For many Latinos, the holiday season is associated with tamales. Each year, friends and families settle on a date and prepare a mammoth amount in assembly-line fashion. They do so because they also give their homemade tamales as holiday gifts. Here’s where to find holiday tamales in LA. Downtown LA Yucantan-style tamales at Chicken Itza…
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Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill Delivers Excellent Value
I recently learned about Orange County’s walking trails. They often traverse scenic country parks featuring picturesque waterfalls and panoramic views from mountain vistas. After hiking Peter’s Canyon in Tustin, my daughter and I worked up an appetite and decided to go to Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill and try their lunch express. We were happy to learn…
October is National Seafood Month
October is National Seafood Month, and there are many ways to enjoy it. From fish tacos to plump lobster tails, crispy fried catfish, and sushi, there’s a kind of seafood for just about everyone. Did you know eating fish may help reduce cognitive decline and improve bone and eye health? Here are some ways to…
Celebrate National Burrito Day on April 4
National Burrito Day falls on the first Thursday of April, so the date fluctuates. This year, it’s April 4. Did you know El Cholo is credited with the introduction of the burrito to the US in the 1930s? Since then, burritos have taken many forms, such as the mission style, dorado style, california, and chimichanga….
Fatty Mart, A Neighborhood Food Mart and Eatery
Chef / Owner David Kuo named his restaurant “Little Fatty” because that was what he called a little boy. His humor was evident from the beginning with his first restaurant, Status Kuo. He also opened Skinny Dave, a sandwich shop in Westchester. His latest project is Fatty Mart, part specialty food mart, restaurant, and community…
OC Nature Walk With Lunch at Fiesta Grill
I enjoy scenic walks and was delighted that my wife and daughter decided to join me in visiting OC’s Bolsa Chica Wetlands. Being first-time visitors, we were awed by the beauty of the wetlands and the numerous species of birds that frequent the area. After walking the trail, my daughter demonstrated her skill at finding…
Taco Bell Cantina Opens In Downtown Hollywood
I’ve quickly dismissed fast food offerings among my family and extended family members, and I’m known as a food snob. However, when you are part of a family that enjoys Taco Bell, sometimes, you have to go along for the ride. I recently did so when I joined my family for a trip to the…
Taco Maria Delivers Delicious Alta California Cuisine
Approximately ten years ago, gourmet food trucks piqued my interest in discovering new food finds. One was Taco Maria, a gourmet food truck hosting a Michelin-starred chef preparing selections such as bone marrow quesadillas and mole de pollo tacos. The truck frequently made stops on Saturday at the SOCO Farmers Market in Costa Mesa. Chef / Owner…
Polanco, A Modern Mexican Steakhouse In The Ayres Hotel
Hotel restaurants aren’t usually a destination for those not staying there. These restaurants are typically owned and operated by a large corporation and usually lack the creative flair of a passionate chef. My wife and I recently learned about Polanco, a modern Mexican steakhouse inside the Ayres Hotel in Hawthorne. The Ayres Hotel restaurant was…
Where to Celebrate National Nacho Day
Nov 6 is National Nacho Day. You may be someone that believes that nachos were created in the US. According to New York Times writer Pati Jinich, Piedras Negras, in Coahuila, Mexico, is the birthplace of nachos. They’re so proud of their creation that they started the International Nacho Festival, which takes place annually on…