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Mexican/Latin Chefs on the Move
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Mexico's Martha Ortiz Will Shake Up London Restaurant Scene
'I believe in women, I believe in their power,' proclaims Martha Ortiz, Mexico's most famous celebrity chef, as we sit on the top floor of the Intercontinental Park Lane, sipping lemon and ginger tea. 'I love to give them opportunities, I love to learn from other women. I believe that we can do it better.'
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Famed Venezuelan Chef Launching in Miami
Venezuelan chef Carlos Garcia announced that he is opening a restaurant in Miami. His restaurant in Caracas, Alto, has been listed among the 50 best Latin restaurants.
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Mexican/Latin Restaurant News
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Mexican Restaurants Respond to Harvey; You Can Help!
Mexican restaurants in Houston and elsewhere have responded generously to help victims of first responders in Houston after Hurricane Harvey. Read a round-up of those restaurants' efforts by clicking here, and read about how you can help by clicking here.
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Fans Sad About El Azteca Restaurant Closure
It's an end of an era for Mexican dining in the Utah Valley with the announcement that El Azteca in Orem will be closing its doors to the public following business on Aug. 31.
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New SF Restaurant Explores Morrocco/Mexico Connection
A new restaurant in San Francisco, Amara, explores the influence of Morroccan cuisine on Mexican food.
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Lawsuits Filed Against Owners of Famous Portland Mex Rest
Vendors to recently closed Portland restaurant Zapoteca say they weren't paid, and have filed suit against the owners to collect.
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Casa Don Juan in Las Vegas Plans to Expand
Casa Don Juan, located in the Arts District in Las Vegas, plans to expand its current location, but is getting some push-back from officials.
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Other Mexican/Latin Foodservice Industry News
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Loads of Authentic Mexican Prods Highlight of Western Show
Looking for interesting, authentic Mexican products and ingredients for your restaurant? Interesting sauces, marinades, cocktail mixes and many more authentic Mexican food products and ingredients were the highlight of the Western Foodservice Expo.
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High Avocado Prices Hit Mexican Restaurants hard
Paying $100 for a case of avocados that normally costs about $70 means Mexican restaurants are having to adjust portions, or charge more.
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Overtime Law Ruling Affects Restaurants
On Aug. 31, Texas Federal Judge Amos Mazzant overturned a new legal framework implemented by the Obama administration, which would have made more than 4.2 million workers eligible for overtime pay, a measure that directly affects restaurants.
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Cambios en Sobretiempo Ley Afecta a Restauranteros
El 31 de Agosto, el Juez Federal de Texas, Amos Mazzant, invalidó una nueva normativa legal implementada por la administración del Presidente Obama, que hacía elegible a más de 4.2 millones de trabajadores para recibir pago extra por sobretiempo, medida que afecta directamente a los restaurantes. Lee Mas
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Spanish Version of Project to Fight Human Trafficking Available
A new Spanish-language version of the Blue Campaign's Hospitality Toolkit, which is a program of the Department of Homeland Security aimed at fighting human trafficking, is now available. The toolkit is geared towards all employees (housekeeping, concierge, and security, and food and beverage staff) and shows indicators of human trafficking and how to respond to suspicious activities.
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el Restaurante Announces Sassiest Salsa Contest Winners
Chefs from Mayan Summer, Papa Gallo Mexican Restaurant, and La Vista Sales are the winners of the 2017 Sassiest Salsa Contest, sponsored by Mama Linda Tomatoes. Read about the winners and check out their recipes:
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Webinar: Social Media for Mexican Restaurants
el Restaurante is sponsoring a free webinar on social media for Mexican restaurants on September 25 at 11 a.m. EST. The webinar will be led by Mark Sorenson of Social High Rise, a company that specializes in social media for restaurants. Attendees will learn about the basics of social media for restaurants. Click here to register
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State Association News
Texas Restaurant Assoc. and NRA Lead Hurricane Relief Effort
The Texas Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association are spearheading a group called Restaurants Respond, which aims to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey, especially employees of restaurants.
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Vendor News
Coast Packing Launches Lard Lovers Recipe Contest
In the belief that there's good eating - and perhaps a little gold - in those classic family recipes,
Coast Packing Company
, the West's largest supplier of healthy animal fat shortenings, today announced the first-ever
#LardLovers Recipe
Cont
est
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