[Gwyneth Paltrow, Claudia Bassols, Mario Batali, Mark Bittman. Photos by BEN GABBE for Patrick McMullan]

Stars of the highly anticipated 13-part television series Spain...On The Road Again attended the launch party last night at The Queen Sofia Spanish Institute in New York City. This one-of-a-kind series documents Gwyneth Paltrow and her three companions, Spanish actress Claudia Bassols, food writer Mark Bittman, and New York City celebrity chef Mario Batali (and his ORANGE DECORATED CROCS!!!), as they spend 4 months together venturing the country's restaurants, museums, and attractions (while blogging about it at the same time of course).

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Others in attendance for Gwyn's new show included Helena Christensen, Jill Hennessey, Bono, and her mom, Blythe Danner.