https://www.bacorahospitality.com/home2 daily 0.75 2024-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1621634402721-6Q3WDHKWUA2ZS3D4UZS6/Paella+Wood+Fire+Kitchen.jpg MICHELIN Star Chef in Washington DC | Chef Danny Lledó | AAA Five Diamond Recipient - XIQUET DL https://www.bacorahospitality.com/about daily 0.75 2025-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622088795363-VI8RZ4KDFTR67LVMMWUQ/paella+fest+2017.jpeg About - 2017 Danny wins People’s Choice Paella at Paella Wine & Beer Festival in Orange County, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/36615980-f339-4828-9dc7-dd0f17237173/IMG_4791+Large.jpeg About - May 2022 The MICHELIN Guide awards Xiquet a Star for the second time, and honors the restaurant team’s wine program with the 2022 Sommelier of The Year Award. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622088911899-GRLEUACGEBFY4X9P8HYB/Xiquet+reopens+interior+dining.jpg About - January 2021 Washington DC rolls back the COVID-era indoor dining restrictions to 25% capacity, allowing Danny and his team to welcome guests back to Xiquet’s dining room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622085323563-PKCCB1WMQVVIV66V3SNC/Xiquet+Outdoor+Gold+Sign.jpg About - March 2020 Danny opens the doors of Xiquet, just upstairs from Slate, achieving his dream of creating a fine-dining Valencian restaurant in honor of his father https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622083957915-8F8L9DAIIG802N2G178Z/Bistro+Provence+Website+Header+copy.jpg About - 1998 Danny meets and works for renowned Chef Yannick Cam at his Bistro Provence, an experience that built his confidence in his culinary skills, gave him discipline, and taught him how to produce at a high level. Danny credits his experience with Cam (whose style reminds Danny of his father’s) with teaching him to ‘attack from the line of scrimmage’ in the kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622088724764-2UXTOFQOV8B8X0DEX4VU/Minibar+Web+Logo.jpg About - 2001 - 2002 Danny works in the Miami outpost of Sobrino de Botin, which is famed for its status as the oldest continually operating restaurant in the world. Returning to the DC area, Danny works at Chef Jose Andres’ Jaleo, Cafe Atlántico, and MiniBar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622083880818-U0N27FMH9HJUAQ5R9P1N/Isaias+Lledo.jpg About - 1990+ After his family returns to the US, Danny spends his high school years attending Our Lady of Good Counsel in Silver Spring, MD, wrestling, and helping his father out around the kitchens of various DC institutions, including Ridgewells Catering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622085246502-XDS5H9NLVMEAHI50FISH/Concurso+de+Paella+de+Sueca+competition+and+celebrating+our+Accesit+award.jpg About - SepTember 2019 Danny is honored with the Accèsit Award at the Paella Valenciana de Sueca International Competition. Representing the United States, was one of just 40 paella chefs from around the world who qualified to compete. In the 59-year history of the competition, only three Americans have placed in this International competition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622088773191-U6C4V4TPC8L0EKUT3IE9/best+paella+2016+lA.jpeg About - 2016 Danny takes home Best Paella at the Paella, Wine, and Beer Festival in Los Angeles, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/241506df-0666-4d49-8d9b-1abb1d04ee7a/RAMMYS+HH+Step+Large.jpeg About - April 2022 The 2022 RAMMY Award Finalists are announced: Chef Danny’s Xiquet is a included for Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of The Year, and Slate Wine Bar for Wine Program of The Year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622088244125-N2CD99VXMEUP4UIHWOH6/Painting+of+Denia.jpg About - 1985 - 1987 Danny moves with his parents to his father’s hometown of Dénia in Valencia. There he spent time in the kitchens of family friends, at his grandparents’ farm, and on his uncle’s fishing boat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622088510840-92SB60TC411LE1S7KVB4/Website+Logo.jpg About - 1999 - 2000 Danny works at Taverna Alabardero, deepening his appreciation for Spanish wine, tasting menus, and world-class hospitality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/79ea90cd-2c6d-46e9-a80a-00d729a376c7/AwardMediterraneaGastronoma21-38.jpg About - November 2021 At Mediterránea Gastrónoma 2021, Danny is recognized as a Chef Ambassador of the Valencian Community for his passion for sharing the products and traditions of the region with his guests https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/ce16a799-56fe-49d6-ac3e-a29c6ba9e37b/IMG_1703.jpg About - Jun-Nov 2023 The second half of 2023 proves to be an award-winning season for Xiquet and Chef Danny, garnering a Michelin Star for the third time, Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, and the RAMMY for Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of The Year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622085374482-9MCVI3O0RP1WAPAPZJL3/Zoom+Paella+Class+June+2020.jpg About - March 2020 The WHO declares COVID19 a global pandemic, causing local governments around the US to shutter restaurants. Danny and his team move quickly and pivot toward to-go experiences, wine tastings, paella classes over Zoom, and meal kit delivery services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622084341458-WLXH71I2X16ZGT0JT0YM/umd_informal_seal.jpeg About - 2003 After graduating from University of Maryland with a degree in Finance, Danny begins financial and operational consulting for clients in the restaurant industry. After several years on that side of the business, he decides his heart lies in the operation and begins to move back toward hands-on roles in hospitality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622085705764-BVJWT4IIB3GFB8BCS9S5/Chef+Danny+and+Team+Michelin+Star.jpg About - APril 2021 Danny and his team receive a MICHELIN Star from the 2021 MICHELIN Guide Washington DC — the first US Valencian restaurant to receive this honor, and the only Spanish restaurant in the District to do so https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622085004069-2BJ7SOSSID2DYTWCBPOV/PaellaWineFest+San+Diego+May+2018.jpg About - 2018 Danny is recognized for Best Valencian Paella at Paella Wine & Beer in San Diego, CA. Danny repeats his Best Paella win at the Paella, Wine, and Beer Festival in Los Angeles, CA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622088747840-Q8WEZQHEGFWZSBNAZFUC/Chef+Danny+at+Crush.jpg About - 2012 To deepen his understanding of flavor and balance, Danny certifies as a Level 1 Sommelier. Danny becomes restaurant owner and managing director of Fancy Hospitality; he and partner Chris Chambers (a friend since high school) take over Crush Kitchen & Winehouse in Annapolis, Maryland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622083666231-QO5N1EL2OH9GSPGP5843/takoma-park-md.jpg About - 1977 Danny Lledó is born in Takoma Park, MD. His mother, Maria Helena, is from Portugal, and his father, Isaias, hails from Valencia, Spain. They met in Washington, DC after Maria Helena immigrated to the US following some time in Brazil, and Isaias came to work as a chef following eight years in Paris after studying at Le Cordon Bleu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/de55de10-8422-4836-98f2-872880599c5c/AAA5Diamonds+Large.jpg About - November 2022 AAA awards Xiquet its coveted Five Diamond designation, making it the only restaurant in Washington DC with that distinction at the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/49031f76-2a19-4127-b96f-ff2fd74b7b13/IMG_1704.jpg About - May 2023 Chef Danny has the distinct honor of meeting Her Majesty Queen Sofía of Spain during a showcase of Spanish products and cuisine called “Spain Fusion” across Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622084781311-QV07D3D79HSF6XY35PYS/Chef+Danny+at+Slate+with+Wines.jpg About - 2013 Danny joins the partnership of Slate Wine Bar in Glover Park, eventually buying out the other partners in 2019. Over the years as proprietor and chef, Danny hosts many wine dinners and becomes an integral part of the neighborhood’s restaurant community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1622088880969-CZWZA6IWAC00HQDPQ390/Fideua+de+Gandia+Competition+2019.jpeg About - May 2019 Danny receives Best Paella at PaellaFest in Washington, DC. Danny is a Finalist at Fideua de Gandia International Competition in Valencia, Spain. https://www.bacorahospitality.com/press daily 0.75 2025-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/3b7cc7db-d1a8-4cd9-9aaf-43af931bd9f7/team+pic.jpg Press - PRESS https://www.bacorahospitality.com/appearances daily 0.75 2023-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/19d15859-3496-4f48-b74c-c47a8e0d4af7/Screen+Shot+2023-01-23+at+2.28.20+PM.png Appearances - Fox 5 DC: Cooking Paella with Erin Como https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1621721641184-5402W3E8BXZFFEV7GZJB/Foodie+and+the+Beast+Danny+Lledo.jpg Appearances - Foodie & The Beast Podcast: virtual paella classes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1621721099249-6QPC8T9GD1WL26Z5MGRL/WUSA9+Danny+Lledo.jpg Appearances - WUSA9: Checking in One year Into The Pandemic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1621716371037-UOPV0ZMK83MQHCEXQCD9/Carlos+Clerc+Levante+U.D..jpg Appearances - Carlos Clerc: Levante UD Player interview Interview with Carlos Clerc for Levante UD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1621722337685-2LQJNLQKI1TVIRIC3GCU/Good+Day+DC+Paella+Cooking.jpg Appearances - Fox5: Good Day dc paella cooking demonstration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1621722452737-4K541QBZ7S6GO7XDQJM3/Best+Paella+Danny+Lledo.jpg Appearances - Accèsit Award at INTernational Paella challenge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1621721898246-R062LEC04LGFP2ZMA2PC/Telemundo+Danny+Lledo.jpg Appearances - Telemundo: forzado a cerrar por la pandemia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/83d72da4-fa9f-4a00-8651-3f03225738f6/Screen+Shot+2021-11-11+at+10.32.08+PM.jpg Appearances - Mediterranea Gastronoma 2021: Presentation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1621722805082-587IMK1AA05W4U7CQSRZ/Fox5+Danny+Lledo.jpg Appearances - Fox5: Good Day DC Ahi Tuna Steak Burger Demo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1621721779814-16SKFQQR5RYITWRWH1H9/WUSA9+Great+Food+Danny+Lledo.jpg Appearances - WUSA9: Paella at home tips from Chef Danny Lledó https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1621720935693-OPX21QZ1M7829C8WKTWZ/NBC4+Michelin+Stars+DC.jpg Appearances - NBC4: 2021 Michelin Guide DC honors xiquet https://www.bacorahospitality.com/careers daily 0.75 2024-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1621634402721-6Q3WDHKWUA2ZS3D4UZS6/Paella+Wood+Fire+Kitchen.jpg Careers - Make it stand out Chef Danny Lledo at Xiquet - best DC restaurant jobs https://www.bacorahospitality.com/home daily 1.0 2025-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6cc97bb2cf79054130a143/1621634402721-6Q3WDHKWUA2ZS3D4UZS6/Paella+Wood+Fire+Kitchen.jpg Home - XIQUET DL