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From Agua Mala Brewery, comes: “Sirena”
The region's weather has been off this winter, almost beach-like at some points even (the forecast for next week calls for high 70's or low 80's! at the coast!). Which is why our first beer recommendation of the year comes from a special place in Baja: Ensenada, and aptly named "Sirena", Spanish for mermaid. A […]
“El Peso Hero”, an immigrant rights comic
Immigrant rights have always been contentious, especially in the last couple of years that have seen attempts to pass immigration reform stall, then move, then stall again. On both sides of the border, it can be a very sensitive issue in many respects. But even so, Hector Rodríguez, a second grade teacher in Dallas, Texas, […]
Xolos vs America: The Caliente turns on
Versión Español TIJUANA – Following a huge presentation for the new jersey, Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles prepare to open up the season at home with a spectacular encounter with last season's finalist Club America. The match is scheduled for Friday January 10 at 7:30pm local time from the Estadio Caliente in Tijuana. This will be the […]
Tijuana Xolos present the new jersey
TIJUANA – Big presentation party was put together last night by Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente for the official presentation of the new jersey that the Xolos will use in 2014. Sponsors, special guest, media, and fans all gave witness to how the new jersey was presented in such a spectacular fashion. La Masakr3 fan […]
A guide to Baja craft-beer and food matching
CARNE DE CORDERO ¿Cerveza y carne de cordero? no existe unanimidad de criterios entre los especialistas, si bien coinciden en señalar que dependerá de su preparación. La cerveza casa bien con las preparaciones de cordero muy especiadas. El cordero tiene una carne grasosa y de gusto particular, sobresaliente siempre por encima de todos los condimentos […]
The complete list of “Best of Baja 2013” winners
Want to know who the "Best of" something was in 2013, but can't even remember the categories or the winners? Fear not! Here's a complete list of the 2013 "Best of Baja" winners. Congratulations to the winners and to our readers for selecting them, who by the way, will be getting an email in the […]
Best Urban food for 2013
What happens when you mix Tijuana's love for street tacos with its demand for innovative gourmet cuisine, and add a bit of Baja's great supply of seafood? "Tacos Kokopelli" that's what. The indisputable champion of urban food for 2013 (food from street vendors, leaving aside the euphemisms), who not only were the public's favorite when […]
Baja food and wine heads to New York City
It has already made an appearance on the pages of the New York Times, it was only a matter of time then that Baja's culinary experience made the physical trip to the Big Apple. Baja California's wine and food have made the state a symbol of recovery for a crisis ridden region and an example […]
Tony de Marco and Freddie Roach open the year for Zanfer in Tijuana
Versión Español TIJUANA – On Saturday January 11 in the Tecate Arena in Tijuana the former super lightweight CMB champion Tony de Marco (29-3-1 22KOs) lead by who many consider the best manager in the world Freddie Roach will face the Mexicali native Jesus "Pantera" Gurrola (20-5-3 9KOs). The fight will open the year for […]
Cesar Farias: “We deserved more”
Versión Español WITH INFORMATION FROM SALVADOR PEREZ FROM GUADALAJARA GUADALAJARA – Following the scoreless draw between Atlas and Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles in the Estadio Jalisco the new Xolos manager Cesar Farias labeled Atlas – who missed a first half penalty – as "tough opponents". "It is very difficult, without a doubt a very complicated debut. […]
Timid Debut for Farias with Xolos
Versión Español GUADALAJARA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles kicked off the new year and the new season under its new manager Cesar Farias with a disappointing scoreless draw against Atlas in Guadalajara, Jalisco. A complete opposite from last seasons disappointing 3-3 draw in the Estadio Caliente against Atlas in Jorge Almirons debut where the Xolos' attacking […]
Mexico is the country Americans visit the most
UNITED STATES.- Every year, the Office of Tourism and Travel of the Commerce Department reveals statistics about where are Americans heading and through what way, and it seems they preferred Mexico this time around. Or, specifically, they preferred Mexico in 2012. The Office's data crunching takes a couple of months to compile, so the figures […]
The Best NEW Restaurant of 2013 was
Two thousand and thirteen was quite a year for Baja and its culinary revolution, especially because it became more accessible to regular folks who can't travel to the countryside (where a lot of these new restaurants are) or simply are looking for something more in line with their needs and tastes. Like organic food. "Organic" […]
2013’s Best Restaurant is…
ENSENADA.- The category with the highest number of votes, and also one with the clearest winner, Baja's overall best restaurant for 2013 was "Corazón de Tierra" in the Valle de Guadalupe in Ensenada. Corazón de Tierra, meaning "Heart of Earth", is home to chef Diego Hernández, who has helped give the name of "Baja California" […]
Mexican politician launches campaign against new taxes, tells people not to pay them
MEXICALI.- The Tea Party in the U.S. will love this, although it isn't exactly for the same reasons as they would've done it. Hundreds of people in cities across Mexico have joined a national politician's call to refuse paying new taxes on certain foods and regions at their local stores, at the cashier. [/p] Since […]
Kickoff Time for Xolos
Versión Español GUADALAJARA – Club Tijuana Xoloizcuintles de Caliente will kickoff a brand new season on Saturday when they visit "La Perla Tapatia" (The Pacific Pearl); Guadalajara, Jalisco to take on Atlas. Atlas vs Tijuana is scheduled for Saturday January 4 at 9:00pm local time (7:00pm Pacific) from the Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara. Tijuana Xolos […]
Tijuana has incident-free New Year’s Eve and Day
TIJUANA.- No major incidents and crimes were reported during New Year's festivities in Tijuana, reported the city's police department, who added that Christmas Eve and Day were similarly calm. Just as municipal authorities had planned, 22 checkpoints in 11 districts, with 256 officers on duty and 80 police cars were placed around this city of […]
California Supreme Court: undocumented immigrants can practice law
SAN FRANCISCO.- The California Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Sergio C. García, an undocumented immigrant seeking to be licensed as a practicing lawyer, after a new state law permitting such cases came into effect on the new year. [p]The Courts has indirectly also declared the new law constitutional with its ruling and within […]
Tijuana Xolos Clausura 2014 Preview
Versión Español TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente head into the new year with a new manager. The team will be looking to once again qualify into the Mexican League playoffs after going through both of the 2012 season without making the final eight. Tijuana Xolos will also be looking to win the CONCACAF […]
Best Bar of 2013
And oldie, but goodie. Although the Best Bar for 2013 is not new, this has been a staple of night life in Tijuana since it opened in 1989 as has been one of the bars with the most history and tradition in the city: "Sótano Suizo". [/p] VIDEO: "Genaro Valladolid visita el Sótano Suizo" As […]