Dear Boqueria Guests,
Thank you. The outpouring of support you have shown us over the past weeks has been incredible. Your optimism and encouragement have kept us going through the anxiety and uncertainty. Like most restaurants, as part of closing our doors in DC, NY and Chicago we have been forced to lay off most of our team, nearly 500 employees.
As we settle into the long days of winter, Chef Marc and Beverage Director Kieran Chavez can often be found scouring the local farm stands across NYC, DC, and Chicago, picking out their favorite winter ingredients and drawing inspiration from everywhere we call home.
Paella is the national dish of Spain, and as with all of the country’s most popular dishes, a heated debate persists over what ingredients to include and exactly how to cook it.
“Yes, it should have onions!”
“No, never Serrano!”
“Your mother adds the rice when?!”
“What type of rice?!”
Engaged couples have even been known to fight over which of Spain’s two principal types of rice to throw at their wedding.
Whether you’re dining out at Boqueria or enjoying your meal at home in your Thanksgiving pants – Boqueria Beverage Director Kieran Chavez’s guide to perfect pairings will ensure that your Thanksgiving dinner this year is one to remember!
Come Thanksgiving, we always like to add a few Iberian touches to our favorite American classics on the table.
