There are those who love their paella, and would go to any length to savour it, and perhaps, even look for ways to travel all the way to sunny Spain, just to relish its goodness. This invitation is purely for the ones who have to stay put in muggy Mumbai. La Loca Maria in Bandra is celebrating World Paella Day (September 20) with a special Paella Fiesta that includes three new dishes: Paella de Chorizo (Rs 1650; smoky N’duja, grilled pork belly and green beans), Paella de Pulpo y Cangrejo (Rs 1850; slow-cooked in rich crab broth with cuttlefish and octopus) and Paella de Miso and Enoki (Rs 1200, a modern vegetarian take with miso broth, enoki mushrooms and Asian greens). These will be served alongside La Loca Maria’s classics like Lobster Paella, Squid Ink Paella, and Chicken. The wine, from the crisp Cava, to the more full-bodied Tempranillo and Graciano, will compliment this joyride through the kitchens of Spain’s east coast. This is apart from their regular menu, which is an ode to authentic Spanish fare.

The Paella Fiesta menu. PICS COURTESY/LA LOCA MARIA