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My wife and I recently went on a trip to Mexico amidst the corona out break unfolding in the United States. Listen to us talk about how we were receiving news about the outbreak and how our experience was traveling through LAX during the situation.
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Frank Blanco is a UPS driver who is nearing retirement and is giving stand up comedy his all! He is the Co-Host with with long tome friend Chonuc on the No Father, No Problem! podcast that has become the center for most up in coming comics to share their stories. He is a father, a hard working-funny guy who never gets enough sleep and is always trying to do more. Enjoy the episode!
Read MoreEvil Cooks are the bad ass, no F’s given, culinary bad asses that have not only brought the Black trompo of adobada to the States, they are on the cutting edge of deliciousness with bites like The Flan Taco. Both are great, together they are amazing, I am happy to have them on again because its like catching up with friends. Enjoy and make sure to catch them at Smorgusburg on Sundays. Salud!
Read MoreMr Menudo, or Rodger is the man behind the Compton California Menudo street vending power house! Accompanied by an excellent staff comprised of his family he has taken his fathers recipes, his dad present for every pot of menudo, and started dishing out bowls for the hundreds of hungry and hungover people who visit him. Make sure to follow him and visit the pop up for a warm bowl of the best Menudo ever.
Read MoreEl Primo Brand is a film crew in East LA that showcases local bands and creates funny and creative short films. The creation of Kyle Geller, the directing wizard and one man band behind the camera, there is no limit to what can come out of their studio. Make sure to follow them everywhere under El Primo Brand!
Read MoreMeet Bronson, the creative mind behind HOLA CO which stands or Heart Of Los Angeles, the LA streetwear brand thats causing more waves than a Santa Monica beach. We talk about what it takes to create a streetwear brand, how his hobbies directly influence the styles he produces and LA life. He is a great person and his designs are amazing. Enjoy
Viva Mescal is a Hip Hop MC from Boyle Heights California. He is part of the group called East Of the River which has become a pillar in the LA Hip Hop scene. Make sure to follow him and catch a live show.
Read MoreEast Side Eats LA is comprised of Chefs Jose and Shruti who met in culinary school and learned they worked together perfectly like a swiss watch. Jose was a cook in the Navy in a submarine and Shruti had her own food column in when she attended College. Both share a passion for food that leaves one in awe when watching them cook. The depth of knowledge with every mince, every reduction and the honesty they have with each other about how things taste is great to witness and the result, delicious. They also do food prep, so reach out to them and have their amazing meals delivered to your door. Provecho!
Read MoreI break down the UFC 245 card from this past weekend and the Teofimo Lopez boxing match.
Read MoreAlejandro and Vanessa are the culinary couple behind Metztli Taqueria. They focus on using the best local and freshest ingredients in their food all the while showcasing their culinary skills and creativity through their cooking. They take traditional latino dishes, add their culinary skills to them and make food magic happen. Listen to them talk about their journey up until today and their plans for the future. Make sure to follow them on instagram @eatmetztli and go eat their food at Melody Wine Bar.
Read MoreJebus is my friend from High school and he knows me better than most people. Enjoy us talking about everything and anything plus booch.
Read MoreSarahi Perez is the host of The Poderosa Podcast, a platform for strong women to share their stories with the world. Sarahi feature business owners, culinary wizards and community organizers on the podcast but the thread through all the people that come out on her podcast is that they are inspirational women. She has been flooded by people nominating women and Sarahi exclaims that no story is too big or too large and she her focus remains on sharing everyones experiences. A great host, an authentic and well motivated character, make sure to follow her podcast because it worth your time.
Read MoreWhyDBee is a rapper living in Los Angeles that came from the East Coast in order to pursue his love for music. He really is a talented individual so make sure to follow him @whydbee on Instagram in order to stay up to date on his album dropping soon. Enjoy
Read MoreFrank and Chonuc are child hood friends that grew up near where I grew up on Townsend and Winter in East LA. Their podcast will have you howling minutes in and their perspective on life is fueled by years of trials and tribulations. The name, No Father, No Problem! comes from both of them growing up with out fathers in their lives and overcoming that with laughter and hard work despite the fact. Listen to their show and laugh along. Frankie is performing stand up and you will want to catch him at his next show for sure.
Read MoreChris Driscoll is a cook for hire and a real renaissance man. Like a hired gun, Chris has worked many top chefs and at great restaurants, all the while also being a union carpenter man. Chris has stories for days and I really enjoyed talking to him.
Read MoreLuis Moreno is the owner of MoBar&Co which is a mobile bar service for weddings, corporate gigs and private events. He is a seasoned bartender and now has added coffee to his mobile bar service that crowds love. I really enjoyed talking about his experience has been running his business, the up and downs plus what motivates him to keep going. Please follow him on Instagram and if you’d like to hire him for your next event feel free to reach out to him, he is great!
Read MoreBorn in Jalicso, Mexico. Raised in East Los Angeles.
As a self-taught photographer that has been practicing since 2010, I aim not only to refine my technical skill, but to capture visceral moments of vulnerability in my work. I capture portraits, landscapes, architecture that allows me to explore my relationship with the streets of my beloved Los Angeles. My work in service to the East Los Angeles community has informed most of the body of my work, and I continue to find the most inspiration from local, cultural events that bring my community together.
I grew up on the streets, and continue to explore my urban landscape, always searching for moments in time that I hope to make eternal through my intuitive photographic style. In a land of cars and freeways, traversing the city by bus, train, bike or car is in itself a study of cultures, people and nuances of our diverse neighborhoods; I attempt to capture moments that document often overlooked faces and scenes around the city through these explorations.
The presented image is most representative of the work I aim to create. It sits on the edge of art and documentation, of photography and photojournalism, and that duality is a recurring theme, not just in the aesthetics of my work, but in the content and subject matter I choose to capture.
Read MoreTijuana Freddys makes handmade salsas that will knock your tastebuds into the flavorverse! Started by Freddy himself, selling his salsa to coworkers and later his parter Heather joining the team, the duo has had such great success they struggle to keep up with demand. Freddy is truly a chile nerd and his knowledge of peppers is dope and both are very dedicated to their salsa. Great people and a great story.
Read MoreRick is half of Kernel of Truth Organics crew that dishes out 100% corn tortillas out of Boyle Heights. We talk about the bastardization of tortillas today and how they are trying to change the minds of generations marketed cheap substitutes of the real deal. Enjoy!
Read MoreMad Macks is a rapper from Boyle Heights with a style closer to the Golden Era of Hip Hop than most people would expect. He is part of the movement, East Of The River, a collaboration of like minded word smiths promoting consciousness and lyrical skill over everything. Truly a deep, thoughtful and fascinating, Mad Macks’ conversation is as complex as his rhymes and just as great to listen to. Enjoy
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