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The Second Mother (2015) Dir. Anna Muylaert

A hugely enjoyable film exploring the complex relationship between Latin America's middle class and its live-in maids in a digestible, humorous and touching way.

Food

Constancia

Beef so tender, 'we could have cut it with a spoon.'

Food

Floripa's Bolinho de Bacalhau (Salted cod fish cakes)

Served with spicy Aily oil salsa, these are a favourite at East London's favourite Brazilian restaurant

Food

Señor Ceviche

Carnaby Street, the funky epicenter of the swinging sixties, is the fitting setting for London's latest gastronomical fashion statement, says pioneer of Latin Cuisine in the UK, Esnayder Cuartas

Food

This Argentine must-have is one of the most versatile sauces you will encounter. An Argentine steak just does taste quite the same without it, but it goes equally well on top of fried eggs with tomatoes, white fish, grilled…

Arts and Culture

Marshland (2015) Dir. Alberto Rodríguez

Critically acclaimed Spanish director Alberto Rodríguez’s latest film, Marshland, was a box-office hit in Spain, winning a spectacular ten Spanish Academy Goya awards including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Best…

Food

Cantina Laredo

An amazing authentic, American style Mexican (not tex-mex) right smack in the middle of central London.

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Made in Brasil's Moqueca

Moqueca is A Classic from Bahia, mixed seafood and fish stew made with sweet peppers and coconut milk served with steamed rice. The etymology of the word moqueca traces it back to an African word mu'keka meaning "fish…

Food

Señor Ceviche's Ceviche Clasico

Despite what people think, this Peruvian dish of fish cooked in lime juices, is perhaps one of the easiest things to make and can be regularly eaten at home. Here at Latinolife it's almost our staple diet. So healthy and…

Food

La Patagonia

The exposed brickwork, black and white photos and other Argentine paraphenalia give the place the authentic feel of a real bodegon, and the menu has everything you’d expect from an Argentine restaurant

Arts and Culture

Flesh and Blood: True Fiction by Marcus Dalrymple

Marcus Dalrymple’s Flesh and Blood follows his debut novel, Killing Time. Dalrymple’s contextual knowledge of Mexico is without fault, complemented by Flesh and Blood’s compelling storyline. Following the adventure of Brit John…

Food

Mezcal Cantina

Charismatic Cesar Garibay runs a veritable home from Mexican home down Dalston way

Food

Pabellon Criollo

Pabellón Criollo is a plate of fluffy white rice, carne mechada (juicy shredded beef), caraotas negras (tasty stewed black beans) and tajadas de plátano frito (golden fried ripe plantain slices). It's a dish SO flavoursome…

Food

Crepas de Huitlacoche (Huitlacoche Crepes)

Huitlacoche is a fungus that grows on the ears of corn and , as a delicacy, dates back to the Aztecs who enjoyed the naturally-occuring corn fungus as part of their diet. Many Native American tribes also consumed the fungus and…

Food

Floripa

A funky Brazilian establishment with a fabulous cocktail list and the best Pao de Queijo in town!

Travel

NORTHERN SOUL

Travelling independently is the best way to see the natural beauty of the Dominican Republic, says Elizabeth Mistry

Arts and Culture

The Motherf**ker with the Hat

A poetic, profane, whip-smart look at love and addiction finds light even in the darkest corners of New York City. Motherf**ker With The Hat premiers at the National Theatre, after having been nominated for six Tony awards on…

Food

Slow Cooked BBQ Cuban Mojo Pulled Pork with Mojito Dipping Sauce

Ever since watching last year’s hot movie Chef, we here at Latinolife have been craving a Cuban Sandwich and other Cuban delicacies. This Cuban twist on a crockpot pulled pork will knock the socks off of any dinner guest. It…

Food

Wine and Bread

A charming Portuguese gem in the middle of Hendon

Music

Latin DNA by Dorance Lorza and Sexteto Cafe

The latest release from one of the UK's most outstanding Latin musicians

Food

Made in Brasil

The perfect showcase for Brazilian culture and cuisine in the heart of Camden

Arts and Culture

Indiscretion by Hannah Fielding

Hannah Fielding is an award-winning writer and published her first book, Burning Embers, in 2012. Since then, she has gone on to publish two more works, The Echoes of Love (2014) and Indiscretion (2015). Extensively travelled…

Food

Chotto Matte

Peruvian-Japanese Cuisine in the heart of Soho

Food

Habanera

Pushing the boundaries of Mexican

Music

THE FANIA GENERATION

Jose Luis reflects on the importance of Fania, the iconic 1970s New York record label that created the Salsa brand, and the identity it forged for Latinos all over the world. It left not only a musical legacy but had a…

Food

Bilbao Berria

An exceptional Spanish eating experience that marries the traditional with the modern in a way that is unique.

Food

Comedor Bar & Grill

Argentine, but not as you thought...winner of The LUKAS Fusion Restaurant of the Year 2015

Arts and Culture

Storm in the Andes (2014) Dir. Mikael Wiström

This year's London leg of the International Human Rights Watch Festival include a compelling selection of Latin American films. Of the many harrowing conflicts besetting Latin America in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, that of Peru…

Arts and Culture

Wild Tales (2014) Damian Szifron

A box office and critical hit, both in Latin America and outside, this anthology of short stories linked by themes of rage and restraint in post-modern living, is Argentina's most recent example in a long tradition of…

Arts and Culture

Colour Conscience

Carlos Jacanamijoy is a Colombian artist from the town of Santiago, Putumayo. A well known figure in contemporary Colombian art, at 50-years of age, he has just exhibited his first ever show in London at The Sandra Higgins Art…

Arts and Culture

Futuro Beach (2014) Dir. Karim Aïnouz

Shot in 2012 in Brazil and Germany, Futuro Beach touches on the themes of expatriation, nostalgia and family links. Its contemplative tone offers an impactful and realistic sense of time passing by. Futuro Beach is now out on DVD.

Music

Should we Boycott Narcocorridos?

Sarah Quarmby delves into the gory culture that surrounds increasingly popular Mexican drug ballads.

Music

Raíz - Lila Downs, Niña Pastori, Soledad

An ambitious collaborative project from Mexican-American folk singer/songwriter Lila Downs, Latin GRAMMY-nominated Argentine folk/pop singer Soledad and Latin GRAMMY-winning Spanish flamenco singer Niña Pastori.