Los Angeles Magazine Best Of 2011 is now available online. The list was published in the August issue, but for thse of you who missed it, strap in and try not to drool on your keyboard. The list is burger heavy, so if you’re into that (and who isn’t?) take a look at the whole list. For now I’d like to point out a very special burger...
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Monthly Archives: August 2011
This Spud’s for you! National Potato Day
Welcome to National Potato Day. Grab a spud and settle in for a tuber-riffic time. In honor of the humble potato, we’ve rounded up a few recipes for your Russet’s & Idaho’s. According to the National Potato Council, 35% of potatoes are utilized for frozen fries, with another 13% for potato chips. Somewhere in the middle, 28% of the potatoes are purchased “fresh” here in...
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Nescafé Clásico Kicks-off “Celebra Nuestro Ritmo” Campaign
Nescafé Clásico invited LatinoFoodie and a handful of other local food bloggers to breakfast on Monday, August 15, to introduce them to Latin dance sensation, Javier “Poty” Castillo, director of choreography for leading reality television dance show, Mira Quien Baila. He is touring the country promoting the instant coffee’s “Celebra Nuestro Ritmo” campaign. ...
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Strawberry Icebox Pie
Strawberry Icebox Pie Okay LatinoFoodie Nation, I love to bake, but I’ll be honest with you: I’m still learning the science of baking. Make no mistake, the temperature of your kitchen, the moisture in the air and the type of flour used all determine the outcome of your final product. So the highly anticipated oohs, and ahhhs, can quickly turn into the sound of somebody...
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Husband and Wife Team Offer Exciting, Eclectic Menu at Setá Dine:Lounge
A perfect pair are infusing ethnic cuisines to create a contemporary American menu and drinks at Setá Dine:Lounge in Uptown Whittier that breathes new life in this neighborhood’s restaurant scene. As we walked into the upscale and hip restaurant at 13033 Philadelphia Avenue, Executive Chef Hugo Molina came out to greet and personally take us to our table. He excitedly walked us through the menu. ...
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This Summer Gussy Up Your Beer Michelada Style
It’s 11 a.m. on a Saturday morning. My eyes burn, stomach turns and even my teeth hurt. The only audible sound is the leaf blower from my neighbor’s gardener. Anything past 2 a.m. is a blur. Slowly, I crawl out of bed to wake up friends who are sprung out in the guest rooms. We gather in the kitchen for breakfast. No one is cooking. Michelle reaches...
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