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Playa del Carmen Food Festival Hangs up its Apron After 5 Years

After five fantastic and delicious events, the Executive Committee has decided that the 5th Anniversary year of Taste of Playa will be its last. Executive Chairperson, Monica Hartlief confirmed this decision to me last night by phone before making the public announcement this morning. Read More...
Posted Monday, February 3, 2014 11:29 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

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

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

Diamonds International Taste of Playa Announces Participants for 2012 Culinary Event

Diamonds InternationalTM Taste of Playa's Executive Committee announces their participating restaurants and bars for the 4th annual event to be held on November 18, 2012 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, October 23, 2012 8:39 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

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

Diamonds International Taste of Playa 2012 VIP Passes are Now Available!

Limited release all-inclusive VIP Passes and discounted Taste of Playa "Pesos" are now available for Taste of Playa 2012 through advance purchase online at http://www.tasteofplaya.com. Read More...
Posted Saturday, July 21, 2012 9:49 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

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

The Countdown Begins - Press Conference for Diamonds International® Taste of Playa 2011

Last week, I had the great pleasure of attending the press conference for Diamonds International® Taste of Playa 2011. Not my first time at a TOP press conference, having headed up the Marketing Committee for the first two seasons, but my first time attending purely in the role of Sponsor. There was a good turnout for the press conference, a nice mix of corporate sponsors like myself, press agents and media reps and members of The Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen who will once again be managing the distribution of the donation from this year's event. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 9, 2011 10:24 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

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

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

Have you discovered The Little Mexican Cooking School?

Headed to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico? Then Puerto Morelos, midway between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, is worth a stop. One of this region’s best kept secrets with its world class snorkeling and a LIVE music nightlife to envy, has a new claim Read More...
Posted Monday, February 28, 2011 4:30 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Taste of Playa 2010 - Bueno - Bonito - Barato!

I'm hoping this is a good thing as several people have approached me in the grocery store (people I do not know) and said "Taste of Playa, si?" gesturing toward my ever present TOP baseball cap. "Bueno, bonito, barato!" they exclaim enthusiastically! I smile in return and nod my head. "Si, si. Gracias por venir." I reply in my very best, most polite Spanish. Read More...
Posted Monday, December 6, 2010 4:04 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

The Little Mexican Cooking School Begins Season 2!

After a nice break for the hot summer months, The Little Mexican Cooking School in Puerto Morelos is back in action with a new Chef, a new curriculum and lots of new recipes! Recently, I invited myself to sit in on one of the first classes with Chef Pablo Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 4, 2010 10:43 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

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
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