Congratulations to Bricia & Fernando Lopez of Guelaguetza…
Bricia Lopez and Fernando Lopez Congratulations to our friends Bricia and Fernando Lopez, for being named to Zagat’s 30 under 30 Los Angeles, “Rock Stars Redefining the Industry.” Both of these two are showing they know what it takes to introduce a larger audience to the wonderful foods and […]
2014 Taste of Mexico!
Save the date…We will be there!
Dining with Dave… getting the backyard barbecue right with wine, beer and even mezcal!
Bracketed by Memorial Day and Labor Day, and with a little 4th of July in the center, summer is grilling season here in the United States. That means it’s time to get your barbecue cleaned up and prepared for a good stretch of home grilling. Unfortunately, if you are like […]
Dining with Dave… La Capilla, Zaachila, Oaxaca
Oaxaca is known for it’s great food and with good reason. Molé, tlayudas, tasajo, cecina, quesillo and of course the famous chili de agua are all Oaxacan delights that you will come across if you ever find yourself traveling in this region. One of the best places to experience the […]
Dining with Dave… Celeste Beach Residence and Spa in Huatulco
You don’t very often find the food at many beach resorts something to write home about. Then again, Celeste Beach Residence and Spa in Huatulco, Oaxaca is not your average beach resort. That becomes evident the moment you arrive and are met by the property concierge whose job it is […]
Dining with Dave… Get the right wine for your Christmas Dinner!
Historically the last few days before Christmas are when a large chunk of America gets engaged in the buying spirit. As millions of people frantically spend the last hours before the red suited jolly guy comes sliding down the chimney looking for that perfect gift, millions more will be preoccupied […]
Coffee in a Barrio? Of course, if it’s in Oaxaca…
Coffee in the barrio? Yes please… But not just any barrio. I’m talking about El Barrio Jalatlaco, the oldest neighborhood in the city of Oaxaca. Jalatlaco is one of the mostly hidden gems of the city, given it’s almost 12 block walk from the tourist center of this great city. […]
Sampling of the 2013 Taste of Mexico
Dave has been on the road since The Taste of Mexico on Friday and will be sharing his thoughts, reviews and highlights from the Taste soon… for now, enjoy our little sampling of photos from the evening.
Get a Taste of Mexico… in Los Angeles
Normally when people think about Mexico and her culture, they associate that specifically with being in Mexico. Tonight though, many of us will be celebrating Mexico, her culture and specifically the authentic flavors from south of the border, but in another location. In 2010 a group of restaurant owners in […]