Now in its 14th year, the AltaMed Food and Wine Festival in Los Angeles did not let us down. As always, the hot July temperature doesn't stop the more than 100 local chefs, restauranteurs, and vintners from coming out and presenting some of their...
Read moreALTAMED SHOWCASES THE BEST OF LATIN FOOD AND WINES
If you love sipping wine while enjoying rich, bite-sized tastings of a citrus forward shrimp ceviche or tostadas topped with a smokey birria and pickled red onions topped with tiny bits of freshly minced habanero peppers that pack a punch, then you have to...
Read moreEAST LA MEETS NAPA & RIOJA SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON TOP RESTAURANTS AND WINERIES
From the moment you entered the plaza area of LA Live where AltaMed's East LA Meets Napa event moved to this year, you could feel the beat of the flamenco music, which seemed appropriate given the new Rioja wine region twist to...
Read moreWINE, 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...
Read moreSABOR 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...
Read moreLa 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...
Read moreFUN 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...
Read moreHOLLYWOOD CELEBRATES ECLECTIC CULINARY SCENE AT SUNSET AND DINE EVENT
Hollywood is known for its glitz and glamour, film and television, movie stars and crazy characters on the street. But lately the town has been buzzing about the new and eclectic culinary scene.The Sunset and Dine tasting event on Thursday, Oct. 2...
Read moreWINE AND JAZZ — A PERFECT COMBO FOR SUMMER!
Its summertime and jazz is in the air. Last Tuesday LatinoFoodie experienced the sounds of Latin jazz, tasty nibbles and wines for every palate at Hollywood & Highland’s Wine & Jazz Fundraiser and Concert Series. It was a perfect evening for meeting...
Read moreEast LA Meets Napa Features Latin-owned/Operated Wineries & Cuisine
Food truck burn out? We've got a great alternative. The 8th Annual “East LA Meets Napa & Beyond” food & wine fundraiser is an exclusive pairing event that brings the community together to celebrate the richness of Mexican food and success...