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july 24,
24, 2019
2019
vol. 10 // issue 30
The Pet
Project
Helping you make A
Plan For Your Pet
Pages 10-11
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LGBTQIA bites By Cameren Boatner
Bisexual B T Transgender
Valkyrie confirmed as Marvel’s first
bisexual superhero Trans woman’s killer dodges a hate crime
Tessa Thompson’s character Islan Nettles, 21, was walking
Valkyrie will be the first LGBT home in Harlem in 2013 when
superhero in the Marvel Cinematic she ran into James Dixon. Dixon
Universe in the 2021 film, “Thor: Love began flirting with her, but once
and Thunder.” he realized she was transgender,
Thompson has said in the past that he pushed Nettles, she pushed
her character is bisexual, but at the back, and he punched her in the
San Diego Comic Con on Saturday, face, knocking her to the ground,
she said that in the next film, Valkyrie, causing a brain injury that later
who was crowned king of Asgard, killed her.
“needs to find her queen,” according But while Dixon was charged
to International Business Times. with first and second-degree
President of Marvel Kevin Feige even manslaughter and first-degree
confirmed Valkyrie is LGBT in an assault, he dodged a hate crime,
interview with Collider: thanks to the “gay and trans
“Yes that’s the case, and will be the panic defense,” which sums the
case not just with [Valkyrie] but with defendant’s actions up to be a Delores Nettles, the mother of Islan Nettles, holds
up her daughter’s picture. Photo via Facebook.
other characters in some of the movies result of the victim’s gender or
we talked about today,” he said. sexual orientation, according to Director of Development for the National LGBT
Feige said along with Valkyrie being VICE News. Bar Association Seth Rosen told VICE.
the first bisexual superhero, there will “Lawmakers have to understand On June 19, New York legislators voted to ban
also be an LGBT character in the 2020 Tessa Thompson at San Diego Comic that this is a defense that devalues the panic defense, making it the sixth state to do
film, “The Eternals.” Con. Photo via Marvel Studios. the lives of LGBTQ+ people,” so.
4 • 7 . 24.2019
LGBTQIA bites
A Asexual
Asexual teen murdered one day after
coming out
Bianca Devins, a 17-year-old
Instagram influencer, came out as
biromantic asexual to her followers
during a Q&A. One day later, she was
murdered.
Brandon Andrew Clark, 21, partially
decapitated Bevins with a knife and
called 911. He then proceeded to stab
himself in the neck, take pictures
of her body, and post them online,
according to Out.
“I have seen the pictures. I will
FOREVER have those images in my
mind when I think of her. When I and
close my eyes, those images haunt
me,” Kaleigh Nicole, Devins’ step-
mom, wrote on Facebook. “Imagine Bianca Devins via Instagram.
sitting there, in disbelief and praying
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news international By Cameren Boatner
the world
around Exploring LGBT
News Events Across
the Globe
Europe Carribean
Polish Gay Pride march met with Gay man challenges
violence, protest gay sex ban in Dominica
The Polish city, Bialystok, held its A gay man in Dominica, an island in the
Polish neo-Nazis via @PiotrFijakowsk1 on Twitter. SFGN file photo.
first ever Pride march Saturday, drawing Carribean, filed a legal claim challenging
about 1,000 attendees, protected on laws that punish gay sex with prison and
both sides by police. psychiatric confinement.
But the parade also drew anti-gay The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal
protestors, throwing flash bombs, rocks, Network told the Thomson Reuters
and glass bottles at the crowd, according Foundation the man is trying to prove
to CNN. There was also an outdoor that the law violates Dominican people’s
prayer vigil and a picnic to “defend constitutional right to privacy, freedom
Christian values.” Some activists think of expression, and freedom from
the backlash against the march has to degrading or inhumane punishment.
do with politicians and other prominent Gay people are considered criminals in
figures in Poland using anti-LGBT Dominica, and when the man who filed
speech. the lawsuit faced violence, police didn’t
“We are in the middle of an ongoing step in.
wave of hateful propaganda, which is “He has suffered extreme abuses ...
fueled by both the state and the Catholic The police deployed stun grenades including being attacked in his own Network told the Reuters.
Church,” Hubert Sobecki, co-president and pepper spray to disperse the far- home, and the police did nothing about Gay sex is currently punishable with
of LGBT organization Love Does Not right, violent protestors, and the march it,” Morice Tomlinson, senior policy up to 12 years in prison in Dominica.
Exclude, told CNN. ended soon after. analyst at the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal
Asia Africa
Two suspects arrested in Malaysian Activists ‘mortified’ at appeal against
gay sex tape scandal legalizing gay sex
A gay sex tape leaked last month, Mohamed Azmin via Facebook.
Botswana’s High Court ruled to outlaw Photo via Gay Umbrella Botswana’s Facebook.
rumored to show Malaysian Economic colonial-era laws that criminalize gay
Affairs Minister Mohamed Azmin, and sex last month, but the attorney general
police have confirmed they’ve made two decided to appeal the ruling.
more arrests in connection to the video. While the laws are rarely enforced,
Gay sex is illegal in Malaysia, and rights groups say they promote
can land you in prison for 20 years, discrimination against the LGBT
according to Gay Star News. Since the community, according to VOA News.
video came out, Azmin denied being one And while gay communities find hope
of the men shown having sex, and police in the initial ruling to overturn the laws,
have accused the video’s distributors of activists say the appeal is a step in the
creating a scandal to end his career. wrong direction.
“We will investigate who is behind this “My heart was saddened by that, I felt
... it is understood that some of suspects’ mortified. We were moving forward;
remand would end soon but we would we were making progress, but now it is
apply for an extension to enable us to like we are two steps back,” Botswanan
investigate further,” Police Inspector musician, and one of the country’s few
General Abdul Hamid Bador said, video is most likely authentic, but out public figures, Motswafere Sithole
according to Channel News Asia. facial recognition couldn’t identify the said, according to VOA News. to review the High Court’s judgement.
Bador said police found that the individuals in the tape. A date for the hearing has yet to be set
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NEWS national
Photo via CNN.
New Republic retracts
controversial Pete Buttigieg op-ed
Mariah Cooper
Washington Blade
T
he New Republic, a magazine that New Republic editor Chris Lehmann
covers art and politics, has retracted claimed to CNN that the op-ed was intended
a controversial op-ed about Pete to be taken as satire.
Buttigieg written by openly gay literary critic “The New Republic recognizes that this
Dale Peck. post crossed a line, and while it was largely
NBC News reports that the op-ed, titled intended as satire, it was inappropriate and
“My Mayor Pete Problem,” references the invasive,” Lehmann told CNN’s Brian Stelter.
South Bend, Indiana mayor However, Peck shared the
as “Mary Pete” throughout story on his Facebook page
the article. Peck also refers to “The New Republic and appeared to indicate that
Buttigieg as “the gay equivalent recognizes that the story wasn’t meant to be
of Uncle Tom.” satirical.
Peck questions Buttigieg’s
this post crossed “So I took your all’s advice
ability to be president because a line, and while and made my view on Mary Pete
Buttigieg came out later on in it was largely public. I guess I’m not going to
life. get a cabinet position now. Or
“The last thing I want in intended as an NEA grant. Or be honored at
the White House is a gay man satire, it was the Carnegie Center and get to
staring down 40 who suddenly inappropriate and have my Aretha moment where
realizes he didn’t get to have all I drop my mink on the stage.
the fun his straight peers did invasive.” But maybe if I’m lucky I’ll still
when they were teenagers,” - Chris Lehmann get to make a president cry,”
Peck wrote. New Republic editor Peck wrote. “(Entre nous: The
In another part of the op- New Republic went with the
ed, Peck writes that the difference between nice title. My suggestion was ‘Basic Bitch.’)”
Buttigieg and the other “well-educated Despite the publication’s apology, the
reasonably intelligent white dude who wanna magazine suffered at least one sponsorship
be president is what he does with his d—.”‘ hit. The League of Conservation Voters has
The article was published on Friday and cut ties with an upcoming climate change
by Saturday, it had been taken down by New forum co-hosted by the New Republic.
Republic after it was slammed on social “The offensive piece by this author, and
media for its offensive content. the choice to run it, are inconsistent with
Editor-in-Chief Win McCormack issued an our values and LCV is withdrawing our
apology to Buttigieg and to New Republic’s participation in the presidential primary
readers. candidate climate forum previously
“I want to extend our sincerest apologies announced in New York City on September
to Mayor Buttigieg, as well as to our readers 23,” LCV’s President Gene Karpinski said
for an article that was inappropriate in a statement. “We will remain focused on
and offensive,” McCormack said in the the important work of elevating the climate
statement. “We have high standards at The crisis in this election and encouraging all the
New Republic, but sometimes we fall short. candidates to be prioritizing solutions.”
Yesterday we made a mistake, but we remain Buttigieg commented on the controversy,
committed to honoring the tradition of high telling the Associated Press, “I appreciated
standards and journalistic integrity that have that [the] article was taken down. I don’t
been the hallmark of The New Republic for think it really reflects the New Republic that
more than 100 years.” I know.”
Washington Blade courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association.
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NEWS local
A Plan For Your Pet
What happens to them if something happens to me?
Damon Scott
M ost people don’t want to think about it, let alone
know what their options are. That is: what will
happen to their pet after they die or can no longer
provide adequate care.
But according to Sue Martino, it’s a Program to its clients.
scenario to be considered sooner rather Participants are expected to set aside
than later. $10,000, whether through a will, life
Martino, the executive director of the insurance, real estate, or stocks or gifts from
Pet Project for Pets, said the wheels started a retirement plan. The commitment can
turning for her after attending “Coffee and be managed through Our Fund or the Pet
Conversation” events at The Pride Center at Project. The Pet Project option also offers a
Equality Park. Those sessions are part of the life insurance package.
center’s senior services activities, and often Martino said 10 individuals have signed
include topics about financial planning, up in a little more than a year. Sue Martino. Photo by Sergio Tirado.
wills and other end of life issues. “What a lot of pet owners don’t think
Martino has spoken at Coffee and about are the potential costs that can are done and all the needs and services are assist pet owners living with HIV.
Conversation about the Pet Project, too. arise with their pets, whether it’s cancer provided for the pet, Martino said. “[Those living with HIV] were saying,
“On numerous occasions people have or diabetes treatment,” Martino said. ‘Our social workers, our people are telling
come up to me afterwards and said, ‘What “It’s important because people have to be us we can’t afford to keep our pets, what do
happens to my pets if something happens to responsible for their animals if something Furry mission we do?’” Martino said. “Some people had
me; what program do you have?’” she said. happens to them.” no family, everybody turned
The Pet Project — which provides pet She said that while family and friends Martino, 64, has been at away. All people had was their
food and other services for economically often pledge to take care of a pet if something the Pet Project since 2007. “My passion has animal.”
challenged clients — didn’t have such a
program, so Martino started to develop one.
happens, it doesn’t always work out.
“They’ll say that, but it’s a burden; maybe
She was named one of SFGN’s
“Out 50” this year, dubbed
always been for The Pet Project places pets
in foster care if someone is in
One of her previous volunteers who is because they have other animals already “The Pet Rescuer.” animals and people the hospital and in permanent
now on the board, Rex Vacca, helped to and then your animal comes in and disrupts Before landing in South who are seniors. homes when someone dies.
establish the Pet Legacy Program. Vacca everything or maybe the animals don’t Florida as a real estate agent, It’s not a shelter, but Martino
had worked for the Neptune Society, which get along. It’s a lot to expect or ask from she operated one of the first My mom had has developed relationships
helps people plan for cremation services. someone,” she said. lesbian bar-clubs in New York [multiple sclerosis]. with the Humane Society of
Martino also made inroads with As part of the program, the staff members City. She is married to Maggie I know what Broward County and Broward
representatives of Our Fund in Wilton at the Pet Project take a detailed profile Martino, the hotel manager County’s Animal Care and
Manors, and after a year of research and of the pet so that when the time comes at Aqua Hotel at North Beach disability is, so I Adoption Center to provide
conferring with two veterinarians, the they can find a home that is most closely Village in Fort Lauderdale. have a soft spot for vaccines and other services
Pet Project started to offer the Pet Legacy associated with the pet’s lifestyle. Site visits In case you were wondering,
the couple has three cats and
those things.” (like spaying/neutering,
heartworm tests, flea and tick
two dogs. - Sue Martino medication) for those who
“On numerous occasions people have come up The Pet Project operates out Pet Project Founder qualify.
of a building at 2200 NW 9th “We give [clients] food,
to me afterwards and said, ‘What happens Ave. in Wilton Manors. It runs a thrift shop we help with vet care, we are a unique
to my pets if something happens to and a warehouse — where clients come on organization. We keep pets in their homes
the first Saturday of the month to get pet with their families. We give the people what
me; what program do you have?’” food and supplies, as well as referrals for they need,” Martino said.
- Sue Martino reduced cost veterinary services. As HIV diagnoses have transitioned out
Pet Project Founder The nonprofit was founded in 2002 to of being a death sentence, particularly since
10 • 7 .24.2019NEWS local Feature pets
Can five-year-old Maxie
A good Girl
the late 2000s, the Pet Project expanded to
help people with any disability or illness who
are financially strapped. (ID 616872) be part of
Today it serves more than 1,500 clients your family? This gal,
and pets between Broward and Miami-Dade
counties. About 95 percent of clients are part with the great smile, is
of the LGBT community.
good with kids ages 5
Prequalified clients pick up a two to three
month supply of pet food and supplies. For Photo courtesy of Pet Project. and up. She also enjoys
those in Miami-Dade, a box truck is used
to distribute the food. Clients qualify by (July 27) and “Pushups for Pets” (Nov. 23). the company of other
providing a Social Security or disability Martino said the Pet Project is always in
dogs, but will do best in a
award letter. Martino said she will also help need of pet food, donations and volunteers.
people who are temporarily out of work. There is a large backyard at the facility home without felines since
“My passion has always been for animals where she needs volunteers to help with pet
and people who are seniors,” she said. “My parties on the weekends. she likes to chase them.
mom had [multiple sclerosis]. I know what “We want to let the community know we Maxie enjoys going for
disability is, so I have a soft spot for those have this space. You want to do your dog’s
things.” birthday party: here you go, we’ll give you a walks, is alert and potty-
couple little swimming pools, we have doggie
trained. Stop by to meet
Furry opportunities
Martino said that while the thrift store
toys, we have a BBQ grill, you know, knock
yourself out, rent the backyard,” she said.
“It’ll help us with pet food and it’s a great
Maxie her and she might be your
provides some funding, at best it is about thing for the community. The community perfect match.
one-third of the budget. Another third can come anytime actually.”
comes from writing grants to foundations For more information, to qualify, donate The adoption fee for dogs over 6 months is $100 and felines over 6 months are $30. When you adopt from the Humane
and corporations and the final third comes or volunteer, go to ThePetProjectfl.org or call Society of Broward County the dogs and cats are spayed or neutered, microchipped, receive preliminary vaccinations, cats
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7.24.2019 • 11NEWS national
Gilead hit with more lawsuits over
harmful side effects of AIDS drug
Lou Chibbaro Jr.
Washington Blade
A
nother two lawsuits were filed last significance of the liability that they are facing
week in California against the U.S. based on their conduct,” which could amount
pharmaceutical company Gilead to billions of dollars, he said referring to
Sciences, Inc. by several dozen patients who Gilead.
claim the company withheld from the market “And second of all is simply to plant the
for more than a decade a drug for treating HIV idea in Gilead’s mind that ultimately the best
that it knew was safer and more effective than resolution of this is to compensate the people
the drug it promoted during that period. who were harmed,” Weinstein said.
The two personal injury lawsuits accuse “For years, Gilead represented its TDF- SFGN file photo.
Gilead of intentionally continuing to promote based medications as safe and effective,
the HIV medication tenofovir disoproxil misleading Plaintiffs, their doctors, and the over the TDF-TAF issue. of an as yet undeclared amount on grounds
fumarate (TDF), which was known to cause medical community into believing that no That case, Adrian Holley, et al vs. Gilead that Gilead violated “Strict Products Liability
serious kidney and bone damage, so it could safer alternative design existed that would Sciences, Inc., was filed in March 2018 and is – Failure to Warn” requirements; engaged in
profit from the drug before its patent on the have saved Plaintiffs from TDF’s dangerous one of several TDF-related cases filed against “Negligence and Gross-Negligence—Design
medication was to expire in 2015. effects,” says one of the two lawsuits filed July Gilead in federal court in California. Defect and Failure-to-Warn” related to the
At the same time, the lawsuits charge, Gilead 12 in Alameda County, California, Superior In its motion to dismiss, Gilead argues that harmful effects of TDF; Fraud; and “Breach of
withheld from the market a far Court. plaintiffs have failed to provide sufficient Express and Implied Warranty.”
evidence that “newly acquired information” The Smith v. Gilead lawsuit was filed five
safer version of the drug called
tenofovir alafenamide (TAF), “Gilead owed “Indeed, it was Gilead that
discovered and helped develop surfaced that would have allowed Gilead days after a separate lawsuit accusing Gilead
which it knew would more its consumer the safer design around the to “strengthen warnings contained in TDF of the same allegations of failing to adequately
effectively treat HIV without same time it developed TDF medication labeling after 2008.” alert patients to the harmful side effects of
causing any of the serious side patients the in the mid to late 1990s,” the Gilead has stated in the past it has included TDF and withholding the release of the safer
effects caused by TDF.
The lawsuits charge that
safest possible lawsuit says. “Gilead, however,
shelved TAF, the safer design,
warnings about possible harmful side
effects of TDF for people who have a history
drug TAF was filed in San Diego County
Superior Court under the case name Timothy
many patients taking one of drug, but opted in 2004. Gilead marketed and of kidney or bone-related ailments. The Williams, et al vs. Gilead Sciences, Inc., et al.
five Gilead HIV drugs for which
TDF was a key component
to withhold that sold only the dangerous and
less effective design – TDF and
lawsuits, however, have charged the company
with failing to issue an alert that TDF could
“This case is a shocking example of
corporate greed,” said Elizabeth Graham, one
needlessly suffered debilitating drug from the TDF-based combination pills – cause serious kidney and bone damage for of the lead attorneys with Grant & Eisenhofer,
and sometimes fatal kidney and
bone damage as well as damage
market in the for approximately 15 years,” the
lawsuit continues.
people who did not have a history of kidney
or bone-related problems.
an Oakland, California-based law firm that
filed the San Diego case on behalf of the
to their teeth. Also adversely name of profit.” “Then, when its monopoly “Plaintiffs still have not alleged, inter plaintiffs it is representing.
impacted by TDF, the lawsuits - Elizabeth Graham on those TDF drugs was about alia, facts supporting when they or their “Gilead owed its consumer patients the
claim, were HIV-negative Personal Injury Lawyer to expire, Gilead sought and doctors were exposed to any alleged safest possible drug, but opted to withhold
people taking the Gilead drug received approval from the U.S. misrepresentations, what misrepresentations that drug from the market in the name of
Truvada, which contained TDF, as part of the Food and Drug Administration to sell, and they or their doctors were exposed to, or if or profit,” Graham said in a statement.
HIV prevention regimen known as PrEP. market TAF-based drugs, allowing it to extend how their or their doctors’ conduct changed Liza Brereton, an attorney with HIV
In response to these and as many as a dozen its exclusivity on tenofovir and keep its HIV based on any such misrepresentations, Litigation Attorneys, a law firm created to
or more similar lawsuits filed by HIV patients drugs branded and priced high to increase its as required by the Federal Rules of Civil focus on personal injury and class action
and PrEP users in state and federal courts in profits,” the lawsuit says. Procedures 8(a) and 99(b),” Gilead attorneys lawsuits filed against Gilead related to TDF,
California over the past two years, the AIDS A spokesperson for Gilead Sciences didn’t state in their motion to dismiss the federal said judges with the multiple California state
Healthcare Foundation on Monday called on immediately respond to an email and phone lawsuit. courts in which the pending lawsuits against
Gilead to create a $10 billion fund “for victims message from the Blade asking the company The motion to dismiss makes no mention of Gilead have been filed have scheduled a
harmed by its TDF-based drugs.” to comment on this and other similar lawsuits the other key allegation in this and the other hearing in Los Angles for July 30 in which the
Michael Weinstein, executive director of filed against it during the past two years over lawsuits — that Gilead withheld the release of cases were expected to be consolidated into
AHF, the nation’s largest AIDS advocacy and the TDF and TAF drug allegations. the safer HIV drug TAF to enable it to reap its one large case.
HIV/AIDS patient care organization, said a Gilead’s attorneys disputed the allegations profits from TDF until its patent on that drug “So it’s taken a while but pretty soon we’ll
large compensation fund would benefit both that the company failed to adequately alert expired in 2015. be all in front of one judge in one court and
Gilead and the more than 1,000 patients that patients and doctors of the adverse side The lawsuit filed on July 12 in Alameda things will be moving pretty quickly,” Brereton
are plaintiffs in the multiple lawsuits against effects of TDF in a July 10 motion filed in the County, entitled Gary Smith, et al vs. Gilead said.
Gilead over the TDF issue. U.S. District Court for the Northern District Sciences, Inc. includes 41 plaintiffs who are She said the cases in federal courts will
“We had two goals in putting this out,” of California in a motion calling for the court seeking financial compensation for damages continue as separate cases.
said Weinstein. “One was to underline the to dismiss yet another lawsuit filed against it Washington Blade courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association.
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An open letter
to straight People
I
know that you think you have had a hard life. I know that you feel the
need to celebrate your straightness, with parades, etc. That is your
right as an American citizen.
But before you do, consider this:
• You have likely never been told that your “heterosexuality” was a
mental illness.
• You have likely never experienced a childhood terrified and
confused by being born different.
• You have never been constantly bullied, harassed, and threatened,
in school just because you were born straight.
• You never had to hide your “straightness,” terrified that people
would find out.
• You have never been denied housing, or a promotion, or even a job,
because you were straight.
• You never had your family turn their backs on you because you
were straight.
• You never had to deal with a horrific plague in your community and
hear people say it was God’s judgement on you for being straight.
• You’ve never had to bury dozens of friends and loved ones because
you were straight. (Yes, I, too lost a partner of 6 years. I lost count
of all of the funerals I went to in the 90’s.)
• You don’t NEED to march and crusade for “straight rights;” you
already have them.
• LGBTQ people aren’t trying to get “special rights.” We just want
EQUAL rights. The right to simply EXIST.
• You haven’t had to spend the last 50 years fighting for the right to
marry the person that you love, or just simply to BE A PERSON, and
be treated like one.
When you whine and complain about the Gay Agenda, remember this:
Our only “agenda” is simply to have what you have always had, and taken
for granted.
While it’s your freedom as an American citizen to have your own beliefs,
we ask you to just think before you speak. Your actions are often hurtful...
to a community that has experienced more hurt, struggle, and pain than
you will EVER know. Be kind. You don’t have to agree with us. You don’t
even have to like us. What you do have to do is respect us and simply leave
us alone.
EXAMPLE: I grew up and went to school with a guy with whom I
reconnected on Facebook just a couple of years ago. He is heterosexual, a
former pastor, absolutely believes in God and loves his family. He and I
may have different views but he has always been extremely respectful, and
often likes and comments on photos that I post of myself and my husband.
I don’t say his name because I don’t want to embarrass him by holding
him up as an example, but Like it or not, he is an example of the way we
should all treat each other. Gay, straight, black, white, Christian, Muslim…
it doesn’t matter. Whether or not we agree with other people, we have to
respect their right to exist.
Don Wallstedt
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passage: the next king.
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7.24.2019 • 17lifestyle food
South of the Border Part 2
Rick Karlin Skip the Tex-Mex, and try out these authentic Latin American cuisines.
L
ast week, the opening of Almacen de Empanadas prompted a look at the
varied cuisine of Mexico’s different regions. Empanadas can be found in
almost every other country in Central and South America. The cuisine of
these countries differs as much as the terrain, weather and natural resources do.
Some of the countries still show strong influences of their indigenous peoples;
others still hold on to the traditions of the Spanish colonists while some have
been heavily influenced by other European and Asian settlers.
A
s you head south from Mexico and rice is still a staple, and black beans are
enter Central America, Honduras, predominant. Arepas, a pancake made
Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica of cornmeal, accompany many meals in
and Panama, have, for the most part, more Venezuela and Colombia while potatoes
in common with Caribbean are ubiquitous in Ecuador
countries than they do with and Peru. Peruvian cuisine
Mexico, showing much also exhibits strong Asian
more colonial European
Colombia, influences from early
influences. The one Venezuela, Ecuador settlers coming over from
exception to this is Mexico’s and Peru tend Japan and China. Bravo Peruvian Cuisine via Facebook.
neighbor Guatemala, which Southern South America
features more extensive use to have wider, (Chile, Argentina, Paraguay
of chilies in its cuisine. The open fields and and Uruguay) are among the
fertile farmland in Central countries with the highest Argentina Ecuador
America, combined with consequently, per capita consumption of La Rural Argentine Steakhouse, 7351 Mi Lindo Ecuador, 8726 NW 26th St.,
temperate weather, makes cattle are easier beef in the world. The sole SR 7, Parkland; 954-775-0641, Doral; 305-718-8577, facebook.com/
it an area rich in produce. exception is in Patagonia, laruralgroup.com milindoecuador
Plantains, whether sweet or to raise, so you’ll the southernmost region
starchy, accompany almost find beef used of Argentina and Chile, Bolivia El Salvador
every meal. While tortillas Bolivian Restaurant Las Americas, 2772 El Tamarindo, 712 Atlantic Shores Blvd.,
are used, pupusas, a thick
more extensively. where the Andes Mountains
ramble down to the coastal SW 8th St., Miami; 305-639-8836, Hallandale Beach; 954-456-4447;
corn meal cake often stuffed areas. The scrublands here facebook.com/restaurante.boliviano eltamarindocafe.com
with cheese, vegetables and meat, are also are more conducive to the raising of lamb
popular. Pork is the predominant meat. and goat. Seafood dishes also abound in Brazil Honduras
Northern South America, Colombia, Argentina and Chile, with each country Cafe Brazil Restaurant, 1436 E Atlantic La Costa Honduran Cuisine, 1855 S. State
Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru, tend to having large coastal borders along the Blvd., Pompano Beach; 954-782-5235, Rd. 7, Fort Lauderdale; 954-626-0714,
have wider, open fields and consequently, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. facebook.com/CafeBrazilRestaurant lacostafl.com
cattle are easier to raise, so you’ll find Again, the influences of European
beef used more extensively. Seafood settlers mingle with those of the Chile Nicaragua
dishes are also prevalent, especially in indigenous people to create a vast and Viva Chile Lindo, 4950 S. State Pinolandia,1290 N. Military Trail, West
the coastal areas of Peru and Ecuador, varied cuisine. In this part of South Rd. 7, Hollywood; 954-327-2888, Palm; 561-429-4620, facebook.com/
where ceviche-style dishes are common. America, you’ll find many dishes using vivachilelindo.com pinolandiawpb
Vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, legumes, pumpkin and olive oil. Chile
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Venezuela
So, where can you sample some of the diverse foods of South and Central La Casserola, 6941 SW 196th Ave, Pembroke Pines; 954-470-5021; lacasserola.com.
America? While there are many Latin fusion restaurants in the area, the
following places serve up the real deal and are either owned or operated by
Hungry for more? Visit SFGN.com/FOOD!
natives of the countries listed. I’ve limited the list to independently operated
places serving authentic food. A few of the countries are not represented by
restaurants in this area. Rick Karlin is SFGN’s food editor.
Visit SFGN.com/Food to read his previous reviews. Have a culinary
tip to share? Email Rick at RickKarlinFL@gmail.com.
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