Tiny Pueblo Mágico’s dining scene moves beyond provincial By: W. Scott Koenig In 2012, Mexico’s tourism board designated Tecate as Baja California’s only Pueblo Mágico due to its Spanish Colonial charm and provincial character. And for the most part, Tecate’s cuisine has largely reflected the small-town character of its populace. In the 1990s, my wife and… Read more »
The Sabor a Cabo will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the Quivira Golf Club. The culinary event serves more than 3,000 people and features local restaurants, wine, and tequila. Over the years, Sabor a Cabo has invited internationally renowned Michelin Star chefs, such as Dieter Koschina, Enrique Olvera, Richard Sandoval, and more. All proceeds… Read more »
The Gastrovino Todos Santos will take place May 5-7, 2017. The festival is a series of events that celebrate the best Mexican wines and gastronomy of Baja California. For tickets and more information: gastrovino.mx
Sabor a Cabo will take place December 10, 2016 in the sculpture garden at Puerto Los Cabos. More than 50 restaurants will participate along with a selection of wines, tequilas and mezcals. Live entertainment with include a performance by Maná. For tickets and more information: saboracabo.com
Sabor a Cabo Rural will take place December 4, 2016 at Huerta Orgánica Los Tamarindos. The event will showcase the best that the region has to offer to the local community and tourists. All plates will be prepared with 100% local Baja California Sur products and will feature traditional recipes such as birria, barbacoa blanca, talayotes, cabrito asado… Read more »
The Baja Culinary Fest will take place October 27-30, 2016 in Tjuana. The festival includes workshops, conferences, kitchen demos and dinners. For tickets, a full schedule of events, and more information: www.bajaculinaryfest.com
The Gastrovino Baja Food and Wine Festival will take place in Todos Santos from April 22-24, 2016. Hosted by La Bodega de Todos Santos, the festival will feature local culture, food, wine from Valle de Guadalupe, and live entertainment. For more information: www.gastrovino.mx
The Festival de las Conchas y el Vino Nuevo will take place March 31-April 3, 2016 in Ensenada, Baja California. You can enjoy tours of mussel crops, abalone cultivation, and learn how to prepare shellfish. Try wine from more than 30 Baja California wineries, accompanied by seafood prepared by restaurants and local producers. For more information: provinoac.org
By Jennifer Kramer Just south of Todos Santos, the town of El Pescadero has grown in recent years from a small fishing village to a destination in its own right. Mini resorts, beautiful beaches, and a new dining scene attract travelers and ex-pats to the area. Off of a dirt road on the way out to… Read more »
By Jennifer Kramer The food truck phenomenon has been sweeping the U.S. for some time, and northern Baja California was quick to catch on and then take the movement one step further. Colectivos (collectives) are groups of small food stands or food trucks gathered together, allowing customers to try a selection of food from multiple independent eateries… Read more »