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Xiquet

Xiquet is a Spanish restaurant by chef Danny Lledó in Washington, D.C. The restaurant has received a Michelin star.

Description

Xiquet is a Spanish restaurant in Washington, D.C. The menu has included an octopus salad and braised oxtail with foie gras and truffle, barnacles, and tuna loin.

The name of the restaurant means "kid" in Valencian Catalan. This is a homage to the chef's origins in Dénia (Valencian Country). He has described the restaurant's menu as "75% Valencian and 15% classic cuisine, with some local products".

History

The restaurant opened in March 2020, just before the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Xiquet – Washington - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". MICHELIN Guide. Archived from the original on 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
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  3. ^ Sietsema, Tom (November 30, 2021). "If you think fine dining is dead, these restaurants offer delicious proof otherwise". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  4. ^ "100 Very Best Restaurants: #10 – Xiquet - Washingtonian". 2023-01-25. Archived from the original on 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  5. ^ "Danny Lledó: "El gran desafío para la cocina española fuera es explicar que España es muy diversa"". 7 Caníbales (in Spanish). 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  6. ^ Carmina, La (2022-02-08). "How Valencian Chef Danny Lledó Turned His Hometown Cuisine Into a Michelin Star". Fodors Travel Guide. Archived from the original on 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2023-07-18.