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George Clooney ate here: A food snob goes local

George Clooney ate here: A food snob goes local

I was lazing by a hotel pool along The Corridor in Los Cabos when I overheard two Canadians mention that George Clooney had recently been sighted at a local taqueria. Before I finished slathering suntan lotion on the other side of my face, I found out the directions so we could go there that evening….

September 14, 2012 | 4 comments Continue reading
The art of tequila tasting

The art of tequila tasting

In Los Cabos, tequila tasting is approached much like fine wine Upon entering our elegant guest suite at Las Ventanas al Paraiso, we saw a handcrafted, blue-and-white ceramic decanter of Tequila Clase Azul sitting on the shelf beneath a large mirror in the hallway. Next to the bottle was a welcome note with step-by-step instructions…

July 4, 2012 | 10 comments Continue reading
Whale watching off Los Cabos

Whale watching off Los Cabos

In a 15-passenger inflatable Zodiac boat, we’re zooming around the aquamarine water of Los Cabos, Mexico. Whale-watching season runs from mid-December to mid-April when thousands of ballenas (whales) ply the waters day and night. Although they’re easily spotted from shore, we’re told that if we want a glimpse of them up close and personal, our…

April 14, 2012 | 1 comment Continue reading
A Baja feast down on the farm

A Baja feast down on the farm

The heirloom tomatoes are so juicy and delicious that their memory lingers indelibly on my taste buds. They are the stars in a simple salad topped with sprinkles of feta cheese, and anointed with a splash of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Perhaps flavors are more intense, too, when you know where the food on…

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