La Bodega

"Diners come here for the atmosphere and tastes of Spain, especially Asturias, where the family who own the place hail from. On the menu, you'll find top-notch ingredients, succulent Iberian recipes – Iberian pork pluma, paella bodega (chicken, chorizo, cuttlefish, mussels and prawns), salt cod with aïoli, delicious turrón for dessert – as well as some daily specials. You won't be disappointed!" - Michelin Inspector

Asheville Restaurants Urge Tourists to Return | Eater Carolinas

"Temporarily closed after the storm; some of its popular pintxos and plates were incorporated into the reopening menu at a nearby sister restaurant to help sustain operations while the location remains shut." - Kay West

D.C. Restaurants, Bakeries, and Cocktail Bars That Ship Food and Drinks Nationwide | Eater DC

"La Bodega, the weekend bakery run out of Compass Rose by James Beard-nominated pastry chef Paola Velez, offers packing and shipping for merch and a few baked items. Tins of soft 6-inch rum cakes (chocolate or golden vanilla pound cake; $45) come soaked in the sweet spirit and scented with whole spices like cinnamon sticks and cloves. Thick ’em cookies come in flavors like chocolate chip, cranberry raspberry white chocolate, or noir. — Gabe Hiatt" - Tim Ebner

D.C. Restaurant Experts Share Their Biggest Hopes for the Industry in 2021 | Eater DC

"As executive pastry chef at La Bodega, I’m asking that the government step in to help us; without local and national assistance we won’t make it to the summer, and the responsibility should not fall on the consumer to save restaurants during a pandemic — Congress, please help my industry." - Gabe Hiatt

How the Restaurant Industry Should Rebuild After 2020, According to D.C. Experts | Eater DC

"As executive pastry chef for La Bodega, I think restructuring how the industry views staff is the first step. When people feel valued, they work more efficiently, positively, and create beautiful things. Be kind—the industry is hard enough." - Gabe Hiatt