Some Traditional Markets of Oaxaca

Some Traditional Markets of Oaxaca

NOTE:  ALL MARKET PICTURES IN THIS POST WERE TAKEN AT THE FRIDAY MARKET AT EL LLANO BENITO JUAREZ PARK UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.   Oaxaca abounds with traditional markets.  The grand market of the city, Central de Abastos, was brilliantly described by D.H....
Restaurant Review:  Tobaziche

Restaurant Review: Tobaziche

Tobaziche (WEBSITE) is a great little find in Oaxaca, just a few blocks from the beautiful Santo Domingo Church, right across the street from the historic Quinta Real hotel at 307 Cinco de Mayo.  We stumbled onto this restaurant a year ago after a rousing performance...
Lapiztola

Lapiztola

“A punk is someone who knows how to ask the world uncomfortable questions and does everything possible to make sure the world can’t cop out of answering those questions. A punk is a person who lives and breathes astonishment. Astonishing other people and...
A Personal Mezcal Tasting

A Personal Mezcal Tasting

A mezcal tasting is a beautiful thing.  I hope you have your chance.  I interspersed quotes from some of my favorite authors throughout this essay in the hope of inspiring you to grab at the opportunity should it arise.Qué bonito y qué bonito How nice, I say how nice,...