For Irena Stein, an arepa represents much more than just a meal. The crispy corn patty is a symbol of her Venezuelan heritage, a staple of her restaurant career and a means of bringing people together ...

When David Gomez left his home in Venezuela for college, he packed an electric arepa maker to ensure he would eat well while studying at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Arepas, a beloved, ...

I was born and raised Miami, my mom was born in Brazil, with family that immigrated to Argentina from Lebanon and Syria, and my dad is from Venezuela. Being from Miami, I've also absorbed a lot of ...

When I was in high school, I would often visit my friend and her mom would — without fail — make arepas. I am fairly certain she made them every single time I ever came over. I’m indebted to my friend ...