How does a San Diegan start a brewery in Baja, California? It starts with a passion and love for the land and its people. Hear the story of Collin Corrigan, Owner of Cerveceria Transpeninsular in Ensenada. He talks about the craft beer industry in Northern Baja, the road to opening Cerveceria Transpeninsular, we reminisce about our TJ party days, and discuss Collin’s latest project, El Cruce 241 in Chula Vista, CA.
Michelin Star Chef Drew Deckman has worked all over the world including France, Germany, Switzerland, China, Hawaii, Italy, Mexico and even was a personal chef to a Hollywood star in Los Angeles. Drew talks about how his culinary journey brought him to Valle de Guadalupe and the vision behind his renowned restaurants, Deckman’s, Conchas de Piedra, and Baja Omakase.
Nestled at the base of the hillside in San Antonio de Las Minas, Ensenada, hear the story of Ochentos Pizza and El Chivo Gruñón Artesenal Cervecería. It’s a story of family, community and love. This podcast is best consumed with thoughts of pizza and cerveza artesanal.
In January of 2020, Culinaria Mexicana named Fauna Restaurante the #1 restaurant in Mexico. One week after receiving this prestigious award, we sat down with Executive Chef, David Castro Hussong. He shares the story of Fauna Restaurante, a project that would lure Hussong back to Baja, California, specifically Valle de Guadalupe.
This bilingual podcast features Marcelo Castro, a fourth generation cheese maker and owner of La Cava de Marcelo located at Rancho la Campana in Ojos Negros, Baja, California. Marcelo talks about the history of La Cava de Marcelo, which is one of the oldest cheese caves in Mexico.
A few years ago, real estate developers, Tim and Marcela Jacobson were approached to work on a real estate project in Baja California. They were intrigued, but didn’t know much about Baja. Then, they visited the Voyage Vacation Club site in Rancho Descanso and were hooked. Tim and Marcela talk about their move to the Rosarito area, their real estate development project, favorite wineries in Valle de Guadalupe and their new found love for Baja.
Instagram & Facebook: @voyagevacationclub
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As a Child of Chernobyl, Katia Stsefaniak received wonderful support from non-profits after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. Katia tells the story of how the programs supporting the Children of Chernobyl personally helped her and how that support was the trigger to finding her travel bug, ultimately leading her to Baja, California.
You’ll hear about the wonderful work Katia is doing with children in Northern Baja Orphanages.
For more information about Katia, visit www.almadebaja.com.
This podcast is a story of a young Finnish woman who moved to Baja California and settled in Valle Guadalupe. Within three years she was welcoming guests to her very own boutique hotel. Kari Rantala, owner of Lumi talks about the challenges of opening a new business, the style and vibe of the property, and she even shares some of her favorite restaurants in Valle de Guadalupe.
Social Media – @lumivdg
Website: www.lumi.mx/en/home/
Contact Information: +52 (686) 261 8030 – reservationes@lumi.mx – Ensenada, Mexico
As a child, Ana Orta would dream about owning property surrounded by orange trees. From grapes to oranges to a charming Bed and Breakfast in Mexico’s Wine Country of Valle de Guadalupe, hear how a wise real estate investment, over 30 years ago, helped her dream became a reality.
Website:
www.terradelvalle.com
Social Media:
@terradelvalle – Instagram
@terradelvalle – Facebook
Contact Information:
Rancho La Concha, Camino San José de la Zorra S/N Ejido El Porvenir, Baja California, Mexico, B.C.
(646) 117-3645
From U.S. (011 52 1) 646 117-3645
Email: terradelvalle.bb@gmail.com
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Nacho Orta
Terra del Valle
Ensenada
Valle de Guadalupe
Linares, Mexico
Adobe Guadalupe
Vina Emiliana
Baron Balche
L.A. Cetto
Domecq
Casa de Piedra
Hugo D’Acosta