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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Food News Foods from Venezuela and Argentina
Posted By Tricia Childress on Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 9:13 AM
New at the 19th Annual Festival Latino Americano, October 11, 2009, in Symphony Park at South Park, are food vendors from Venezuela and Argentina. Expect to find arepas, carne asada, shredded beef, fried maduros plantains, cheese, and corn cachapas (similar to arepas) from Venezuela. The Argentine vendor will offer churrascos. Other countries represented by vendors are Mexico with a variety of tacos and quesadillas; Costa Rica; and Colombia with bandeja paisa and arepas. The vendor from Chile will have her empanadas, which typically sell out by mid-afternoon. Look for the quintessential Mexico City street snack – a cupful of esquites: cold corn kernels slathered with mayo, then sprinkled with cotija cheese, a dash of cayenne, and a spritz of lime. Prices for food will range from $2 to $7. The Festival has live music, dancing, and cultural exhibits. Tickets are $5 for adults; $3 for children ages nine through 12; Free for those under nine. Funds raised will support the services offered by the hosting organizations: The Latin American Coalition, The Latin American Women’s Association, and The Mint Museums.
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