Hatch Pepper season is here, and The Salsa Grill is ready with their annual Hatch Pepper Roast so everyone can enjoy the annual availability of the unique bright green, glossy and flavorful pepper.
Pick up your cases of freshly roasted Hatch Peppers at The Salsa Grill on Saturday, September 7 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. during the restaurant’s annual Hatch Pepper Roast. Roasters will be set up outside where you can hear the crackly coating form on each batch of peppers, as well as smell the unique fragrance. Patrons must pre order their 25-pound cases of Melissa’s Hatch Peppers online at TheSalsaGrill.com and can select their preferred level of spice from mild to very hot for pick up this day. The cost is $45 per case.
Every year, The Salsa Grill features a Hatch Pepper Brunch during the roast. This year’s menu includes items like Hatch Brown Sugar Bone-in Ham, Hatch Belgian Waffles, Hatch Chile Verde and more. Brunch hours are 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. also on Saturday, Sept. 7.
This year, Chef Marco Zapien and The Salsa Grill will host a Hatch Pepper cooking demonstration, which proceeds will benefit the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce. The cooking demo will take place Wednesday, August 14 from 6 – 9 p.m. at The Salsa Grill. All guests will learn how to make several Hatch Pepper inspired dishes and will enjoy a delicious dinner while sipping on Lasorda Wines, plus receive a Melissa’s Produce Hatch Pepper Cookbook. The cost is $120 per person. Seating is limited, call 562.949.2477 or email julianbalderas@picoriverachamber.com to reserve.
The Salsa Grill is located at 6702 Rosemead Blvd in Pico Rivera. The restaurant has been a staple in the Pico Rivera community for 30 years, and not only offers authentic Mexican food and drinks, but also provides strong support to the local community. For more information visit TheSalsaGrill.com.
