Thursday, March 31, 2016

New Restaurant: Sanvil


Opening in the venue space, Hacienda San Jose, on May 7th Sanvil will combine Baja ingredients with the flavors of India.



Restaurant Report: Mision 19 and Bracero


With restaurants in Valle de Guadalupe (Finca Altozano), Tijuana, and San Diego Javier Plascencia has emerged as a leader of the northern Baja culinary/dining renaissance.

His restaurants get raves in this Eater National post.


Monday, March 28, 2016

Special Dinners: Conchas y El Vino Nuevo Festival

Malva, Deckman's, Corazon de Tierra, and Finca Altozano are hosting special dinners this weekend in conjunction with the Festival de las Conchas y el Vino Nuevo.  

Note: The Denver in Baja dinner at Finca Altozano is sold out.











Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Friday, March 18, 2016

Trip Report: Bodega


Baja Winery Tous - Hacienda La Lomita - Finca La Carrodilla - Finca Altozano - Las Nubes

Uber's Passport Service Will Provide One Way Rides to Mexico


The service will not be cheap, but it provides another option for travelers who are reluctant to drive across the border.




Monday, March 14, 2016

El Pinar de 3 Mujeres Open for the 2016 Season


This is great news and a sign that spring has arrived in the Valle

Via Facebook:

Muchas gracias por su visita y sus comentarios a cerca de la experiencia que compartimos en El Pinar de 3 Mujeres en esta apertura de temporada! Esperamos verlos de nuevo muy pronto!


Sunday, March 6, 2016

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Rick Bayless Twitter Tips - Valle de Guadalupe

Rick Bayless did a Q&A on Twitter this morning, and he answered my question about the Valle.


Dinner Event: Denver in Baja with Chef Javier Placencia


Via Facebook:

Baja will be having guest chefs Jamie Fader from Lola and Dave Query from Big Red F.

There will be 2 cookouts - 2 locations - 2 guest chefs and our own Chef Javier Plascencia as host!

Friday April 1st. @Erizo* Baja Fish House & Market in Tijuana. Starting at 2pm, we will have a wide variety of seafood antojitos, tapas and tacos! Craft beer and live music. Reservations to mkt@chefjavierplascencia.mx or (664)145-8045 *a la carte*

Saturday April 2nd @Finca Altozano in Valle de Guadalupe.
Join us for a wonderful dinner under the best sunsets in Baja! Starting at 7pm, $700 pesos for a prix-fix menu and the best regional wines. Reservations to mkt@chefjavierplascencia.mx (can be paid via paypal)

On Sunday we will all be celebrating on the annual Festival de las Conchas y el Vino Nuevo at Ensenada's great Hotel Corat & Marina, come by and say hi!


Wednesday, March 2, 2016

New Restaurant: Tempo Valle de Guadalupe??


Tempo Urban Kitchen, an Orange County eatery, posted a picture (above) today on Facebook with the tag "Tempo Valle de Guadalupe".  Details as they become available.