Troble Posted December 4, 2020 Report Posted December 4, 2020 (edited) Always wanted to share this place with this group but never sure of the right place. Found this corner of the forum today so figured this would be a good spot I live in San Diego and about 90 minutes south of me and approximately 13 miles north of Ensenada is one of the most magical places I’ve ever experienced in all my travels around the world. It’s called Valle de Guadalupe and it’s an incredible region that has over 150 wineries abs some truly world class dining. The cuisine actually has its own name called “Baja-Mrs”. Mexican food meets Mediterranean. The wine valley is about 8 miles east of the beach so you get incredibly fresh seafood along with incredible local produce. It’s absolutely magical and is the source for all my cooking inspiration. My favorite restaurants cook primarily outdoor over fire using local oak wood, it’s what the region is known for one of the best places is called Deckmans El Mogor. Here are some photos of the restaurant. They recently opened a Japanese Omakase bar on site as well that I will post done pictures of. https://www.deckmans.com https://bajaomakase.com Edited December 4, 2020 by Troble 4
Paul Posted December 4, 2020 Report Posted December 4, 2020 Wow! @Troble That looks like a really fun place. I think I could spend some time there. 1
Troble Posted December 4, 2020 Author Report Posted December 4, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, MacKenzie said: Stunning. This is the place I had in mind when I started my backyard project. Originally I was gonna do a Lang offset wood smoker, a wood fired pizza oven and a Santa Maria grill....then I found the KK I used to go to Napa in the fall but haven’t been since 2012, we go south now. Wine is not nearly as good the the food scene and outdoor dining is incredible this guy Drew Deckman earned a Michelin star in Europe but now owns a farm and winery in Mexico we go down there and eat a 10 course meal with wine pairing for $100. World class food, beautiful setting, impeccable service Edited December 4, 2020 by Troble 2
Troble Posted December 4, 2020 Author Report Posted December 4, 2020 (edited) My other favorite spot is a place called Animalon which is on the property of a famous Tijuana Chef named Javier Plascentia. Javier also has a Michelin star and he is the other god father of this type of cuisine He built Animalon as a pop up for his 50th birthday and decided to keep it open during the summers. It’s inside a massive 200 year old oak tree and everything is cooked on an open fire with oak wood https://www.animalonbaja.com http://fincaltozano.com Edited December 4, 2020 by Troble 5
tony b Posted December 4, 2020 Report Posted December 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Troble said: we go down there and eat a 10 course meal with wine pairing for $100. World class food, beautiful setting, impeccable service You obviously didn't order the $85 bottle of water! 😵 1
Troble Posted December 4, 2020 Author Report Posted December 4, 2020 @tony b it’s $100/person but again for the quality of food and the wine is very good, not exceptional it’s a great experience. 1
Basher Posted December 4, 2020 Report Posted December 4, 2020 That looks great. Worth a visit If I was closer.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2
RokDok Posted December 5, 2020 Report Posted December 5, 2020 Thanks for sharing. Presentation is stunning, looks a fabulous experience. One for the bucket list. 2
tony b Posted December 5, 2020 Report Posted December 5, 2020 17 hours ago, Troble said: @tony b it’s $100/person but again for the quality of food and the wine is very good, not exceptional it’s a great experience. That's a reasonable price for this level of meal. I've paid more! The pictures are all stunning! BUT, $85 for a bottle of water - REALLY??? What is it made from - the tears of angels?? 2
Troble Posted December 5, 2020 Author Report Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) @tony b that’s in peso my friend. 85 pesos is $4.50. It’s bottled water Evian or something equivalent. It’s Mexico bro! That sushi omakase with wine pairing is $120 for 14 courses or so and a different drink with each dish. It’s the best dining I get in San Diego. also keep in mind in this magical land you can literally wake up on the ocean, drive 15 minutes inland and eat Michelin star campfire food all day while drinking wine and then go back to the beach (should one want to). I stay in a secluded place in the Valle since the beach is something I see a lot of, but many people like that fact Edited December 5, 2020 by Troble
Troble Posted December 5, 2020 Author Report Posted December 5, 2020 This is the place we stay at it’s called Bruma http://www.bruma.mx @tony b next time you come to CA pop down to San Diego and I’ll take you down there. You’d love it 7
RokDok Posted December 5, 2020 Report Posted December 5, 2020 I'm not sure what to drool over most - the food or that place !! Particularly as it's grey and rainy here. Beer looks decent too. 1 1
tony b Posted December 5, 2020 Report Posted December 5, 2020 2 hours ago, RokDok said: Beer looks decent too. It's a damn tasty beer! Just about everything from Ale Smith is great.
Troble Posted December 5, 2020 Author Report Posted December 5, 2020 @tony b that’s the one I sent you that’s my favorite local San Diego beer
tekobo Posted December 5, 2020 Report Posted December 5, 2020 What an inspiration. I can feel a Californian road trip coming on when all of this COVID stuff is over. 1
