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On Saturday August 8, the Hillside Club will be holding a Paella Mixta dinner.

Paella is a dish of saffron-flavored rice combined with zesty vegetables, chicken, shellfish, Spanish chorizo and garlic.  It is cooked on a large round pan, also called paella, over a fairly low heat.  Mixta means that there is a combination of different ingredients.

This authentic Paella will be prepared and cooked by Chef Ciado who specializes in creating sumptuous paellas, and has prepared gourmet cuisine throughout the world.

The cooking will take place in the middle of the main hall of the Hillside Club, while we get a chance to sit around, be entertained by the visual and aromatic spectacle of the creation of a Paella Mixta, and socialize drinking sangria. You are also invited to bring your alternative drink of choice. The cooking will start at 6 pm and we will eat when it is ready at about 7. There will be a vegetarian alternative, as the paella contains chicken, seafood and sausage.

This is a new outreach by the Hillside Club to the foodies in the community. The Hillside Club hosts Club dinners throughout the year, and many potlucks and other food events, but this is a first reaching out to the public and featuring gourmet food.

The Hillside Club is one of the oldest social clubs in Berkeley. It was founded in the late nineteenth century and the clubhouse has been in the same location on Cedar Street since 1906. The club promotes art and culture in the community and is completely owned and run by its members.

Cost: $38 per person.

Reservations are required and tickets must be purchased prior to August 4. Tickets are available here. You can also send a check to Hillside Club, Attn. Paella Mixta, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley CA 94709. Include names of all the people attending, a telephone number and/or phone number. Tickets will be held at the door. Seating is limited, so please book early. For additional information call (510) 644 2967 or email the Hillside Club.

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