Full disclosure: Omar is my friend. But my recommendation of Oaxacking to show you the best of Oaxaca isn’t influenced by this. I have come to know Omar, aka “Oaxacking” because of the Oaxacan experiences he’s taken me and my family and friends on over the years. He is excellent at sharing his knowledge and … Continue reading
When opportunities present themselves, especially when they’re travel related, I usually jump without second thought. It’s because of this, that I’m in a cab crawling through traffic in Mexico City on my way to have a meal with Chef Rodolfo Castellanos. It’s my 3rd time in Mexico in 4 months, and this stop in CDMX … Continue reading
Finding out what’s new and “good” in Oaxaca is always a challenge. Throughout the year, I follow what I feel are the proper people and sites through social media and I know I have a good handle on the who’s doing what and what’s new to check out each year in advance of my visit. … Continue reading
It’s funny where life takes you. 8 months ago, I was in Oaxaca, Mexico being served an amazing meal as part of the El Sabor del Sabor festival. I’d chosen this particular event because it was being hosted by the wonderful Chef Rodolfo Castellanos of Origen restaurant. The other reason though, was that Chef Alex … Continue reading
One last big dining adventure in Mexico and it was my hope that I had saved the best for last. I mentioned in my last post, that my layover in Mexico City was based on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list’s naming of 2 restaurants in Mexico City, but I admit, I have been curious … Continue reading
When I booked my trip to Oaxaca a few months ago, I started doing research to find out what new, exciting or undiscovered may have crept into the scene since I’d been there 2 years ago. Much to my chagrin, I found that it was just as difficult to source out new information on the … Continue reading
Still electric after my Day with Chef Alejandro Ruiz, I was sad I didn’t have a few more days in Oaxaca on this trip. Chef Alejandro had given me a few recommendations and it seemed I had more food adventures than days left in Oaxaca. I was feeling like I was missing out by not … Continue reading
