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Taste of Playa Wine and Food Pairing Dinner at la Casa del Agua

On Wednesday evening, Taste of Playa celebrated its 5th anniversary with a spectacular wine and food pairing event hosted by La Casa del Agua. Read More...
Posted Sunday, November 24, 2013 9:24 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

November is now "Taste of Playa Month" in Playa del Carmen!

In celebration of Taste of Playa's 5th anniversary event, The Taste of Playa Executive Committee names the month of November ‘Taste of Playa Month.' Read More...
Posted Friday, November 1, 2013 10:56 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

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

Taste the Wines of Chile in Puerto Morelos

Tonight in Puerto Morelos, Casa Caribe and Tulipanes will present their last wine tasting event for the season featuring a selection of Chilean wines. Read More...
Posted Friday, March 9, 2012 12:11 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Luxury in the Jungle at The Tides Riviera Maya

Rob and I were planning to celebrate our seven year "Mexi-versary" and struggling to find just the right place to spend a special evening, just the two of us. We wanted to try something new and fabulous and after living on the Riviera Maya for seven years, that has become a tall order for us to fill. My friend was eager to recommend her new favorite dining experience at a newly renovated resort close to Playa del Carmen, so we followed her lead and reserved our spot for the special Chef's Table Dining Experience at The Tides Riviera Maya. Read More...
Posted Thursday, December 8, 2011 6:49 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Travels in the Yucatan - Parque Centenario and the Zoo

Six years ago, the first time we visited the Merida Zoo, the kids were not much more than babies. We were in the city doing some exploring and celebrating Cole's 2nd birthday so a trip to the zoo seemed like the perfect way to spend the afternoon. It turned out to be the perfect time for both little one's to spike a fever and come down with some sort of horrible virus that landed us in our hotel room for a few days. Two words: diarrhea and tights. Not a good combination especially in a public restroom at a playground. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, January 11, 2011 3:01 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

New Degustation Menu to Preview at John Gray's Kitchen - Puerto Morelos

The Riviera Maya's own celebrity Chef, John Gray has cooked up a truly unique and enticing "degustacion" menu for the patrons of his first and signature restaurant, John Gray’s Kitchen in Puerto Morelos. This Saturday, September 11, Read More...
Posted Thursday, September 9, 2010 12:49 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

John Gray Welcomes the Owner of Adobe Guadalupe Vineyards

On Friday evening, Chef John Gray invited friends, foodies and members of the "Uncorked Club" to enjoy a special tasting of three wines from Mexico's prestigious Adobe Guadalupe Vineyards . This beautiful estate was established by Tru and Read More...
Posted Saturday, September 12, 2009 1:11 PM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Chef John Gray Unveils New Signature Bottling

Last week, at our weekly "Uncorked Club" outing, Rob and I had the good fortune of getting a sneak preview of John Gray's new signature wine, "El Corazon". Made from grapes sourced in Mexico's beautiful wine region , Valle Read More...
Posted Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:37 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Uncorked! A New Wine Club at John Gray's Den

Life in Playa del Carmen just keeps getting better and better! When we moved here, almost five years ago, the options for foodies and oenophiles were very limited. Having sold fine wine in a previous life, the transition from my gourmet lifestyle took Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 16, 2009 11:31 AM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Wine Tasting at Cielo Hotel in Playa del Carmen

As the sun set over the roof tops of the city, several dozen Playa del Carmen residents and visitors took in the magnificent ocean views, enjoyed the cool Caribbean breeze and were treated to an excellent series of wine and food pairings and commentary Read More...
Posted Friday, May 29, 2009 11:43 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Fabulous Wine Tasting to Benefit Ak Lu'um

Saturday evening, friends and supporters of Ak Lu'um International School gathered at Ajua Maya Restaurant on Calle 4 for an intimate wine tasting presented by Ricardo Garcia, owner of one of Playa del Carmen's best wine purveyors, Off the Vine Read More...
Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2009 11:33 AM by Rob Kinnon | 6 Comments