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Before the chain stores and vape shops, Manhattan's West Village streets were lined with quaint mom-and-pops, treasured record vendors, and cozy neighborhood watering holes. At the heart of this community, the restaurant Tio Pepe has withstood the test of time, serving up authentic Spanish cuisine to a loyal crowd for more than forty years. Discover the story behind this culinary legend as you meet the owners Jimmy and Rocio Sanz, their children, and the intriguing cast of friends and customers who have added spice and laughter to the Sanz family's heart-warming story of immigrant success. Highlighting the their Spanish and Colombian heritage, and offering recipes of some of their most popular dishes, this retrospective of one of Manhattan's most iconic eating spots is sure to satisfy.