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Yelitza • Jan 01, 2018

It's official, Chamo is now a dream come true.

Our wonderful new restaurant is the culmination of years of hard work in the kitchen by Lourdes Cuello Pernia whose recipes are featured on the menu.

Indeed, Lourdes learned the art of Venezuelan cuisine at a young age as she sat at the feet of her mother and grandmother and observed the tender touch and far-reaching influences on the food.

The centerpiece of the menu is the ubiquitous street food found throughout the country: arepas. However, Lourdes puts her own unique spin on this delicious offering which is both tasty and healthy.

In keeping with family tradition of handing down kitchen secrets, Lourdes’ two daughters, Yelitza and Yesika, are heavily involved with the restaurant. Both help with the cooking, but they also bring their own specialized training to make this dining experience all the better.

Yelitza has been trained in business administration and technology, so she carefully guides the all the business decisions. Yesika, on the other hand, who is a graduate of the prestigious Hotel School of Venezuela and Cornell University restaurant management program, brings more than 15 years of experience and expertise in restaurant hospitality to the mix.

Together, they make it truly a family affair, one that promises to add an amazing dining experience to Pasadena and Los Angeles in general.

St. Valentine Presentation of Roberto de Venezuela

11 Feb, 2020
Join us for a special presentation of Roberto de Venezuela celebrating St. Valentines day at Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine.

El Gaitazo rumbo al 2020. Enclave and Latin Swing - Dec 27 in Glendale & Dec 28 in Anaheim

By Yelitza Pernia • 12 Dec, 2019
El Gaitazo rumbo al 2020. Gaitas, Salsa, Merengue, Baladas en Vivo. Ven a celebrar y a disfrutar con nosotros nuestra musica latina. Ritmos Afro Caribeños, Gaitas Venezolanas, Tamboreras, Salsa, Merengue y mucho mas.2 Ubicaciones; Glendale y Anaheim. Deciembre 27 y 28. Tickets en pre-venta. No te lo pierdas. Boletos a la venta: https://el-gaitazo-rumbo-al-2020.eventbrite.com or facebook at the spotlightcityevents event page.

Venezuela OMG - Gaitas December 15th

By Yelitza Pernia • 12 Dec, 2019
La familia de VenezuelaOMG los invita muy coordialmente al Gaitazo Bailable 2019 a celebrarse el 15 de Diciembre en el Woodland Hills Country Club.

Parranda Navideña at Chamos

By Juan Rodriguez • 22 Nov, 2019
Parranda Navideña at Chamos en vispera de la Navidad.

Little Venezuela Community Event at Chamos

By Laura Pacheco • 15 Sep, 2019
You are invited to our first recollection of medicine supplies and food for Venezuela by Little Venezuela Community Hollywood. Let's help the people of Venezuela, how? Donating the follow: Medicine; Alcohol 90%, Gaza, hydrogen peroxide, ibuprofen and acetaminophen for adult/children. Vitamin (adult/children),antidiarrheal,antiacido,cough medicine (adult/children), anti-allergics. Food: Can food, grains, pasta, flour, tuna can, soup packages, baby food and formula, powder milk, tomato paste, can beef and chicken, etc. September 22 - 2019 from; 1 Pm until 5 PM Place: Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine 950 E Colorado, Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106 Free parking in the rear

Helping Children in Venezuela - October 14th - 12pm-4pm

By Yelitza • 02 Oct, 2018
We cordially invite you to join us on Sunday October the 14th at Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine from 12pm to 4pm where we'll be collecting donations for the children in Venezuela. We'll have delicious Venezuelan food (sanchoco, arepas, empanadas, tequeños...) for sale by Chamo and Venezuelan music by Oye Mi Gaita & DJ Víctor X. Todas las semanas mueren niños por desnutrición y falta de medicinas en Venezuela. La mayoría no tendrá un regalo esta navidad ni tienen útiles para ir a la escuela. Necesitamos tu ayuda URGENTE. ¡Ven a comer Sacocho y trae tus donaciones!

Presentación del libro La Rebelión de Nuestros Ángeles

By Yelitza • 09 Sep, 2018
La Rebelión de nuestros Angeles retrata la realidad vivida en las protestas y las manifestaciones que tuvieron lugar en 2014 y entre abril y agosto de 2017. Tiempos de lucha y expresión ciudadana. persigue establecer un puente entre la divinidad de los ángeles y los ideales terrenales de muchachos, hombres y mujeres que salieron a dar a conocer sus esperanzas de libertad. Es una obra de fácil lectura que nos introduce a la vida, los anhelos y la smetas de estos venezolanos, cuyo sueños fueron mutilados en manos de las fuerzas opresoras del estado. Destaca el lado humano y cotidiano de cada protagonista desde una emotividad casi poética, sin abandonar la realidad que abraza cada historia. Rinde tributo a esos valientes que gritaron consignas y recibieron disparos. Muchos rogaron por sus vidas e igualmente acabaron con sus sueños.

Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine Grand Opening

By Yelitza • 13 Dec, 2017
Our Grand Opening just happened the first weekend of December 2017. Please share it on your social media channels.
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