Mexican Hit Carnitas El Atoradero Finds New Summer Home at Vendy Plaza

Denisse Lina Chavez and her stellar carnitas are back this weekend. You may recall that two weeks ago her critic-blessed casual Mexican spot Carnitas El Atoradero was forced out of its home by a massive rent hike that came from a landlord after he read about Chavez's food in the Times (yes, people are messed up). Fortunately, she's found a space at the new Vendy Plaza at East Harlem's La Marqueta. Chavez, along with her carnitas and hopefully mole poblano and albondigas, will be a special Sunday-only summer vendor. Meanwhile, Chavez, who still operates her bodega El Atoradero, is looking for a new permanent space for her restaurant and at last check was applying for a Smorgasburg spot. Check back soon for a menu.