The intimate, bustling neighborhoods that surround the Santa Fe Plaza, simmer with the spices and flavors that not only make up the Southwestern palate, but are steeped in the essence that proudly calls itself New Mexican cuisine. Welcome to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where...
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KITCHENS OF THE SOUTHWEST: SEDONA, ARIZONA #SaborSW
When I think about southwest cuisine, bowls of thick, red chile pozole from Santa Fe comes to mind, or soft pillowy sopapillas drizzled with sweet honey from Albuquerque. It's food associated with a certain city. But as we were planning our tour of the...
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ALL THE WAY FROM ZACATECAS, MEXICO — BURRITOS LA PALMA
Burritos La Palma, originally from Jerez, in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, has been satisfying the appetites of Angelenos for three years in the City of El Monte. Owner Alberto Bañuelos started his business more than 35 years ago with burrito franchises in Mexico,...
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WINE, GOOD FOOD & FRIENDS — East LA Meets Napa & Bordeaux Fundraiser Delivered It All
When we first got into the business of writing the food blog, admittedly, Art and I were both like little boys (Baby Hueys are more like it) in a candy shop. We'd wait in a line with other anxious foodies waiting to taste an...
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CHEF ANGEL FLORES BRINGS GOOD “KARMA” TO DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE IN PASADENA
A young chef is making some noise at Del Frisco's Grille, a sleek steakhouse, nestled among the busy shops on Lake Blvd. in Pasadena. Chef Angel Flores has mastered the steak, but has worked with creating a menu offering a gourmet selection...
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SABOR LATINO FOOD SHOW — Defining the Taste of California’s New Majority
Food companies are quickly waking up to the fact that Latino consumers want more than chips and salsa. Local grocers, buyers, and food companies will convene May 12-13 for the 2nd Annual Sabor Latino Food Show at the Pasadena Convention Center. Tickets are $40...
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REDISCOVER A LOS ANGELES HISTORIC LANDMARK – THE SAN ANTONIO WINERY
I have lived in Los Angeles my entire life, minus the few years working as a reporter back east in my early 20s. Still, there are times I visit hidden gems around the City and I sit back and think to myself, “Now, why...
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La Feria de los Moles
If you love mole, then there is one place you have to be this weekend: La Feria de los Moles. This festival is in its 7th year, and is held at the iconic Olvera Street Plaza. Restaurants from all over Los Angeles, and some...
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FROM MERIDA, MEXICO MONTEJO BEER COMES TO THE STATES WITH GREAT FANFARE
FUN TIMES AT THE LA COUNTY FAIR – DON’T MISS IT! FAIR ENDS 9/28
When it comes to grub at county fairs after a while bacon wrapped EVERYTHING just gets old for this LatinoFoodie.
I can hear some of my friends and cousins moan because they love bacon wrapped EVERYTHING. So when we got invited to visit the Los...
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