Le soupir amoreoux - the “loving whisper” of champagne - enchants us all

If you ask me - a just-graduated chef who considers herself a wine lover - when it comes to wines, I’ll always agree with what the books say: White wines generally go well with fish, red wines match with a nice steak, and champagne? It’s the most versatile and refreshing wine that goes well with almost everything.

…because you can’t drink beer all the time

Keeping oneself hydrated at this time of year – and throughout the summer – takes on added importance when the temperatures soar and then stay there. Although I like plain water (yes, I’m weird like that) recently I’ve been experimenting with making my own agua frescas, simple blended and strained fruit and water with a little sugar added. That’s all fine and dandy, but when you’re out and about, sweatin’ up a storm, what’s a girl to do? Check out these non-alcoholic drinks and find your own favorite.

Thai one on at Playa Bruja’s newest eatery

The idea of a Thai restaurant in Playa Bruja – Playa Bruja?! – evokes exclamations from almost all who hear of it. And no wonder: the far north end of town, with its windswept beaches and tiny strip mall full of souvenir shops, hardly seems like a place where, well, a Thai place would open, let alone thrive. But I’d wager Jeff Sorensen’s Karma Kitchen will be a success: At first, perhaps due to sheer novelty, but then maybe solely because of his Pad Thai.

An oasis of good tastes

Finding El Olivo, a tiny bistro-slash-deli tucked into a greenery-filled niche dead-center in the Gold Zone, reminded me that I need to trust my instincts more. From the first week I arrived in Mazatlan several years ago, every time I went past it I felt drawn to go inside. I didn’t, until now.