Tijuana

An Open Invitation to Roger Waters: Play our Wall at the San Diego-Tijuana Border

February 27, 2017 // 3 Comments

Copyright: 123rf Stock Photo & Gregory Lee

Dear Mr. Waters, My name is Scott Koenig. I write about food and culture in Mexico, with a focus on the state of Baja California — located just twenty minutes from our home in San Diego across the Mexico-United States border. I’m a big fan of your music, your artistic vision, your conviction, [Read More]

Baja California Cuisine Takes it’s Place on National Stage

December 3, 2016 // 0 Comments

Foro Mundial Gastronomia de la Mexicana, Mexico City, Mexico, Martin San Roman, Miguel Angel Guerrero

MEXICO CITY – Baja California and its cuisine were represented again this year at the World Forum on Mexican Gastronomy (FMGM) held at the National Arts Center (CENART) in Mexico City. The fourth annual event was conceived and presented by the Cultural Conservatory for Mexican [Read More]

KISS Army Mobilizes on Southern Border

November 22, 2016 // 0 Comments

KISS, Estadio Gasmart, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

TIJUANA – Explosions were heard in the vicinity of Estadio Gasmart in Tijuana’s del Cerro neighborhood Saturday night, as the city’s 10,000-strong battalion of the KISS Army massed to defend their right to Rock and Roll All Night – and presumably – Party Every Day. Making their landing on [Read More]

¡La Pinche Linea! 10 Ways to Enjoy Your Wait at the San Ysidro Border Crossing

September 30, 2016 // 0 Comments

San Ysidro Border Crossing, Tijuana, San Diego, Baja California, Mexico

TIJUANA — The San Ysidro border crossing between San Diego and Tijuana is the world’s busiest point of entry — processing around 300,000 commuters daily. And today, as you return relaxed, refreshed, and reinvigorated from your long weekend in Baja California, it feels like every single one of [Read More]

Where to Eat and Drink in Mexicali

April 22, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Wok, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

MEXICALI, B.C. – Mexicali – a border town 90 minutes east of San Diego – is known outside of Baja California primarily for its agriculture, its maquiladoras, its Chinatown (la Chinesca), and that Grateful Dead song (is there anything a man don’t stand to lose?). And though most are aware [Read More]

RESTORING VALOR

March 4, 2016 // 0 Comments

SAN DIEGO – On Wednesday, March 9 from 6 -10PM, San Diegans will have the opportunity to sample the cuisine of Master Chef winner Claudia Sandoval and Master Chef 4th place winner Nick Nappi during RESTORING VALOR, a fundraising dinner and silent auction being held at Border X Brewing in Barrio [Read More]

New Tijuana Culinary Workshop for Everyday People

February 15, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Cook Book, Chef Ryan Steyn, Tijuana, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

TIJUANA – “Let’s add a little more water to the mix. There’s a certain consistency it reaches when you know that it’s ready.” Baja California chef Ryan Steyn drizzled a bit of water from a glass into my hands and I continued to knead my dough for the fresh pastas we were learning to [Read More]

And in this Corner…

February 9, 2016 // 0 Comments

Mision 19, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

TIJUANA – “Every year, there is a twist to this meal,” a fellow guest excitedly confided as we were seated for Tijuana restaurant Misión 19’s fifth anniversary dinner on January 21st. “Last year, the theme was the five senses. They served one course with a blindfold, so that you had to [Read More]

10 Baja California Culinary Favorites for 2015

December 29, 2015 // 0 Comments

Tijuana, Ensenada, Valle de Guadalupe, Rosarito Beach, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

BAJA CALIFORNIA – 2015 was a good year in the advancement of Baja California as a contender for one of Mexico’s top culinary regions. So good that Travel + Leisure magazine hosted the 2015 Mexican Gourmet Awards in Ensenada, Valle de Guadalupe restaurant La Cocina de Doña Esthela was awarded [Read More]

Gems of Baja: The Victor’s Salad, Tijuana

December 10, 2015 // 0 Comments

Caesar's Restaurant & Bar, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

During our ongoing series, Gems of Baja, San Diego Red’s team of culinary explorers set out to unearth some of Baja California’s lesser-known gastronomic treasures. PHOTOS: Cintia Soto www.CintiaSoto.com. TIJUANA – When it comes to famous entradas, everyone knows the Caesar’s salad — [Read More]