Northgate González Market Celebra Asada Fest, Abasto Magazine
El sábado 13 de julio, Northgate González Market celebró Asada Fest, una experiencia gastronómica que destacó a los mejores taqueros de Los Ángeles.
FOOD INDUSTRY CELEBRATING Hispanic Heritage Northgate Gonzalez Market’s Asada Fest A Culinary Celebration Like No Other By Hernando Ramírez-Santos ver 1,500 hungry Los Angelenos “Our ‘carniceros’ at Northgate gathered at one of the largest González Market are not only “asadas” in the Arts District masters of ‘la carne asada’ of Los Angeles. It marked the but also ambassadors of a debut of the “Asada Fest,” rich culinary tradition.” Marco Opresented by Northgate González, owner, and vice González Market. president.” A food festival like no other in town was cele- Marco González, owner, and vice brated on Saturday, July 13, where attendees president. savored mesquite-grilled tacos from LA’s top taqueros and renowned Mexican chefs. 吀栀e Asada Fest also paid homage to the “What an incredible day! At Northgate 40-year legacy of “Los Meros Meros de la Carne González Market, we know the “asada” is a Asada” with a culinary showcase featuring cherished tradition that brings families and renowned chefs such as Javier Plascencia from friends together while enjoying good Mexican Baja, Claudette Zepeda of Top Chef fame from food, drinks, and camaraderie,” said Northgate San Diego, and social media sensation RobeGrill Market’s Co-CEO, Oscar González. “吀栀e inau- “Que Chille” from Hermosillo, Sonora. gural Asada Fest elevated this idea and family Additionally, guests enjoyed dishes crafted gathering to a whole new level.” by culinary artists, such as Yesenia Rios Northgate González recently launched “Los from Tijuana and Daniel Castillo of Heritage Meros Meros,” a promotional campaign hono- Barbecue in San Juan Capistrano. ring their skilled butchers (“carniceros”) who 吀栀is gastronomic experience, curated in contribute signi昀椀cantly to the success of the collaboration with noted food writer Paola premier Mexican supermarket chain. Briseño Gonzalez, highlighted L.A.’s top 吀栀is companywide initiative sought out and taqueros, including award-winners Tacos La recognized outstanding butchers who embody Carreta and emerging stars like Mochomitos Northgate Market’s values of dedication, hard from Whittier and Tacos La Rueda from East work, teamwork, and excellent customer Los Angeles. service. 5522 SSEEPPTTIIEEMBRMBREE//OOCCTTUUBRBREE 2 2002244 AABBAASSTOTO..CCOOMM
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