In December, Bolívar Café and Gallery celebrated two achievements. First, its 10th anniversary as a small, bustling Santa Monica café. Second, the arrival of a custom-made arepa machine, and the ...

For the arepas: In a large bowl, mix harina with salt and water. Start with a little water and adding water while mixing until the dough is soft and pliable. Make balls the size of your hand and put ...

Mehr Singh is a food and culture reporter based in New York. Her work appears in Bon Appétit, Food52, and other publications. There are a few things I protect as staunchly as my studio apartment’s ...