Salvador Chavez is back and he has more Mezcal from Michoacan for me to try and for everyone to seek out. Since our last podcast more than a year ago he has been traveling down to Mexico and creating more expressions of his La Luna brand and he is having more people jump on this project like Ryan. The mezcal is as filled with love and passion as these two have for the spirit and it comes across in this podcast. Make sure to find La Luna at a local bar or liquor store all around LA, and if they dont have it, ask them to bring it in !
Read MoreMiguel De Los Rios is the owner of Aquila Real Tequila produced in the Highlands of Jalisco out of highly respected NOM 1414. He is from Boyle Heights and has lived a life that has instilled a passion that is as wonderful as his distilled spirit. As great as his product is, the love behind it is just as great which is why I know everyone will enjoy this one. Listen and get ready to be inspired, follow your dreams and drink his tequila!
Read MoreTirsa 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 MoreStephanie 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 MoreJulio Trejo and business partner (and wife) Janie Fainsan officially launch a “virtual” beer brand called “Cerveceria Mundial” (“Global Brewery” in English). The company was founded in East Los Angeles, CA in 2018. Its mission is to produce incredible California-made beer, with an Angeleno perspective spiked with a little “east of the LA River” multicultural/multilingual flavor. The brand will showcase local music, art, food and life that represent the Angeleno experience. It will focus on Mexican AND American culture in English, Spanish and ‘Spanglish.
Read MoreChola Orange, is band out of La Puente made up of Noah, Art, Kris, and Greg and they are producing some of the most unique blend of genres type music. The best description for their sound is as written in an OC Weekly article as “psychedelic, space-funk, video game, horror movie soundtrack that you remember dreaming about in the future”. They were a fun podcast and our conversation went like how their music sounds, a long stream of topics strung together into something super fun and totally Chola Orange. Follow them on instagram, buy their music on BandCamp and enjoy !
Read MoreDeysi 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.
Read MoreAurelio and Tania are the duo behind the the upcoming brewery in San Dimas CA called Feathered Serpent. I was lucky enough to talk with them about the process of taking an idea of running and owning a brewery to actually having one built. They were great people and I can’t wait to try their approachable beers that will be a refreshing addition to the San Dimas area. Cheers
Read MorePablo Gonzales is a real estate agent in the city of Los Angeles and belongs to the realty super star group, Realty Republic. I wanted to have him on the podcast to explain the process of buying a home to people like myself that have zero idea about what its like. In a time and a place like Souther California where property is a giant issue, with rent hikes and home prices rising, its crucial to know how you can own a part of this pie. Pablo is a great person, and I’ve personally seen him treat any and all people super well. If you are looking for a home contact him at Realty Republic, you will not be disappointed in his personality and honesty. If you are not looking yet use this episode as a resource to learn about what the process of home ownership is like.
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