The two best wine bargains in Mexico. Bar none.

The two best wine bargains in Mexico. Bar none.

Now let me make something clear right from the start. These are not great wines. These aren’t even what I’d call very good wines. But these are definitely great values. I’m talking about the wines called Seleccion. One is a red. The other’s a white. They’re tagged at...
“These tapas are better than any I’ve ever had in Spain.” 

“These tapas are better than any I’ve ever had in Spain.” 

My friend Therese said that. And my friend Therese is usually a little shy with her compliments. I wouldn’t go as far as Therese with my praise but I will say that the tapas were very different from what I’ve traditionally had in Spain. The occasion was Therese, Don...
A very attractive woman. And very attractive fries. At Don Valente.

A very attractive woman. And very attractive fries. At Don Valente.

It was around 15 years ago when I first laid eyes upon her. Up from Mexico City she was, pedalling bicycles in a hold ’em tournament. Now you may think that life as a dealer only requires minimal skills. You cut, you count, you shuffle, you deal. But there are many...