The Tucson Family Behind El Rapido
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When
6 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 14, 2025
Where
Book Presentation - Free Event - RSVP encouraged
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - 6 PM
Tumamoc Hill Boathouse - 1675 W Anklam Rd, Tucson
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Melani Martinez, Tucson author of The Molino: A Memoir, talks with writer and multi-disciplinary artist Kimi Eisele. Martinez’s new book takes place in the sunset shadow of Tumamoc Hill, and reckons with one family’s loss of home, food, and faith. Weaving together history, culture, and Mexican food traditions, Martinez shares the story of her family’s life and work in the downtown eatery, El Rapido. Martinez’s work documents the work required to prepare food for others, and explores the heartbreaking aftermath of gentrification that forced the multigenerational family business to close its doors.