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José Andrés s newest concept, Spanish Diner, takes over the space formerly occupied by his other restaurant, Jaleo. (Shutterstock)
BETHESDA, MD Celebrity chef José Andrés has opened a new restaurant at Bethesda Row.
Spanish Diner an all-day breakfast and Spanish homestyle cooking joint opened at 7271 Woodmont Ave. on Thursday. It takes over the space formerly occupied by Andrés other Spanish restaurant, Jaleo. Andrés, a Bethesda resident, shut down Jaleo when the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020.
At Spanish Diner, customers can enjoy a variety of authentic dishes, including Huevos Rotos Casa Lucio (fried eggs with crispy potatoes and meat) and Fabada Asturiana (fabes stewed with morcilla, chorizo, and smoked Ibérico pork bacon).
The new restaurant takes over the Jaleo space in downtown Bethesda, bringing a taste of Asturias, where Andrés was born, to the place he calls home.
Homey, hearty dishes fill the menu, including an all-day breakfast with customizable egg dishes inspired by “classic Madrid” restaurant Casa Lucio.
It is this kind of Spanish home cooking that Andrés wants to share with his neighbors, including a dish from his own childhood.
Arroz a la Cubana is a plate of rice, tomato and two fried eggs. It’s sometimes served with sausage and sweet banana.
Chef José Andrés says this menu item,
The restaurant, a spinoff of his diner in NYC's Little Spain food hall, debuts May 13 with a large menu of egg platters, sandwiches, stews, and sangria.