What's Happening: Baja food + drink summer events worth the trip

Baja food + drink festivals are in full swing!

Spring Happenings: Eat and drink at these events in Tijuana, Valle de Guadalupe, and Ensenada

Head out and explore these local food and drink events in Tijuana, Ensenada, and Valle de Guadalupe

Lonely Planet dedicates an entire chapter to Baja California cuisine in their ‘From the Source: Mexico’ new cookbook

Life & Food curated and voiced the Baja California chapter with recipes from tastemakers in Tijuana, Ensenada and Valle de Guadalupe for Lonely Planet's 'From the Source - Mexico'.

NewsKristin Diaz de SandiSeptember 25, 2017Valle de Guadalupe, Tijuana, Ensenada, Chef Javier Plascencia, Chef Diego Hernandez, Chef Adria Marina, Caesar's Restaurant, Chef Humberto Aviles, Chef Roberto Alcocer, Chef Krista Velasco, Sabina Bandera, Chef Guillermo "Oso" Campos, Chef Solange MurisComment

Summer Bites and Sounds at Guadalupe Valley Fest's Sunset Feast

Day two of three of the Guadalupe Valley Fest will also feature the Sunset Feast, a 6 course meal by mexican top chefs underneath Finca Altozano's giant oak tree.

Valle de Guadalupe, NewsKristin Diaz de SandiJune 27, 2016Guadalupe Valley Fest, Chef Javier Plascencia, Chef Diego Hernandez, Ensenada, Baja California, BajaComment

Casa Marcelo: The best way to brunch in Ensenada

Casa Marcelo is a quaint little gem in Ensenada offering up some beautifully hearty dishes with ingredients sourced locally from Valle de Guadalupe and Ojos Negros.

Baja California, Ensenada, FoodKristin Diaz de SandiJune 16, 2016Baja, Casa Marcelo, Ensenada, What to Eat in Ensenada, Breakfast, Mexican Breakfast, Baja Travel, Travel, Mexico TravelComment

Checking In: Bohemian chic and coastal vibes at Nachitas Place in Ensenada

There’s nothing like a mini getaway that leaves you feeling refreshed and recharged.

Ensenada, Hotels, TravelKristin Diaz de SandiJune 13, 2016Baja California, Baja, Travel, Mexico Travel, Ensenada, Where to Stay in Ensenada Comment

Azarosa: Baja's coffee on wheels

Young talents, a passion for high quality coffee, and perhaps a bit of a sweet tooth has brought together the team behind the project, Azarosa. One of the newest additions to the Baja culinary scene, is this little mobile slice of heaven.

Places, Traveling with Kids, Valle de Guadalupe, FoodKristin Diaz de SandiOctober 7, 2015Baja California, Ensenada, Travel, Traveling with Kids, Valle de GuadalupeComment

Inside Chef Benito Molina's Kitchen

Oh Ensenada, every time we visit you, I am left day dreaming and craving the impeccably fresh seafood that you have to offer. A couple of weeks back, Antonio was sent on assignment to capture chef Benito Molina in action, doing what he loves, and lives for in his kitchen at Ensenada's Manzanilla.

Ensenada, FoodKristin Diaz de SandiSeptember 10, 2015Baja California, Benito Molina, Ensenada, Manzanilla Comment

Ensenada: Salty Air, Sea Breeze, and Making Memories

Oh Ensenada, you do it to me every time! With each visit, I begin to fall more and more for you. As I mentioned previously, we ventured down to the Hotel Coral y Marina for the Conchas y Vino Nuevo festival

Ensenada, Traveling with Kids, TravelKristin Diaz de SandiApril 25, 2015Baja California, Benito Molina, Ensenada, Hotel Coral y Marina, Manzanilla, Traveling with Kids Comment

Ensenada: Festival de Las Conchas y Vino Nuevo 2015

As we walked down the stone paved pathway of the Hotel Coral & Marina in Ensenada, the marina filled with yachts greeted us, and I was soon washed over with memories of my frequent childhood visits there.

Ensenada, Life As We Know It, Traveling with Kids, FoodKristin Diaz de SandiApril 18, 2015Baja California, Ensenada, Festival de Las Conchas y El Vino Nuevo, Traveling with Kids, WineComment

VIDEO: Mesamérica 2014 - Expresiones urbanas, comida callejera.

Ensenada, Places, TijuanaKristin Diaz de SandiMay 21, 2014Ensenada, Mesamérica, Street Food, TijuanaComment

Life As We Know It

Ensenada, Life As We Know It, Places, San Diego, Tijuana, Valle de GuadalupeKristin Diaz de SandiMay 8, 2014Ensenada, Life As We Know It, San Diego, Tijuana, Valle de GuadalupeComment