Season 02, Episode 08: La Morada

For today’s episode, we’re headed up to The Bronx to chat with Yajaira Saavedra from La Morada. La Morada is a neighborhood staple in Mott Haven specializing in Oaxacan cuisine. Yajaira operates the restaurant with her mother, brother, and other family members. Aside from the phenomenal moles that put La Morada on the map, La Morada is known as a safe gathering space for people in the community. Yajaira and her family actively participate in social justice causes in their neighborhood, and they use their platform as a way to share their culture and art with their neighbors. In the interview, we’ll hear from Yajaira about how La Morada is impacting the community in a positive way.

Find La Morada online at https://lamoradanyc.com and @lamoradanyc on Instagram. The Open Belly podcast is hosted by Danielle Lehman and shares the stories of immigrant and refugee chefs and restauranteurs across America. You can find the Open Belly podcast online at openbellypodcast.com or on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter @openbelly. Thank you to our supporters, ChowNow and New American Economy. This episode was produced by Oliver J. Hughes, photography provided by Alyssa Broadus and Chris Dolt, and artwork created by Frank Norton. Data points and research provided by New American Economy.