Frozen, tangy, sweet, or simply potent, there’s no wrong way to enjoy the most popular cocktail in the country. The Margarita, one Mexico’s finest gifts, is the tequila-based drink that both ladies and gents can’t get enough of. According to sources, more than 185,000 Margaritas are consumed every hour in the US alone. The beloved lime libation...
Executive chef Julietta Ballesteros has outdone herself at a fun and lively Upper East Side hunt…and we couldn’t be more thankful. Mxco tantalizes patrons with a sports bar, graffiti-splashed den, lime drenched guacamole, and stiff margaritas. While you wait for your table, chat with the friendly bar keeps and decide on how you will gorge on...
You don’t mess with this fiery Latina.
Actress Paz de la Huerta, the sultry starlet of the hit HBO television drama “Boardwalk Empire,” was arrested after allegedly assaulting a former reality TV star in New York City.
According to sources, the 26-year-old, who was hanging out at Manhattan’s Standard Hotel Bar, threw a glass at Samantha Swetra...
There are very few Latin designers in the fashion world, but fortunately, there’s one couture artist who is making a name for himself in a major way. Christian Cota is one of the top up-and-coming women’s wear designers in the business and has a celebrity following that rivals brands like Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana. Cota is a Mexican designer...
“It’s a dirty, kind of gritty music,” says Uproot Andy of the Que Bajo?! party he throws with DJ partner in crime Geko Jones. It’s been described as the best Latin underground party in New York, but in just a few years, their distinct style of music has spread to scenes all over the world. The spin masters play everywhere from Texas to Colombia...
We’re always on the prowl for the most unique, tantalizing, and downright delicious Latin cocktails throughout the country, but there’s nothing like kicking back with a more traditional drink that pays tribute to our culture. One silky smooth, luscious concoction that we’ll be sipping on this spring is the Classic Poncha. This potent punch is one...
Director Angel Vasquez’s Chronic Faces is one of those films that tries too hard to get at the heart of a problem, but is never clear on the message. Aside from not having a concise point, Chronic Faces also suffers from lack of likability. None of the characters, including a menacing drug dealer and a dirty cop, are ever believable. Not only does...
Get ready for tomorrow’s spin masters.
Last week, premier beer importer Heineken kicked off its partnership with DJ4Life Academy by offering aspiring DJs in New York City the opportunity to train with notable DJ4Life instructor, Carlos Fusaro aka Soulman.
Also joining the workshop was Nacotheque’s own Marcelo Baez. He spoke with the students...
Washington Heights is the story of an aspiring Dominican-American artist who has to decide whether to follow his dream or remain in his Latin-dominated neighborhood. While this film first debuted in 2003, it was featured at this year’s Dominican Film Festival in New York City, and with good reason. It’s a very real issue that many first and second...
A Friday night crowd inside Manhattan’s R Bar cheers as Kita St. Cyr slowly steps on stage, ready to delight her hungry audience with a treat that’s just too good to pass up. With each howl of the saxophone, the starlet, wearing an emerald gown dripping in rhinestones, struts while caressing her flawless caramel skin. St. Cyr bats her doll lashes...
