Dave Miller’s 2018 Holiday Wine Guide
Your guide to getting the right wine for your 2018 holidays. A few years back we did a little post on wines for the holidays. I thought it would be […]
The Mezcalification of Oaxaca? Get the scoop from Mezcalistas…
If you love mezcal and are not connected to Susan Coss and Mezcalistas, you’re missing out. Check out her recent post on the Mezcalification of Oaxaca. It’s more than just […]
Is Queretaro About to Become the Next Great Wine Region in Mexico?
For years the Valle de Guadalupe has been the center of the wine world in Mexico. Is that about to change? I first went to Baja California in the spring […]
Mexico in Bottle San Diego… a first look at the latest from Mezcalistas!
Here’s the bare bones… Susan Coss, Max Garrone and their team from Mezcalistas put on a great event Sunday in San Diego. Held at an expansive site called Bread & […]
Cheese With Your Wine? Checking out the queserias around Queretaro…
No trip to the wine region of Queretaro will be complete without visiting one of the local artisan queserias. This area, known as Ezekiel Montes and Tequisquipan is dotted by dozens of wineries and cheese houses. It’s also a foodies delight. Prepare yourself for an adventure as you sample these […]
Ed Draves Samples… Almamezcalera, Destillados de Maguey
In August I had the pleasure to stop by and visit with my friend Erick Rodriguez in Mexico City. I first met Erick a few years back when he arrived at Wahaka Mezcal in San Dionesio Ocotepec one morning with Clayton Szczech of Experience Tequila in tow. What a great […]
Dining with Dave… Casa Azul in Buffalo, New York
First of all, Buffalo is not known as a mecca for Mexican food. I am frequently in that area and when I travel, I like to see how different cultures […]
Cultural Appropriation and Authenticity… driving the food world crazy!
I’ve noticed lately the cultural appropriation wars heating up. Food, art and jazz are just a few of the areas where we are seeing this. Year ago I was in Westwood for a meeting. There was a small Japanese Restaurant there that by reputation, had good teriyaki bowls. That’s where […]
Ed Draves Samples… Mezcal El Rey Zapoteco
I’ve got to be honest, I can’t believe we have not reviewed mezcal from El Rey Zapoteco before. As one of the oldest established brands in Oaxaca, these guys have a great reputation. Just look at how often they show up on our “5 Mezcals Everyone Needs to Experience” lists. […]
Dining with Dave… The Happy Fish in Guadalajara
I’m a big fish taco fan. I’ve had groups of people eating these delicious entrees with me in Ensenada for years. It’s just a given that if you visit Ensenada, […]
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