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2011 | Best Tapas

Aaron May's now-defunct Sol y Sombra barely registers as a blip on our nostalgia radar anymore, in large part to the fact that his equally ambitious Iruña has dandily filled the tapas gap in this town. Iruña offers the same stellar cornerstone tapas that put May on the map, including patatas bravas, tortilla española, and pollo colonial. Iruña has also updated the menu with a variety of fresh seafood, including Pulpo Escabeche (tender, marinated baby octopus) and... More »
2010 | Best Tapas

We were heartbroken when chef Aaron May closed Sol y Sombra, his swanky tapas spot at North Scottsdale's DC Ranch, but May's Iruña swooped in this summer to ease the pain with a lot of old favorites and just as many delectable new dishes. Stop by this stylin' eatery for a lively scene and a slew of mouthwatering small plates meant for sharing. Go light, with garlic-and-tomato-rubbed pan con tomate, refreshing gazpacho, chilled rice salad with tuna, and a Bibb lettuce salad with... More »

Chef Aaron May's Iruna Fills a Tapas Void

By Michele Laudig | Thu, August 05, 2010

"Tapas" has lost its meaning in recent years, as the "small plates" trend has taken over restaurants that often have no connection to Spanish cuisine. There's nothing wrong with that, except that "small plates" have also become synonymous with pla... More »
Cafe: Iruna

By Jonathan McNamara | Thu, August 5, 2010

Small plates means you get to try more things. That's why we're practically drooling at the thought of munching tapas at Chef Aaron May's Iruna. Food Critic Michele Laudig on Iruna: Let's start wit... More »
Now Open in Old Town: Iruna

By Michele Laudig | Thu, May 27, 2010

Chef Aaron May is once again bringing Spanish cuisine to the local dining mix, this time with Basque influences. His new spot, Iruna, just opened to the public on Tuesday, in the Old Town Scotts... More »
Chef Aaron May's Iruna Coming Soon to Scottsdale

By Michele Laudig | Tue, April 6, 2010

The Old Town Scottsdale space that used to house Pischke's has been dark for nearly two years, but soon it promises to become a vibrant new presence in the local dining scene. Iruna, ... More »

2011 | Best Tapas