Articles On Best Restaurants in DC for Special Days - MICHELIN Star Chefs | Xiquet by Danny Lledó
Notable media coverage of Xiquet DL, including 2021 MICHELIN Star DC news, lists of the best restaurants in DC for special occasions, new restaurants to try, romantic restaurants for Valentine’s Day takeout, and the best places to order Thanksgiving To Go. Also find articles about international award-winning chef Danny Lledó’s paella honors!
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D.C.’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Mapped
Eater DC, Dec 2024 | Chef Danny Lledó’s hometown of Denía in the Valencian coast of Spain is the foundation of a 10-course tasting menu (plus small dessert bites) showcasing his award-winning paella and other regional specialties that come from a wood-fired kitchen enclosed in glass…
The Ultimate Art Week Miami 2024 Food and Drink Guide
Eater Miami, December 2024 | DC-based Xiquet’s chef Danny Lledo joins forces with chef Miguel Massens at Sereia for a coastal Mediterranean collaboration. The seven-course tasting menu combines Portuguese and Spanish influences, highlighting Sereia’s seafood-forward dishes with Xiquet’s modern Valencian cuisine…
13 Best Foodie Events During Miami Art Week 2024
Miami New Times, November 2024 | DC-based Xiquet by Danny Lledo and Chef Miguel Massens at Sereia in Coconut Grove are coming together during Art Week for a collaboration dinner. The seven-course collaborative dinner is inspired by the coastal Mediterranean flavors of Portuguese and Spanish cuisine, and each course artfully blends Sereia’s seafood-forward, Portuguese-inspired cuisine with the modern Valencian approach of Xiquet…
AQUANARIA EN SPAIN FUSION TEXAS 2025, APADRINADA POR EL CHEF DANNY LLEDÓ
Aquanaria, October 2024 | Danny Lledó, el chef estrella Michelin de Washington fue el embajador de la lubina Aquanaria en Spain Fusion Texas 2024 celebrado el 15 y 18 de octubre. Organizado por Vocento Gastronomía, Spain Fusion cuenta con el apoyo de Alimentos de España y Foods & Wines from Spain, y pretende ser un mini Madrid Fusión…
El mar de España perfuma Texas
sieteCanibales, October 2024 | El atún rojo salvaje de Balfegó y la gran lubina atlántica de Aquanaria han mostrado en Spain Fusion Texas la excelencia que alcanza España en pescado fresco. Hasta ahora, este evento, un Madrid Fusión en miniatura organizado por Vocento Gastronomía con el apoyo de Alimentos de España y Foods & Wines from Spain-ICEX para mostrar los productos y la gastronomía españoles en mercados internacionales, se había limitado a los alimentos no perecederos, pero en 2024…
Take a free trip to Spain without leaving the Pearl…
MySanAntonio.com, October 2024 | Spain Fusion, a free event for food, beverage and hospitality professionals, is slated to return to the Pearl for one weekend only. Featuring educational seminars, tastings, and more, Spain Fusion is a culinary cultural celebration. From 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., attendees can attend panels led by experts like chef Danny Lledó of Xiquet…
Why dont restaurants Serve ice? CLick for more…
The Washington Post, September 2024 | To some diners, ice water is a must, others it’s a scourge. Maybe it’s because we had the hottest summer on record. Perhaps it’s a desire to be in control, or embedded in the American way of life. Whatever the reason, I’ve noticed a sudden fascination with whether a restaurant serves (first-world problem alert!) ice in water. People have strong opinions on the subject…
New Tasting Menus To Try Right Now Around DC…
DC Eater, August 2024 | Tasting menus normally start at $195 a person at Michelin-starred Xiquet, but a newer “executive” five-course meal for $95 a person is now available from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily (Tuesday-Friday, and Saturday at 5 p.m.). In one hour, embark on a culinary journey of modern Spanish cooking that includes many of the same highlights as the full prix fixe spread. Plates rotate monthly and there’s an option to add a wine pairing, with a premium pairing of rarer vintages also offered at $170 per person.
2024 RAMW’s Nomination!
Thrilled to announce that we’ve been nominated for another Rammy by the DC Restaurant Association, marking 4 consecutive years of recognition! 🎉 Last year, we were honored to win Best Formal Fine Dining of the Year, and this nomination reaffirms the dedication of our incredible team. Service is truly a team effort, and we’re immensely grateful for this acknowledgment. Thank you to our amazing staff and to the DC Restaurant Association for the continued support!
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ESPAÑA ES EL PAÍS MÁS RICO DEL MUNDO, PERO ¿SABEMOS VENDERLO?
Siete Caníbales, December 2023 | También es de gran ayuda el sello Restaurants from Spain, una certificación de calidad a la que pueden acogerse restaurantes de cocina española en todo el mundo demostrando que emplean productos con DOP en su despensa. Chefs como Danny Lledó (Xiquet, Washington) o el propio José Andrés, adheridos al sello, son grandes embajadores en sus zonas de acción.
The 25 D.C.-area restaurants to receive Michelin stars this year
The Washington Post, November 2023 | [Xiquet] Sietsema listed this Spanish restaurant by Chef Danny Lledó as one of his favorites in July, in part because of the extraordinary combinations of flavors and in part because each dish comes with a card explaining its contents. This makes the Georgetown restaurant almost museum-like, and a must-try for foodies who like to know the precise idea behind their meal.
Danny Lledó, mejor chef de paellas en América, devela las claves de su éxito
El Nuevo Dia, October 2023 | El afamado chef del restaurante Xiquet, con una estrella Michelin y Five Diamonds de AAA, deleitó recientemente los paladares de varios afortunados comensales en el St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort.
Tom Sietsema’s Fall Dining Guide 2023: Best Restaurants for Any Occasion
The Washington Post, October 2023 | This year’s annual fall dining guide is an attempt to address some of the many questions I get every day. Whereto for a date? A deal? A meatless meal? My 40 responses to those and other requests follow months of eating around the region.
The Soundtrack to D.C.’s Michelin-Starred Dining Rooms
Eater DC, September 2023 | Chef Danny Lledó, who helms Michelin-starred Spanish showpiece Xiquet, says he always plays Spanish rock during service. Lledó grew up in Montgomery County and Spain, and plays Spanish rock not only to enhance the dining experience but also to expose his guests to the music he grew up with in the 1980s.
The ST. REGIS BAHIA BEACH RESORT PARTNERS WITH MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF DANNY LLEDO
Food & Beverage Magazine, September 2023 | Taking place from October 3rd to 8th, guests and locals will be invited to indulge in Chef Danny Lledó’s exceptional talent during two bespoke dinners.
Dining News: Delicious Bites Around Las Vegas
Off The Strip, August 2023 | As a prelude to Bellagio’s 25th anniversary in October, Picasso Executive Chef Julian Serrano will collaborate with Chef Danny Lledó of Washington DC’s Xiquet for a luxurious five-course repast. Held in Picasso’s dining room and outdoor patio situated lakeside with picturesque views of the Bellagio Fountains…
Terrific Tasting Menus to Try in D.C. Right Now
Eater DC, August 2023 | Chef Danny Lledó’s gastronomical menu earned him both a Michelin Star and AAA’s Five Diamond designation. The tasting menu is cooked within view of diners over an open, wood-burning flame or a smoker and ends with after-dinner delights in their elegant mezzanine lounge.
Dig into some summer flavors from Spain
Fox 5 DC | Chefs Danny Lledo and Alex Vallcorba serve up some tasty summer flavors from Spain in the LION Lunch Hour kitchen with Erin Como and more!
Celebrate summer with Xiquet's Spanish paella
WUSA9, August, 2023 | Chef Danny Lledo is in the Great Day Kitchen with Kristen and Elaine! He's giving us a taste of summer in Spain with his award-winning paella!
Tom Sietsema’s 6 favorite places to eat in July 2023
Washington Post, July 2023 | Lledó and team want to surprise you from course to course. Even so, each dish is accompanied by a fancy card describing the ingredients and sharing some background. For those of us who like the deep dish on what we’re eating but don’t want to take notes, the amenity is brilliant…
6 New Venues in Washington, D.C., for Summer 2023 Meetings and Events
BizBash, July 2023 | Chef-owner Danny Lledó recently opened a sophisticated new private dining and meeting space under his AAA Five Diamond and Michelin-starred Xiquet in the Glover Park neighborhood. The Cellar at Xiquet can accommodate eight to 20 guests for a seated dinner and offers abbreviated versions of the restaurant's prix fixe menu…
Here Are the 2023 Rammy Awards Winners
Eater DC, July 2023 | Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) unveiled the awardees during a lively black-tie soiree at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, with thousands of guests in attendance.
Wine Spectator Unveils 2023 Restaurant Award Winners
Wine Spectator, June 2023 | These lists feature quality producers and wines that diners wouldn’t easily find at local wine stores and drink at home. These wine selections also match the restaurant’s cuisine in both style and pricing, giving guests a well-rounded experience. This year, 2,001 restaurants achieved the Award of Excellence.
Danny Lledó: “El gran desafío para la cocina española fuera es explicar que España es muy diversa”
7 Caníbales, May 2023 | Danny Lledó es una estrella emergente en el panorama de la cocina española en EE UU. Su restaurante Xiquet, en Washington DC, logró una estrella Michelin en 2021, un año después de haber abierto sus puertas.
La reina Sofía asiste en Houston a la primera jornada de Spain Fusion 2023
Las Provincias, May 2023 | Unas 250 personas, en su mayoría hosteleros, retailers y prensa gastronómica, asistieron al acto…Por su parte, Danny Lledó, nacido en Washington y con el paladar ahormado en los años de infancia que pasó en Denia, ofrecía una paella de concurso…
These 3 Chefs are Changing the Face of DC Cuisine
Food & Wine, May 2023 | Born and raised in Takoma Park, MD, just a short drive from DC, Danny Lledó is one of the city’s homegrown culinary legends. His Michelin-starred restaurant Xiquet, located in DC’s Glover Park, pays homage to his father’s Spanish heritage…
A Spanish Town Is Home To The Most Expensive Prawns In The World
Mashed, May 2023 | Just off the coast of the Spanish town of Dénia and beneath the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean, fishermen scour the depths for their chance to catch world's most expensive prawns.
AAA DIAMOND DINING: BEHIND THE DESIGNATIONS
AAA Traveler Worldwise, April 2023 | In 2022, Xiquet added to its numerous accolades AAA’s coveted Five Diamond designation, a distinction held by just 1 percent of restaurants inspected by AAA, making it the only AAA Five Diamond restaurant in DC…
Three Chefs on How They Pull Off Paella at Their Restaurants
Plate Magazine, April 2023 | Valencia paella is like Champagne,” says Danny Lledó, chef/owner of Michelin-starred Xiquet in Washington, D.C., referencing Spain’s hyper-regional national rice dish. For Lledó, sweet paprika in the sofrito and saffron-spiked stock are obligatory building blocks…
The 100 Very Best Restaurants in Washington: Top Ten
Washingtonian, January 2023 | Danny Lledó greets diners at the counter of his Glover Park kitchen with a pour of vermouth and a generous shaving of truffles over grilled flatbread—a hospitable sign of what’s to come…
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The Best Meals We Ate in Las Vegas in 2022
Eater Las Vegas, December 2022 | This is a really difficult question to answer, because I’ve had so many amazing meals. But the one immediately springs to mind is the collaborative dinner presented by Le Cirque’s Dameon Evers and Chef Danny Lledó of Washington D.C.’s Xiquet.
Dining Out Reader Q&A: Ask Tom Sietsema
The Washington Post, December 2022 | Thrilled to get this feedback about one of the best fine dining spots around. I still dream about the red prawns, from the coastal town of Denia, truly some of the most spectacular seafood ever to cross my lips. Take a bow, chef Danny Lledó and crew…
Let DC’s Top Chefs Handle Turkey Day for You With These Thanksgiving Takeout Meals
InsideHook, November 2022 | Chef Danny Lledó keeps his Michelin star by cooking up top-notch Spanish fare at Xiquet, but when it comes to Thanksgiving, he’s got an All-American attitude. Pick up his “Thanksgiving Feast”…
Xiquet by Danny Lledó - AAA Five Diamond Profile
TripCanvas by AAA Travel, November 2022 | Using only the finest local and global ingredients, the team at Xiquet delivers a pleasure for the senses with extraordinary presentations, tastes and textures in each dish. Be prepared for a modern and impressive dining experience…
Michelin Star Chef Leads Special Two Night Fine Dining Experience At Le Cirque in Bellagio Las Vegas
Las Vegas Magazine, July 2022 | Michelin star award-winning chef Danny Lledó from Slate Wine Bar and Xiquet in Washington D.C. joins the executive chef of Le Cirque at Bellagio Las Vegas Dameon Evers. Together the two will showcase culinary innovation and creativity…
THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN WASHINGTON DC
Elite Traveler, July 2022 | Mirroring the diversity of the country as a whole, Washington plays a huge part in housing America’s best restaurants. Containing 24 different Michelin star eateries in total, Washington’s gastronomy scene is vast and thriving, with a clear touch of elegance.
BEHIND THE COUNTER: DANNY LLEDÓ OF XIQUET & SLATE WINE BAR
TheListAreYouOnIt, June 2022 | Let’s talk Xiquet! Your Michelin-starred restaurant offers diners a unique culinary journey — take us on it! — what can we expect? The concept behind the Xiquet experience is to emulate the kind of dinner parties I remember my parents having with friends in Valencia when I was younger. Long evenings full of hospitality and conversation…
Where to Go on a Perfect Date in DC This Summer
Thrillist, June 2022 | Whether it’s date number one or date too-many-to-count, check out our list of the best date ideas in DC this summer that guarantee you both have a good time.
These Are the Best Restaurants in Washington, According to Michelin
Bloomberg, May 2022 | Here is the full list of Washington’s Michelin-starred restaurants and Bib Gourmands...
A CHEF’S QUEST TO BRING THE WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE PRAWN TO AMERICA
AFAR, May 2022 | Danny Lledó, a Michelin-starred chef raised on Spain’s “gamba roja de Dénia,” never faltered in his journey to be the first to bring the prized prawns to American diners.
Michelin Reveals 2022 Stars for D.C.
EATER DC, May 2022 | …Newly added awards for 2022 include Sommelier of the Year, which went to Nicole Ramée, Alisa Watts and the team at Glover Park’s one-starred Spanish spot Xiquet.
Michelin Announces 2022 Stars and Bib Gourmand Awards for DC Restaurants
Washingtonian, May 2022 | …In addition to the new stars, Michelin announced two new “special awards” and winners. Sommelier of the Year goes to Nicole Ramée and Alisa Watts of one-star Spanish spot Xiquet.
Nueva Estrella Michelin para el chef de Dénia Danny Lledó que deslumbra en Washington con su Xiquet
Denia.com, May 2022 | El chef criado en Dénia, obtuvo la tarde del miércoles la confirmación de conseguir, por segundo año, una estrella Michelin para “Xiquet”…
DANNY LLEDÓ EL COCINERO DE RAÍCES EN DÉNIA, CON UNA ESTRELLA MICHELIN EN SU RESTAURANTE DE WASHINGTON
Dénia Digital, May 2022 | …Lledó renueva su estrella Michelin para Xiquet en su segundo año de apertura, y añade un reconocimiento más para su restaurante: “Sumiller del año”…
El chef de raíces alicantinas Danny Lledó renueva su estrella Michelin para el restaurante Xiquet
Europa Press, May 2022 | El restaurante Xiquet,…que tiene como eje al gastronomía valenciana y que comanda el chef de raíces dianenses Danny Lledó acaba de renovar su estrella Michelin.
La gastronomía valenciana vuelve a brillar en Washington de la mano de Danny Lledó
Las Provincias, May 2022 | El chef con sangre de Dénia por sus venas revalida la estrella Michelin para Xiquet y obtiene además el reconocimiento de «Sumiller del año»
Check out D.C.'s 2022 Michelin Stars
AXIOS, May 2022 | …Michelin also honored Nicole Ramée, Alisa Watts, and the team at Xiquet for the Sommelier of the Year award. Will Patton and the teams at Bresca and Jônt won this year’s Exceptional Cocktails award.
Here are the Finalists for the RAMMYS—DC’s Biggest Restaurant Industry Awards
Washingtonian, April 2022 | Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: The nominee is a restaurant that demonstrates a high standard of excellence in food, service and atmosphere and shows dedication to sophisticated culinary techniques in a fine dining environment.
Here Are the 2022 Rammy Awards Finalists
Eater DC, April 2022 | D.C.’s resident dining association announced the finalists for its 40th annual Rammy Awards, providing a snapshot of the state of the restaurant industry in D.C … Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Cranes, Jônt, Rasika West End, 1789 Restaurant, Xiquet by Danny Lledó.
RAMW reveals nominees for this year's annual RAMMY Awards
Washington Business Journal, April 2022 | The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington returned to Hamilton Live Tuesday evening for its big reveal, announcing the finalists for this year’s RAMMY Awards and returning to the same venue where it gathered for the event in years past.
A BUNCH OF DC’S TOP CHEFS ARE PLANNING A BIG FUNDRAISING DINNER FOR UKRAINE
Washingtonian, March 2022 | The March 21 event, benefitting World Central Kitchen, features some of the industry's biggest names…
NEW ON THE MENU: IBÉRICO WELLINGTON AND BULGOGI FRIES
Restaurant Hospitality, March 2022 | …But you don’t need to leave a continent to make culinary mashups, as Danny Lledó proves at his tasting-menu-only restaurant Xiquet in Washington, D.C…
THE 8 BEST TASTING MENUS IN DC
Modern Luxury DC, February 2022 | Transport yourself to the warm coastal climate of Valencia with modern Spanish fare by international award-winning chef Danny Lledó. Settle in with a round of drinks and savor tantalizing canapés…
How Valencian Chef Danny Lledó Turned His Hometown Cuisine Into a Michelin Star
Fodor’s Travel, February 2022 | Lledó’s childhood in a fishing town paved his path to winning paella championships and opening Michelin-starred D.C. restaurant, Xiquet…
Danny Lledo: Ha conseguido en Washington su primera estrella Michelin…
La Razon, February 2022 | Conocimos a Danny Lledó en la pasada edición del congreso Mediterránea Gastrónoma, celebrado en Valencia, ciudad, por cierto, con un riquísimo nivel culinario…
The 3 Secrets to Perfect Paella, According to a Valencian Chef
Food & Wine, January 2022 | D.C. chef Danny Lledo is a master of paella. Here are his tips for making the kind of perfect paella he grew up eating in Valencia…
CATCHING UP WITH CHEF DANNY LLEDÓ
Tock, January 2022 | Spanish fine-dining destination Xiquet opened in Washington, D.C. two years ago, just a few weeks before COVID-19 walloped the U.S. and sent the restaurant industry into a tailspin. But chef-owner Danny Lledó quickly adapted to the new reality…
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16 Destination Tasting Menus Around D.C.
EATER, DC, December 2021 | Paella is among the signature dishes at Xiquet, the Glover Park tasting room helmed by chef Danny Lledo. His take on the classic Spanish rice dish has won multiple awards in his home region of Valencia and helped him earn a Michelin star…
Defying The Odds: Chef Danny Lledó’s Xiquet Reaches for the (Michelin) Stars
The SOMM Journal, December 2021 | When Chef Danny Lledó began developing the concept for Xiquet in the Washington, DC neighborhood of Glover Park back in 2015, he was certain of two things…
Danny Lledó: “Las paellas salvaron Xiquet”
Cocina y Vino, December 2021 | Se nos ocurrió hacer clases de paella, primero online y luego también presencial, y eso fue nuestra tabla de salvación. Las paellas salvaron Xiquet. Preparábamos los ingredientes justos y los clientes los recogían en el restaurante…
IF YOU THINK FINE DINING IS DEAD, THESE RESTAURANTS OFFER DELICIOUS PROOF OTHERWISE
The Washington Post, November 2021 | Am I in Spain? Chef Danny Lledó makes it feel that way with his tasting menu, a parade of perfectly calibrated dishes that leave you wanting nothing more than perhaps another serving of red prawns from the coastal town of Denia — some of the most spectacular seafood ever to cross my lips…
Bouncing Back: Two Restaurants That Launched During The Pandemic Are Revealing The Resilience of the DC Dining Scene
Tasting Panel Magazine, September 2021 | What’s even more impressive than a restaurant that’s thriving after opening at the start of the pandemic? One that was also able to snag a Michelin Star…
Danny Lledó Captures Spanish Flavors, American Spirit at Xiquet
FSR Magazine, September 2021 | Danny Lledó should have failed. At the very least, the odds were stacked against him. The D.C.-based chef opened his Spanish fine-dining restaurant Xiquet two weeks before the pandemic hit the U.S. “How do we build that experience at home for you?”…
De Denia Para El Mundo El Chef Danny Lledó Conquista La Capital Americana
Miradas España, September 2021 | La gastronimía española revoluciona el mundo, el chef Danny Lledó afirma que su pasión por ella le viene de serie. Hijo del conocido chef valenciano Isaías Lledó, nació en Estados Unidos, pero vivió de niño en Denia, de dónde es toda su familia paterna…
From Paella To Michelin Star: Chef Danny Lledó Celebrates Valencian Cuisine…
Forbes, August 2021 | It was a long road to six tables. Diners at Xiquet, in Washington D.C.’s Glover Park, experience Valencian cuisine in an intimate dining room with views of Chef Danny Lledó firing up their tasting-menu dishes over a wood fire in a glass-enclosed kitchen…
Michelin-Rated Xiquet Offers Washingtonians a Taste of Valencian Cuisine
District Fray, August 2021 | A plate of paella livens up the dinner table with its bold assortment of colors and flavors. For Danny Lledó, the dish represents much more than that. It represents family ties and childhood memories along Spain’s eastern coast.
Which Restaurants are Technology Trailblazers or Good Neighbors?
Washington City Paper, Jul 2021 | RAMW says its goal this year is to “honor the industry for the extraordinary ways in which its operators, distributors and suppliers, and industry partners were innovative, rethinking operations and navigating recent challenges in creative ways.”
Cómo y por qué la alta cocina española está triunfando en el mundo
Informalia, Jun 2021 | Otra estrella ha obtenido "Xiquet", en Glover Park, también en el prestigioso Noroeste de la ciudad, dirigido por el valenciano Dany Lledó, de comida valenciana-incluso la carta está en valenciano e inglés- que se hace traer madera de naranjos californianos…
Travel Abroad without Leaving Home This Summer with Homemade Paella
Organic Authority, Jul 2021 | Michelin-starred Chef Danny Lledó of Washington D.C.’s Xiquet echoes Klein’s call for quality products, especially the seafood, which he says is sure to bring this dish to the next level every time. But the most essential ingredient, in Lledó’s opinion? The broth…
DC’s Big Restaurant Industry Awards Take on a Pandemic Twist With No Best New Restaurant
Washingtonian, July 2021 | This year's RAMMY Awards include categories such as most innovating to-go packaging and best pandemic patio scene. “People have just done remarkable things, so it’s finding away to recognize a whole bunch of people.”…
Nuevas estrellas en la Guía Michelin Washington D.C. 2021, tres con acento español
Cocina y Vino, May 2021 | …Y, por último, Xiquet. El cocinero valenciano Danny Lledó ha conquistado la capital estadounidense no solo con su inconmensurable paella; también con una propuesta que revoluciona la gastronomía valenciana bajo un enfoque moderno…
GUIDE TO DINING AT MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANTS IN WASHINGTON, DC
Washington.org, Apr 2021 | Chef Danny Lledó has built a menu that reflects the climate, agriculture and sea bounty of Valencia at Xiquet. Featuring a stunning wood-fired kitchen enclosed in glass, the Embassy Row restaurant…
2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. NEW MICHELIN STARS
MICHELIN Guide, Apr 2021 | Chef Danny Lledó crafts an outstanding paella, but that's only a small part of a menu that focuses on the Valencia region of Spain. The kitchen cooks with confidence and touches of elegance, subtlety…
Michelin Picks Best Restaurants in Washington Despite Pandemic Closures
Bloomberg, Apr 2021 | The pandemic might have shuttered more than 110,000 restaurants across the country, but Michelin is looking on the bright side. On April 22, the French-based restaurant rating company announced…
5 DC restaurants awarded Michelin stars for the first time during a pandemic
WUSA9, Apr 2021 | The new additions to the list are Ryan Ratino's Jônt (2 stars), Pepe Moncayo's Cranes (1 star), Juan Manuel Barrientos' Elcielo (1 star), Yuan Tang's Rooster & Owl (1 star) and Danny Lledo's Xiquet (1 star).
CHEF DANNY LLEDÓ ON TRADITION, CREATIVITY, AND COMING BACK STRONGER THAN BEFORE
Tock Blog, April 2021 | In March of 2020, Washington, DC’s Xiquet had only been open for two weeks when the pandemic hit. Like restaurant owners everywhere, chef Danny Lledó was forced to close his doors…
D.C. Has Five New Michelin-Starred Restaurants
DCist, Apr 2021 | The food world’s favorite tire company is back in D.C. to award stars to local restaurants — and five new spots have caught inspectors’ eyes … Xiquet, serving up paella and other Valencian fare in Glover Park…
MICHELIN REVEALS 2021 STARS FOR D.C. RESTAURANTS THAT NAVIGATED PANDEMIC-ERA DINING
Eater DC, Apr 2021 | Other newcomers include…Xiquet, chef Danny Lledó’s Valencian-style Spanish spot in Glover Park full of luxurious paella pans and suckling pig cooked on a spit over orange wood…
DC GAINS FIVE NEW STARRED RESTAURANTS IN 2021 MICHELIN GUIDE
Washingtonian, Apr 2021 | …and fine-dining Spanish Xiquet all earned one star…Most dining critics have paused starred reviews as restaurants struggled through the uncertainty of the pandemic. Michelin…
LAS FALLAS LLEGAN A LA CAPITAL DE LOS EE.UU. DE LA MANO DEL CHEF DANNY LLEDÓ
Official Press, Mar 2021 | Este mes de marzo, por segundo año consecutivo, no habrá fallas por culpa de la pandemia. A todos los valencianos se nos hace raro estos días ver la plaza del Ayuntamiento…
Romance to go: How
restaurants are reimagining Valentine's Day amid COVID-19
TODAY, Feb 2021 | Valentine's Day is normally a big night for the restaurant industry, with prix fixe dinners, decadent dessert offerings and wine pairings all designed to evoke romance…
WHERE TO FIND A SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY MEAL
AROUND D.C.
Eater, Feb 2021 | Valentine’s Day dinner may look a little less romantic during a pandemic, but many restaurants and bars are still trying their best to help diners woo their sweethearts…
Celebrate a Special
Occasion With D.C.’s Fanciest Meals
Eater, Feb 2021 | As D.C. continues to await widespread vaccination for COVID-19, special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations need to be celebrated with caution. But as long as…
11 New Restaurants to
Try for DC Winter Restaurant Week 2021
Washingtonian, Jan 2021 | DC Winter Restaurant Week returns on Monday, January 25—though things look a lot different this year. In addition to running for an extended two weeks…
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These Restaurants Are Offering a Creative Twist on Thanksgiving Takeout
Food Network, Nov 2020 | Enjoy Thanksgiving with a Valencian twist. Options abound here from a large heritage turkey, a half turkey or Amish chicken as your main with sides like sweet potato casserole…
Spotlight: Slate Wine Bar and Xiquet DL offer at-home wine tastings and cooking classes
Metro Weekly, May 2020 | Danny Lledó was eager to show off his newest baby — his second restaurant, Xiquet DL, above a revamped Slate Wine Bar in Glover Park. “I just finished a nine-month renovation,” Lledó says…
ARE LOCAL CHEFS TURNING A PROFIT FROM THEIR ONLINE COOKING CLASSES?
Washington City Paper, Aug 2020 | Xiquet DL’s paella classes are their own animal. That’s according to restaurant owner and chef Danny Lledó who says that, without them, his restaurants might not have…
Glover Park Gets a Fancy New Place for Pleasures from the Southeast Coast of Spain
Eater, Mar 2020 | On a recent visit to Xiquet, a new high-end Spanish restaurant opening tonight in Glover Park, Danny Lledó’s crisp white chef shirt stood in stark contrast to the coal-colored fingertips he was sporting after…
Chef Danny Lledó of Xiquet: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became a Chef
Authority Mag., Jul 2020 | Currently the most awarded paella chef in America, Lledó has accumulated eleven paella honors including six first-place awards: Best Paella at the Paella Wine and Beer Festival in Los Angeles…