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Astrid is a Salvadoran-American poet and writer based in Los Angeles.

Astrid

Featured

From a Stutter to ‘Tonight Show’: How Rudy Francisco Became a Poetry Slam Champion

Daniel Hernandez is editor emeritus of LA Taco, serving 2017-2019. He is currently a staff writer for the L.A. Times. He is former Mexico bureau chief for VICE News, and former staff writer at the Los Angeles Times and LA Weekly. Daniel is author of the book &#8220;Down &amp; Delirious in Mexico City.&#8221;

Daniel Hernandez

News

Scene Report: The New Jonathan Gold Plaque at Grand Central Market is Adorned With Tacos, Ramen, Pizza

Professional punk and Editor-In-Chief for James Beard Award-winning L.A. TACO. Associate Producer for JBA-winning Las Crónicas Del Taco. Former restaurant scout for Jonathan Gold. Co-author of &#8220;Oaxaca: Home Cooking From the Heart of Mexico (2019, Abrams) and &#8220;Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling&#8221; (2023, Abrams).

Javier Cabral

Tacos

How to Tell You’re Eating a Fake Blue Corn Tortilla: Kernel of Truth Organics Has a Mission

Erick Galindo is an award-winning writer, director, and journalist from Southeast L.A. His work spans TV, film, podcasts, and essays that explore the intersection of identity, culture, and chaos in Los Angeles.

Erick Galindo

Events

‘Naturally, There Will be Food Trucks’: Public Memorial for Jonathan Gold Set for Sunday in Downtown

Film

Afro-Chicana Director Ebony Bailey Is Examining Blackness in Mexico

Alex Dwyer is a freelance writer living in Exposition Park, where he can be found either eating North African Tacos at Revolutionario, covering LAFC matches at Banc of California Stadium, or drinking Wenshan Baozhong — all the while listening to whatever music Los Angeles in the moment requires.

Alex Dwyer

Music

‘What Are We Going To Do With Our Wednesdays Now?’ ~ A Long GoodBye For Low End Theory

Warren Szewczyk covers local politics in Southern California. You can find his work at warrensz.me.

Warren Szewczyk

Transport

Bird Battles: Cities, Rental Shops, and Vigilantes Take Aim at Dockless E-Scooters

Your Guide to LA’s Best and Boldest BBQ

Jennifer Velez is a multi-media journalist covering news and culture in L.A.

Jennifer Velez

‘Back to the Future II’, Brews at L.A. Zoo, Dia del Salvadoreño and more ~ GTFO LA!

Gustavo Arellano is the author of “Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America” and a columnist for the Los Angeles Times.

Gustavo Arellano

People

One Chef’s Day: What It Was like to Cater at Jonathan Gold’s Family Farewell

Hollywood