Chef LaLa Advocates New Healthy Meals in LAUSD
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) recently put a portion of a $15.9 million grant towards a revitalized nutrition program called “I’M IN”.  Through this grant, and over five years, LAUSD has committed $50 million to vegetarian school meal options. We caught up with Latina Chef LaLa – classically trained chef, certified nutritionist and [...]
Opening Night HOLA Mexico Film Festival
Latin in LA attended the Opening gala event of the 3rd annual HOLA Mexico Film Festival on Thursday, May 19th at the Montalban Theatre near Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles, CA. Latinos crowded the lobby for the premier of ACORAZADO, mingling at the cash bar while others made their way to the 2nd floor [...]
Takosher 'The chosen Taco'
I was driving down Wilshire Blvd. on my way to an interview and had to do a double take out of my rear view mirror to see if I had really just seen the Star of David plastered across the side of what looked like…a kosher taco truck?? “Takosher, the Chosen Taco.”
A Cuban Speakeasy Hidden in East Hollywood
Latin in LA TV hit the Los Angeles magazine Great Nights Out October issue release party on Tuesday, September 28th at La Descarga, chosen as one of the “top 25” hottest spots in the city. Theme: Brazil meets France at a little Cuban speakeasy vintage rum bar in East Hollywood...
Win Appetizer at Silvio’s Brazilian BBQ!!
Giveaway!!!  Courtesy of Silvio’s Brazilian BBQ in Hermosa Beach we are giving away a free appetizer. To enter, “like” the LatininLA.com Facebook fan page (click here) and post a comment. If you missed the video we created, you can watch: http://www.latininla.com/silviosbrazilianbbq/ ¡Buen provecho! See Silvio behind the grill   Â
A Nation of Immigrants
For two hours, I laid on my couch and gazed intently at the television with eyes wide in astonishment. Suddenly, I jumped up, grabbed a notebook and pen, and rigorously scribbled numbers onto my pad of paper. I paused, rewinded, and listened again. Jake looked at me with a smirk, and slightly squinted eyes trying [...]
Everything Brazilian in L.A. with Brazilian Nites
Patricia Leão is everything Brazil in L.A. Originally from Brazil’s neighboring country Bolivia, she grew up infused with Brazilian culture...
¡Eh’ Ave Maria!
Ask any Colombian in Los Angeles – they know La Fonda Antioqueña. For 25 years, Germán Rodriguez has worked in the restaurant – 10 years as a waiter and 15 as owner. When Don Germán arrived to the U.S. from Manizales, Colombia, he started as a bus boy in a Mexican restaurant in Pasadena...