Ernesto Altamirano and his family have a coffee farm in Nicaragua. He tells their history.
Read MoreDude From LA- Ep.87 Ernesto Altamirano La Dalia Coffee
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Dude From LA- Ep.84 Evil Cooks Dos
in food, los angeles
Evil 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 MoreDude From LA- Ep.83 Mr Menudo
in food, los angeles
Mr 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 MoreDude From LA- Ep.76 East Side Eats
in los angeles
East 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 MoreDude From LA- Ep.75 Metztli Taqueria
in food, los angeles
Alejandro 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 MoreDude From LA- Ep.70 Chris Driscoll
in food, los angeles
Chris 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 MoreDude From LA- Ep.66 Tijuana Freddys
in food, los angeles
Tijuana 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 MoreDude From LA-Ep.65 Kernel of Truth Organics
in food, los angeles
Rick 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 MoreDude From LA- Ep.60 Tirsa's Mexican Cafe
in food, los angeles
Tirsa and Steve are the owners of Tirsa’s Mexican Cafe located at 701 W Cesar Estrada Chavez Ave Space 108, Los Angeles, CA 90012. They both attended Le Cordon Bleu and have been dishing out Mexican comfort food out of this location for two years. I sat down to talk with them a very early morning and talked about their culinary journey, how they met and how they continue to keep their passion pursuit of a restaurant alive and well with DTLA in background. The restaurant is as colorful as they are and I know you will enjoy the lively conversation we had. Make sure to stop by and let them know Dude From LA sent you for … a bigger smile.
Read MoreDude From LA- Ep.59 Stephanie Gomez
in food, los angeles, music
Stephanie Gomez is a Le Cordon Bleu trained Chef and is currently working at Standing’s Butchery on Melrose and La Brea. Her passion for food drives her to pursuit the culinary arts no matter the angle. She’s worked in fancy restaurants, to country clubs to more recently managing food tents at the Coachella and Stage Coach festivals. In true fashion to follow passion she’s currently works as a butcher at Standing’s Butchery on Melrose and La Brea. Great conversation and phenomenal drive which I know everyone will appreciate when they listen to this podcast. Follow her on instagram at @chefchingona
Read MoreDude From LA- Ep.54 Deysi Serrano of Milpa Grille
in food, los angeles
Deysi Serrano is the owner of Milpa Grille, one of the best new restaurants in Boyle Heights dishing out traditional MesoAmerican cooking. She was one of the best people Ive had the opportunity to talk to and the convo was super fun. We talked about life and what led her to opening up Milpa Grille. The food is phenomenal so stop by and try it out for yourself.
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