Essays
Raicilleros, Philosopher Kings (Part 4)
On drinking a cultural landscape.
The Daily Grog
Raicilleros, Philosopher Kings (Part 3)
According to raicillero Don Lupe, I have a feminine name.
Mexico
In Pictures: Vallarta
A bit of a rant, and then some pictures.
Mexico
Raicilleros, Philosopher Kings (Part 2)
If the birds are singing, the raicilla will follow.
Mexico
Raicilleros, Philosopher Kings (Part 1)
What is raicilla? And unlearning everything you know about tequila and mezcal.
Mexico
Puerto Vallarta Redux
Some raicilla, an engorged tick, and an awkward encounter.
Mexico
Puerto Vallarta: The Road to El Tuito
A lazy attempt to find some raicilla
Mexico
Puerto Vallarta: Searching for Birria
¿Dónde está la mejor birria de la ciudad?
Mexico
In Pictures: Oaxaca City, Mexico
A photo walk through Oaxaca City, Mexico, during one of the biggest parties of the year - the Guelaguetza.
Essays
In San Cristóbal, Comal is about the food
One Mexican chef's lifelong journey with food.
The Daily Grog
TDG #016: A Photo Walk through San Cristóbal de las Casas
Welcome to another edition of The Daily Grog newsletter. We're taking a photo walk through San Cristóbal de las Casas this week. Typically I'd start with a few establishing pictures of the city and attempt to weave a narrative through the imagery. But this time around,