Sabor Del Valle Los Angeles hosted a Latino Food and Wine Festival at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes on Cinco de Mayo, bringing in a line-up of Latino winemakers from California's Central Coast and sabores from some of the best Southern California chefs.
After selling out last year, the collective returned this year to host the event in the heart of Los Angeles, with fine Mexican cuisine, mariachis, folklorico dancers and a dozen or so wine vendors.
Sabor Del Valle was co-founded by Fidencio Flores, a third-generation winemaker, farmer and founder of Esfuerzo Wines, and Israel Villegas, co-founder of the Orgullo Wine Group and founder of Lucha Media Advertising and Studios Los Angeles. Villegas’ roots in Mexico and Guatemala were the catalyst of his passion for winemaking.
Los Catrines representing Mexico's cultura, make an appearance for the Cinco De Mayo celebration at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Downtown, Los Angeles.(Gisselle Palomera for CALÓ News)
Proceeds to the event were donated in part to Athletes in the Making, a local nonprofit supporting youth athletes.
Visit the SaborDelValleLA.com website for more information on the winemakers and upcoming events.
Joseph Julian Soria, who plays Erik Morales on "Gente-fied," a Netflix show, poses with Cinthya Carmona in the VIP section of the festival. (Gisselle Palomera for CALÓ News)
A mariachi playing the harp looks toward the crowd of people savoring their food and vino, and enjoying the celebration. (Gisselle Palomera for CALÓ News)
Angel Loya serves Orgullo's Rose from Santa Barbara. (Gisselle Palomera for CALÓ News)
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