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Jocelyn Ramirez’s 5 favorite Latino-owned places in Los Angeles
Chef Jocelyn Ramirez is a cookbook author, New York Times recipe contributor, entrepreneur and advocate for healthy food access in her community.
Ramirez founded Todo Verde, which has become one of L.A.’s most acclaimed plant-forward Latin food businesses. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Food & Wine, Vice, Smithsonian, Bon Appetit and more.
We asked Jocelyn to share her five favorite Latino-owned businesses and organizations in Los Angeles. Here are her picks.
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Mi Los Angeles
In ‘Mi Los Angeles’ we ask influential L.A. Latinos to share their favorite Latino-owned businesses. Find ideas and inspiration on where to go and what to eat all while supporting local businesses and organizations.
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Nativo
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People's Yoga
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El Sereno Green Grocer
Self Help Graphics & Art
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