Tag Archives: Paris

This Parisian Restaurant Specializes in Latin American Food –Whatever that Means

Posted on December 15, 2019 by

This only proves what I’ve been saying, like, forever: The farther you go from Latin America, the more generic our food becomes. Photo: Laura Martínez, Paris. 2019.

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Greetings from Paris, Home of the Mayonnaise au Chipotle

Posted on December 22, 2018 by

Awwww Paris… There is nothing like spending some quality time in the City of Lights, with its beautiful architecture, ubiquitous cafés, gorgeous boulevards… and authentic taquerías. Behold Chiquitin, the newest addition to Rue Henry Monnier (this blog’s temporary headquarters). The … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: Latinas in Paris are as Hot as Latinas Everywhere!

Posted on December 23, 2017 by

These señoritas are hotter than hot, and they will be available for your viewing –and dancing– pleasure the night of December 31, 2017 at El Zapateo Latino, a Parisian Latin bôite in the heart of the Quartier Latin. Oui, oui… … Continue reading →

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Parisian Eatery Features “Original French Tacos,” Because it’s 2017 and Nothing Makes Sense Anymore

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

Remember Paris real authentic Mexican restaurant or the super popular Le Guacamole version Grandé? Well, Parisians have outdone themselves and are going all in with the whole We-Too-Can-Make-Original-Tacos. Introducing O’Tacos, “Original French Tacos” that you get to make yourself, or so … Continue reading →

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Univision Wants You to Know it’s Really Shocked about the Paris Attacks 

Posted on November 13, 2015 by

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French Café Google Translates Menu. Hilarity Ensues

Posted on July 10, 2015 by

The owners of the Café Cordial in Paris’ Opera District are very nice people. Not only do they make sure to mumble some English words for the crowds of American visitors who show up there everyday without speaking a word of French; but … Continue reading →

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Happy Hours: Because the French are Better at Everything

Posted on July 10, 2015 by

As if I needed another reason to love France: Restaurants and cafés here offer Happy Hours, because, really, who needs only one? Vive La France! Photo: Laura Martínez, Paris 2015

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Even the French Know the Importance of Pocho Studies

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

If you happen to be in Paris and -all of a sudden- feel the itch for some good, bibliographic reference for all things Pocho, make sure to drop by the Gibert Jeune Bookstore in the heart of St. Michel. The place features … Continue reading →

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Guacamole, in French, is ‘Le Guacamole’… and, for Some Reason, ‘Grande’ Becomes ‘Grandé’

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

This blogger was really hoping to take a break and enjoy some time off during this summer vacation. As it turns out, multicultural marketing knows no time off, nor borders  and it doesn’t cease to amaze me, no matter where … Continue reading →

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