Welcome to #LaVidaLorena, where Chef Lorena Garcia talks all things food and drink with The Latin Kitchen – and always, of course, with a ‘girl power’ spice. Garcia, known for cooking up authentic Venezuelan eats, just opened Chica on the Las Vegas strip, where she’s offering years of culinary expertise and the many flavors of Latin America.
Above, the chef discusses her inspiration behind the restaurant, and just what you can expect when dining there.
![Making Mealtime Matter with La Familia: Easy Sofrito [Video]](https://thelatinkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sofrito-shutterstock__0-500x383.jpg)
![Easy Latin Smoothies: Goji Berry Smoothie [Video]](https://thelatinkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/goji_berry-shutterstock_-500x383.jpg)
![Fun and Fast Recipes: Fiesta Cabbage Salad [Video]](https://thelatinkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/fiesta_cabbage_slaw-shutterstock_-500x383.jpg)
