
Portland chef Luna Contreras calls their roving pop-up Chelo a “meeting ground for all, highlighting seasonal street snacks, pastries, and whimsical cocktails” inspired by the taste memories of their Mexican childhood. Luna’s Herby Serrano Hot Sauce is (you guessed it) herbaceous with a bright, balanced heat profile. A touch of piloncillo rounds things out, and the unexpected inclusion of sesame lends a subtle earthiness.