Former Mayoral Candidate and Restauranteur Linda Griego

A Macaroon and Chili Addict With a Love of Sweet Potatoes

Linda Griego is president and chief executive officer of business management company Griego Enterprises, Inc. Her newest venture is Etchea Cafe & Bakery, which recently opened at two Los Angeles locations. In 1993, after serving in a number of civic leadership positions in L.A., including deputy mayor, she became the first woman to run for mayor of the city. Before participating in a panel on the lack of women in L.A. politics, she talked in the Zócalo green room about her macaroon and chili addiction, the transformation of downtown Los …