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Fri08Aug2008

What is a Jibarito Sandwich?

In 2005, I had an opportunity to visit Chicago for a few days for a business conference and as soon as I arrived to the hotel my conference was being held at, I recieved an email on my blackberry from a friend Dulce Ramos. Dulce Ramos is a Chicago native and very successful woman that has an amazing career in real estate as well as very unique women's shoe store called the Pump Room Boutique. I decided to call Dulce to let her know I was in town and before I knew it...she was at the Hotel picking me up to give me the Chicago Express Latino Tour.

You see...I had written an article inquiring about the existence of Latino Life in Chicago and Dulce really wanted to show me how proud the Boricuas are out in Paseo Boricua. What I encountered was fascinating, all these really nice shops and boutiques with very interesting themes and personality all of their own. She asked me if I wanted to have a "Jibarito" and I looked at her with a puzzled look...I had no idea what she was talking about. She took her time to explain it to me as we drove to a place called "Borinquen Restaurant" which is also known as the home of this Mysterious "Jibarito Sandwich". Read more »

Friday, August 08 2008 | 12:21 H

Wed23Jul2008

I Am Latino...Ask Me: Americanos ask about the power of the Chancleta...

I Am Latino...Ask Me is a new weekly syndicated column written by Sofrito For Your Soul founder, George "Urban Jibaro" Torres. The column was created to answer questions that mainstream America has about Latinos and our culture. A departure from the routine of Sofrito For Your Soul, I Am Latino...Ask Me is driven by the readers desire to get answers to those burning questions that they have but have no one to ask. There are plans to incorporate the column into Urban Jibaro's Radio Capicu show on Blog Talk Radio. Do you have a question for the Urban Jibaro? Send your questions to SofritoSubmissions@gmail.com Read more »

Wednesday, July 23 2008 | 11:35 H

Mon19May2008

Mala's Shopping Bag : A Little Poco Bit of Latino Cuteness

White hipsters don't have the edge on edgy baby clothes anymore. Enter Little Poco, started by a Nuyorican mami who was expecting twins and looking for something beyond the usual to dress her babies in. Roachele Negron, the mama beyond... Read more »

Monday, May 19 2008 | 10:45 H

Sat04Aug2007

Carlos Slim Investing in Mexico's Youth Via Computers

He may have just had his department store bombed, but that hasn't hardened the heart of Carlos Slim. The billionaire promised to donate 250,000 low-cost laptop computers to Mexican children (why didn't he spring for the spendy ones?). The machines... Read more »

Saturday, August 04 2007 | 08:49 H

Mon04Dec2006

Looking For Latina Owned Businesses Online?

If you've been looking for one source for Latina owned businesses than look no more. The Hispanic Business Women’s Alliance (HBWA) has launched a new, interactive Online Directory of Latina Business Owners and Professionals at http://www.latinamarketplace.com.This online directory will help... Read more »

Monday, December 04 2006 | 16:21 H

Wed13Sep2006

Is Thalia Running Sweatshops?

While she may not be watching over them directly, recent accusations call into question the conditions under which the Mexican estrella's clothing collection are manufactured. According to an investigation conducted by the National Labor Committee, there are sweatshops in Jordan... Read more »

Wednesday, September 13 2006 | 09:56 H

Tue18Jul2006

VLMIL Candidate #2: Jennifer Lopez

Name: Jennifer Lopez aka J-Lo. Age: 36 Occupation: Singer, actress, dancer, designer Place of Residence: Los Angeles and New York City Bio: Jenny from the block was born Jennifer Lynn Lopez in the Castle Hill section of the boogie down... Read more »

Tuesday, July 18 2006 | 12:21 H

Wed16Nov2005

Gracias to Her For Bringing Libros to Tampa Latinos

When Oceania Gonzalez went to look for quality Spanish language literature in Tampa all she found were magazines covering the latest bochinches. So she solved the problem by saving up and opening up Tampa Libros, the only Spanish-language bookstore... Read more »

Wednesday, November 16 2005 | 15:36 H

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