With decades of experience in the industry, Ricardo Molina said he believes family-owned restaurants such as Molina’s Cantina helped shape the dining scene in Houston and make it distinct, even from other cities throughout Texas.
CHICAGO (WLS) You may have seen tacos al pastor around town in your favorite taqueria. But did you know that this Mexican tradition is a result of Lebanese immigration?
That s why shawarma looks awfully similar. Both are slow-roasted on vertical spits - like gyros. And a new taqueria in Logan Square is bringing together two chefs: one with Mexican roots, the other, from France.
Oliver Poilevey s late father, Jean-Claude, was known for iconic places here like Le Bouchon in Bucktown and La Sardine in the West Loop. The son took over for the father in Bucktown, and in a new collaboration with his friend nearby, the two chefs are combining Mexican and French cooking in a dynamic new taqueria.