Third Los Angeles (v. Spain!) Paella, Wine & Beer Festival October 7

The 3rd Annual Paella, Wine & Beer Festival is a celebration of Paella – a dish that comes to us from Spain, with origins dating back to the eighteenth century.  It features UNLIMITED TASTING PAELLA that will feed over 5,000 people, including the largest Paella ever cooked in California, that will feed 3,000 attendees by itself!

Fifty chefs from California-Baja California region and Spain will compete for the title of Best Paella in Los Angeles at the 3^rd Annual Paella & Wine Festival to be held on October 7^th, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Pershing Square (532 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA)

Fifty Regional and International Chefs to Compete for the Best PaellaParticipating chefs include Mario Medina, Leo Razo, Luis Roger, Chris Tzorin, Claudia Sandoval, Miguel Angel Guerrero, Andrew Spurgin, Javier Gonzalez, Flor Franco, and Jesus Melero and Miguel Sanfeliu, both from Spain.  A panel of ten chefs will judge the paellas a select the winner.  The Festival will also feature 20 wineries, 10 beer companies, and 10 tequileros from California, Mexico, and Spain.

The winner of the paella Valenciana will be going to Spain to compete for the world title of best Paella Valenciana in Chueca Valencia Spain.

Restaurateur and Chef Vicente Ortiz will be cooking the biggest Paella ever cooked in the USA. Don Chente Bar and Grill, 1248 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015.

The famous saffron-infused rice dish that marries bold flavors and delightful textures. Combined with a variety of meats, shellfish, and vegetables, paella was originally a peasant’s meal cooked over an open fire in the fields and eaten directly from the pan using wooden spoons. The dish takes its name from the wide shallow pan that it is cooked in, traditionally called the paella or paellera.

The recipe commonly known as paella can more accurately be referred to as Arroz a la Paella (rice is done in paella-style). Today, paella recipes have become somewhat of an art form – ranging from decadent meats and seafood to vegan and vegetarian.

The Los Angeles Paella, Wine & Beer Festival will also feature a number of Spanish & Mexican music and dance performers who will create a one-of-a-kind festive atmosphere.

For more information about the festival, please visit www.paellawinefest.com. General admission tickets cost $50 and may be purchased online. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the festival’s non-profit partner, CANICA USA Inc