LOS ANGELES,CA. (Top40 Charts/ Tu Ciudad PR) - The April issue of Tu Ciudad, the English-language guide to
Latino L.A., covers the best of
Orange County, with an overview of great
Latino shops, services, restaurants, and bars.
Contributors
Vanessa Bryant (Kobe Bryant's wife), Jo de la Rosa (The Real Housewives of
Orange County), Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, and Greg Escalante (Juxtapoz magazine) - all
Orange County residents - highlight their favorite spots in the O.C.
With over 30% of Tu Ciudad's readers residing in Orange County, the editorial staff developed the issue to celebrate the rich Latino culture that exists throughout Southern California. "Orange County has its own distinct Latino history that is evident throughout various neighborhoods," says Tu Ciudad editor-in-chief Oscar Garza. "We're parting the artificial 'Orange Curtain' to explore our neighboring county, which is home to almost one million Latinos."
The issue also features a profile on Gustavo Arellano, the irreverent mind behind OC Weekly's Ask A Mexican column, plus a restaurant review of Taleo Grill in Irvine.
Also in the April issue:
* EL CENTRO. An eclectic mix of tidbits and personalities. In this issue, Santiago Cabrera (NBC's Heroes) shares some personal insight in Star Maps. Ayn Carrillo's Sex y L.A. column begs couples to avoid destination weddings.
* cStyle shimmers with metallic hues for the spring season. Sara Diaz, the creative spirit behind Clothesline by Diaz, is featured in Meet Your Maker.
* Culturistas features banda queen Yolanda Perez as she finishes her fourth studio album and looks forward to exploring new styles. Writer Marisela Norte reflects on her friendship with influential artist Gronk on the occasion of a new book chronicling his life and career.
* EATS. Food critic Carolyn Carreno finds an O.C. gem, Taleo Grill, amidst an Irvine business park.
Tu Ciudad Magazine is now available 10 times a year. Copies are sold at stores throughout Southern California including Ralphs, Albertson's, Vons, Rite-Aid, Barnes & Noble, Borders and newsstands throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties.