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News About Mexican/Latin Restaurants from el Restaurante Magazine
November 1, 2024
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Q&A with Chef Jose Salazar: Cincinnati is the Place for Him
Award-winning Chef José Salazar was born in Colombia and raised in Queens, New York. His culinary journey includes working with Chef Jean George Vongerichten, Chef Thomas Keller and other luminaries. In 2008 he and his family moved to Cincinnati, Read More
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Innovative Salsas Win Our Salsa Contest!
At Comedor in Austin, the menu changes regularly based on the season and available ingredients. Nick Belloni, the restaurant’s chef de cuisine, says that he tries to develop at least three new recipes each week, so that he has a good supply of recipes to choose from when the menu changes. Read More
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Chicago's Esmé Debuts Menu Inspired by Latinx Painter
Esmé, the MICHELIN-starred restaurant in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood from husband-wife team Chef Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo, recently launched a 15-course seasonal tasting menu inspired by acclaimed local Latinx painter Liz Flores, Esmé’s latest artist in residence. Read More
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Chef Enrique Olvera's Vision for Mexican Cuisine Featured in Hyatt Program
Mexican Chef Enrique Olvera’s culinary journey will be explored as part of a cultural program put on by Hyatt Hotels. The program, called A Taste of Thompson Chef Series, will include content on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook about the chefs, and a ticketed dining experience for each chef. Read More
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Tortilla-Making Class Scheduled for December
Do you want to improve your restaurant’s house-made tortillas? Then consider the Tortilla Industry Association’s hands-on course for making corn and flour tortillas on December 3-5 in Los Angeles. Read More
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Freebirds World Burrito Tries "World Freebird Day" Promo | Apparently Cinco de Mayo, Day of the Dead and other Mexican-inspired holidays are not enough for the folks at Freebirds World Burrito – they have established “National Freebird Day” Read More | |
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Wine in Cans? Mexican Winery Hopes to Attract New Drinkers
Recent studies describe the way millennials perceive wine: elitist, traditional, complex and healthy. Wine makers face the great challenge of attracting new generations to the wine world. Read More
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Texas Taco Expert Names 50 Best Tacos and Taquerias
There are myriad tacos and taquerias in Texas. Now Texas Monthly’s taco editor, José R. Ralat, is highlighting favorites from the 14,000-mile journey that took him to more than 400 taquerias in the Lone Star State. Read More
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El Pollo Loco Debuts New Design and Eyes Expansion
El Pollo Loco has unveiled a new restaurant prototype showcasing a modern and efficient design. As the brand approaches its 50th anniversary next year, they look to create a modern legacy of curated experiences, inspired by place and punctuated by new menu innovation. Read More
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Wines from Chile, Mexican Tequila, Focus of LRA Event
Want to expand your wine and your tequila program at your restaurant? Learn more about both at an event co-sponsored by the Latino Restaurant Association that will introduce restaurants to the wines of Chile and spirits of Mexico. Read More
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Alcohol-free Beverage Program is Focus of Webinar
In today's evolving dining landscape, non-alcoholic beverages are more than just an option—they’re a growing trend that can drive profitability. The New York Restaurant Association is sponsoring a free webinar about how a well-crafted non-alcoholic beverage program Read More
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New Top Execs at Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® has announced two leadership appointments: Patrick Kirk and Marshall Claycamp Read More
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Survey: Spicy Food More Popular
A new survey from ingredients supplier Kalsec Inc. shows that consumers are eating spicy foods more often than before, driven by the allure of intense, flavorful experiences. Read More
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The Dish on Fish
When fish-loving consumers are deciding where to dine, your Mexican restaurant might not be the first spot that comes to mind. Because even though fish is an important ingredient in authentic Mexican cuisine, there often aren’t a lot of fish choices on Mexican restaurant menus. Read More
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Trejo's Tacos Offers Ugly Christmas Sweaters Again
It’s becoming a holiday tradition: Trejo’s Tacos is again offering an ugly Christmas sweater. Last year’s version sold out quickly. Read More
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Now Available: The September/October Issue!
The September/October 2024 issue of el Restaurante has been published! This issue, which is only available in a digital format, includes articles about serving fish in Mexican restaurants, adding Mexican wines to your wine list, tapping the TikTok trend, creating innovative Chiles en Nogada, and much more. The edition comes in three digital formats: The traditional, beautiful "flipbook"; our exclusive Web-Optimized Version; and the Spanish edition. Click here to access all three formats.
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