Culture

When Chef JJ Johnson released “The Simple Art of Rice" in the fall, his Instagram DMs were flooded with messages like, “Oh my God, you are really Puerto Rican.” The cookbook, spotlighting the grain’s versatility across cultures everywhere from Africa to the Middle East, opened a window into the James [...]

Before Johnny Valencia became one of Hollywood’s most sought-after vintage designer plugs – securing shoes, dresses, and other garments for clients including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Anitta, Ice Spice, Pedro Pascal, and the Kardashian-Jenner family — Valencia had several career paths he wanted to pursue. He began college with aspirations to become [...]

Over the years, various Texan cities have taken the national spotlight as fast-growing immigration hubs, oftentimes leaving San Antonio forgotten. However, when you look closely, you notice San Antonio offers culture, wine and food like no other, which LATINA got a taste of at the Day of the Dead [...]

A trip to Las Vegas was once ripe with cliches—such as the chapel where drunken lovers get hitched by “Elvis.” However, other experiences are less marred by Vegas’ neon-tinted reputation, like a stay at the iconic Caesars Palace, a gondola ride through The Venetian, or, perhaps, catching a [...]

Miami Art Week is known for its fusion of art, culture, and creativity, and this year, the city's culinary scene is joining the celebration. The Japanese-inspired steakhouse and lounge Gekkō, co-owned by hospitality magnate David Grutman and the chart-topping reggaeton artist Bad Bunny, launched an exclusive off-the-menu dessert: "El Corazón [...]