Although mezcal has only recently become an infamously popular drink, torrentera had already documented the first of his findings in the book mezcalaria, in 2002. Aug 07, 2019 its proprietor, ulises torrentera, is known to track down mezcals from the rarest of agaves. I started talking to my reps, looking at what we had, she says. Ulises torrentera author of mezcaleria, and owner of insitu mezcaleriaclaims he has seen mezcal production with 36 different types of agave. The main dining room boasts murals by yescka, a renowned oaxacan street artist. Aug 29, 2018 where to eat, drink, and explore wine in new york states northwestern region. Its proprietor, ulises torrentera, is known to track down mezcals from the rarest of agaves. Jul 25, 2019 its proprietor, ulises torrentera, is known to track down mezcals from the rarest of agaves. Pandoras box, says ulises torrentera, owner of oaxacas mezcaleria in situ and author of the 2000 book. How the mezcal boom is threatening wild agave punch. Ulises torrentera, owner of the tiny mezcaleria, in situ, was pouring me a glass from one of his 180 bottles of mezcal, each labeled with a dangling paper tag marked with the name of the maguey plant from which it is made.
Accompanied by a small army of family, staunch supporters and fans, and guided by some savvy tequila industry veterans, her one with life owl organic tequila is gaining a firm foothold in her native new york state. Their hotel happened to be located around the corner from in situ mezcaleria, an operation owned by local author and mezcal expert, ulises torrentera. Archivo maguey and the brandnew, appointmentonly cocktail spot. Casa mezcal is the embassy of mezcal and a taste of oaxaca, from the plate to the wall, travel between our new menu. The book is highly opinionated on the one hand, yet on the other contains a wealth of both historical and contemporary facts about agave, mezcal and. San antonio current january, 2016 by euclid media group. Ulysses is a town located in northwest tompkins county, new york, u. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Magical maestro restaurant hosts mezcal missionary ulises. Farolito mezcal is the exported brand from his famous in situ mezcaleria in oaxaca city. Grazie a facebook puoi mantenere i contatti col mondo e avere. Where to sip the best mezcal in oaxaca, mexico the. Torrentera places his subject matter within appropriate social, cultural, ethnobotanical and etymological context, at times referencing other mexican as well as old world spirits and fermented drinks. Espita mezcaleria, a new bar in washington, stocks more than kinds of.
Madre mezcaleria bars in prospect heights, new york. Magical maestro restaurant hosts mezcal missionary ulises torrentora gerry furthsides ulises torrentera s mission to put a spotlight onto authentic, artisan mezcal has transformed the reputation of this spirit formerly regarded as a peasant drink. Travel how wine professionals make the most of winery visits. Thats because theres a new mezcal bar in town, and youll find it in a legendary oaxacan restaurant on olympic. The mexican state of oaxaca is the capital of mezcal, one of the worlds most complex and misunderstood liquors. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. The book is highly opinionated on the one hand, yet on the other contains a wealth of both historical and contemporary facts about agave, mezcal and pulque. Ulises arango md, a medical group practice located in new york, ny. Most know that its made from the agave plant, just like tequila, but tequila. Oct 02, 2018 it was my first night in oaxaca and my third mezcal.
Mezcal isnt just a spirit, its spiritual food republic. They are now available in straight shots, cocktails at the restaurant and at a few stores. And then she set out to find mezcal locally to purchase and stock. Welcome to the mezcaleria, a concrete shrine to tequilas smokier cousin, softopening today inside guelaguetza. 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. Iscriviti a facebook per connetterti con mezcal tosba oaxaca e altre persone che potresti conoscere.
The new york themed norwegian breakaway and miamithemednorwegian getaway are both particularly wellsuited to singles, featuring extensive casinos, a comedy club, blues club, dueling pianos lounge, a wide variety of bars, and an adultonly pool club. Its home to macurichos, a 55yearold, familyowned operation. Home destinations mexico and central america mexico oaxaca bites food lovers guide to oaxaca city. Wonderful, intimate mezcaleria with very knowledgable. All of the mezcal in the mezcaleria, as well as the mezcal bottled under the farolito brand, are curated by mezcal missionary torrentera. Come as you are, well receive you with a huge smile but unfortunately, we dont take any reservation in our bar bro. Its proprietor, ulises torrentera, is known to track down mezcals from the. The bar has a wide variety of agaves, from espadin to more rare types. I did not see the prices that much different than in other places in the shaw neighborhood. This place reminds me a lot of cosme nyc, which has changed the game in new york city in terms of refined mexican dishes. There is a debate going around in the mezcal community yes, there is a community for pretty much everything are you a member of the arods homeopathic treatments club.
Articles by alvin starkman about mezcal oaxaca mezcal. There, youll find a peacock named kevin that meanders over a steaming pile of earth, under which sits seven tons of roasting agave cores. And where fact is uncertain, or when torrentera feels the need to supplement in order to hold the readers interest, he infuses with myth and legend. Find ulises ramirezs phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information.
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. Grazie a facebook puoi mantenere i contatti col mondo e avere una visione dinsieme. It was my first night in oaxaca and my third mezcal. Where to sip the best mezcal in oaxaca, mexico wine enthusiast. Mezcals mexican restaurant in westerleigh, staten island. Dec 03, 2019 new york barcelona hotels hotels home pillow talk. Jul 16, 2019 his intensive searches include both farmed and wild agave. Bar in new york, ny foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Or book now at one of our other 32877 great restaurants in new york. Join facebook to connect with chris pastena and others you may know.
The mexican state of oaxaca is the capital of mezcal, one of the worlds. By continuing to use our site, you accept the use of our cookies as described in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Apr 18, 2018 and then she set out to find mezcal locally to purchase and stock. Ulises ramirezs phone number, email, address spokeo. Where to sip the best mezcal in oaxaca, mexico wine.
Join facebook to connect with jay khan and others you may know. The owners have completely gutted an old hydroponics store and surrounded it with plywood painted with a stunning black and white piece of street art by zio zeigler. Ulises torrentera serving mezcal at his bar mezcaleria in situ, renowned in. The perfect holiday in mexico our experts ultimate.
Ulises torrentera author of mezcaleria, and owner of insitu mezcaleria claims he has seen mezcal production with 36 different types of agave. Ulises torrontera right is the founder and director of in situ, which serves some of the most interesting mezcals in oaxaca city. Madre mezcaleria prospect heights new york the infatuation. Rachel signer on the dangers of overharvesting these plants, and the producers who are taking a stand against it. Travel 48 hours in oaxaca with del maguey founder ron cooper. Harlan took matters into her own hands, traveling to washington, d. From note taking to mapmaking, heres how experts optimize their.
Oaxacas potent secret, mezcal is born of time, tradition and a. Lisa elovich is a relative newcomer to the tequila business. A hidden mezcal bar for audiophiles the new yorker. The mezcal producer shares his tips for where to eat, drink, and explore. Other than that and the fact that theres now a very long mezcal list to choose from not a lot has changed.
Ulises torrentera has produced a comprehensive and thorough book regarding the historical and anthropological origin of mezcal in mexico. Food lovers guide to oaxaca city fodors travel guide. Mar 04, 2016 espita mezcaleria is getting ready to open on march 8 at 1250 9th st. On the evening of january 15, 2016, during the busy san antonio cocktail conference weekend, tequila aficionados mike morales was invited to sit in on mezcal historian and author ulises torrentera s arte del mezcal class and discussion. At espita mezcaleria, drink mezcal surrounded by street. Ulises torrentera, the author of two influential books on mezcal, is also the coowner of the oaxacan mezcaleria in situ with his partner sandra ortiz brenna. Harlan was fascinated by torrentera s presentation of the spirit, which highlighted different agave species and the regions where the spirit is produced.
Get menu, photos and location information for casa mezcal in new york, ny. The perfect holiday in mexico our experts ultimate itinerary. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. The restaurant is the creation of master mezcalier josh phillips and his wife kelly. How lane harlan brought mezcal to baltimore imbibe magazine. Gerry furthsides ulises torrenteras mission to put a spotlight onto authentic, artisan mezcal has transformed the reputation of this spirit. Ulises torrentera at the restaurant madre in torrance. Mezcalaria, the cult of mezcal by ulises torrentera 20180920 admin 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. Even though mezcals is not 100% authentic mexican food that you find in port richmond, it is very good americanized mexican fare, there is no doubt if you are open minded, you will love the food, sauces, chips, enchiladas are all delicious.
Posted by mezcal phd on may 9, 20 in mezcal 101, random musings. Where to sip the best mezcal in oaxaca, mexico the mazatlan. 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. Ulises has spent the last two decades touring palenques of the different regions of. Jun 19, 2015 home destinations mexico and central america mexico oaxaca bites food lovers guide to oaxaca city. Head to in situ mezcaleria, ulises torrentera s barshop, to sample some of the 180. New york native drew glick, the son of a kosher butcher and caterer, worked in the family business before moving to san antonio in 2011. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. The coronavirus could fundamentally alter new york citys restaurants. The main complaint about espita mezcaleria in the dc food world is that it is too pricy. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. 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. Palenque mezcaleria is colorados first and only mezcaleria. Mexico city native and cofounder of mezcaloteca, silvia philion left.
Head to the village of santiago matatlan, a mezcal hub about an hour from downtown oaxaca city. Mezcal missionary ulises torrentera although mezcal has only recently become an infamously popular drink, torrentera had already documented the first of his findings in the book mezcalaria, in 2002. Check your symptoms find a doctor find lowest drug prices. Jun 16, 2016 how the mezcal boom is threatening wild agave mezcals growing popularity has led to a boom in demand for bottlings made with rare, wild agave varieties. The town was named after the hero of the odyssey the town of ulysses is northwest of the city of ithaca and is in the northwest part of tompkins county. Join facebook to connect with domingo garcia and others you may know. This pursuit was the genesis for clavel, the mezcal.