How to pack a zillion Latin tastes into one wine-soaked night

Rivera's John Sedlar and crew at last year's event (photo by StreetGourmetLA)

Lost your passport? Can't swing a weekend in Mexico? The East L.A. Meets Napa tasting event on Friday at Union Station is one way to try some of L.A.'s finest Latino-owned restaurants, meet chefs like John Sedlar and try pairing Latin flavors with wines from both Baja and Latino-owned vineyards in California. East L.A. Meets Napa is a benefit for AltaMed, which gives access for health care to underserved populations. Tickets are $150, and the outdoor patio setting at Union Station is a lovely Spanish-style setting for the event.

Friday, July 9

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Union Station
800 N. Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Some of the participating restaurants include:
Birrieria Chalio
Cacao Mexicatessen
Cook’s Tortas
El Portal
El Tepeyac Café
Homegirl Café
La Parrilla Restaurant
La Serenata de Garibaldi
Porto’s Bakery & Café
Señor Fish
Tamayo Restaurant
Teresitas
Rivera
Loteria Grill
Also: Baja wineries L.A. Cetto Vineyard, J.C. Bravo and Adobe Guadalupe and plenty of California wineries, as well.