Source for Bomba (Paella) Rice?

[madscientist]

Hi all,
I'm looking for a place to buy Bomba (preferred) or other Calasparra rice for making paella. I know I can get it online but I'm hoping to buy it soon and would rather not pay or wait for shipping. I called Formaggio Kitchen in Cambridge but no luck there. Anyone found it in Boston? Thanks!

[maryaskew]

For the future, try Christina's spice in Inman Sq Cambridge. They have a huge variety of rices, including I think both La Bomba and Calasparra (superabsorbent like La Bomba, but grown in the mountains of Murcia).

[Cork]

Thanks -
FYI -
Bomba is a rice species or variety, whereas Calasparra is one if the 3 regulatory DO's in Spain where paella rice is grown. Calasparra is high up in the mountains, whereas the others are at sea level, but Bomba rice is produced in all 3 DOs.

[rchudy]

I've had the same problem in the past, and ended up finding it at Sur La Table (chestnut hill mall location) of all places.

[Cork]

THANK YOU
Just called - they put their last 2 bags aside for me - I will make sure they order more for the rest of you 'hounds. Turns out I was going there tonight for some last minute gift shopping anyway!

[Cork]

Where did you find some ? I make a paella on New Year's and its getting a bit late for La Tienda
Thanks -
Cork

[lisav]

you can order it online from La Tienda.com!

http://www.tienda.com/paella/paella_i...

[Pegmeister]

Not to hijack the thread, but don't you just love LaTienda. I ordered all my cheeses for Christmas from them, along with apricot bread and mini chorizos. I can't get over how quickly they ship, Generally, it takes 2 days to get my order, and shipping costs are low, about $7.

[galleygirl]

Actually, I think Whole Foods has a brand imported from Spain by Zoe....

[StriperGuy]

I'm sure the grocery store at Estragon in the SE has it:

http://estragontapas.com/

[Prav]

Have you tried Cardullos, or the Spanish market next to Estragon in the South End?

[deglazer]

formaggio/south end formaggio usually carry a couple of Spanish rices and have a generally pretty impressive array of items from Spain (cheese of course but also chorizo, serrano ham, pimenton, cava, marcona almonds, fig cake, piquillos etc etc)