The entrepreneurial spirit I once had is ignited when I see an experienced chef starting out on his or her own venture. While it is a status symbol to own a restaurant, there are plenty of owners that have gone down that road unsuccessfully. A restaurant named Tolosa recently opened in Boyle Heights and caught…
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Tapas Pop Up Featuring Hand Carved Jamón Ibérico
I met Pedro Liébana earlier this year at the Latin Food Festival in Santa Monica. He was hand carving a large leg of Jamón Ibérico, a classic delicacy in Spain. I hesitated at approaching him, but he was quick to smile and offered me a sample. The flavor was quite remarkable and it was obvious…
Tapas Pop Up Coming Soon to Larchmont Village
I enjoy traveling because it is an opportunity for me to see how people in other areas live. I also believe you can find out a lot of about countries through their cuisine. Since I haven’t been to Spain, I haven’t had a true tapas experience. Fortunately, Jamón Ibérico de Bellota Catering has a Tapas…