Legendary DJ/Producer John “Jellybean” Benitez is celebrating his birthday with a special performance at Babalu Latin Restaurant on Saturday November 9. The four-time Grammy winner, famous for DJing at Fun House, Studio 54 and more, will be spinning hits from the 80s, 90s and today. Doors open at 11 and admission is free all night long […]
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Lehman Center for the Performing Arts to Host An Enchanted Evening With Kerry Washington
Scandal star Kerry Washington is hosting a very special event in honor of Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, June 14. An Enchanted Evening With Kerry Washington kicks off at 6:30pm with a reception in the Lehman Center Lobby. Popular Pan-Latin restaurant Babalu and its executive celebrity chef Alex Garcia will be providing […]
Babalu’s Outdoor Café is Officially Open for the Summer
The summer season has officially begun at Babalu Latin Restaurant with the launch of their new outdoor café. Diners can enjoy the sunshine and fresh air all season long, while tiki umbrellas supply them with just the right amount of shade. Babalu’s outdoor café is open seven days a week and offers the restaurant’s full […]
Juelz Santana Celebrates Mother’s Day at Babalu
Rapper Juelz Santana and his brother Twin treated their mama right this Mother’s Day with a special brunch at Babalu Latin Restaurant. Santana’s mom, Deborah James, is a big fan of the restaurant and comes as often as she can, “but not as often as I’d like,” she said. James dined with her sons, as […]
Soul Diva Patti LaBelle Wows at Lehman Center Gala Performance
The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts was buzzing with excitement on Saturday May 11 as Grammy-winning R&B Diva Patti LaBelle hosted their Spring Gala. The event kicked off with a late-afternoon reception where guests enjoyed wine and hors d’oeuvres provided by Babalu Latin Restaurant and its executive celebrity chef Alex Garcia. Chef Garcia was […]
NY Giants Legend Tapes Episode of Taste Makers at Babalu Latin Restaurant
Babalu Latin Restaurant was buzzing with excitement this past Sunday as New York Giants legend Leonard Marshall and his wife joined Celebrity Chef Alex Garcia and TV host Lisa Mateo for an evening of fun conversation and delicious food for Channel 11’s Taste Makers. The restaurant was busy all day as brunchers and dinner guests […]
Wednesday Nights at Babalu are a Hit with Celebrated Cuban Band Yuka Seka
It may be “Wine Down Wednesday” at Babalu but the restaurant has been turning up the heat on Wednesday nights since the premiere of a new weekly concert series by Cuban rhythms band Yuka Seka. Beginning Wednesday March 20, Yuka Seka has appeared at Babalu every Wednesday from 6pm until 10pm and fans of Cuban […]
Popular NBC Anchor Darlene Rodriguez Dines at Babalu
“Today in New York” co-anchor Darlene Rodriguez made an appearance in the Bronx on Friday March 8 as she and her family had dinner at popular Pan-Latin restaurant Babalu. This was hardly Rodriguez’s first time at the restaurant, where she has dined many times on dishes from Celebrity Chef Alex Garcia. On this particular night, […]
Rapper Fat Joe Dines at Babalu Restaurant in the Bronx
Popular Bronx eatery Babalu received a surprise celebrity guest during its lunch service on Wednesday March 6. Puerto Rican actor, CEO and “What’s Love?” rapper Fat Joe showed up with his entourage and sat down for some mouth-watering Pan-Latin dishes from Celebrity Chef Alex Garcia. And we hear the “Get it Poppin’” star loved every […]
Fans Pack Babalu Restaurant and Lounge for Rare Area Performance by Jellybean Benitez
Dance music lovers flocked to the Bronx on Saturday March 2 as legendary DJ/producer John “Jellybean” Benitez gave a rare area performance at Babalu Restaurant and Lounge. The Grammy winner—who made his name producing records for chart-toppers like Madonna, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Santana, Sting, Shakira, Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Marc Anthony and Billy Joel—entertained […]
Kenan Thompson Out on the Town!
On Saturday night, Kenan Thompson, star of Saturday Night Live and member of Cristian Rivera Foundation Committee, was spotted again at Bronx’s Latin Restaurant and Lounge, Babalu. Celebrity chef, Alex Garcia greeted the actor with some of his signature Latin dishes. Kenan Thompson is a returning customer, so for those of you who missed […]
Can You Feel The Heat?
The month of May has been a great one at Babalu and the social networks are heating up. “thanks again for the complementary dinner, the seasoning is a killer…what can I say the food was slamming, the passion fruit mojitos were refreshingly good …’no competition out there’“ tweeted Orlando Rodriguez (Pictured below) after last night’s […]
