In the latest episode Let’s have lunchCelebrity chef José Andrés sits at Spanish restaurant Casa Teresa in Washington, D.C., dining on authentic Catalan cuisine created by chef and owner Rubén García.
While waiting for our food, Andrés lists iconic D.C. chefs who have contributed significantly to the city’s dining scene, like Nora Pouillon and Patrick O’Connell, and old-school restaurants like Bethesda Crab House, before starting our midday meal with seafood and appetizers like oysters with caviar, anchovies, croquetas, pan bean tomate, and jamon. During the meal, Andrés talks about his favorite dishes and how canned seafood is the perfect travel snack. He also tells the story of his trip to Haiti with World Central Kitchen to feed earthquake-stricken communities, and how he was trained to make beans the Haitian way.
Just as Andrés is faced with difficult questions (including whether Mexico City or Madrid is a better food city), García brings fresh fish for Andrés to choose for his main course. Before diving into the main dish, Andrés reminisces about the friends he’s lost, including Anthony Bourdain.
Before digging into his Basque-style goat cheesecake, Andrés goes on to talk about World Central Kitchen and its work to feed communities around the world affected by war, natural disasters, and general instability. He said his restaurant reflects the same crisis and his goal is to “build a better community, one meal at a time.”
Watch the latest episodes Let’s have lunch I’d love to see Andrés share interesting stories about food culture and enjoying Spanish food in DC.
