Paella at El Patio

[jlo mein]

Has anyone special ordered the Paella at El Patio? The fact that it requires advance ordering and minimum of 2 people makes me wonder if it is a rather special dish tehre.

I have had the tapas paella at La Bodega and am planning to try the spanish paella dish at Century this week. The one at La Bodega had a very enjoyable soccarat (sp?). Of course, my obsession with paella stems from the foodtv episode of Tyler's Ultimate, where he featured a traditional paella as well as a cuban version.

As well, if anyone has any more recommendations for paella please voice your opinions.

[Sam Salmon]

Before heading down there Click Here to read what others have posted about the place.

[nwyles]

I think El Patio has gone out of business.........at least the one in Yaletown has.

[Paul B]

I've yet to have a really satisfying paella in Vancouver, though the little tapas-sized one I had at Il Zuppo in North Van a couple of years ago came close. On the other hand, I had some friends just come back from Spain where they had terrible paella. This, of course, is why I have my own paella party every year: http://web.mac.com/dsdunbar/iWeb/Duchess%2...lla%202006.html

But would like to hear about your experience at El Patio (if it is open).

[jlo mein]

  This, of course, is why I have my own paella party every year: http://web.mac.com/dsdunbar/iWeb/Duchess%2...lla%202006.html

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My goodness! That is a mighty paella...all I can see is seafood stacked on top.

Perhaps the next step is a homemade paella for some friends.

[jlo mein]

Went to Century on Thursday for the City Dine event and had the Spanish Paella. It was definitely not an enjoyable entree. My full thoughts can be found here:

City Dine thread

[ElizR]

I think El Patio has gone out of business.........at least the one in Yaletown has.

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The El Patio in Yaletown did indeed close earlier this year, as the space was apparently sold for development.

I believe it is re-opening in a location on Denmand close to Davie, as a sign announcing that fact has been up for a few weeks.

[nwyles]

Word on the street is that it was a midnight move................the site is not up for development.

I think El Patio has gone out of business.........at least the one in Yaletown has.

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The El Patio in Yaletown did indeed close earlier this year, as the space was apparently sold for development.

I believe it is re-opening in a location on Denmand close to Davie, as a sign announcing that fact has been up for a few weeks.

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[SBonner]

Yet to have any good Paella in Vancouver unfortunately.

Cheers,

Stephen

[FishGuy]

Yet to have any good Paella in Vancouver unfortunately.

Cheers,

Stephen

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Call me 2 days ahead of time, I will make you paella. In fact I am looking at starting a light jazz duo Sunday nights and serving a few comfort food dishes eg paella, ciopinno and a bunch of chowders.

BTW no chicken or meat products will be present in the paella.

Marcus

Fish

604.734.3474

[taryn]

Marcus,

Do you require a minimum number of people?

Edited October 5, 2006 by taryn (log)

[jlo mein]

no meat products = no chorizo as well?

[SBonner]

no meat products = no chorizo as well?

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I've had some great seafood paella in Spain but it still has some meat in it.

Stephen

[BCinBC]

no meat products = no chorizo as well?

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I've had some great seafood paella in Spain but it still has some meat in it.

Stephen

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I had some great seafood paella in Saint Tropez but it also had some meat in it.

Oh sorry, this didn't contribute much to the conversation, did it?

[nwyles]

no meat products = no chorizo as well?

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I've had some great seafood paella in Spain but it still has some meat in it.

Stephen

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I had some great seafood paella in Saint Tropez but it also had some meat in it.

Oh sorry, this didn't contribute much to the conversation, did it?

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I thought about making a great paella the last time I was in Burnaby...........

and this contributed not much either...

[kissmekate]

I am going to add a note about El Patio in the opening/closing forum. Cate

[Vancitygirl]

Yet to have any good Paella in Vancouver unfortunately.

Cheers,

Stephen

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Call me 2 days ahead of time, I will make you paella. In fact I am looking at starting a light jazz duo Sunday nights and serving a few comfort food dishes eg paella, ciopinno and a bunch of chowders.

BTW no chicken or meat products will be present in the paella.

Marcus

Fish

604.734.3474

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Marcus - which location?

Thanks!

[FishGuy]

4th Ave. Don't forget two days notice please