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April 2013

Celebrate Spain’s Cocktail Obsession: The Gin-Tonic

The Spanish take on the classic cocktail incorporates a garden of garnishes

April 2019
America Eats Tavern & Folger Library Join Forces for “First Chefs” Menu

José and the AET team adapted four recipes from the 17th and 18th centuries

April 2019
Calendar: April 2019

Here's what's coming up

April 2019
Jaleo Disney Springs Now Open

Jaleo's fifth location is its largest to date

April 2019
Spring – And Cherry Blossoms – Are in the Air

It's springtime in D.C.

March 2019
Calendar for February-March 2019

What's on deck?

February 2019
Four José Restaurants Make OAD Top 100 List

Somni Named Best New Restaurant

February 2019
The Spanish Are Coming

2019 is the Year of España

February 2019
Calendar for January-February 2019

What's coming up?

January 2019
Albert Adrià at minibar

Renowned Chef Albert Adrià Joined José Andrés at minibar

December 2018
Calendar for January 2019

What's going on as we ring in 2019?

December 2018
New Years 2019, José-Style

Ring in 2019 with good food and good drink.

December 2018
Calendar for November 2018

What's coming up in the world of ThinkFoodGroup?

November 2018
Introducing: Sparkling Festival

ThinkFoodGroup celebrates the holiday season with sparklers!

November 2018
Two José Restaurants Make Washington Post's First Hall of Fame

José's first restaurant, Jaleo, and his avant-garde temple, minibar, both are on Tom Sietsema's inaugural list

October 2018
Upcoming Events, October 2018

What's coming up in the world of José and ThinkFoodGroup?

October 2018
Upcoming Events, September 2018

What's coming up in the world of TFG?

September 2018
Jaleo's Sangria Festival

Starting on July 23rd!

July 2018
Controlling the Fire: America Eats Tavern's New Barbecue Menu

José and team take on a new challenge steeped in American history: Barbecue

July 2018
ThinkFoodGroup Calendar July 2018

Coming up soon!

July 2018
China Chilcano's Ceviche Festival

Come visit July 9th - August 5th!

July 2018
ThinkFoodGroup Openings

Recent openings in the world of José and ThinkFoodGroup

July 2018
José and Team Announce Mercado Little Spain

Now introducing José's Spanish Food Hall!

June 2018
A ‘Few of Our Favorite Things’ to Eat at OVATIONS this Summer

Now serving American classics at Wolf Trap!

June 2018
America Eats Tavern Returns to DC

José's celebration of American cuisine is back!

June 2018
TFG Calendar, June-July 2018

Here's what's coming up.

June 2018
Summer Cocktail Festival

Say salúd to summer at José Andrés' restaurants with our fresh bunch of seasonal cocktails!

May 2018
Dine-N-Dash Celebrates Puerto Rico

World Central Kitchen's annual fundraiser celebrates Puerto Rico

May 2018
Jaleo's 25th Anniversary

Jaleo celebrated its 25th birthday with music, speeches ... and of course good food and drink!

May 2018
Beefsteak Opens at Cleveland Clinic

Now serving!

May 2018
Fish by José Andrés Opens Patio For The Season

Seafood boils, fish tacos, Old Bay corn on the cob, and more!

May 2018
Butterfly Tacos Y Tortas Opens

The newest concept at ThinkFoodLab will feature Mexican street food favorites!

May 2018
Fish by José Andrés Opens in the Bahamas

José's newest restaurant celebrates the ocean with sustainably-sourced seafood!

April 2018
What's On The Calendar, April 2018

Here's what's happening in the world of ThinkFoodGroup!

April 2018
Jaleo Turns 25

Jaleo, José's first restaurant, opened its doors in April 1993

April 2018
Somni Opens in Los Angeles

Somni, José and Aitor's "dream," now open for business in LA

March 2018
What's Coming Up, March 2018

What's on the calendar for José and ThinkFoodGroup?

March 2018
Zaytinya Opens in Frisco, Texas

José and Team Open Their Second Zaytinya location!

February 2018
How to Ring in 2018, José Style!

Ring in the new year at one of José's restaurants!

December 2017
Bennett Haynes, Beefsteak's Chief of Produce, Returns to Thailand

Bennett Haynes, Chief of Produce at Beefsteak, spoke with farmers throughout Thailand

December 2017
Navidad en España

Celebrate Christmas, Spanish-style!

December 2017
Close Out 2017 and Start 2018 on a High Note!

Oh what fun it is to enjoy a clementine festival, celebrate New Years Eve, and more with José and ThinkFoodGroup!

December 2017
DC Cocktail Week is Back

Enjoy delicious cocktails paired with a tasty bite

November 2017
ThinkFoodLab Transforms for the Holidays

ThinkFoodLab is transitioning into a private party space

November 2017
minibar Film Debuts at Food Film Festival

The short film made its US debut at the Food Film Festival in New York City

November 2017
Aquafaba, Your New Favorite Cocktail Addition

This ingredient lets you make frothy cocktails, no egg whites needed!

November 2017
Minibar’s General Manager Travels the World for Food

Jhonatan Cano spends his weekends eating at top restaurants around the world

November 2017
José and Team Celebrate 2018 Michelin Guide

In the second annual guide, José remains the most decorated chef!

November 2017
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with TFG!

Join the Festivities at Oyamel for a Weeklong Celebration of Day of the Dead

October 2017
What's Coming Up This Fall?

It's a full calendar this fall for José and ThinkFoodGroup!

October 2017
Get Your Passport to Peru at China Chilcano

This October, take a culinary tour of Peru!

September 2017
Farm-to-Mesa Dinner at Jaleo

Jaleo pays homage to their farmers with a farm-to-mesa dinner

September 2017
Mexico Earthquake Relief at Oyamel

Come to Oyamel between 9/25 and 10/1 and support relief efforts in Mexico

September 2017
Dining With a Star Chef at Oyamel

Oyamel hosts Pati Jinich for an intimate dinner showcasing dishes inspired by Oaxaca, Mexico!

September 2017
It's Tiki Time

José's cocktail lab, barmini, explores the creative world of tiki drinks

August 2017
How to Order a Beer in Spain

"Una cerveza, porfa" just doesn't cut it in Spain!

August 2017
China Chilcano Chef Carlos Delgado at the Smithsonian

China Chilcano's Head Chef, Carlos Delgado, chatted with the Washington Post's Joe Yonan about Peruvian food

August 2017
José and ThinkFoodGroup Launch ThinkFoodLab

José Andrés launches a new test kitchen in downtown Washington, DC

August 2017
Tastemade Features é by José Andrés

José dishes on his restaurant é in Las Vegas.

August 2017
Mezcal at the Smithsonian

Miguel Lancha and Ron Cooper sit down to taste and discuss Mezcal

August 2017
Upcoming Events in the World of José and TFG

What's happening in José's world as summer turns to fall?

August 2017
Fish by José Andrés to Open in the Bahamas

José's Fish concept to open at the cove at Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island

July 2017
San Sebastian Comes to Beverly Hills

Acclaimed Spanish Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz visits The Bazaar for the first time

July 2017
Rooftop Veggie Dinner

Beefsteak partners with two urban farms for a small veggie-centric dinner.

July 2017
New Dining Concept Coming to SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills

SAAM, inside the SLS Beverly Hills, will be celebrating its final days with a visit from Mugaritz's Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz

June 2017
Jaleo's 15th Annual Paella Festival Kick-Off

Paella Festival kick-off party was the biggest one yet

June 2017
Zaytinya's Chef Costa Prepares a Forest Feast

Chef Michael Costa paired up with Forested, an "agroecology" project, to prepare a community feast

June 2017
What's on the Calendar this Summer?

What's on the Calendar for José & ThinkFoodGroup this summer?

June 2017
Yes Way Rosé!

Head to Zaytinya this summer for crisp, dry rosés and delicious brunch!

June 2017
Majambo, Chocolate’s Creamy Peruvian Cousin

Chocolate's Peruvian cousin, coming soon to China Chilcano!

June 2017
Make China Chilcano's Ceviche Clásico at Home!

Head Chef Carlos Delgado shares his recipe for Peruvian Ceviche Clásico

June 2017
Jaleo to Debut at Disney Springs

José is proud to announce the newest Jaleo location at Disney Springs!

June 2017
Oyamel's Chef Omar Talks Heirloom Corn

Chef Omar recently spoke on a panel at the Smithsonian Museum about Oyamel's use of heirloom corn from Oaxaca

April 2017
Springtime is for golf, cherry blossoms, soccer, and more!

What's happening this spring in José's world?

April 2017
China Chilcano Head Chef Carlos Dishes on DC's Food Scene

In a video produced by Chef's Feed, Chef Carlos talks about what makes DC a great food city, while enjoying some of his favorite dishes.

February 2017
Two New Rum Cocktails to Warm Up Your Winter

These cocktails from José's newest restaurants - Miami's Bazaar Mar and Maryland's Fish by José Andrés - will bring some sunshine to your life!

January 2017
What's In Store for 2017?

José and his team always have a lot going on. Here are some highlights.

January 2017
Beefsteak's Marinated Beet Salad

This salad is a vitamin-packed masterpiece, full of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors!

January 2017
Help Me Save the Monarchs

by José Andrés Do you know why I named my Mexican restaurant Oyamel?

January 2017
Beet the Winter Blues with Red, White, and Gold!

Beefsteak is featuring beets on the menu this winter - join them and make this marinated beet salad!

January 2017
Winter’s Treasure: Black Truffles

Winter is truffle season in northeastern Spain and southwestern France, where the famous black truffle grows wild at the base of oak and hazelnut trees.

January 2017
minibar Receives Two Michelin Stars

Michelin finally arrived in Washington, DC, producing its first ever guide for the nation’s capital in 2016, and awarded minibar by José Andrés two coveted stars.

January 2017
High Tea José's Way

At first, it looks like a simple skewer of raspberries. But in José’s world, nothing is quite so simple.

May 2016
Zaytinya's Greek Easter Agorá And Baklava Couture

Baklava Couture founder Katerina Georgallas talks Greek Easter traditions and a José favorite

April 2016
Spanish Flavors: Potato Chips Made With Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

For chipmaster Rafael de Rosal, only the finest will do.

April 2016
Spanish Traditions: Feria De Jerez

Springtime in the south of Spain is festival season.

April 2016
Barmini, Beefsteak, Jaleo, Minibar, Zaytinya Make Washington City Paper’s Best Of DC 2016

Washington City Paper’s annual “Best of DC” is out for 2016, and several of José’s restaurants made the list.

April 2016
How You Can Slice Jamón Like A Master

Professional Ham Slicer Paco Carrasco shared the generations-old secrets at Jaleo.

April 2016
J by José Andrés Opens in Mexico City

Your next trip to Mexico City just got more enticing.

April 2016
Spain’s Culinary Secrets Can Be Yours, At Jaleo

For DC-area fans, Jaleo Bethesda is hosting classes designed to teach home cooks about Spain's iconic dish.

April 2016
Team Beefsteak Cooks Fresh From The Farmers’ Market

Beefsteak Executive Chef Pat Peterson has a plan for a windy spring day.

April 2016
Pepe Food Truck Returns To The Road March 7

Spring is in the air, and Pepe is hitting the road again.

March 2016
Oyamel’s Rooftop Garden

Bright lights, big city – and rooftop gardens. These days, more and more people living in urban environments are doing their part to help feed the world by cultivating from their land, whether it be backyards or the top of buildings.

August 2015
Ode to Spring Vegetables

We love peas so much, it makes us poetic.

April 2015
We’re Ready for Paella

While many people associate the warming weather with flipping burgers on the grill, for us, spring is all about cooking some paella outside over an open-flame.

April 2015
ThinkFood Sound Bites: Wine Director Andy Myers

Here's how a wine experts picks what bottle of wine to open.

April 2015
The Birth of Beefsteak

Chef José Andrés brings us inside his mission to share the creation of Beefsteak.

April 2015
15 Hottest Openings: China Chilcano

Zagat includes China Chilcano on their list of the 15 Hottest Restaurant Openings Around the U.S.

April 2015
A Second Beefsteak is in the Works

The Washington Post reports on the second location of Beefsteak in Washington, DC's DuPont Circle.

April 2015
#VegetablesUnleashed

They’re powerful, beautiful and sexy. They’re vegetables, and they’re being unleashed in Washington, D.C. at our newest restaurant concept, Beefsteak.

February 2015
The Spirit of Mexico's Tequila and Mezcal

Along with sombreros and luchadores, tequila and mezcal are deeply ingrained in Mexico’s culture, with a rich heritage dating back to the earliest days of the land.

February 2015
China Poblano's Chinese Barbeque Spare Ribs

To celebrate the Chinese New Year, China Poblano at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas is serving a menu featuring exclusive dishes and cocktails in honor of the holiday.

February 2015
Diamonds of the Kitchen: The Beauty of Black Truffles

In honor of The Bazaar Beverly Hills' annual Black Truffle dinner series at SAAM, the sbe team caught up with The Truffle Brothers for a few facts on the so-called "diamonds in the kitchen," including white vs. black, pairings and products.

February 2015
The Washington Post, "José Andrés' China Chilcano Previewed"

The Post's food critic Tom Sietsema writes an early review of José's new Peruvian spot in Washington, D.C.

January 2015
José Talks Vegetables & Beefsteak with The Washington Post

José tells The Washington Post why he'd like everyone to consider the vegetable.

January 2015
China Chilcano Debuts in Washington DC’s Penn Quarter

Chef José Andrés Opens Contemporary Peruvian Restaurant in the Heart of Downtown DC.

January 2015
Tasting Peru with José Andrés and Team

José and his research and development team explore Peru's diverse culinary landscape to prepare for the opening of his newest restaurant in Washington, D.C., China Chilcano.

December 2014
For Post-Holiday Celebrations in Mexico, Let Them Eat Cake

The holiday festivities continue in Mexico well past December 25th with the celebration of El Día de Reyes, or the Epiphany, on January 6th.

December 2014
Spain’s Christmas Orange, la Clementina

As one of the largest producers of clementines, Spain celebrates the peak of their season during the holidays.

December 2014
“The Classic” Tartare by Bazaar Meat at SLS Las Vegas

Bazaar Meat at SLS Las Vegas celebrates the carnivorous in all its forms with a classic steak tartare.

December 2014
José Andrés Announces the Opening of Beefsteak in January 2015

José shares the news of his latest fast-casual venture.

October 2014
SLS Las Vegas to Open Labor Day Weekend

As Culinary Director for sbe Hotel Group's SLS Hotels, José Andrés and his team are excited to join sbe in announcing the opening of SLS Las Vegas this Labor Day Weekend!

February 2014
minibar by José Andrés: A Day in the Life

A peek inside minibar by José Andrés, one of the world's most innovative dining experiences. Offering an imaginative menu in an intimate setting, minibar's creations combine art and science as well as tradition and technique. Here you will be taken on an intimate culinary journey where you see these dishes come to life.

January 2014
How to Drink Porrón

Drinking from Spain's traditional wine glass pitcher is harder than you might think.

December 2013
José Andrés Brings the Wonders of China and Peru to the Nation’s Capital

Jose expands his family of restaurants in Penn Quarter!

October 2013
è by José Andrés Named Top Hotel Restaurant in The Daily Meal in 2013

The Daily Meal named é by José Andrés the #1 Hotel Restaurant in the World and The Bazaar by José Andrés as #23

October 2013
America Eats Tavern to Reopen at Tysons Corner

José Andrés announces the rebirth of America Eats Tavern at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner.

July 2013
Travel+Leisure Explores Puerto Rico’s Dorado Beach

José Andrés goes beachfront in Puerto Rico at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.

June 2013
Jaleo Crystal City Named One of Northern Virginia's Best in 2013

Jaleo's Arlington location spotlighted in Northern Virginia Magazine's 2013 Very Best Issue

June 2013
Jaleo Las Vegas & minibar named 2013 James Beard Award Semifinalists

The prestigious culinary awards nominate 2 José Andrés restaurants for restaurant design.

May 2013
Washingtonian Magazine Takes a Look at minibar: Thoroughly Modern

José Andrés’s expanded minibar is more lab than kitchen and more performance art than dinner.

April 2013
Dorado Beach Breathes New Life Into the Caribbean.

In it's heyday in the 1960s, Puerto Rico's Dorado Beach was the representation of all that was swell and swanky in the Caribbean. Ritz-Carlton Reserve and José Andrés' Mi Casa are bringing it back.

April 2013
Zaytinya Lands in the Top Ten of Washingtonian's 100 Best Restaurants List of 2013

Zaytinya comes in at #9 on the Washingtonian's Very Best Restaurant list in 2013.

February 2013
The Latest Cocktail Mecca: José Andrés's barmini

José Andrés's new cocktail lounge is unabashed about its romance with drinking.

February 2013
Washington Post Takes You Inside barmini, José Andrés’s Cocktail Lab

Washington Post profiles the sleek cocktail bar with a menu of more than 100 drinks, from new creations to takes on classic cocktails

February 2013
The Nation's Restaurant News Profiles José Andrés' minibar

Minibar reopens with more seats, new format. The concept from José Andrés now serves 12 guests seated around an open kitchen

November 2012
Jaleo Receives 3 1/2 Stars from The Washington Post

For the Washington Post's Tom Sietsema, food is just part of the fun at Jaleo.

October 2012
Zaytinya's 3-Star Review in The Washington Post

The Washington Post reviews Zaytnya, saying "The more I eat, the more lust I feel for the lucious combination of Greek, Lebanese, and Turkish flavors.

October 2012
Oyamel Named Among Top 10 Mexican Restaurants in the World in 2012

Mexico City-based newspaper Reforma names Oyamel as one of the 10 best Mexican restaurants in the World.

September 2012
The Miami Herald Calls José Andrés’ Bazaar a Fun, Sexy triumph

Bazaar by culinary genius Andrés is Miami’s most exciting place to eat today.

August 2012
China Poblano Named a Hotel Hot Spot in Travel+Leisure

Our editors pick the buzziest hotel restaurants, from South Beach to Vegas.

May 2012
Vegas Seven Magazine Names Jaleo by José Andrés Best New Restaurant

Jaleo at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas named Best New Restaurant by Vegas Seven magazine

October 2011
The Atlantic Magazine Calls Las Vegas 'Chef City'

José Andrés's China Poblano in the brand-new Cosmopolitan Hotel of Las Vegas is acquiring a national reputation.

August 2011
China Poblano Named One of the World's "Hot Tables"

The world's top chefs pick their favorite new restaurants in Condé Nast Traveler.

June 2011
The Bazaar in Beverly Hills Named a 2010 Best New Restaurant in America

GQ's Alan Richman names José's Bazaar Beverly Hills one of the 10 best new restaurants in 2010.

January 2010
LA Times' 4-Star Review of José Andrés's The Bazaar Beverly Hills

Spanish chef Jose Andres works 4-star magic at the SLS Hotel, transforming small plates into delicious theater.

February 2009