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News About Mexican/Latin Restaurants from el Restaurante Magazine
July 26, 2024
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San Antonio's Mezquite Embraces Pullman Market "Ecosystem"
What does it take to run a restaurant in a 40,000-sq-ft market that features multiple restaurants, a butcher shop, fishmonger area, and bakery? That’s the question el Restaurante Editor Kathleen Furore put to Alicynn Fink, a partner in Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, the team behind Mezquite, the Mexican restaurant that debuted in April inside San Antonio’s new Pullman Market. Read More
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JulyAugust Issue of el Restaurante Now Available!
The latest issue of el Restaurante magazine is now available! The issue is packed with articles about how the power of pop-ups, different takes on ceviche, how to inventory tequila and mezcal in your bar, trendy tortillas, and much more. Read More
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Los Dos Potrillos Expands to Denver | Los Dos Potrillos, a family-owned Mexican restaurant with six locations in suburban Denver, is adding a new location in the city itself. "Expanding to Denver is an important step for us, allowing us to connect and serve a new group of diners," said Luis Ramirez, COO and president. Read More | |
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Asada Fest Unites Top Los Angeles Taqueros
Over 1,500 hungry Los Angelenos gathered in the Arts District of Los Angeles last Saturday, July 13, for the debut of "Asada Fest," presented by Northgate González Market. Attendees savored mesquite-grilled tacos from LA's top taqueros and renowned Mexican chefs. Read More
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Rompope: A Classic Liqueur Stars in Mexican Desserts
Rompope is slowly becoming more popular in the U.S., but for two restaurants in Southern California, it has been a longstanding menu staple. Jesse Gomez and Chef Jose Acevedo, founders of Mercado and the former Yxta Restaurant in the Los Angeles area, along with Chef Ramiro Arvizu and Jaime Martín Del Campo of La Casita Mexicana in Bell, incorporate the liqueur in a number of their desserts. Read More
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Gallery: Mexican/Latin Highlights of Texas Restaurant Show
The Texas Restaurant Show, which ended on Monday, July 15, included a number exhibitors showing products of interest to Mexican/Latin restaurants. Here is a gallery of the highlights. Read More
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Chuy's Sold to Olive Garden Parent
Darden Restaurants, Inc., which owns Olive Garden, Ruth’s Chris Steak House and other national restaurant brands, has decided to add Chuy’s to their stable. The companies announced on July 17 that they have an agreement for Darden to acquire Chuy’s in an all-cash transaction valued at $605 million. Read More
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Moe's Southwest Grill Expands to Arizona
Moe’s Southwest Grill is expanding into Arizona with a five-unit franchise agreement that will bring locations to the greater Phoenix area. The new locations are being frachised by the entrepreneurial father-son team Tony and Namit Mangat. Read More
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Want to Make Bizcocho or Pan de Muerto? Learn How at Antojo Expo
Chef Alex Peña, a world-renowned artisan baker with decades of experience rooted in the rich traditions of Mexican and Central American baking, will offer two Cocina Antoja demonstrations during the Antojo Industry Trade Expo in Long Beach, California, October 13-14. Read More
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A Woman in the Agave World
Since its origin, mezcal has been intimately related to women. Legend has it that the maguey came from the Mexican goddess Mayahuel, a mythical plant that brings happiness to humans through tequila, mezcal and pulque. In this interview, Xóchitl Liviere Reynoso Zamora, general director of Agaves de Origen, S.A. de C.V.,shares her personal story immersed in the world of mezcal. Read More
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Crisis Expert Says Chipotle Did Right Afer Social Media Allegations
David Margulies, a crisis communications expert, praised Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol for his response to allegations on social media about the company serving smaller than usual portions. Read More
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Late summer brings a bounty of pomegranates to Mexican markets, as eager chefs and home cooks get ready to prepare the national dish, chiles en nogada. A requisite element in this seasonal specialty, the pomegranate arils that adorn the chile represent the red color in the Mexican flag. Read More | |
Ask Pepe: Use Existing Staff to Help Open New Locations
Opening a new restaurant location is an exciting but challenging endeavor. One of the most effective strategies for ensuring a smooth and successful launch is to leverage the expertise of existing employees from your current restaurant.
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"Favorite Recipes from Our Archives" Posted
Looking for some great recipes? Check out the el Restaurante "Favorite Recipes from Our Archives" collection, which we just posted. The digital recipe booklet features innovative recipes for salsas; new variations of posole, pulpo, birria and other modern Mexican classics; and fresh takes on delicious Latin cocktails. Read More
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Do You Make Great Salsa? Get Rewarded for It!
If you make especially good salsa, we want to know about it! For the second consecutive year, we are partnering with Sammic to uncover great salsa recipes through the el Restaurante Sassiest Salsa Contest. Read More
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