Margot Castañeda
Meet the Man Bringing Russian Cuisine to Mexico
Pollo a la Kiev and Oaxaca cheese pirozhki are just the start.
How Mexico Is Rediscovering (and Reinventing) Ancient Cacao Drinks
There's good reason why cacao is known as "the food of the gods".
This Woman Is the Master Blender of One of the World's Best Rums
Lorena Vásquez, master blender of Ron Zacapa Centenario, made her way to the top in an industry dominated by men. Here is her story in her own words.
Two Mezcal Jewels from Oaxaca
We spoke to two mezcal producers from Oaxaca about how the demand for the spirit had changed, and what that means for their lives.
Mexico City’s Best Hangover Cure Involves Beer and Shellfish
One Mexico City restaurateur has quickly transported hungover patrons to Ensenada with an innovative menu.
We Spoke to the Guru of Tortas About the Glorious Mexican Sandwich
What’s better: tortas or tacos? For food writer Pedro Reyes, author of '¡Acá las tortas!,' the answer is quite simple: a quality torta is better than a good taco, and the stories behind this iconic sandwich run even deeper.
How a Chicken Restaurant Saved a Schoolyard Farm from Closing
After losing its funding, the schoolyard farm at Escuela Inglesa Kent in Mexico City was prepared to shut down. But a local restaurant soon came to its aid, proposing a symbiotic relationship between the two.
The Chef Who Will Finally Give Denmark Authentic Tacos
Laura Cabrera closed up shop in the Yucatan and moved to Copenhagen with a mission in mind: to make traditional Mexican tacos on the other side of the world.