5 Mezcals You Need to Experience… with Chef Pilar Cabrera of La Olla Restaurant
I’ve known Chef Pilar Cabrera for a few years now and consider her a real friend. Since I first joined her and a group of about 10 others in a […]
A Travel Tip Heads Up… don’t miss the Museum of Anthropology in Xalapa, Veracruz
A few years ago I found myself in search of some great lechero [coffee with milk and poured from on high] in the city of Xalapa, or Jalapa, depending on where […]
5 Tequilas Everyone Needs to Experience… with Clayton Szczech of Experience Tequila
I first met Clayton Szczech of Experience Tequila a few years back when I was visiting the palenque of Alberto Morales and Wahaka Mezcal in San Dionesio Ocotepec. Little did I know that day that he was known as the Evangelist of Tequila! After a tour that included the fields […]
Tricked out tuk tuks
Originally posted on View From Casita Colibrí:
VW Beetles aren’t the only tricked out small vehicles on the road in Oaxaca. While not allowed in the city, tuk-tuks (moto taxis)…
Mezcal Pechuga? What the heck is that?
Today brings a guest post from Eduardo Belaunzarán, author of the Mezcaleando, a blog about all things mezcal. He is also connected with Wahaka Mezcal, one of our longtime friends here at Dave Miller’s Mexico. By far one thing I am always asked about when the subject turns to mezcal […]
Ed Draves Samples… Mezcal Olla Zapoteca
Here’s the latest from Ed Draves, our resident Buffalonian and taster/reviewer of all of our mezcals. Brand… Mezcal Olla Zapoteca Category… Tobalá… 50% Alcohol Origin… Mitla, Oaxaca Tasting Notes… From Alejandro Gonzales, this mezcal is incredibly sweet and has a nice powerful and floral nose (brought visions of Springtime in my garden) rising from the glass […]
Tomatoes, Strawberries and Despair… All a Product of Agribusiness in Mexico
Recently the federal government of Mexico made an agreement with farm labor activists in the San Quintín Valley of Baja California Norte to subsidize their daily income. After a series […]
Chocolate and Art… together in Los Angeles this weekend!
“There is no border when it comes to Mexican-American culture.” Those are the words of famed Mexican artist Roberto Gil de Montes. Gil de Montes is a long time friend and mentor to Los Angeles based artist Roberto Munguia. I’ve known Roberto Munguia for over 20 years, literally since he […]
It’s all Golden for La Niña del Mezcal at 2015 DARDO
Congrats to longtime Dave Miller’s Mexico amiga Cecilia Rios Murrieta on winning the Gold Medal at Festival 2015 DARDO, recently held in Mexico City. The prestigious award was given for […]
Jabali! Rey Campero Strikes Gold at 2015 DARDO
Congratulations Rey Campero Mezcal for winning the Gold at the recent Festival 2015 DARDO in Mexico City. The were awarded the Gold for their delicious Jabali . We’ve had their Jabali and can totally agree… it’s a winner! You can read our review and get our tasting notes here. On your next […]
