In early February, Lopez’s Chingon Kitchen Carne Asada and Pollo Asado, which are made using his late grandmother’s recipes, landed in Southern California Food4Less stores along with his Ta Loco Cervezas from his brewery.įor Lopez getting into the restaurant business was a natural transition given the role food played in his childhood. is now bringing his food and beer business to grocery stores. Lopez, who has opened a trio of fast casual Mexican restaurants called George Lopez’s Chingon Kitchen with a menu inspired by his grandmother, and a brewery called George Lopez Brewing Co. That was the only time we were ever together,” said the comedian, who is now digging into those memories for his other career. That was the only real time she was home. That would be the only way I would ever be able to talk to her. “All of my best memories of my grandmother are the times we spent cooking in the kitchen.

But she worked long hours and there was little family time in the household except for when it came to food. His father abandoned him when he was an infant his mother did the same when he was 10 years old, leaving his grandmother to raise him. – 2 a.m.George Lopez has often drawn deep from his childhood memories for his stand-up act, talking about growing up poor in a Mexican American household that was far from perfect. – midnight Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. Location: San Manuel Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland

“My grandmother took the measuring spoon out of it and cooked by feel.” George Lopez’s Chingon Kitchen “Sometimes the simplest way to do it is the most difficult,” he said about creating delicious dishes. Lopez grew up eating home-cooked meals and said he strives to bring that same quality, simplicity and freshness to diners as evidenced by home-made tortillas, traditional spit-fired al pastor, a giant red rotisserie filled with chickens and house-made churros. It’s crunchy yet soft and perfectly cooked.” “I am stuck on the corn and the taquitos,” Lopez said. Then, they choose fillings such as al pastor, shredded chicken or carne asada and add toppings and salsas. Similar to Chipotle, guests walk up to the bright and open kitchen and custom order items such as tacos, burritos, roasted corn, taquitos and even a baked potato. Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage will host rock and roll tribute shows

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