Jose Andres' Award-winning Jaleo Celebrates Its Eleventh Annual Paella Festival

Washington, D.C. (June, 2013) - This summer brings the return of the annual celebration of Spain's favorite culinary tradition, Paella! From July 29th through August 11th, Jose Andres and his culinary team at Jaleo will celebrate the eleventh annual Paella Festival with a two-week event featuring paella specials, as well as a unique cocktail that will be available during lunch and dinner service. The Paella Festival will take place at all three locations with a kickoff celebration to be held at Jaleo Crystal City on Monday, July 29th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Guests will enjoy complimentary paella and cocktails to welcome the return of paella season. The event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $20.00 to benefit World Central Kitchen. Reservations can be made by emailing rsvp@jaleo.com.

During the two-week celebration, a variety of paellas will be available. This year's recipes are being created by Jaleo's Research & Development Chef, Ram?n Mart?nez, and Jaleo DC's Head Chef Paul Yeck. Prices range between $38 and $70, and each paella serves from four to six people. Guests can look forward to Arroz de Verduras de Temporada, a traditional seasonal paella; Arroz Ib?rico (con Costilla Ib?rica), paella with acorn fed Iberico pork ribs, and artichokes; Arroz Meloso de Verduras con Bacalao, creamy Spanish cod and vegetable paella; Arroz Seco on Pichon, a wood pigeon paella; Fideua Negra con Gambas, a black "fideo" paella with head-on shrimp, as well as Arroz Caldoso de Pollo, Conejo, Acelgas y Alcachofas, soupy rice with chicken, rabbit, and swiss chard.

For the perfect pairing, ThinkFoodGroup's Cocktail Innovator, Juan Coronado, is creating a signature cocktail to complement the paellas. Al Rojo Vivo is a delightful concoction made with white rum, watermelon, tomato, simple syrup and basil, and will be available at all locations for $12.00.

Jaleo Bethesda is joining this exciting celebration by adding five exclusive paella classes lead by Head Chef James Gee. Guests will have the opportunity to have a hands-on experience and learn to make one of the most iconic dishes of the world and savor it with fellow classmates afterwards. These sessions will be on Tuesdays (June 25th, July 30th, August 27th, September 24th, and October 29th) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and priced at $65.00 per person (not including tax and gratuity). To RSVP, please send an email to lydons@jaleo.com or call (301) 913-0003.

About Jaleo
Jaleo sets the standard for Spanish restaurants across the country. Under the direction of Chef Jose Andres, Jaleo has earned 3.5 stars (out of four) in the 2012, in The Washington Post Fall Dining Guide. It was also a semifinalist among the James Beard Foundation 2013 Restaurant and Chef Awards as "Outstanding Restaurant". Jaleo has three locations in the Washington metro area, located at 480 7th Street, NW, 20004, (202) 628-7949; at 7271 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, (301) 913-0003; and at 2250 Crystal Drive in Arlington, VA, 22202, (703) 413-8181. Jaleo can also be found at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV. For additional information or reservations please visit the website at www.jaleo.com.