Tag: Patria Cocina
Things We Like: The rise of mezcal
Eleven years ago, chef Octavio Aguirre arrived in Atlanta with the dream of bringing his Mexican culture to the South. To his surprise, his salsas were too spicy, and his mezcals were too strong. Coming from a family in Jalisco of jimadores (agave farmers) and taqueros (taco experts), he didn’t want to pass on the opportunity to showcase the flavorful Mexican cuisine he grew up on. So he took it upon himself, with the help of his wife, Roxana Aguirre, to help broaden Atlanta’s palate.
The verdict on 3 newcomers to Atlanta’s dining scene
Chef Hector Santiago's El Super Pan makes its way to the Battery at SunTrust Park; Chef Leslie Cohen joins Atlanta's pizza wars with Firepit Pizza Tavern; and Grant Park has a new Mexican restaurant, Patria Cocina.