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Verbena Mexicana
Upcoming
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Things to know
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow for seating.
What we’ll cover
What is a Verbena Mexicana?
It's like a street festival that brings people together to celebrate Mexican culture, filled with vibrant music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks!
Join PYRO’s Sous Chef Abigail Velasco, for an unforgettable evening of Mexican culture and cuisine!
This hands-on cooking class will take you on a culinary journey through the vibrant street food of Mexico City, all from the comfort of L'OCA Labs.
Learn the secrets to making perfect tortillas, sizzling pork pastor, and delicious, charred pineapple.
Indulge in the traditional taste of Mexico with homemade salsa verde, and finish the evening with sweet churros dipped in creamy cajeta sauce.
You'll leave Verbena Mexicana feeling inspired and ready to impress your friends and family with your new Mexican cuisine secrets, courtesy of the talented Chef Abigail.
Upcoming classes
- Verbena Mexicana: – sold out
About your instructor
Chef Abigail Velasco
Chef Abigail Velasco, was born in Mexico City, and even though she entered the culinary industry at 18, her passion for food started long before. It was in the Oaxaca mountains where she learned so much about food and traditions from her grandpa.
Before moving to Canada, Abigail studied Culinary Arts at the University of the Cloister of Sor Juana, then worked in the Mayan Riviera, Los Cabos, and many more great restaurants in Mexico City. Other than food, Abigail loves her family, mariachis, and Rottweilers.