CUCINA AL DENTE BY GIOVANNA
Live to eat.
SLOW FOOD RGV
Bueno, Sano, y Justo
Food culture begins with YOU & Slow Food is a lifestyle. Learn to be aware of the food you eat, where it comes from, who made it, and how it affects your well-being.
History of Slow Food | Why it matters
Carlo Petrini, an Italian, created the slow food movement in 1989 to combat the threat to food awareness, food security, and food enjoyment brought about by the ever growing fast food market. Since food is tied to every part of our lives, we should pay attention to what we consume. Consequently, we must pay attention to how the food we eat affects our health and our community.
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We, the consumers, direct the market of food. So, if we consume local foods and local food products then we are supporting our neighbors! To keep the RGV strong, growing, and thriving, we should make a conscious effort to support local restaurants. Read below some of my favorite local restaurants.
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2 in every 5Â families in the RGV struggle with diabetes. Being aware of food production and preparation could help reduce this number.
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Local farmers markets with fresh produce and local products. Markets like Earthborn support good, clean, and fair types of food products.
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Over 160 countries have joined the slow food lifestyle--let's contribute to the movement by bringing the slow food philosophy to the Rio Grande Valley .
LOCAL RESTAURANTS TO TRY
Rio Grande Valley
Support locally owned businesses to advance and promote the slow food movement on our Texas-Mexico border
Whether you like black coffee, tea, cappuccinos, or espresso, MoonBeans is the place for you! Try their lavender tea with a splash off almond milk or their famous moonmud! Aside from the fact that they roast their own coffee beans, the coffee house atmosphere is good for doing work, catching up with friends, or simply hanging out!
I'm not biased, but Milano's has the most authentic and fresh Italian food in the RGV. Every morning, fresh bread is made along with all the sauces, using local ingredients!
Diego's Food Truck, a locally owned, farm-to-table kitchen serves fresh food daily at McAllen's food truck park. I am OBSESSED with their changing menu, according to the vegetables and fruits in season.
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Greens and Lemons serves a healthy Mediterranean Contemporary Mexican fusion here in the RGV. If you go, order a fresh poke bowl, a green juice, or my favorite, the chicken kebabs.
Are you looking for a 100% locally owned market place with yummy and diverse food? Then the Mercado district is the place for you. Try their the ceviche Peruano, falafel, and much more!
If you are in Brownsville, Texas and looking for some of the best sopa Azteca and tacos de Cochinita, then Gazpacho's is the place for you. This restaurant is a charming and delicious place for lunch and dinner!
