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Last night, we were honored to be a guest at the party to celebrate Jaleo’s 20th anniversary. We rubbed shoulders with some of the friends (e.g. The Ambassador of Spain, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor) and business leaders (e.g. Steve Case) who have helped Think Food Group be the success and restaurant powerhouse it is today. Mayor Vincent Gray came to the party to proclaim April 9, Jaleo Restaurant Day.
Aside from the delicious food and freely flowing cocktail (gin, grapefruit juice, lemon and rosemary, yum!), our favorite part of the evening, was Jose’s speech. Here are just two quotes that we found particularly moving.
“America is and always will be a place where dreams can come true.”
“Restaurants are an extension of kitchens and sitting around the table enjoying a meal together is the best cultural bridge for people from far away places.”
Jaleo (480 7th St., NW) will be celebrating with several events April-June. Be sure to stop by and enjoy:
April 8-14: Jaleo welcomes Quim Marques. Chef Quim Marques is a fourth generation chef and owner of El Suquet de l’Amirall in Barceloneta, Spain. He will be hosting special dinners and featuring new and exciting dishes.
April 10: Jaleo DC will unveil the 20th Anniversary Cocktail. This celebratory cocktail will be available through the end of the year and was created by ThinkFoodGroup cocktail innovator, Juan Coronado.
April 22-26: Jaleo Bocata Classic. Jaleo knows that it isn’t a party without games, so we are setting up a lunchtime Foosball tournament from 1-2pm. Ask a manager how you and your friends and colleagues can compete for a very exciting grand prize.
May 14-16: Garcia Family Wine Dinner. A special wine dinner and pairing hosted by the owners of Mauro and San Roman and makers of Paixar and Bodegas y Vinedos.
June 17-30: Jaleo Paella Festival. More than just a demonstration or new menu items, the Jaleo 20th Anniversary Paella Festival will allow you to experience and taste your way through the flavors and regional varieties of paella found throughout Spain.
Check the Jaleo web site or Facebook page for more details.
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I remember going to this “hip new place” that served these things called “tapas” in the early to mid-90s across from (the former) DC Space (now the 7th and E Starbucks) which of course is Jaleo. I don’t remember when DC Space closed exactly.
Jaleo and the Chophouse are the restaurants that firmly stick out in my mind as the remaining pioneers in the neighborhood left from that timeframe.
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