Inside Joyia Tapas in the Grove

This week's RFT features a review of Joyia Tapas (4501 Manchester Ave.) in the western end of the Grove neighborhood. Joyia owner Chuck Pener is no stranger to the small-plates concept as he's a partner in western-reaches-of-University-City fixture Momos Ouzaria Taverna, which features Greek mezes. Here, the fare comes from a broader Mediterranean geography, also incorporating flavors from Morocco and Italy.

Read Ian Froeb's restaurant review of Joyia Tapas

Photos by Jennifer Silverberg for the Riverfront Times.

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Joyia Tapas

Joyia Tapas

Falafel.

Falafel.

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Bocconcini: Fried and served with a roasted-red-pepper sauce.

Bocconcini: Fried and served with a roasted-red-pepper sauce.

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Lightly-breaded calamari, served with a chipotle-lime aioli.

Lightly-breaded calamari, served with a chipotle-lime aioli.

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Joyia Tapas in The Grove

Joyia Tapas in The Grove

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Chorizo rollos: peppers, red onions, potato, black beans and Kasseri cheese wrapped in phyllo and topped with a charred-chili tomato salsa.

Chorizo rollos: peppers, red onions, potato, black beans and Kasseri cheese wrapped in phyllo and topped with a charred-chili tomato salsa.

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Ginger Creme Brulee

Ginger Creme Brulee

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Joyia Tapas in The Grove

Joyia Tapas in The Grove

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Roasted-beet salad with field greens and candied walnuts, topped with Feta in a honey-thyme vinaigrette.

Roasted-beet salad with field greens and candied walnuts, topped with Feta in a honey-thyme vinaigrette.

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Joyia Tapas in The Grove

Joyia Tapas in The Grove

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Joyia's falafel is
served with baba ganoush, cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini, feta cheese and tzatziki.

Joyia's falafel is served with baba ganoush, cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini, feta cheese and tzatziki.

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The roasted-beet salad

The roasted-beet salad

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Joyia Tapas in The Grove

Joyia Tapas in The Grove

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Pistachio-encrusted salmon with a sweet potato puree, served with sauteed spinach and a cherry-red wine sauce.

Pistachio-encrusted salmon with a sweet potato puree, served with sauteed spinach and a cherry-red wine sauce.

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Joyia Tapas in The Grove

Joyia Tapas in The Grove

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Joyia Tapas in The Grove

Joyia Tapas in The Grove

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Joyia Tapas in The Grove

Joyia Tapas in The Grove

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Joyia Tapas in The Grove

Joyia Tapas in The Grove

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