On Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. the California High School Culinary Arts Academy will name one of their program “kitchens” after Chef Marco Zapien during a special ceremony at the school. Chef Marco, owner and executive chef at Zapien’s Salsa Grill & Taqueria in Pico Rivera, has been an active volunteer and donor to the program for over five…
Hatch Chile season is here and The Salsa Grill is ready with three events surely to take advantage of the bright green, glossy pepper’s annual availability. For the sixth straight year, Chef Marco Zapien is hosting a Hatch Chile interactive cooking demonstration, Hatch Chile roast and Hatch Chile brunch. Every summer, New Mexican Hatch Chiles are ripe enough to enjoy…
For the fifth straight year, Chef Marco Zapien will showcase his culinary talent to Angelenos during the 2016 East LA Meets Napa “World Tour.” On Friday, July 15 beginning at 6 p.m., foodies will enjoy the tastes of culinary greats, including Zapien’s Chicharron Verde Tostada served with pickled, red onion slaw and topped with queso fresco. Other restaurants and wineries…
The holidays and winter are not the only times of the year to give. Last week, thanks to Zapien’s Salsa Grill and many contributable donations, more than 350 people were fed on Skid Row. Chef Marco Zapien brought together his restaurant, The Salsa Grill, and Compassion Covers: California to feed those in need in Downtown Los Angeles.
Zapien’s Salsa Grill & Taqueria is running its first-ever social media photo contest, now through Sunday, October 11, at 8 p.m. The contest encourages Salsa Grill diners to take photos of their experience in the restaurant or on the go – be creative — and post to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter using #SalsaGrillin in the caption for a chance to win…
Chef Marco Zapien’s Hatch Chile cooking demo was a hit with just under 60 participants. Everything on the menu included ingredients that called for Hatch Chile, including his Hatch Chile Buttermilk Biscuits with Hatch Chile Honey Butter. If you missed this class, but are attending the Hatch Chile Roast at The Salsa Grill on Saturday, Sept. 12, here’s a recipe…
Chef Marco Zapien is back at it again. He and his staff are hosting a Summer Barbecue cooking demonstration at the restaurant on Wednesday, July 8, giving guests the opportunity to learn his grillin’ secrets. Chef MZ will demonstrate the perfect menu for hosting a Summer barbecue celebration including: Mango Cole Slaw, Grilled Potato Salad, Tri Tip Chile Beans, Jack…
Weekends at The Salsa Grill mean $7 Micheladas and $10 free flowing Champagne and Mimosas. The summertime fun happens Friday from 5 p.m. to close and all day Saturday and Sunday. For $7 each, you can create the perfect Michelada with an abundance of fixings to choose from such as fresh limes, pepper, Chef Marco Zapien’s hot sauce, Horse…
Chef Marco Zapien, also known as Chef MZ, is doing a cooking demonstration at the restaurant on Wednesday, June 10, giving guests the opportunity to learn Father’s Day inspired recipes. The menu will have creations including: Roasted Ghost Pepper Salsa, P.R. Clam Chowder, Tacos Al Pastor, Chipotle Marinated Chicken, Ensalada de Nopal,…
Zapien’s Salsa Grill & Taqueria launched a new weekly specials dinner menu, with something fun available for the whole family Tuesday – Saturday from 4 – 9 p.m. The weekly dinner specials kick off with Taco Tuesday. Asada, chicken, carnitas and beef tacos are all available for $1.50 each. Or get an entire two taco plate, meat of choice, with…