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The New York Post gives you the details on how to score a coveted table in the kitchen at Flatiron area restaurants Aldea (31 West 17th Street) and SD26 (19 East 26th Street).

Both kitchen tables feature tasting menus and an up front look at the preparation of your food.

Plan ahead – it’s at least 48 hours notice for the kitchen table at SD26 and a month’s notice at Aldea.

While admittedly not exactly traditional paella, the duck rice at Aldea Restaurant (1 West 17th street @5th) was just named “Best Paella” for 2010 by New York Magazine. Congratulations! You can check out the menu from Aldea at http://aldearestaurant.com/pdf/AldeaDinner.pdf