This Bronx Chef Makes Thousands of Tamales Fresh Every Day

Israel Veliz's dream is to bring authentic Mexican tamales to Manhattan, and little by little, he is making that dream come true. The 29-year-old brings his family recipes to the Bronx and has quickly become a neighborhood favorite.

Taste Israel Veliz's tamales at City Tamale in the Hunt's Point neighborhood of South Bronx.

via Insider

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Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.

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