Patacónis a simple plantain sandwich with savory fillings favored by Venezuelan families. For Julia Roncoroni, a psychologist and associate professor at the University of Denver, dishes like patacón ...

Editor's note: Interviews were conducted in both English and Spanish and translated. Venezuelan classics with a Louisiana flair have been the recipe for success at Patacon Latin Cuisine in Lafayette.

ELMHURST, New York -- It's called a Patacon. It's a sandwich made with green plantains. Jonathan Hernandez was born in Venezuela, but grew up in Queens. In high school his mom suggested they start ...