Restaurant Guide: Robb Report - Malaysia

This guide was published before in a different form (one of those click-bait slide shows).  I'm linking to it again as it's now a simple, no additional clicks needed blog post.

Five restaurants to try in the world's latest culinary hotspot, Mexico's Valle de Guadalupe

Travel Guide: AP Travel

Mexico wine country: Foodie paradise and tastings in Baja

Restaurant Report: Chowhound - Conchas de Piedras

Casa de Piedra's Espuma bb + and oysters from Guerrero Negro just might be my favorite wine/food pairing in the Valle.

Here's Melanie Wong's report:

Conchas de Piedras - Valle de Guadalupe - Ensenada

Celebrity Chef Sighting: Marcus Samuelsson

Marcus Samuelsson at Finca Altozano
Photo credit: Fernando Gaxiola

My friend Fernando Gaxiola hosted a group touring Tijuana, Ensenada and Valle de Guadalupe that included celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson. They made stops in the Valle at Deckman's, Finca Altozano, Adobe Guadalupe and Doña Esthela's.

Fernando's pictures can be viewed here: Fernando Gaxiola Facebook

Lodging Guide: Life & Food

No one knows the Valle better than Kristin Diaz de Sandi.

Where to Stay: Valle de Guadalupe

3 More Wineries With Spectacular Views

Almost 3 years ago I wrote a post for Notas del Valle about 5 wineries with spectacular views.  It is still one this blog's most popular articles.   In the mean time, a lot has changed in the Valle, so it's time for an update.

3 More Wineries With Spectaular Views

Bodegas Cieli Winery and Brewery

Driving northeast on HWY 3 towards Tecate, Cieli is located on the right just past Mogor Badan and Deckman's.  Ron McCabe has restored an old adobe building and added a covered patio which gives visitors a stunning panoramic view.

As an added bonus for wine tasters whose palates are wrecked from perhaps too many tastes, he makes and serves beer  as well.

Viñedos de Lafarga

Leaving Cieli continue driving on HWY 3 towards Tecate. Very shortly you will see a sign on the right indicating the exit for Viñedos Lafarga.  A mile or so down the maintained dirt road you'll find Lafarge.  The tasting room in the large warehouse-like building has huge windows showcasing a stellar view.  

Viñedos de la Reina

Keep heading northeast on HWY 3 and around km 71 (past L.A. Cetto) you'll see one of the Valle's newest wineries on the left.  The architect for the project oriented the winery's tasting room to take advantage of a striking view of the eastern end of the Valle.  

Probably my favorite thing to do in the Valle is to drink wine in a lovely setting with a group of friends.  The three wineries listed above would make a great place to do so.

Event: Drink Pink at El Corcho Rosa - Feb. 17

Via El Corcho Rosa's Facebook page:

If you haven't already heard, we're celebrating women and especially breast cancer survivors and women winemakers at El Corcho Rosa Valle Girl Vino this Saturday! We'll have wood-fired pizzas, karaoke and are featuring friend and neighbor, Damaris of Bodegas del Paraiso who will be offering free tastings of their delicious wines and olive oil. Come join us and tip a cup to the women you love!