El Taller del Xiquet Unveils A Fresh Spring Menu
Chef Danny Lledó’s Continues To Add Seasonal Spanish Delights
Washington, DC (April 28, 2025) – El Taller del Xiquet introduces a series of new spring dishes, further pushing the boundaries of its dynamic, ever-evolving à la carte menu. The inspired Spanish workshop restaurant, led by award-winning Chef Danny Lledó, continues to redefine what modern Spanish cuisine can be, both creatively and seasonally.
One of the standout additions to the starters is Fonoll, a beautifully balanced dish featuring grilled fennel, fennel pollen and romesco. Another being Vera, a vibrant combination of pan-seared Maine scallop, sepia, coconut milk and sherry-cured salmon roe. Lastly, the Crú is a must-try featuring delicate hamachi crudo, vibrant citrus segments and a silky yellow pepper sauce.
Chef Lledó also proudly introduces a new main course, Lluç, a refined take on a coastal classic, pairing delicate Spanish hake with clams and a bright, herbaceous salsa verde. Rooted in the spirit of experimentation and culinary exploration, El Taller del Xiquet offers guests a chance to experience Spanish flavors through an innovative lens. The new menu items reflect Chef Lledó’s ongoing commitment to seasonality, technique and bold storytelling through food.
Chef Lledó is currently the most awarded paella chef in the country. This month he also introduces a Paella Agricola, a vegetarian dish with eggplant, artichoke, red pepper and flat beans. Having 11 honors to his name, including Best Paella at the Paella Wine & Beer Festival in L.A.; Best Valencian Paella at PaellaFest in DC; and People's Choice Paella at the Paella Wine & Beer Festival in Orange County, CA. He showcases his masterful technique internationally, and has received accolades at prestigious global competitions including the Paella Valenciana de Sueca International and Fideua de Gandia International.
Reservations can be made on OpenTable here. The full menu can be viewed here.
To learn more about El Taller del Xiquet or to speak with Chef Lledó, please contact Shelby O’Malley at shelby@lindarothpr.com. Additional high-res photos are available HERE.
About Danny Lledó Restaurants
Chef Danny Lledó honors the culinary heritage of coastal Spain in his wood-fire kitchen in Washington, DC. The flavors of Valencia are ignited in his cooking which reflects the region’s warm coastal climate, abundant agriculture, and plentiful fresh seafood.
Xiquet (chee-KETT) features a sought-after tasting menu showcasing over 20 innovative compositions of the finest products from around the world served with warm, Mediterranean hospitality. Named the best fine dining restaurant in metropolitan Washington DC at the 2023 RAMMY Awards, 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.
El Taller del Xiquet (pronounced “el ta-YER del chee-KETT”), or Xiquet’s Workshop, is where the story of Xiquet begins. Situated on the first-floor of the Glover Park restaurant space, the à la carte menu explores the ingredients and flavors of the Valencian region through seasonal, shareable selections showcasing the finest seafood, proteins and produce sourced directly from family purveyors.
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