Venezuelan

Coupa Café’s ‘Burger Wednesdays’ Hits Grub Street

Even after winning the top spot in The Beverly Hills Patch’s Reader’s Choice survey for “Best Burger and Fries, ” Venezuelan restaurant Coupa Café continues to grab media attention. P3R Publicity’s tasteful client, Coupa Café BH, was featured in Grub Street Los Angeles for launching their new special, “Burger Wednesdays.”

 The popular blog covers the Los Angeles restaurant and dining scene, offering foodies and the general public insight to the hottest eateries. Customers can now experience the mouth-watering burger and fries with their choice of select beer (Sam Adams Oktoberfest and Heineken) or wine (Campanile Pinot Grigio or Veramonte Merlot) for sixteen bucks (bang for your buck since the burgers are usually $13).  Coupa Café continues to feature a brand new twist on international dinning offering Venezuelan dishes along side their famous coffee. To read all that Grub Street had to say click HERE.

 What’s the best burger deal you’ve had?
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Sugar Loco Gives Rave Reviews for Coupa Cafe’s Desserts

Sugar Loco, an online dessert website featuring the best from all over the nation, is known for interviewing the top pastry chefs, featuring the most delicious recipes, and posting tasty treats for kids. Editor Alana DeLeon-Lott graciously visited P3R Publicity‘s client Coupa Café in Beverly Hills to try their delectable Venezuelan desserts.

Coupa Café is a hidden gem amongst Beverly Hills waiting to be discovered. Chef and owner Camelia Coupal prepared  for Sugar Loco her rich Chocolate Mousse made from 100% Venezuelan cocoa, that Alana found “light, airy and deliciously rich.” The editor noted that this recipe has been passed down two generations stating she could “taste the love and care that goes into this recipe.” Next up was Tres Leches that Alana found the BEST she has ever tasted, which is an honor coming from a dessert critique. Made with three milks, one secret to Camelia’s recipe, this Tres Leches was “melt in your mouth amazingness.” Lastly, Alana tried the irresistible Quesillo, a Venezuelan staple dessert with the flavor of rum and Venezuelan Crème Caramel. Next time you start reaching for your traditional dessert, make sure to head over to Coupa Café and try what they have to offer. To read the whole review click HERE.

What’s your favorite international dessert?

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Camilla Belle Stops Into P3R’s Coupa Cafe

For lunch prepared the Venezuelan way, celebrity sweetheart Camilla Belle stopped in to P3R Publicity‘s client Coupa Cafe yesterday for a bite to eat. The 25-year-old actress was in town attending several fashion shows including one hosted by Michael Kors and Schutz Shoe Store.

The Beverly Hills restaurant recently earned The Beverly Hills Patch Readers’ Choice 2012 for ‘Best Fries’, ‘Best Burger ‘ and ‘Best Latte, designating it as the go-to place for locals and celebrities looking to satisify their appetite with Coupa’s diverse menu. Serving the traditional Venezuelan as well as the American classics, Coupa brings together the best of both worlds under one roof complete with celebrity flare.

What’s your favorite celebrity hot spot?

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Viva La Foodies Spotlights Coupa Cafe at “The Taste LA”

Venezuelan restaurant Coupa Café was recently featured on Viva LA Foodies this past Labor Day weekend as their Gluten-free Venezuelan Cuisine took center stage at “The Taste” presented by The Los Angeles Times.

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Set in the back-lot of Paramount Pictures, lucky attendees braved the summer sun and embarked on a culinary journey of epic proportions for the chance to sample the best of what L.A’s top restaurants had to offer, and Coupa was certainly no exception.

From their fried white cheese, flour dough Tequeños to their wheat-free, cheese-stuffed arepas, Coupa gave food-goers a taste of L.A, Coupa Café style. Executive Chef and owner Camelia Coupal was also in attendance to greet fellow Angelenos and represent the food she loves. Bon appetite!

Did you make it to “The Taste” this past weekend?

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Viva LA Foodies! Go Beyond Coupa’s Famous Daily Grind

Adam Rubenstein from Viva LA Foodies recently spent a day in the kitchen with Coupa Café’s chef and founder Camelia Coupal at the booming Beverly Hills location to find out why this Venezuelan restaurant keep its customers coming back for more than just their daily grind.

Check out the full story HERE!

Video produced by Zach Schueller Photography and co-produced by Adam Rubenstein for VivaLAfooodies.tv

Have you ever tried tequeños?

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TGI Fries-day

Today is the last day to VOTE for Coupa Café on the Beverly Hills Patch for ‘Best Fries’!  Coupa has already won the Reader’s Choice for ‘Best Burger‘ and ‘Best Latté‘ so obviously it’s a serious contender!

These “Coupa Frites” are among customers’ favorite items to order.  One Yelp reviewer described them as, “delectable french fries (I’m talking Good with a capital ‘G’)!”  Those already familiar with Coupa know that the restaurant’s specialties are mostly Venezuelan dishes, yet the Italian, American, and other cuisines offered are just as memorable!

Have you tried Coupa’s fries?

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The Washington Times: A Culinary Quest to Coupa Café

Linda Mensinga of The Washington Times sits down with Camelia Coupal at the lovely Coupa Café in Beverly Hills to talk about what it’s like to own a unique restaurant in America.

“Introducing an unfamiliar cuisine to guests takes explaining says Camelia Coupal, owner of Café Coupa in Beverly Hills and six other locations, five in Palo Alto, California, one in Caracas, Venezuela.

‘We’ve had guests ask for tortilla chips and are upset that we don’t have them!’

Although most order from the Venezuelan choices, the menu at Coupa has a section called Coupa Specialties with a typical blend of salads, paninis, pasta and burgers for less adventurous diners.”

To read the entire article of Linda on her “Culinary Quest” in the Washington Times, click HERE!

What’s the craziest type of food you’ve ever eaten?

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Are You Game?

Whether you’re a diehard Los Angeles Kings fan or are visiting from out of town, you need a place to watch game five of the Stanley Cup.  After almost sweeping all four final games, the Los Angeles Kings are back tonight and they have the Cup in their eyes. The question is, where can you watch the game with good drinks and appetizers?

With the game starting at 5:30, a happy hour special would be divine.  If you’re in Beverly Hills, Coupa Café has happy hour from 4 – 7 so you can get to eating and drinking prior to the game. They have draft and bottled beers and an assortment of wines and cocktails. Their Venezuelan appetizers are the perfect treat to keep you fueled for watching the game. Don’t miss watching this one, the Kings are a sure win!

Where do you plan on watching the game?

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Eat Like a King: Father’s Day at Coupa Café

Wondering what to do for Father’s Day?  Have your dad eat like a king! Venezuelan restaurant Coupa Café has put together an astonishing $27 three course prix fixe menu just for him.

Beginning with starters such as mini pancakes, coupa sliders, eggplant capresa, and empanaditas, you could already be off to the best Father’s Day present yet!  Main courses range from a daddy’s scramble to a reina pepiada wrap and include other choices such as spaghetti del mar, a beet salad, and carne mechada arepa. Then, to top it all off, your father gets to indulge in the to-die-for chocolate mousse or tres leches! This delectable menu will be served from 9 am – 3 pm, so whether your father wants to start the day early or sleep in, there’s plenty of time to enjoy!

What will you order?

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An International Sensation, Gustavo Dudamel

Gustavo Dudamel and Coupa Café owner Camelia Coupal

For those not familiar with Gustavo Dudamel, he is concurrently serving as Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela. Los Angeles residents may have seen the wild-haired conductor featured on every LA Phil poster around the city.

D.O.C. Bar and Restaurant will be hosting a cocktail party for all of the members of the LA Philharmonic Orchestra this Saturday in Caracas, Venezuela to celebrate their “Mahler Project” performances.  Since Caracas is a far journey, fans can get a taste of Venezuela at local Beverly Hills restaurant, Coupa Café, who is also a sponsor of the event held in Caracas.

Listed on the Coupa Café menu is Gustavo Dudamel’s favorite Venezuelan dish, which is the Perico Platter.  It is a traditional breakfast dish, comprised of scrambled eggs with sautéed mini sweet peppers, fresh tomatoes and chopped onions served with a Venezuelan arepa (wheat & gluten free)! Yum!

Have you seen the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra?

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