Welcome to the March/April 2026 edition of el Restaurante!
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Marketplace Mar/Apr 2026
Read about HS Servingware, Mole Amá’s Mole and Chilate Powder, SuCabrito cabrito products, Acrónimo Spirits Gin Finished with Sotol, J. J. Keller & Associates Cut-resistant Gloves and Casa Maestri Distillery’s Agave Boom Margaritas Read more
My Favorite Recipe: Travis Bonino, Salsa Leedos Mexican Grill
Built on Family, Flavor, and Community. That motto has been at the heart of Salsa Leedos Mexican grill ever since Travis Bonino and his family opened the first location in Riverton, Utah, in 2001. While the business has grown to include a location in Read more
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Set Prices, Enforce Standards to Boost Your Bar’s Bottom Line
Nicholas DeFilippo is careful when he determines how much to charge for a new cocktail at Salazar in Cincinnati, where he is the bar manager. He adds up the cost of all the ingredients in the cocktail, from the spirits to the mixers to the garnishes, Read more
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Cocktail Dressing: Bar Drinks Shine with Creative Rimmers & Garnishes
Adding accessories has always been the secret to making a basic outfit one that stands out in a crowd. The same can be true of cocktails: Putting a garnish or a rimmer on a cocktail is like adding a beautiful accessory to your dress, according to Kar Read more
Culinary Trends: Growing Herbs On-Site
When diners visit Suerte and Este in East Austin, Texas, many of the dishes they enjoy feature produce from Este Garden — the sustainable urban farm in East Austin that supplies fresh, seasonal produce, herbs, and edible flowers to both of acclaimed Read more