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In-depth Interviews | Central America, Food, Latin American, Latin American, Restaurants and Bars

King of the Tostada: The Local Chef Shaking up Guatemala’s Booming Food Scene

Guatemalan Chef Pablo Díaz has been called the King of the Tostada because of his fresh takes on Guatemala’s most popular street food. His restaurant Mercado 24 in Guatemala City, which only serves the best ingredients in the…

Interviews | Argentine, Food

Alcoholic Maté: Too far-fetched?

A fine ‘YERBA SPIRIT, and a smooth ‘LONDON MATE DRY GIN’, both made with Maté tea, have become the most original new drinks on the market. These two drinks are breaking ground in the UK and gaining in popularity. Corina J Poore…

In-depth Interviews | Latin Caribbean

Spices Seeped in Determination and Resilience: How Maria Marte Became a Culinary Star

In the heart of Madrid’s bustling culinary scene, where flavours from around the world converge, one Dominican chef stands out with her remarkable story of perseverance and passion. Latino Life talks to Maria Marta, the first…

In-depth Interviews | Mexican

From Mexico to Marylebone: An Interview with Culinary Wunderkind Adriana Cavita

Adriana Cavita, the prodigious Mexican chef who previously worked at El Bulli and Pujol, is bringing the authentic flavours of Mexico to London at her debut restaurant, Cavita. She spoke to Latino Life ahead of the restaurant’s…

In-depth Interviews | Food

Wine and Song from the Pampas

Pampas Wines have been importing wines from Argentina to the UK for nearly 20 years. This niche company imports top quality wines combined with good music, since its co-owner, Robert Smedley, is also an accomplished musician.…

In-depth Interviews | Venezuelan

Placing Arepas on the UK's Food Radar

Rich flavours and exotic tastes pop to mind when one thinks about Venezuelan food. Brothers Gabriel and Jose-Luis Gonzalez have taken these concepts and implemented a new dining proposal by launching their lastest restaurant at…

In-depth Interviews | Spanish

The Food Guerrillero

When Gordon Ramsay dubs you the ‘Antonio Banderas of Spanish cooking’ surely its a provocation. In the quest to modify taboos and fears over the complexity of the meals, Omar Allibhoy found his calling: presenting to the British…

In-depth Interviews | Colombian

Latin Elephant Cuisine - London's unlikely Tourist Destination

"So many people living in this wider area had no idea that this world existed – they felt like they were tourists in their own city." We talk to Doreta Linakis, founder of Elephant and Castle's successful Colombian…

In-depth Interviews | Food

Revolutionary or Celebrity in the making?

Gordon Ramsey might not have read the script when he dubbed Omar Allibhoy ‘the Antonio Banderas of cooking’. But Hollywood looks can’t hurt and, as Emma Cory finds out, the reference takes little away from the chef on a genuine…