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Salem-based La Familia Cider celebrates anniversary, expands into Portland
La Familia Cider Company was founded by husband-and-wife team Shani and José Gonzalez. The couple embarked on an adventure to turn their idea to create a Mexican-inspired hard cider company into a reality, opening a Salem taproom in 2017 with their family. Now they are set to open a second location early this summer in Southeast Portland.
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Interpreters Provide Bridge for Immigrant Language Gap
There are some people who have jobs and then there are others who have a calling or a mission. DeAnna Tapia has found hers. Tapia founded Salem-based Professional Interpreters Inc., which helps non-English speakers across Oregon with translating and interpreting services so they can live better, more informed lives.
While she was a pre-nursing student at …
Growing Restaurants Bring Flavors of Mexico to Salem
Two homegrown businesses are kicking off 2024 with energy, optimism, and Mexican-inspired food. Fiesta Pizza and Delicias Oaxaqueñas are local restaurants that both have opened their doors in new locations. This might be a positive sign that Salem’s restaurants are making a steady comeback after rough times during the pandemic.
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