The bigest traditional and artisanal mezcal collection,selected by ulises torrentera. A special little mezcaleria situated on one of the main streets in oaxaca, morelos no. The bar boasts over 180 different mezcals, and often hosts evenings featuring a representative of a particular brand, with healthy samples of the product served, and featuring a botana made by ulises partner sandra ortiz brena. It features a baroque, renaissanceinspired facade and hosts everything from operas to latin american art house films. The variety of the beloved local spirit offered at this mezcaleria is breathtaking and could even be overwhelming. Oct 23, 2014 as part of an ongoing series of collaborations today were publishing alvin starkmans run down of mezcalerias in oaxaca published on his blog earlier this week.
Aug 29, 2018 wow, cooper says, that guy ulises and his wife, sandratheyre killing it. As part of an ongoing series of collaborations today were publishing alvin starkmans run down of mezcalerias in oaxaca published on his blog earlier this week. Capitol hill 422 e pine st, seattle, washington 98122 rated 4. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. D mezcalaria, cultura del mezcal, the cult of mezcal farolito ediciones, 2012 is the third edition, first bilingual englishspanish, of the seminal 2000 publication by author ulises torrentera. Ulises torrentera en cantina mayahuel, san diego, ca. If there were a mezcal heaven, it would be in situ. Whether youre just getting started in the mezcal world or youre a complete connoisseur, sit down at the bar, go with the flow and try whatever the couple serves, as they will most likely feel free to share the. But it wasnt until 1990, when he was in the area to focus on his art, that he began visiting remote villages and tasting their artisanal libations and became interested in mezcal. You dont have to meet ulises torrentera personally. He is also somewhat of a personal mezcal hero for me his writing. Owned by ulises torrentera and sandra ortiz brenna, it is a mezcal lovers dream. Where to eat and drink in oaxaca city, mexico foodism. Ulises torrentera, an author of mezcal books, and editor sandra ortiz brena, have created a paredback.
Its all about the mezcal so dont ask for gustavo salt and orange slices to. Estaria bien una mezcaleria en cada esquina, dice leon lory. Ron cooper, a visual artist and the founder of the mezcal brand del maguey, came upon oaxaca in the 1970s while on a quest to find out if the pan american highway really existed. The mezcaleria is only open during the day from 1 to 7pm but its an extraordinary addition to the world of mezcal because it is run by ulises torrentera, the writer and author of several books and essays about mezcal. The best place to taste mescal in oaxaca i had identified several mezcalerias in guide books and online. The walls of this mezcaleria in oaxaca are lined with what its founders claim to be the largest collection of the spirit in mexico. Owner ulisses torrentera has written a few books and several articles about. In fact, its better if you go at an offhour early afternoon. Ulises torrentera, an author of mezcal books, and editor sandra ortiz brena, have created a paredback, unadorned space to promote mezcal culture. The original mezcaleria was located inside txalaparta bar.
While the depth does not rival that of certain topics contained in the third and first bilingual edition of ulises torrenteras mezcaleria cultura del mezcal the cult of mezcal, john mcevoys thorough treatment of an extensive range of topics relating to mezcal and agave is unmatched. We recommend getting the mezcal and food pairing for a proper oaxacan dining experience. Bar morelos mezcaleria puerto vallarta all you need to. Ulises has wrote articles and books one of which i purchased on my visit.
Join facebook to connect with alvin starkman and others you may know. One of the co owners is author journalist ulises torrentera. In situ mezcaleria oaxaca bar 50best discovery worlds 50 best. Mezcalerias in oaxaca flourish in quantity and diversity. The mezcaleria is only open during the day from 1 to 7pm but its an extraordinary addition to the world of mezcal because it is run by ulises torrentera, the writer and author. About three or so weeks ago, it opened in its very own location at morelos 511 in the centro. Get a taste for the puerto vallarta culinary scene during this comprehensive walking food tour led by a local guide wholl share tales of the citys history along the way. Morelos 511 is owned by ulises torrentera, a guy with a tremendous amount of mezcal knowledge. Bar morelos mezcaleria puerto vallarta 2020 all you. Ulises torrentera has produced a comprehensive and thorough book regarding the historical and anthropological origin of mezcal in mexico. Loved this holeinthewall in situ mezcaleria, oaxaca. Hes just as happy to sell you a copita of mezcal as he is to sell you one of the books hes.
Originally published on 10202014 at oaxaca mezcal and pulque. Best mezcaleria in oaxaca in situ mezcaleria, oaxaca. Ive known them since 1996, and they have the best selection in town. I was excited to learn that a little mezcaleria had opened inside of one of my favorite bars in oaxaca txalaparta. Behind the bar ulises torrentera, a man with an owlish face and a mop of messy curls, holds court. Bar morelos mezcaleria puerto vallarta 2020 all you need. Jan 26, 2020 you dont have to meet ulises torrentera personally though he built the place, is a local hero and draws a crowd.
You can get your greedy chops around nearly 200 different types of handmade mezcal at trendy in situ, where bar owner ulises torrentera is considered to be a mezcal expert. Join facebook to connect with ulises torrentera and others you may know. Youll get a personal experience that way, and the staff is super knowledgable having been trained by ulises. In situ mezcaleria, oaxaca updated 2020 restaurant. The best thing to do is to let owners ulises torrentera and wife sandra take you on a journey through their favorite choices. You dont have to meet ulises torrentera personally though he built the place, is a local hero and draws a crowd. Their collection of more than 180 varietieswhich the owners claim is the largest in the worldshowcases mezcals from some of the most remote villages in the region. One of the coowners is author journalist ulises torrentera.
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