Lisa's Latin Beat: First Annual Paella Parade At South Street Seaport

Lisa is learning how to make authentic Paella at Solera, plus discovering the history of the dish. She is also gearing up for the big Paella Parade at South Street Seaport.

On Sunday, June 7 from 11am to 3pm, the first annual Paella Parade will take place outdoors at the new South Street Seaport location of New York Water Taxi Beach. Spanish chefs and restaurateurs from the tri-state area will unite for this first-of-its-kind event to showcase and highlight their Paella making skills accompanied by wines from Spain’s leader, El Coto de Rioja. Tempranillo and Spanish food fans are expected to turn out in droves to witness Paella making at its best!

The ticket price will be $25 and available for purchase at watertaxibeach.com will allow aficionados to taste every Paella presented as well as a selection of Rioja wines from the Baron De Ley Group (El Coto, Baron de Ley, Museum and Maximo wines), imported by Frederick Wildman & Sons.

A portion of the ticket proceeds will go to Action Against Hunger, a global humanitarian organization committed to eliminating world hunger, and the Wine Course at the Department of Hospitality Management at New York City College of Technology.

Throughout the afternoon, gourmets and gourmands alike will witness chefs in action and taste their culinary results.

Chefs and restaurants slated to participate include Solera, Don Pedro, 1492 Food, Mercat, Cap I Pota, Xicala Wine & Tapas Bar, La Paella Tapas Wine Bar and Restaurant, and many more.

At 2pm, a Paella Parade Panel consisting of press, celebrities, renowned chefs, and familiar local personalities, will announce, in the spirit of friendly competition, the winners in the following categories: Prettiest Paella Presentation; Most Creative Paella; Best Use of Ingredients in a Paella; Best Overall Taste; and finally, Paella Parade Pleaser will be determined by the Public in attendance.

Click here to download the flyer.