Friend of the blog, Scott Koenig, offers up some of his Baja culinary favorites (including several from the Valle) in his latest blog post.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Adobe Guadalupe Food Truck Open 12/31 and 1/1
Leda passed along the following info via Facebook this morning.
Leda Gamboa Rojas - FacebookAmigos del Adobe Food Truck feliz primer día de invierno; como verán este martes 22 de diciembre no podremos abrir el camión debido a la lluvia. Aprovechamos para avisarles que el 24 y el 25 de diciembre no abriremos por las fiestas navideñas. Sin embargo, para fin de año trabajaremos de manera normal... a menos que llueva. ¡Salud y felices fiestas!Dear friends of the Adobe Food Truck happy first day of winter! As you can see, we won´t be able to open the food truck due to the rain today December 22nd. As the holidays are around the corner, we won´t be open the 24th and the 25th as well. However, for we will be working as usual 31st of December as the 1st of January... unless is raining. Enjoy this rainy Tuesday
Monday, December 21, 2015
Wine Tips: Arturo Bedenstet
After blind tasting nearly 600 Mexican wines Arturo Bodenstet lists his favorites. The Valle is well represented.
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Trip Report: FoodWineTravelChix,com
La Cocina de Doña Esthela - Finca La Carrodilla - Estacion de Oficios - Clos de Tres Cantos - Casa Mayoral - La Guerrerense - Museo del Vinos - Cuatro Cuatros
Friday, December 18, 2015
Lodging Report: Borderlines Food and Travel
Nice descriptions of Casa Mayoral, Hotel Boutique, Finca La Divina, and Adobe Guadalupe.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Telefonica Gastro Park Coming to the Valle?
I was doing a little research in advance of a quick trip to Tijuana and noticed this picture on Telefonica Gastro Park's Facebook page. I have no other information other than it's coming soon, but I'll be sure to post further details as soon as they become available.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Lodging Report: Airbnb - Cozy Cabin
We were empty nesters this past Thanksgiving, so we took the opportunity to head to the Valle and have Thanksgiving dinner at Drew Deckman's chef's table. (BTW, having a Michelin starred chef prepare the turkey feast is highly recommended.)
In need of a place stay we rented the "Cozy Cabin" through Airbnb. It's nicely appointed, reasonably priced ($80), and is in very convenient location (San Antonio de las Minas).
Recommended
Cozy cabin in Baja's wine country
Travel Guide: Don't Quit Your Daydream - Valle de Guadalupe
I received an email today from "dreamingbosslady" pointing me to a guide to Valle de Guadalupe she had put together. Its extensive and the printable map and listings of wineries, eateries, and lodging looks to be a useful planning tool.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Desert Nest Zip Line
Valle visitors who crave an activity a little more extreme than wine tasting no longer have to travel very far to get their adrenaline rushes.
Cuatro Cuatros now offers thrill seekers zip lining.
El Pinar Cocina de Ismene - Closed for the Season
It was only a couple years ago that the Valle's campestres (open air seasonal restaurants) were only open a month or two. It's a sign of the Valle's vitality that the campestre season now runs from March through December. And, in the case Finca Altozano, Malva, and Deckmans the season is year round.
El Pinar - Cocina de Ismene -- Facebook
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Lodging Report: Venue Lust - Bruma
Here is an excellent report about one of the Valle's newest crown jewels.
Friday, December 11, 2015
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Podcast: Baja Scene - Winemaker Izrael Zenteno of Monte Xanic
Scroll to the bottom of the article for the link to the podcast.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Monday, December 7, 2015
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Winery Report: Decantos Vinícola
We made a quick trip to the Valle last Thursday and visited the new Decantos Vinícola for the first time.
It is a state of art facility with a million dollar view.
Next time we'll check out their food.
We will be back.
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Trip Report: Rick Bayless (Yes, that Rick Bayless)
Chef Rick Bayless recently made a whirlwind trip to our neck of the woods with stops in San Diego, Tijuana, Ensenada, and Valle de Guadalupe.
Here's his report:
Monday, November 23, 2015
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Friday, November 20, 2015
Event: Verbena Navideña en el Valle (Christmas in the Wine Valley) - Vinedo Alximia
Via Facebook:
Verbena Navideña en el Valle... ya para el segundo año!!
¡Música, vino, comida y más!
"Christmas in the Wine Valley"... now for the 2nd year!!
Music, wine, food and more!
Escapa de la locura y festeja la Navidad entre viñedos en el Valle de Guadalupe.
Escape the craziness of the holidays and get into the holiday spirit amongst the vineyards of Valle de Guadalupe, near Ensenada, BC.
Ven a disfrutar de música en vivo con cantantes del coro de la Ópera de San Diego, vinos de Alximia y comida a cargo del Chef Martin San Roman.
Come enjoy holiday music at it's finest, with powerful voices from the San Diego Opera Chorus, wines from Alximia and food prepared by the one and only Chef Martin San Roman.
También podrás comprar regalos distintos de nuestros diferentes expositores y apoyar el comercio local.
Still need a few presents? There'll be local merchants selling their artisanal food products and more!
Costo:
$200.00 pesos
Cost:
$200.00 pesos
El evento empiece a las 2:00pm, musica en vivo a las 3:00pm.
Event starts at 2:00pm, live music at 3:00pm.
¡Música, vino, comida y más!
"Christmas in the Wine Valley"... now for the 2nd year!!
Music, wine, food and more!
Escapa de la locura y festeja la Navidad entre viñedos en el Valle de Guadalupe.
Escape the craziness of the holidays and get into the holiday spirit amongst the vineyards of Valle de Guadalupe, near Ensenada, BC.
Ven a disfrutar de música en vivo con cantantes del coro de la Ópera de San Diego, vinos de Alximia y comida a cargo del Chef Martin San Roman.
Come enjoy holiday music at it's finest, with powerful voices from the San Diego Opera Chorus, wines from Alximia and food prepared by the one and only Chef Martin San Roman.
También podrás comprar regalos distintos de nuestros diferentes expositores y apoyar el comercio local.
Still need a few presents? There'll be local merchants selling their artisanal food products and more!
Costo:
$200.00 pesos
Cost:
$200.00 pesos
El evento empiece a las 2:00pm, musica en vivo a las 3:00pm.
Event starts at 2:00pm, live music at 3:00pm.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Friday, November 13, 2015
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Lodging Report: Life & Food - Bruma
Here is Life & Food's report about their stay at one of the Valle's newest and most highly acclaimed lodging options.
Shout Out: Here and Beyond - Valle de Guadalupe
This is a nice Valle shout out.
The article does contain some mistakes which leads me to believe that the author didn't visit the Valle,.
La Lomita - Monte Xanic - Vena Cave - El Cielo
Viva la Vineyard
Monday, November 9, 2015
Tour: San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival - Expedition: Baja
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| Photo credit: Edgar Lima |
tinerary
08:30 Meeting at Pick-Up Location
09:00 Departure from San Diego
11:00 Baja Wine + Food Reception/Winery tour at Finca La Carrodilla
12:00 Lunch at Finca La Carrodilla with Executive Chef Flor Franco
14:30 Wine tasting at Torres Alegre y Familia Winery
16:00 Wine tasting at Adobe Guadalupe Winery
17:30 Departure from Valle de Guadalupe
19:00 Dinner at Mision 19 with Chef/Owner Javier Plascencia
21:30 Return to San Diego
09:00 Departure from San Diego
11:00 Baja Wine + Food Reception/Winery tour at Finca La Carrodilla
12:00 Lunch at Finca La Carrodilla with Executive Chef Flor Franco
14:30 Wine tasting at Torres Alegre y Familia Winery
16:00 Wine tasting at Adobe Guadalupe Winery
17:30 Departure from Valle de Guadalupe
19:00 Dinner at Mision 19 with Chef/Owner Javier Plascencia
21:30 Return to San Diego
New Lodging: El Encinal @ Vinos y Villas Maglen
Vinos y Villas Maglen is a collection of properties that includes an event venue, the restaurant Ha Che, and the Hotel Tesela. They have recently added another hotel named El Encinal.
Trip Report: WINEnormous
I'm a bit tardy with this link that is dated August 23, 2015.
La Cocina de Doña Esthela - Finca La Carrodilla - Estacíon de Oficios El Porvenir (La Esuelita) - Clos de Tres Cantos
Baja's Incredible Valle de Guadalupe
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Thursday, November 5, 2015
TV Show: Sam the Cooking Guy - 2 Days in Baja - Day 2
Here's a nice introduction to the Valle.
Sam spends some time at La Cocina de Doña Esthela, La Cooperativa, Monte Xanic, Deckman's and then hits a couple spots in Ensenada.
Sam spends some time at La Cocina de Doña Esthela, La Cooperativa, Monte Xanic, Deckman's and then hits a couple spots in Ensenada.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Monday, November 2, 2015
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Restaurant Guide: San Diego Magazine
While San Diego embraces its newfound love for elevated Mexican cuisine, Baja Norte has been upping its culinary game for nearly a decade. It’s time you took a weekend, or three, and ate your way through a Mexican vacation. Here’s your hit list.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Trip Report: Friends of a Feather
A destination wedding brought Friends of a Feather to the Valle for the first time. They will be back.
Cuatro Cuatros - Troika - Finca Altozano
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Shout Out: Conde Nast Traveler - Valle de Guadalupe
There are no secrets revealed here, but it's always nice to get some props.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
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