In honor of Mexican culture, Loteria Grill in conjunction with Artbites, celebrates the exploration of art and Mexican cuisine with an intimate gallery tour by art and food historian Maite Gomez-Rejon of Artbites, touring downtown Los Angeles’ La Plaza de Cultura y Artes highlighting the California Ranch culture. After the tour, dine at the new concept the Torta Company by founder and Executive Chef of Loteria Grill, Jimmy Shaw.
Located at downtown’s FIGat7th complex, dine on a three-course lunch featuring a variety of traditional and innovative tortas, a favorite of Rancheros, and classic Mexican side dishes. $45; Saturday, 12 pm; meet in the lobby of La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012; 888.488.8083; resys are required (and close on the 22nd) at artbites.net and click on California Ranch Culture and History of Chocolate under adult classes.