Dining with Dave… Taste of Mexico 2016
I was at the first Taste of Mexico in 2010 at St Vibiana’s in Los Angeles. It was the first food event I covered when I was doing some work […]
The 6th Annual Taste of Mexico… Showcasing the Authentic Traditions of Mexican Cuisine
Mexican food gets a bad rap. Many people struggle to see any way possible for the wonderful food of our neighbors to the south to reach the top echelons of the […]
Ed Draves Samples… Sotol Por Siempre
Here’s something a little different for you to try, Sotol. My first experience with this spirit was at the first annual Taste of Mexico Celebration held at St Vibiana’s in Los […]
Dining with Dave… The 2015 Taste of Mexico
Every year Los Angeles celebrates the authentic flavors, ingredients and traditions of the wonderful cuisine of our neighbors to the south, Mexico. Known as the Taste of Mexico, this annual […]
Eloxochitlán… a chance to give back to my adopted country
Nine months ago, Eloxochitlán, Oaxaca, a village where my foundation holds an annual medical clinic, erupted in violence. Two friends were killed, many others lost their homes, their cars and hope. This week, instead of being on my “normal” fall schedule and attending the Taste of Mexico in Los Angeles, […]
Ready, Set, Go… it’s time for the Annual Taste of Mexico
Each year the stars align and the result is a wonderful night of food, fun and delight as an assortment of the best chefs in Los Angeles combine to throw […]
Picture This! Cooking up Hope in Oaxaca with Chefs Pilar Cabrera and Jose Lim!
Last week I got a series of packages at my home in Las Vegas. Each one of them was filled with chef coats of various sizes, like the ones worn […]
Dining with Dave… The Alder Food Court, Portland, Oregon
Google “Where to Find the Best Mexican Food in Portland, Oregon” and the page at the top of the list is from Serious Eats. Scroll down and you’ll soon be looking at a torta from Güero PDX, a food stand in the middle of downtown Portland. After hanging out at […]
Quick Bites from the Taste of Mexico
At the recently completed Taste of Mexico, held at LA Plaza in the heart of Los Angeles, more than 30 chefs and restaurants were showing off their culinary creations. Here, in no particular order are my favorites, or to put it another way, restaurants you should check out if you are […]
Dining with Dave… 2014 Taste of Mexico
In 2010 I was invited to attend a new event to be held at St. Vibiana’s Cathedral in central Los Angeles. A group of chefs from some of the city’s best Mexican Restaurants had gotten together to celebrate and highlight the authentic flavors and culture of Mexico. La Casita Mexicana, […]
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