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 of Latino-owned restaurants and vineyards in California and beyond. The proceeds benefit AltaMed Health Services […]
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It appears to be food tasting season here in Los Angeles. Art and I are going to be wearing our stretchy pants for the next few weeks that’s for sure! We have Tacolandia this Sunday at the Palladium, East LA Meets Napa next month at Union Station, and another one, the LA Street Food Fest, […]
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It has taken many years of behind-the-scenes work for Bill Esparza of Street Gourmet LA to plan and create the first-ever “Tacolandia” Sunday, June 23 at the Hollywood Palladium (the event is sold out). Presented by L.A. Weekly and curated by Esparza, more than 30 food vendors, some as even far away as Baja, Calif., […]
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There are two kinds of people in the world. Coffee people and tea people. I’m definitely a coffee person, but lately I find myself enjoying teas more and more. If we’re at a restaurant, I am ordering an iced tea rather than a soda. At night I enjoy a warm cup of chamomile tea so I can […]
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Canned goods hidden away behind the pantry door, waiting patiently to be put to use. Will it be the canned corn tonight? Perhaps you’ll use the tomato paste or chipotles in adobo sauce? Or go for some chicken noodle soup? Canned goods inform many of our meals. Good quality tools can make prepping those meals […]
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Spring is here and California avocados are available in abundant supply, so now is the perfect time to enjoy this delectable fruit. Two weeks ago the California Avocado Commission (CAC) invited us to an avocado-centric menu created by chef Neal Fraser, co-owner of BLD, Fritzi Dog, Redbird and The Strand House, where he showcases his seasonal […]
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We all know what we’re supposed to do to stay healthy. Eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise on a regular basis. It’s common sense, right? Sometimes I’ll go into my fridge with the intention to make smart food choices, but the flour tortillas and butter look up at me and say, “Warm me up and smother […]
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Picture it: 2008, a chilly March night in the neon desert that is Las Vegas. I was sent to Sin City to help open a bookstore and was there almost a month. Being away from home can be loads of fun, but eating out for every meal can become tedious. This particular night in March, at dinner […]
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Last week we received our copy of the “Muy Bueno Cookbook — Three Generations of Authentic Mexican Flavor.” From the beautiful food photography to the simple, easy to follow recipes, we enjoyed reading the stories of Evangelina Soza, Veronica Gonzalez-Smith and Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack. This dynamic mother daughter trio bring their love for cooking and their abuelita’s […]
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Over the next two weeks, LatinoFoodie will be featuring various chefs and restaurants who are donating their talents and fabulous cuisine to ROJO Sabor Latino 2012, an AIDS Benefit for The Wall Las Memorias Project. The food tasting fundraiser features food from more than six of the finest Latino restaurants and chefs in Los Angeles. […]
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