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Try plantain- and rice-based recipes from local Puerto Rican food truck business Las Virellas. We\u2019ll learn about African influence in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines and hear from the owners about their professional journey starting a business based on their passion for food and culture.<\/p>\n

March 31st, 12-2pm; UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, 107<\/p>\n

This event is in collaboration with the Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies Department of African and African Diaspora Studies, Roberto Hernandez Center and the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center. Please RSVP here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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