Chef Danny Lledó Welcomes Iberian Excellence to Washington This Fall
Xiquet Announces Exclusive Collaborations with Vista Restaurant (Algarve, Portugal) & The Wines of El Contador (Rioja, Spain)
Washington, DC-- Chef and Owner Danny Lledó announced today a series of exceptional collaboration events happening at his renowned Spanish restaurant Xiquet (2404 Wisconsin Avenue NW; 202-913-4671) this fall.
October 26 & 27
Xiquet is proud to welcome Chef João Olivera from Vista Restaurant in Algarve, Portugal for two evenings of unforgettable Iberian cuisine. The two Michelin Star chefs will serve iconic foods from their respective cultures, focused on the bounty of the Mediterranean Sea.
Tickets: $375 per person plus tax & gratuity (excludes wine pairings or beverages)
Reservations can be made HERE.
November 2
Chef Danny and the Xiquet team welcome world-renowned Winemaker Benjamin Romeo for a wine dinner featuring the 100-point wines of El Contador. An exquisite tasting menu will be paired alongside the incredible wines from Rioja, Spain, including a range of vintages from Romeo’s storied career.
Tickets: $600 per person plus tax & gratuity
Reservations can be made HERE.
For more information, additional photos, or to speak to Chef Danny or the collaborators, contact Anthony Hesselius at anthonyh@lindarothpr.com or 202-277-3642.
About Xiquet by Danny Lledó
Xiquet (chee-KETT) by Chef Danny Lledó features a sought-after tasting menu showcasing the finest products from around the world served with warm, Mediterranean hospitality. Among the best fine dining restaurants in Washington DC, Xiquet has held a MICHELIN Star since 2021 and earned MICHELIN’s Sommelier of the Year Award in 2022. AAA honored Xiquet with the travel authority’s highest rating, making it the only Five Diamond restaurant currently in the city. The tasting menu offers over 20 compositions with innovative preparations of the traditional cuisine of Valencia, Spain, ignited by a wood-fire kitchen. The flavors of Valencia reflect the region’s warm coastal climate, abundant agriculture, and plentiful fresh seafood. It is also the cradle of the famed Spanish rice dish, Paella. Current menus, images and private event capabilities in the new Xiquet Cellar are available online. Follow Chef Danny and his team on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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