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By Angelo Rivas, An idea originally “cooked” in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is brought to Mexico City with a focus on a wood-fired kitchen and a garden ambiance, present not only in the space but also in the dishes. Chuí brings the concept while chef Rodrigo Vázquez uses Mexican ingredients and flavors in contrast to the restaurant’s older Argentine sibling. Vázquez spent a long time working in different Argentine hotels, then moved to Bocas del Toro, Panama, where for nearly fo

A Century of Rioja By Angelo Rivas Turning 100 is no small feat. It’s not just about surviving, but about staying relevant and vibrant, even. Rioja, Spain’s first-ever wine designation of origin, has done just that. And in the eyes of many, it remains the country’s most iconic wine region. “There’s still a spark in Rioja,” says José Luis Lapuente, general director of the Rioja DOCa Regulatory Council. “Tradition runs deep here, but so does innovation. New projects, bold ideas

Mexican Wine Transcending Borders By Angelo Rivas Crossing the border, both physically and in terms of consumer interest, is the next step for Mexican wine as the industry seeks to establish a stronger presence in the United States. A significant portion of the U.S. population is either of Mexican descent or enjoys consuming Mexican products. Whether driven by heritage, curiosity, or experiences from visiting Mexico, there is a growing interest in wines produced in the count