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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

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

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

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

Introducing UNO To Go! Healthy Eating Made Simple in Playa del Carmen

Today the search for vegan and vegetarian and even gluten-free food in Playa del Carmen just got easier as Playa del Carmen's premier private chef, caterer and event planner, Susan de Lima opened the doors of her newest venture UNO To Go! Read More...

Posted Sunday, October 7, 2012 1:05 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Community , Mayan Riviera , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Cooking, Taste of Playa, 2012, Rivera Maya

Diamonds International® Title Sponsor for Taste of Playa 2012

Taste of Playa's Executive Committee is very pleased to announce that Diamonds International® has signed up as Taste of Playa's title sponsor for the second year in a row. Diamonds International® Taste of Playa will be held on November 18, 2012 in Parque Fundadores at downtown Playa del Carmen, on the shores of the Mexican Caribbean. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, September 18, 2012 8:49 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Mayan Riviera , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Travel, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Charity, Taste of Playa, 2012

Date Set for 4th Annual Taste of Playa International Culinary Event

Great news from the Executive Committee for Taste of Playa! The first official press release for the 2012 culinary event has been distributed and we are thrilled to share the information with our readers and fellow foodies across the globe! For the fourth year running, BuyPlaya Real Estate Advisors will be a corporate sponsor for this much anticipated community event. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, May 22, 2012 2:30 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Mayan Riviera , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Travel, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Taste of Playa, 2012

Diamonds International® to be Title Sponsor for Taste of Playa 2011!

Taste of Playa’s Executive Committee is very pleased to announce that Diamonds International® has been named as the title sponsor for the third annual Taste of Playa, the Riviera Maya’s premier culinary festival. Diamonds International® Taste of Playa will be held on November 20, 2011 in Parque Fundadores on the shores of the Mexican Caribbean. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, October 18, 2011 10:56 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Travel, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Charity, Taste of Playa

Date Announced for Taste of Playa 2011

Playa del Carmen’s third annual Taste of Playa has been announced for November 20, 2011. Taste of Playa, the Riviera Maya’s premier culinary festival, will once again be held in Parque Fundadores on the shores of the Mexican Caribbean. This day-long event will offer residents and visitors alike a unique opportunity to sample a wide variety of cuisines created by many of the region’s local chefs. Distinctive restaurants from all along the Riviera Maya will gather to showcase new menu items and highlight old favorites. Read More...

Posted Wednesday, April 6, 2011 8:38 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Taste of Playa, 2011, real estate playa del carmen

Taste of Playa 2010 Contributes to Municipal Initiative for Local Youth

On Thursday September 30, the members of the Municipal Government of Solidaridad, including Presidente Román Quian Alcocer, gathered in force in Playa del Carmen's sports multi-plex (Poliforum) for a rally with 640 local students from 8 local public schools. Cruzada por la Juventud (Crusade for Youth) is a fledgling initiative designed to show the support from both the municipal government and the private sector for Playa's young people and to enlighten these young people about services and opportunities available to them in the community. Read More...

Posted Wednesday, October 6, 2010 10:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Charity, Taste of Playa, 2010

Special Tasting Menu Features the New Flavors of Chef John Gray!

Last weekend, Rob and I were invited to a special evening hosted by Chef and friend, John Gray, at his flagship restaurant in Puerto Morelos. A "degustacion" menu had been planned and we were to be amongst the first to try some of his newest Read More...

Posted Monday, September 13, 2010 2:10 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Filed under: Events, Puerto Morelos , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Taste of Playa, 2010

Lunch on the Beach at Lol Ha in Akumal

This weekend, we decided a quiet beach day was in order so, on Saturday, we piled everyone in the truck and headed 30 minutes south to our favorite spot in Akumal. Depending on our destination of choice, I sometimes pack a cooler for these impromptu beach Read More...

Posted Sunday, September 12, 2010 7:48 PM by Rob Kinnon | 6 Comments

Filed under: Mayan Riviera , Beachfront , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Akumal, Taste of Playa, 2010

Labor Day Beach Party at Wicky's in Playa del Carmen

Last week, Wicky's Restaurant and Beach Club played host to a beach party and BBQ feast to celebrate Labor Day. Rob and I brought the kids to the beach and met up with some of our friends to enjoy the day. The BBQ was delicious (and I know as I made Read More...

Posted Saturday, September 11, 2010 9:15 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Filed under: Events, Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Holidays, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Live Music, Taste of Playa, 2010

NEW! Tickets Available Online for Taste of Playa 2010

Limited release all-inclusive VIP Passes and discounted sampling tickets are now available for Taste of Playa 2010 through advance purchase online at http://www.tasteofplaya.com . The highly anticipated culinary event will take place November 21 in Playa Read More...

Posted Thursday, July 1, 2010 4:23 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

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Taste of Playa 2010 Announced for November 21st !

If you are planning to be on the Mayan Riviera in the Fall of 2010, don't miss Taste of Playa 2010!! Taste of Playa is an annual culinary event in Playa del Carmen that celebrates the creativity and cultural influences of chefs throughout the Riviera Read More...

Posted Tuesday, June 15, 2010 5:47 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Mayan Riviera , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Charity, Taste of Playa, 2010

Good Eats at Home: Sangrita Anyone?

In my opinion (and on this blog it is really the only one that matters) the best way to really enjoy a top quality tequila is with Sangrita as an accompaniment. Sangrita, literally, means "little blood" and is the traditional aperitif enjoyed Read More...

Posted Thursday, December 10, 2009 7:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Filed under: Family Life, Fun, Recipes, 2009, Cooking, Taste of Playa, Good Eats