Dear DBTC Members, I’m excited to share with you the arrival of my newest Moon guidebook focused on Northern Baja, Moon Tijuana, Ensenada, and Valle de Guadalupe. This is a special region to me as it’s a region I have been traveling to since I was six months old, a place I have called home,… Read more »
With the reopening of some of the wineries and restaurants in Valle de Guadalupe, many people are itching to get back to Baja’s beautiful wine country after three months of staying away. Although the state of Baja California is currently restricting non-essential activity, wineries and restaurants have been permitted to reopen to the public at… Read more »
While most visitors to the Valle de Guadalupe come for the wine and food, there’s a cultural side of the famous wine region that can be found in the few small museums in the valley. If you’re looking to learn more about the history and peoples of the region or more about the winemaking process,… Read more »
Celestial fare on offer at new Valle de Guadalupe restaurant By W. Scott Koenig Motivational speaker Les Brown famously said, “Shoot for the moon and if you miss, you’ll still be among the stars.” This holds true for rising culinary star chef Sheyla Alvarado — whose new eatery Restaurante Lunario at winery Lomita… Read more »
The History of Restaurant Tre Galline in the Valle de Guadalupe By W. Scott Koenig When we visited Tre Galline in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur in 2012, we had no idea that chef Angelo Dal Bon and his family were opening a new location later that year a thousand miles to the… Read more »
A Perfect Pairing in the Valle de Guadalupe By: W. Scott Koenig In the Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California’s wine country, there’s nothing better than a thoughtfully-prepared and delicious dish crafted of fresh local ingredients accompanied by a glass of one of the region’s earthy red blends or monovarietals. And when the menu is… Read more »
By Jennifer Kramer It’s difficult to not feel enchanted by life when you’re dining under a 200-year-old oak tree in the middle of the Valle de Guadalupe. Watching the sun set over the vineyards and casting a glow over the world as you dine on delicious food, it’s easy to feel entranced by this magic… Read more »
Ensenada celebrates festival’s 20th year April 29 – May 5 By: W. Scott Koenig The port city of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico showcases its gastronomic bounty from the Pacific to its five wine valleys again this year during the 20th Festival de las Conchas y el Vino Nuevo (Festival of Shellfish and New Wine)…. Read more »
Ensenada Beer Fest The Ensenada Beer Fest will take place March 23-24 at the Riviera in Ensenada. The festival will feature over 100 craft breweries sampling their beers along with live music and local food. Watch out for a special collaboration beer from Dos Californias Brewsters, a group of female brewers from San Diego and… Read more »
When the winter blues hit, there’s no better cure than heading down to Baja for a weekend escape. Wine country, Sea of Cortez beaches, hot springs, and gray whales await! Here are some of our favorite short road trips to help inspire your next venture south of the border. Valle de Guadalupe Why go:… Read more »