This was probably the prettiest tacos we have ever seen. Great presentation! Chef John Rivera-Sedlar’s Tortillas Florales with Cielo Verde Greens and Herbs. It’s a summertime tasting event you don’t want to miss! AltaMed is presenting its annual “East LA Meets Napa” event, an exclusive food and wine pairing tasting that celebrates the richness of Mexican […]
Continue ReadingJust like people, food when it is simple and honest and doesn’t pretened to be something it’s not is quite a beautiful thing. This was our experience recently when we discovered a small, corner restaurant with no more than eight tables called Fusion Burgers in Highland Park.
Continue ReadingGood Food Day L.A. has come and gone but its teachings are here to stay. Our city’s Food Policy Council (LAFPC) and the Mayor’s Office sponsored the event along with hundreds of local non-profits working in the food justice arena. This year the date coincided with Cesar Chavez’ birthday and was the perfect reminder for us to think […]
Continue ReadingOn Wednesday night, LatinoFoodie ventured into Mercado la Paloma, which is south of downtown Los Angeles, where a short, stoutly chef sitting behind a table with a stack of cookbooks proudly signed his name one by one. He took a break just long enough to pose for a photo with customers. Jumping up from the book-signing table, he’d disappear into the […]
Continue ReadingGreat Harvest South Pasadena serves sandwiches, cereals, salads, soups, and an assortment of pastries. Try the cinnamon buns. For many people this Lenten season, giving up carbs is one way to show restraint. I’m not one of those people. Bread, especially good, homemade multigrain, wheat bread, is my downfall. Today was no exception. We stumbled upon […]
Continue ReadingThe Owner/Chef of Juan’s Restaurante is offering LatinoFoodie readers 20 percent off the entire bill if you mention our blog during the holidays. Offer ends January 1, 2012. Great place to visit during your holiday vacation with family and friends.
Continue ReadingSeven years ago, Juan Mondragón, owner of Juan’s Restaurante in Baldwin Park, said his sister Sandy Mondragón was diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer. Her family insisted on a diet of nopales (cactus paddles). Convinced of the health benefits and the power of the nopal, her parents fed his sister nopales everyday for a month. […]
Continue ReadingThe Cellar opened in 1970, in the basement of Fullerton’s historic Villa del Sol. The design is unique as it is the only structure outside of Disneyland that was conceived, designed, and built by Gene White, the designer of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” attraction at Disneyland. The soft lighting, chandeliers, leather and velvet upholstered […]
Continue ReadingI know what you’re thinking. Another tasting event? Such is the life of food bloggers. We’re excited for this one as it is open to the public and only costs $45 per person. Come on down for some good food, dance and a chance to network in a beautiful, historic setting in downtown LA. The […]
Continue ReadingOver eight of the finest Latin cuisine restaurants in Los Angeles will be participating this Wednesday, November 16 at ROJO Sabor Latino tasting event that will benefit The Wall Las Memorias. Monies raised will help The Wall and its efforts to educate the community about HIV/AIDS and the importance of getting tested. You can purchase your tickets ($45 […]
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