and "City Gems 2005" by Gourmet Magazine.
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