166473 Tue Oct 29 22:20:07 -0800 2002 4 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 889441 does anyone know where I might be able to find real Spanish chorizo in the DC area? I know that until recently it wasn't possible to get authentic Spanish ones, and the Portugese or Mexican chorizo which I find isn't anywhere near as good. - bear Tue Oct 29 22:20:07 -0800 2002 0 bear 1 889443 Try A&H Seafood on Bethesda Avenue in Bethesda (next door to Crab House). It's run by two brothers from Spain, and they have lots of Spanish and Latin American foods other than fish and seafood. They sell Spanish olive oil, ham, cheeses, sausages--I'm betting that you'll find your Spanish chorizo there, and a lot of other things, too. Great prices and very nice people. Tue Oct 29 23:18:36 -0800 2002 889441 0 zora 2 889507 Curently there is only one brand of Spanish chorizo that has USDA approval - Palacios. There was a NYT story about it several months ago. It's quite delightful in both its forms (spicy and mild), and I have found it in several places in Baltimore, including Cambalou (the cheese store) and Chesapeake Wine. I know we're a bit of a hike from DC, but some calls around asking for Palacios Chorizo may not hurt... Thu Oct 31 16:05:04 -0800 2002 889443 0 aubzamzam 3 889530 I was at Shopper's Food Warehouse near White Flint Mall today, and saw Spanish chorizo (shrink wrapped) in a refrigerator case next to the deli. Don't recall if it was Palacios brand, however. Fri Nov 01 22:28:06 -0800 2002 889507 0 zora 3 889811 Dean and Deluca has Palacios... It's really too bad that the US can't import the really good stuff, especially all of the amazing Spanish jamones... This summer when we were in Spain we even had some good turkey "jamon" and "lomo". Anyone ever seen any of these anywhere in the US? Wed Nov 13 23:44:41 -0800 2002 889507 0 butterfly