Salsita 2015

Join La Escuelita in celebrating it's 15th year anniversary!  The event will feature fine food, cocktails and entertainment celebrating Latino culture and Spanish language.  The Pittsburgh Opera will be transformed into an elegant plaza where guests will enjoy live entertainment, activities, a fabulous silent auction, our famous 'Luchador' photo booth and our 6th annual Salsa Cook-off in which chefs from Pittsburgh restaurants compete for the People's Choice Award.  

Sponsors:

PNC Grow Up Great
Pittsburgh Pirates
People's Natural Gas
UPMC Health Plan

Salsa Tasting Competition Judges:
James Rich of Pgh Taco Truck​
Leah Lizarondo of The Brazen Kitchen​
Jason Roth and Angelique Bamberg of Pittsburgh City Paper​
Kate Romane of E2 Pittsburgh​
Stacy Bodow of Global Links​
Bill Fuller of The Big Burrito Company

Returning MC: La Rumba Pittsburgh (Show)​
Returning DJ: Salsapittsburgh.com
Entertainment: Noel Quintana's Latin Crew​
VIP Entertainment: https://www.facebook.com/gena.nescoriaza?fref=ts

Media sponsors: La Jornada Latina​ & Table Magazine​

Honorary Committee Members:
Matthew Hartman
Amy Hartman
Stephanie Cano
Carmen Malloy
Councilman Dan Gilman

Food Provided By:
Las Velas Mexican Restaurant
Kaya
Edgar's Taco's
La Palapa
Coco's Cupcakes - Pgh
Allegro Hearth Bakery
Casa Rasta
E2
El Burro Comedor