F&B LA 2018

Chef Talk: The Latin Influence (Room Education Theater)

Hispanic cuisine is no longer exotic or foreign within the United States and hasn’t been for quite some time. It is an American cuisine! This incredibly diverse cuisine consists of more than just tacos and burritos! More and more chefs are now staking a claim to a high-end blend of Latin-American flavors and traditional north-of-the-border preparations. Mexican, Central American, and South American are among this diverse group of flavors. With Los Angeles in particular being home to about 5 million Hispanic residents it is being claimed that this cuisine is making Multicultural the new normal, especially popular among Millennials and Gen Z. Don’t miss this exciting panel of Chefs who will share their insight and expertise on the Latin-American cuisine. They will educate you on what Latin-American cuisine consists of, what are the commonalities and differences among styles, how “healthy” Latin-American cuisine is looked at, and how you can implement Latin-American flavors into your establishment.