The King of Paella

Recently, I heard a rumor that my friend Rocky claims to be a member of Spanish culinary royalty.I first get the word from my colleague Hal2001, a creative thinker and epicurean. We are sampling Manchego and chorizo – with a side of red wine – at Despana Gourmet in Jackson Heights. I am admiring the gleaming paella pans perched high on a shelf.“Rocky says he’s the King of Paella,” Hal2001