MLS season kicks off this weekend

Versión Español UNITED STATES – A new season of professional soccer is about to get under way in the United States; Major League Soccer (MLS) kicks off its 19th season this weekend. A lot of movement was made during the offseason with high profile names coming in as well as coming out of the league. […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:44 AM PDT

Baja Beer Tours invites you to the “Ensenada’s Beerfest”

ENSENADA.- The 2014 Ensenada Beerfest is almost upon us, and while it is overall an exciting event worth your time, and you should go there, the truth is that driving to and from Ensenada can be tiresome and complicated for non-Baja residents, especially because of the detours in place after the scenic-road collapse last year, […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:44 AM PDT

Tijuana Xolos once again give away road win

VERACRUZ – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente once again let go of an opportunity to win on the road and finished their week nine match in Veracruz with a 1-1 draw. Tijuana Xolos led most of the match since midfielder Cristian Pellerano scored in the 5th minute to give the visitors the early lead. But […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:42 AM PDT

Veracruz vs Tijuana Xolos: A dire need for points

VERACRUZ – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles currently find themselves in the southern port of Veracruz. On Saturday afternoon they'll take on Veracruz in week nine action of the LIGA Bancomer MX. The match is sceduled for Saturday March 1st at 5:00pm local time (3:00pm Pacific Time) from the Estadio Luis Pirata Fuente in Veracruz. Both teams […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:42 AM PDT

Sinaloa tourism officials mulling “Chapotours” in Culiacan

CULIACAN.- With people still talking and wondering about Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán's capture and entire way of life, with even admirers holding rallies for him in Sinaloa, artist writing songs about him and people flocking to see where he hid and what places he visited (there's even a television series), officials in Culiacan, Sinaloa, are […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:42 AM PDT

Beer Of The Week: “Green Card” from Cucapá Brewery

It's my birthday, and I'll drink what I want to. But unfortunately the weather isn't letting me do much, so I'll celebrate at home with a "high caliber" beer, the Barley Wine from Cervecería Cucapá (Brewery), "Green Card", this week's beer. A high alcohol content (10%), dark brown color and little foam. A slightly think […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:42 AM PDT

Macaulay Culkin comes back to Tijuana with “The Pizza Underground”

TIJUANA.- A short time after the death of the father of alternative rock, Lou Reed, the singer and songwriter for The Velvet Underground, Macaulay Culkin revealed the first clip from a bizarre but funny musical project, initially formed on February 2012, called The Pizza Underground, a tribute the late Reed's band. With an eccentric culinary […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:42 AM PDT

“Free El Chapo!” rallies held across Sinaloa

SINALOA.- Although the capture of the world's most wanted drug lord, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, was overwhelmingly met with praise around the world, he apparently has fans in his home state of Sinaloa, or at least, there are people supposedly marching in the streets for his freedom. While thousands protest in Ukraine, Venezuela and Thailand […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:41 AM PDT

How to TJ: Make your own party at any bar

TIJUANA.- One of the first bars I visited in Tijuana in 2009 was La Mezcalera on 6th street. A bar with Jesus and Virgin Mary wall clocks, buckets and cheese graters as lamp shades, some of the tastiest mezcal accompanied with beers and as a snack…crickets. But this is not what piked my interest, the […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:41 AM PDT

Xolos’ Fidel Martinez is called-up to the Ecuadorian National Team

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles forward Fidel Martinez was named to the Ecuadorian National Team. Ecuador will face Australia next Wednesday March 5th in London as part of their preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Martinez is one of the 21 Ecuadorian players that will travel to the U.K. It is worth […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:41 AM PDT

Making a buck out of Ensenada road collapse

ENSENADA.- While transportation companies are reporting close to 2 million pesos (153,000 U.S. dollars) in loses after part of the scenic-road to Ensenada collapsed last year, street vendors on the city's First Street are reaping the rewards from it, offering souvenirs to tourist. What kind of souvenirs? The saying goes that "when life gives you […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:41 AM PDT

“La Justina Gastro Bar” in Downtown Tijuana

The revival of downtown Tijuana's Ave. Revolución, is very alive and well. San Diego's Chef Chad White and partners have teamed up to open the latest gem, La Justina Gastrobar. His partner Jaime Brambila, is at the forefront of La Justina's ingenious concept. This new urban spot, decked out in reclaimed industrial materials, features hand […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:41 AM PDT

Baja Terra: Tasting and “Barón Balch’é” wine pairing

Once the tasting part of the evening was finished, the food pairing began, with four courses, each one paired with their respective wine. The first one was a clam with melted cheese, carrots, zucchini and some chile de árbol salsa and peanuts paired with the Sauvignon Blanc. The second plate was a beef steak in […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:40 AM PDT

Why the Baja Craft-Beer Scene Matters

Are you tired of me writing about craft-beer? Because I'm not. And really, even though it is something I love and love to write about, the truth also is that the local craft-beer scene has exploded in the last year or so, unlike anything we've seen as part of Baja's efforts in revitalizing itself. Tijuana […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:40 AM PDT

“El Chapo” Guzman captured in Mexico

MEXICO CITY.- Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, considered the most powerful drug lord in the world, was captured early Saturday morning in a joint operation by U.S. and Mexican authorities in Mazatlan Mexico, both governments have confirmed, after more than 13 years as a fugitive, having been first jailed from 1993 until his escape from prison […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:39 AM PDT

Chiapas FC kills 17 game unbeaten streak by Tijuana Xolos

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles suffered their first loss at home in 10 months when they took a 0-3 loss to Chiapas FC in week 8 action of the Clausura 2014 season of LIGA Bancomer MX. Tijuana Xolos had accumulated 17 matches without losing at home, counting league (13), Copa Libertadores (2), and CONCACAF Champions […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:39 AM PDT

Beer of the Week: “Hoppy Red Ale” from Benton Brewery

We've mentioned beers from Benton Brewery here before, but it was only until a couple of days ago that I had the pleasure of having a "Hoppy Red Ale" and their "Vanilla Porter", and it reminded my of why I fell in love with them the first time I tasted some of their brews. Benton […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:39 AM PDT

Is Ensenada Urban Food Star Headed to New York with Anthony Bourdain?

It's been a fantastic couple of years for Sabina Bandera and her team at "La Guerrerense". Her international culinary fame has grown exponentially during that time, having gone from representing Mexico at international food congresses in Asia, to captivating the attention and taste buds of the world's "culinary bad boy", Anthony Bourdain. Nobody is safe […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:38 AM PDT

The 48 Film Project Officially Announced

Budding film makers are being invited to flex their story telling muscles in a one of a kind short film competition this year with the winning team taking home the ultimate prize – the director's seat, writer's table and producer credit on a Hollywood feature film. This international short film competition is the 48 FILM […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:38 AM PDT

How to TJ: Top 10 things you didn’t expect about Tijuana that locals already knew

TIJUANA.- The first thing people think of when they hear the word "Tijuana" is donkey shows, closely followed by violence, narcos, drugs, tequila and even death. None of these are currently happening in Tijuana at a rate different than any other major city, except there's probably more tequila and drugs. But there are many things […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:38 AM PDT