by Steve Adelman
You’re invited to an evening of bold flavors and refined pairings at Savor Spain: A Spanish-Inspired Wine Pairing Dinner with Chef Stephan Pyles. This special event will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM inside The Cork Room at The Seeker, located at 809 East Rd. in Stephenville, Texas. Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner featuring vibrant Spanish-inspired dishes, each carefully paired with wines selected to enhance the flavors. The evening will be guided by Chef Pyles, joined by Keith Marton and Rebecca Murphy—the first female sommelier in Texas—for a culinary collaboration that blends tradition, storytelling, and hospitality.
Chef Stephan Pyles is a fifth-generation Texan and a two-time James Beard Award-winning chef. Over the course of his career, he has opened 23 restaurants across seven cities, authored four cookbooks, and hosted a 26-part PBS cooking series. Today, he focuses on private dining events, hospitality consulting, culinary travel, and special projects. His latest ventures include dining concepts at Ventana in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the Interstate Inn in Stephenville. For more about his work, visit his website.
The event will be held at The Seeker, a boutique lodging experience designed for travelers seeking comfort, authenticity, and creativity. Blending modern design with a warm, inviting atmosphere, The Seeker offers curated accommodations and thoughtful amenities that reflect the spirit of Stephenville.
Tickets are $125 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Seating is limited, and reservations are strongly encouraged. To reserve your spot, call (254) 964-3550 or book online.
Menu Highlights:
Tapas Variadas
Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp), Gazpacho Soda, Marinated Idiazabal Cheese with Olives and Marcona Almonds, and Castilian-style Eggplant with Flowering Zucchini and Tomatoes
Wine Pairing: Bouquet Cava Rosé
Faba Asturiana con Almejas y Carrilleras de Bacalao
Asturian White Bean Stew with Clams, Chorizo, and Cod Cheeks
Wine Pairing: Marqués de Cáceres Albariño
Solomillo de Cerdo con Jamón Serrano y Manzanas
Jamón Serrano-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Caramelized Onions
Wine Pairing: Finca Valpiedra Rioja Garnacha
Crema Catalana y Polvorones de Canele
Crema Catalana served with Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies
Wine Pairing: W&H Don Zoila Pedro Ximénez
