, then looking me square in the eye says, "We’re out. We used to have 'em but not today." I bought the rest of my stuff, then went to Henry’s Marketplace which specializes in produce and health-nut supplements. I...

it gives to Latino chefs, cooks and kitchen workers who do the majority of the work in American restaurant kitchens.

it off, they have a stellar help-yourself salsa bar (a rarity anymore in LA with all the E Coli breakouts) with REALLY awesome mole sauce and pico de gallo salsa. They’re all Latinos behind the grill and the place is...

're into BBQ. But it does seem a little calculated- I remember on Next Food Network Star, Jag mentioned that they weren’t really including Latino chefs and they seemed a little miffed. But it was the truth—-...

Jagua, a wonderful Dominican restaurant on Rivington in Manhattan. Yes, there are Chinese influences in Filipino cooking, sweet and sour, fried noodles etc, but they are a lot like the stuff served in Chino latino restaurants...

and still in the process of creating a steady menu BUT the food is good and the place is clean with a nice mix of old & new latino music. What I like is the feel of the place (did you ever see the movie barber shop/beauty shop...

Tapatio is a good household staple. The local Latinos must think so too, because my neighborhood mercado has it in all sizes, and very cheap. It’s moderately hot, so you can slo on your beans and tortillas without...

If it tastes utterly delicious, then it is very Chowish. There’s a restaurant around here called Chino Bandido that specializes in such things... you haven’t lived until you have tried a sweet & sour chicken...

. Stromboli’s pizza on University and 12th. H&H or Ess-a-bagel. Chinese restaurants east of the Bowery downtown, e.g., East Broadway. Take the 7 train to queens for a variety of outstanding latino, greek, or indian food or, if...

the airtime she probably deserves. Making stuffed poblanos that impressed the latino guests that much is an accomplishment. I am sure Howie’s pork was great, but so similar to his other winning pork dish! Tender boneless...

They used to have a fairly diverse rotating home kitchens kind of daily show. One pair of chefs covered Asian on Mondays, another pair of chefs did Latino Tuesdays, another pair did soul food Wednesdays, or something along those...