: a saffron-flavored dish containing rice, meat, seafood, and vegetables
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The endearing Illeta restaurant, which is reached via a wooden bridge from the beach, is perfect for a paella lunch surrounded by the sea.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Large cuts of meat like ham, standing rib roast, and a whole turkey will obviously need larger cooking vessels, while small whole chickens, tenderloins, and the like can utilize large skillets and even some specialized cookware (looking at you, paella pan).
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Her famous paellas also can still be ordered for catering services.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Try paella Valenciana at the Hemingway-favorite La Pepica—or do like the locals and head out to the nearby village of El Palmar, in Albufera Natural Park, to try the dish at authentic spots like Arrocería Maribel.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Large cuts of meat like ham, standing rib roast, and a whole turkey will obviously need larger cooking vessels, while small whole chickens, tenderloins, and the like can utilize large skillets and even some specialized cookware (looking at you, paella pan).
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Her famous paellas also can still be ordered for catering services.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Try paella Valenciana at the Hemingway-favorite La Pepica—or do like the locals and head out to the nearby village of El Palmar, in Albufera Natural Park, to try the dish at authentic spots like Arrocería Maribel.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Paella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paella. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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