Beer of the Week: Blonde Ale by Puerco Salvaje

I still remember the past TJ Beerfest 2014, where I tried for the first time beer made by Puerco Salvaje, which translates to Wild Boar. In my book, at least, it was one of the best breweries on site. Some time has passed since then, but I recently got to try them out once again […]

April 13, 2017

Calle 13 Going Beyond Expectations in San Diego

SAN DIEGO.- The musical group Calle 13 played during a recent sold out concert at the House of Blues. The Puerto Rican group is led by singer Rene Perez Joglar, also known as Residente, and his step-brother Eduardo Cabra Marines, also known as the Visitor. Once inside, the band came out and immediately began playing […]

April 13, 2017

Baja California and the International Cruise Ship Industry

ENSENADA.- Baja California's Secretary of Tourism (SECTURE) participated in an annual convention held by the Cruise Ship Association of Florida and the Carribean, in an effort to continue to promote the cruise ship industry in the state with the goal to make it the second most important port in the country. According to Jesus Escobedo […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Mayor Jorge Astiazarán: Improving Border Wait Time is Priority

TIJUANA.- One of the primary concerns for the government of both the U.S. and Mexico is to reduce border wait times, not only for regular border crossers but also commercial traffic as well. This problem is being binationally tackled, according to Tijuana Mayor Jorge Astiazarán Orcí, during a recent Annual Economic Summit held by the […]

April 13, 2017

Case Against Andrew Tahmooressi Expected to Close Today

TIJUANA.- The Federal Judge presiding in the case against a former marine who is detained in Baja California for entering Mexico with three weapons and over 400 rounds of ammunition has issued an order for Tahmooressi to personally confirm whether or not he agrees with his defense counsel's motion to close the evidentiary portion of […]

April 13, 2017

The 5K Zombie Run combines fun with health

The Zombie Run, a five kilometer fun run, will take place to combine fun with the benefits of exercise and a healthy lifestyle. During a recent press event, organizers announced that the event will take place on October 11th, at 5:00pm in the children's museum Museo del Trompo. Organizers expect thousands of people to participate […]

April 13, 2017

The Next “Baja Culinary Fest” is In the Works

TIJUANA.- In the ongoing movement to support Baja California's culinary industry, and show off the richness of this region, for the fourth year in a row the Baja Culinary Fest will return. Ives Gabriel Lelevier, Vice-Secretary of Tourism for the State announced that the event will take place from October 29th through November 2nd. "We […]

April 13, 2017

Puerco y Pintas: The Secret on 4th Street

Downtown Tijuana is gaining more and more energy with each day when it comes to great cuisine and culture, and in this rediscovery of its streets and underground passages there are many hidden jewels to be discovered. One such jewel is Puerco y Pintas. I know it sounds over-the-top, but Puercos y Pintas is one […]

April 13, 2017

Threats of Islamic Terrorists and Ebola Used to Push for Border Shut Down

According to California Congressman Duncan Hunter, at least ten Islamic State fighters have crossed into the U.S. from Mexico. On Tuesday in an interview with Greta Van Susteren of Fox News, Congressman Hunter claimed that ISIS fighters have been caught at the border in Texas. When asked for a source, Hunter said that he "asked […]

April 13, 2017

The Puerto Nuevo Lobster Festival

ROSARITO.- Just 40 kilometers south of the Tijuana/San Diego border, there is a small fisherman's village named Puerto Nuevo. A lobster village that is world-renown because of its delicious cuisine and known as the house of the best lobster in the world for its famous Puerto Nuevo style lobster. Each year, during the month of […]

April 13, 2017

This Old House: Tijuana Style

Tijuana is thriving. And you see this mostly in Tijuana's neighborhoods, its rows of new master-planned communities decorating the landscape, "For Sale" signs on every corner. Two events coming up in October at Art Produce Gallery in San Diego's North Park neighborhood engage with this scramble for land, streets and sidewalks, and roof overhead. They […]

April 13, 2017

Baja California nominees in “Gourmet Awards 2014”

For the third time, Travel+Leisure México will present the Gourmet Awards, where the best in Mexico's cuisine is recognized and awarded. Baja California is, of course, on the list of nominees. In the category of "Best Concept" is a favorite in the Valle de Guadalupe, Finca Altozano by Chef Javier Plascencia. Finca Altozano is known […]

April 13, 2017

Foodtrucks and Craft Beer to Support Local Arts

TIJUANA.- When it comes to concerts, plays, and dance numbers, as well as all sorts of regional cuisine from Tijuana and San Diego, October is a great month. This month is full of activities for all different tastes. [p]The next stop on our list is an event that will be hosted by the Culinary Art […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana’s Rental Housing Market on the Rise

TIJUANA.- Recently, at the Real Estate Business Summit in Puebla hosted by Inmobiliare magazine, Mexico's ex-Secretary of Finance and Public Credit Pedro Aspe mentioned that the next sector of the housing market to receive growth will be the rental housing market. In my line of work as a real estate adviser, day after I day […]

April 13, 2017

Baja Governor “doesn’t need applause”

TIJUANA. This past week, Baja California Governor Francisco Vega de Lamadrid, better known as "Kiko Vega", presented his first state of the State address as Baja's Governor . Just as announced, Governor Vega changed the traditional over-the-top format of the address for a video that was circulated via social media and the official State Governor's […]

April 13, 2017

Beer Nights Returns to Rosarito

ROSARITO.- Craft beer has arrived in Rosarito, with a new idea for a bar Beer Nights, a place that we've visited before that was the first and only in the city to offer a wide variety of styles from the region, as well as imported beers from Europe. They had shut down shop for a […]

April 13, 2017

Blue Luna: More Than a Just Great Coffee Spot

Coffee culture in Baja California has been years in the making, and we have gotten to a point where we can honestly say that there are "spots" where you should go if you want to drink good coffee. This didn't appear from night to day, and it has taken ten years for the concept of […]

April 13, 2017

Expo Tequila 2014 is Right Around the Corner

Expo Tequila has become one of Baja California's traditions, bringing with it each year the best Tequila houses from all of Mexico to delight us with its creations. This year won't be an exception, and in addition to more than fifty tequileras, there will also be a full program of Mexican themed entertainment, special tasting […]

April 13, 2017

A Pairing of Chocolate and Beer at The Kitchen

We had a great time last Wednesday evening at The Kitchen, a place described as "an artistic and hedonistic space" located in downtown Tijuana, during an exquisite tasting event by Border Psycho Brewery and Chocolates Venus. [/p] We enjoyed a tasting session presented by Roberto Albarrán, one of the master brewers with four craft beers […]

April 13, 2017

Illegal Publicity and Propaganda Removed in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- The city's government has removed more than 10,600 pieces of advertising from thirty-seven neighborhoods throughout the city, during an operation that took place under the Permanent Propaganda Removal Program. Roberto Sanchez Martinez, Secretary of Urban Development and Ecology, indicated that these actions took place in response to instructions from Tijuana Mayor Jorge Astiazarán Orcí […]

April 13, 2017