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 »
For those who enjoy being close to nature, but have a hard time sacrificing amenities, glamping (glamour camping) is the perfect alternative. Here are some of our favorite spots on the peninsula for enjoying the natural wonder of Baja while still indulging in a little bit of luxury. Gypsy Canyon Location: Todos Santos, BCS Information:… Read more »
Seven educational courses in the “soul food” of Mexico By W. Scott Koenig The state of Michoacán in central Mexico is known for its diverse indigenous population. Humans have inhabited its mountains and valleys for at least 10,000 years and 38 native languages are still in use today. You can hear the tongue of… Read more »
LA chef Oscar Torres named Executive Chef of Valle de Guadalupe pop-up By W. Scott Koenig ENSENADA, B.C. — Before describing the imaginative food, the transporting atmosphere and the overall experience of dining at Animalón—chef Javier Plascencia’s seasonal pop-up restaurant in the Valle de Guadalupe—let’s get one thing straight about “the tree.” To… Read more »