I knew before going on this trip to Mexico that I wanted to focus my thoughts and draw a line in the sand between objective and emotional enthusiasm. Over the years, I’ve written high praise for Chef Rodolfo Castellanos and his restaurant Origen in Oaxaca. There have been many posts, not just about his food and restaurants, … Continue reading
I was excited when Omar aka Oaxacking mentioned he would be coming into CDMX with me and my pals to hang out with us while we were there. I’m happy for any chance I have to hang out with Omar, and it’s an added plus for me to have a Spanish speaker to help navigate the … Continue reading
“More crab? It’s too much!”, is a statement I never thought I’d say about one of my favorite foods, but I found myself saying over and over again during the course of our multi-course crab feast at Kinosaki Suishoen. When we were planning our trip to Japan, my parents mentioned going to a town famous for … Continue reading
My brother and I watched a movie called Udon 10 years ago which was set in the Kagawa Prefecture (or Sanuki as it used to be called) on the island of Shikoku. While the storyline might have been a bit weak, I was mesmerized by bowl after bowl of steaming hot noodles the characters slurped up. … Continue reading
My “things to eat/drink” list for Tokyo has become very long over the years, and I find when I prepare for an upcoming trip, I add even more to the list. I’m never in Tokyo long enough to make much of a dent in the list but I’m never worried because I know it’s a … Continue reading
I travel to LA at least once a year, so it’s somewhat unbelievable that I haven’t been to San Diego in 30 years. I needed an escape from cold and rainy Vancouver but didn’t have a week to invest in a trip to lie on a beach so I started exploring my options. San Diego … Continue reading
The second day of festivities to celebrate Origen’s 6th & Los Danzante’s 20th Anniversaries started Saturday morning. I was invited to attend the daytime activities for the Chefs, other special guests and attending media. Omar, aka “Oaxacking” gave me very little details as to what we’d be doing for the day, only a “just come, you’ll enjoy”. … Continue reading
