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Ensenadas Coastal Oaxacan Restaurant Update
The Oaxacan restaurant at the Viento development has moved, the owners are now operating out of their beautiful coastal home not far from the old location. My family and I arrived their on a beautiful...
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Cuban Congri (Arroz Moro) Recipe – Cuban Style Black Beans and White Rice
We are back again for with some specialties passed down for generations from Cuba. My Mom is from Santiago de Cuba were this special black beans and rice dish is known as Congri. I believe in Havana...
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Churros El Tigre - San Diego Street Food Frenzy
********Closed*********************In December of last year I posted some commentary and a YouTube video on some sites about a little churro cart on University Ave in San Diego. Each Time I rolled up...
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Tacos El Poblano Tijuana - Carne Asada Perfection
I have my wife to thank for guiding me to some of my favorite spots in the Tijuana communities of La Mesa and Hipódromo. My wife grew up around the area and when we were dating back in the mid 90s she...
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La Cocedora De Langosta Ensenada Revisited
After my last write-up on La Cocedora De Langosta I really wanted to get back and try more of their tasty offerings. I took my brother on a culinary tour of Ensenada and he absolutely loved La...
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Tacos Franc Tijuana - Tacos Al Pastor and more
A typical day of Tijuana taco hunting usually consist of about 4-5 stops. Out of 5 stops I typically get 1 place I'm inspired to write about. Although Im not on chow.com much these days I finally made...
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Barra Azul Ensenada - Fresh Fish In The City
I’ve been meaning to check out barra azul for quite some time now. Baja Breeze Editor-In-Chief Carla White had suggested I try the Tempura Oysters and that’s all the motivation I needed. Barra Azul...
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El Laguito - Ensenadas Valle De Guadalupe Seasonal Restaurants Part 1
On the Fourth of July weekend my family and I were looking for a place to relax and avoid the crowds. The tranquility of Ensenadas wine country sounded like the perfect solution so we headed straight...
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Silvestre – Ensenadas Valle De Guadalupe Seasonal Restaurants Part 2
This weekend I was sitting at the bar in Manzanilla Restaurant talking to a nice young couple from California about the great restaurants in Ensenada. The young couple was on their honeymoon and had...
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Cuban Chicken Fricassee - Fricasé de Pollo
My Mom had been in Cuba for over a month and I not only missed her but I missed her cooking. I have been craving my Moms Chicken Fricasse and as soon as she got back from Cuba she came over and shared...
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Lobster and Wine Festival Ensenada - 2009 Fiestas de la Vendimia
As August came to end I look back and see I had my least productive month of Blog posting, August was just such a busy month with family, training, work and fiestas. August is the month of Fiestas in...
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Chilaquiles Recipe
Layers of soft yet crunchy fried tortillas dripping with red sauce, topped with crema, queso fresco, red onion, cilantro and served with over easy fried eggs, I really can’t think of a better way to...
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El Agave Gastro Bar - Ensenadas One and Only Mezcal Bar
I’m very excited about the new Mezcal bar “El Agave” opening in Ensenada. El Agave is owned and operated by Laura and Chava who at one time owned the Oaxacan restaurant in El Sauzal Ensenada. This will...
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Tacos El Poblano Chula Vista and some Ensenada News
Back in July I reported on Tacos El Poblano, arguably one of the best spots for Carne Asada Tacos in Tijuana. When I was talking with the owner he had mentioned he wanted to open a new place in Chula...
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Chiles en Nogada (Chilies In Walnut Sauce) Recipe
Chiles en Nogada is probably my favorite Mexican dish of all. I had have versions at Restaurants in the past but nothing has compared to this homemade version. My wife and I were first inspired to make...
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Mariscos El Paisa San Diego - Estilo Culiacan Sinaloa Mexico
A taco truck that has two waitresses??? What??? Well technically according to the Webster Merriam Dictionary the definition of a waitress is “a woman who waits tables (as in a restaurant)”. Well this...
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Tacos Gobernador - San Diego Gobernador Taco Throwdown
From Sinaloa to Sonora to San Diego every time I order a Taco Gobernador (Governor) I can almost guarantee I will be getting something different at each establishment. The Taco Gobernador is said to...
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Masa Assassin Turns 1 Year !
I can’t believe it been a year since I first sat down and wrote about Erizo Cebicheria in Tijuana. First of I want to thank all my readers and subscribers I really appreciate the many encouraging...
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Restaurante UNO Tijuana - Showcasing Baja California's Talented Young Chefs
After several months away from Tijuana what was one of the first places I couldn't wait to get back to? A restaurant in Gastronomic District? No not exactly, the very first place that came to mind was...
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Chile Rellenos - Dried Stuffed Ancho Chiles with Plantains and Cream
One of Mexicos most best-known dishes Chile Rellenos (stuffed chiles) is often prepared with fresh poblanos fried in light batter and heated in tomato sauce but there are many regional variances on...
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El Sarmiento Restaurant Ensenada - Coastal Excellence in Baja
During my ride home back to San Diego from Ensenada this past weekend, I just had to smile. After spending the last few days in Ensenada, I could not have capped off my trip better then the meal I had...
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Tijuana Nightlife
I ran across ran across a video by Kathleen Kilpatrick I thought Id share. The video describes the changes in Tijuana Nightlife specifically the Calle Sexta transformation. TJ's New Nightlife from...
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El Agave Gastro Bar - Mezcal for the Soul
Since first reporting about Ensenadas El Agave Gastro Bar back in October I've been anticipating expanding my knowledge in the world of premium Mezcals. I finally made it out to El Agave a few weeks...
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A Quick Day Trip In Tijuana
I'm out of state for the week but before I left I made sure I spent a few hours in Tijuana. Here is a little picture post.Cabeza Tacos at La Chuleta Cento TijuanaCerveza Tijuana BreweryCerveza Tijuana...
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Chef Benito Molina Interview - Baja California's True Pioneer
Benito Molina Photo by Iker Murishttp://www.ikermuris.com/#/inicio Chefs Solange Muris and Benito Molina photo by Iker Muris http://www.ikermuris.com/#/inicioMany of the young talented chefs of Baja...
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