: a saffron-flavored dish containing rice, meat, seafood, and vegetables
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Located south of Barcelona down the Mediterranean coast, Valencia is a tourist destination known for its beaches, citrus orchards, and being the home of Spain’s paella rice dish.
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Joseph Wilson and Teresa Medrano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Off-menu specials at Sevilla include sharing paellas served in giant skillets and an assortment of Andalusian wines.
—Gurdeep Loyal, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
Cook this paella, and no one will ever forget your party.
—Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 29 Aug. 2024
In terms of food, the menu from Chef Somoza is inspired by Mediterranean seaside towns from Saint Tropez to Capri to Marbella, with a standout being the paella.
—Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
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Joseph Wilson and Teresa Medrano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Off-menu specials at Sevilla include sharing paellas served in giant skillets and an assortment of Andalusian wines.
—Gurdeep Loyal, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
Cook this paella, and no one will ever forget your party.
—Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 29 Aug. 2024
In terms of food, the menu from Chef Somoza is inspired by Mediterranean seaside towns from Saint Tropez to Capri to Marbella, with a standout being the paella.
—Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Paella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paella. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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