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MODERN KOSHER: Cookbook Cover Reveal

July 7, 2020 mgardiner

I am thrilled to finally reveal the cover of my cookbook, MODERN KOSHER: Global Flavors, New Traditions. The book is scheduled for release by Rizzoli New York on September 8, 2020. It may seem that working on this with all that’s been happening in the world would have been … [Read more...]

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WORLD FARE: Excellence under the arbor at Animalón

July 4, 2019 mgardiner

In July 2013, I wrote, “the best restaurant in our region may not be in San Diego… it may not even be in this country.” At that time, I was referring to Javier Plascencia’s Misión 19 in Tijuana. Now, though, it may not even be the best restaurant in Plascencia’s empire. And this … [Read more...]

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WORLD FARE: Variations on the fish taco formula at Tacos Marco Antonio

October 30, 2018 mgardiner

Hear the term “fish taco” and a formula likely comes to mind: beer-battered, fried white fish (or shark) with white sauce, salsa and shredded cabbage on a corn tortilla. Think Rubios or innumerable superior versions available in every hamlet, town or metropolis of Northern Baja … [Read more...]

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THE ART OF SPOONING: Zorro Blanco y Zorro Negro do the Valle Food & Wine Fest, Part 1 now available

September 7, 2018 mgardiner

In Episode 32 - Zorro Blanco y Zorro Negro do the Valle Food & Wine Fest, Part 1 -- Michael and Sheen talk with Fernando Gaxiola and Andrew Spurgin about the Valle Food & Wine Fest and more.  It's now available at the following … [Read more...]

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THE ART OF SPOONING: Seven Days in the Valle de Guadalupe…all in Two Half Hours (Ep. 20-21 and Video)

May 9, 2018 mgardiner

In Episodes 20 and 21 of The Art of Spooning podcast -- Seven Days in the Valle de Guadalupe…all in Two Half Hours -- Michael and Sheen discuss the Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California and the new cuisine of Baja with W. Scott Koenig and Drew M. Deckman *   *   * The audio for … [Read more...]

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