Chef Mat Schuster, owner of Canela Bistro & Wine Bar in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood, was inspired to create a restaurant to celebrate Spanish cuisine after meeting his Spanish partner Francisco Cifuentes. Together, they opened Canela in 2011.

Faba beans, chickpeas, lentils... legumes are a fundamental component of Spanish diet. They not only provide endless benefits for your body, but for your palate thanks to their impressive quality and versatility when it comes to cooking, from stews to salads.

Most of the cheese-consuming world would be hard-pressed to name a Spanish cheese made with cow’s milk. That’s not because they don’t exist. It’s because the cheese Manchego is arguably Spain’s “king of cheeses.” The rest follow behind that. But as with all cheese producing countries, Spain’s...

The Madrid region has a powerful primary sector, is a producer of outstanding foods, and is home to a surprising wine designation of origin. Are you ready to check it out?