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Taste of Playa - Tempting Our Tastebuds for 5 Years!

On Sunday November 24th, Taste of Playa was held once again in the beautiful Parque Fundadores on the shores of the Mexican Caribbean. Now in its 5th year, Taste of Playa has grown to be one of the most anticipated events of the year, drawing visitors to the city of Playa del Carmen to sample the cuisine of 40 or more international chefs who have come to the Riviera Maya from all across the globe. Read More...

Posted Friday, December 6, 2013 5:31 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Events, Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Cooking, Taste of Playa, Rivera Maya, Culture, 2013

Notes on Napkins - Dangerous Liason in Puerto Morelos?

Stop the presses!! Breaking culinary news out of Puerto Morelos!! Entrepreneur Catriona Brown (The Little Mexican Cooking School and Casa Caribe B&B) and Chef John Gray (John Gray's Kitchen and John Gray's Merida) are partnering up in May this year! Read More...

Posted Wednesday, May 1, 2013 12:03 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Events, Puerto Morelos , Restaurants/Bars, Cooking, Wine, Notes on Napkins, 2013

2013 Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Series to Begin in Puerto Morelos

Following the overwhelming success of the 2012 season, The Little Mexican Cooking School and Casa Caribe are pleased to present the 2013 WINE TASTING AND FOOD PAIRING SERIES, presented in cooperation with La Europea and Cordon Bleu School of Gastronomy. Read More...

Posted Friday, January 25, 2013 5:07 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Events, Puerto Morelos , Fun, Cooking, Wine, 2013

Notes on Napkins - Breakfast is Served at Co.Cos Cocina!!

Coty Villareal has made a quite a splash in our culinary community since beginning her top notch cooking classes to Playa del Carmen. This week Coty invited her friends and supporters for an Open House to inaugurate the new "Breakfast and Deli" at Co.Cos Cocina Cosmopolita where she will be serving breakfast and lunch. Read More...

Posted Wednesday, December 5, 2012 5:15 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Open Houses, Events, Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, Schools, Fun, Cooking, Notes on Napkins, 2012, Good Eats

UNO to Go! Celebrates with a Grand Inaugural Party!

Friday night, Susan de Lima and her team opened the doors of UNO to Go for their long awaited Grand Inauguration Party. Her chic UNO sign could be seen for blocks on all sides, lighting up the Colosio at the new gourmet deli on 5th and 48th, a new base of operations UNO Events & Catering. Read More...

Posted Sunday, November 11, 2012 5:19 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Events, Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Cooking, Taste of Playa, 2012, Good Eats

Playa Kids Learn Side by Side with Master Chefs!

For the 5th year in a row, Vatel Club de Mexico and Flora, Fauna y Cultura Mexico have joined together to present "Aprendiendo con el Chef", a wonderful culinary event for children ages 5 to 12. This is the second year that this event has been held at Parque la Ceiba in the heart of Playa del Carmen. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2012 7:58 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Schools, Fun, Cooking, 2012

Big News in Little Puerto Morelos!!

On March 20th, 2012, the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) announced the finalists for their 2012 Awards of Excellence. Our own Catriona Brown, owner/proprietor of The Little Mexican Cooking School in Puerto Morelos, was notified Read More...

Posted Monday, March 26, 2012 7:14 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Mayan Riviera , Puerto Morelos , Schools, Fun, Cooking, 2012

The Fairmont Mayakoba Introduces "Appetite for Luxury" Package

At The Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya hotel, the first course is value. This fall, the AAA Five Diamond resort is introducing "Appetite for Luxury", a savory all-inclusive Playa del Carmen vacation package highlighting the resort's award-winning cuisine.With an abundance of unique dining options and the ease of having an entire meal plan prearranged, this exciting Riviera Maya package allows guests to savor each of Fairmont Mayakoba's delicious culinary options without missing a beat. From snacks by the pool to seaside ceviche and prime cuts at dinner, all food and beverage services are included. Guests can even choose to dine at the area's only oceanfront AAA Four Diamond Playa del Carmen restaurant, Las Brisas -- adding an unforgettable experience to the culinary aspect of their journey. Read More...

Posted Friday, September 16, 2011 8:30 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Mayan Riviera , Holidays, Travel, Restaurants/Bars, Hotels, Cooking, 2011

1st Annual Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival Announced for March 2012

Great news for foodies in Quintana Roo! The First Annual Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival has been announced for March 15-18, 2012. It's a culinary all-star line up with such notable Chefs as Patricia Quintana, Aaron Sanchez, Ingrid Hoffman and the incomparable Ferran Adria among many others! Festival highlights will include an 8 course molecular gastronomy dinner prepared by top Mexican chefs who worked and studied under Adria's tutelage at his world famous "elBulli" in Spain paired with the finest Spanish wines selected especially for this event. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for gourmands and oenophiles alike! Read More...

Posted Monday, September 5, 2011 6:35 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Cancun , Travel, Fun, Cooking, Wine, 2011

Chef John Gray Launches New Menu Concept

The John Gray Restaurant Group is pleased to announce the introduction of a new menu concept in both of its Riviera Maya restaurant locations. Beginning in May, John Gray’s Kitchen in Puerto Morelos and John Gray’s Place in Playa del Carmen will introduce a fixed price menu. Guests will be able to choose from a selection of Chef Gray’s popular signature dishes as well as new culinary creations. The menus will change weekly and will feature seasonal produce, locally caught seafood and of, course, the creativity of Chef Gray and his enthusiastic staff. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:17 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Puerto Morelos , Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, Cooking, Taste of Playa, 2011, real estate playa del carmen

Riviera Maya Top Chefs Gather for Weber Grilling Demo

Recently, Wicky's Restaurant and Beach Club played host to a group of the Riviera Maya's top chefs, a squad of culinary masters representing some the region's finest luxury resorts. Wicky's Chef Pepe Barientos was joined by Chef Humberto Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 2, 2010 4:11 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Events, Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Cooking, 2010

Mexican Wine and Tequila Seminar - Upcoming Dates

By popular demand, two more dates have been added for the Mexican Wine and Tequila Seminar presented by Sommelier Alexandre Rioux . Reservations are available for March 24 and March 31. Please contact Cat Brown at cat@purtomorelosliving.com for further Read More...

Posted Friday, March 26, 2010 12:44 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Puerto Morelos , Fun, Cooking, Wine, 2010

Mexican Wine and Tequila Seminar in Puerto Morelos

Last Tuesday I was invited once again to participate in a seminar at The Little Mexican Cooking School in Puerto Morelos. Having thoroughly enjoyed my experience in their regular cooking classes, I was certain that this special seminar, focusing on Mexican Read More...

Posted Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 7 Comments

Filed under: Events, Puerto Morelos , Fun, Cooking, Wine, 2010

The Little Mexican Cooking School - A Review

When I received the email last week from Catriona Brown in Puerto Morelos, I really wasn't sure what to expect. An empty seat had come available in her interesting new endeavor, The Little Mexican Cooking School and she invited me to sit in on the Read More...

Posted Wednesday, February 3, 2010 6:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Filed under: Events, Puerto Morelos , Schools, Fun, Recipes, 2009, Cooking

New Cooking School Opens in Puerto Morelos

The Little Mexican Cooking School officially hangs out its shingle on December 8th and will continue with what they call ‘cooking class adventures’ every Tuesday and Thursday until the end of April. The school was born as a result of the passions Read More...

Posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:17 PM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Puerto Morelos , Restaurants/Bars, Schools, Fun, 2009, Cooking