Soul. Community. Planet. – A NEW HOLISTIC HOTEL IN COLORADO SPRINGS

What’s that saying? “Everything old is new again.” Recently, we were in Colorado Springs and learned about this place. What was once considered an eyesore in the community and a haven for homeless and criminal activity, now has new life infused into it thanks to a couple of investors who saw potential with the vacant […]

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COUNTRY’S FIRST MUSEUM/TEACHING KITCHEN DEDICATED TO MEXICAN CUISINE SLATED TO OPEN IN 2019 IN DTLA — LA PLAZA COCINA

The appreciation of Mexican cuisine continues to be elevated around the world. We’re seeing it firsthand here in Southern California with the recent announcement of the country’s first museum/teaching kitchen dedicated to Mexican Cuisine opening soon as part of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, a museum and cultural center dedicated to the history, art, and culture […]

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RESTAURANT WEEK HITS SAN JOSE DEL CABO OCT. 13-20

Los Cabos is calling. It’s time we answered. Recently, we were invited to Ricardo Zarate’s restaurant, Rosaliné, to explore Cabo.  We greeted the folks from the Los Cabos Tourism Board and settled into a refreshing gingery mocktail. Before us were 10 tables with representatives from 10 resorts in the Cabo San Lucas region. It was […]

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EL CORALOENSE RESTAURANT IN BELL GARDENS WINS PAELLA CONTEST AND NOW TRAVELS TO SPAIN TO COMPETE

Summer never tasted so good for El Coraloense, a Bell Gardens Mexican seafood restaurant as it won Best Paella and will now be representing the United States at this Sueca International Contest of Valencian Paella. El Coraloense Restaurante’s latest victory came at the Orange County Paella Wine & Beer Festival on Aug. 26 as they […]

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EAST 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 the event, and smell the aroma of good food cooking. Once again, the […]

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A TASTE OF BAJA CUISINE FROM CHEF JAVIER PLASCENCIA

As foodies, there’s nothing better than to see a chef work his magic. This weekend at Harrah’s Resort Southern California, we captured Chef Javier Plascencia, 49, leading about a dozen cooks who swiftly plated various dishes, like the shrimp ceviche tostada with avocado and watercress. Quick, quiet and efficient, this small band of culinary ninjas […]

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CULTURE THROUGH CUISINE Featuring Chef Javier Plascencia, Sept. 9-11 at Harrah’s Resort Southern California

We absolutely cannot wait to head south to Harrah’s Resort Southern California, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center, Calif., the weekend of Sept. 9-11 for a special tasting with Chef Javier Plascencia. We think you all should plan to join us for the good food, gambling, and hang out afterwards at the pool. Tickets will […]

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AZUÑIA TEQUILA AND LATINOFOODIE CAUSED A STIR AT COUNTRY’S PREMIER COCKTAIL FESTIVAL IN NEW ORLEANS

IN A SEA OF MORE MAN BUNS AND BEARDS THAN WE’D EVER SEEN IN OUR LIVES, we discovered one of the best industry conferences in the country – the 14th Annual Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. This is THE premier professional cocktail festival. Azuñia Tequila flew us out to Louisiana to explore the […]

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DID SOMEONE SAY HAPPY HOUR? SUMMER FUN AT THE YARD HOUSE

Disclosure: The Yard House provided LatinoFoodie with a gift card and compensation to experience the restaurant; however, all opinions expressed are our own. We thank you for supporting the establishments that support our blog. What do you like best about happy hour? Is it the discounted prices on food and drinks? Or, do you feel […]

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