Baja California, Mexico is hosting the first annual Baja Culinary Fest
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(Free-Press-Release.com) October 6, 2011 --
BAJA CALIFORNIA, Mexico, Oct. 5, 2011 – Baja
California, Mexico is hosting the first annual Baja Culinary Fest, held
throughout five cities on Oct. 5–9. The international culinary
celebration begins in Tijuana with events in nearby cities Ensenada,
Tecate, Rosarito and Mexicali lasting five days. The foodie extravaganza
features special dinners, interactive events, cooking classes and
competitions and entertainment. The Baja Culinary Fest will also
highlight the region’s artisanal food including the Baja Mediterranean
(Baja Med) movement, craft beer and the Guadalupe Valley’s premier
wineries.
Event highlights include a “Culinary Spa,” a relaxing spa treatment at
the world famous Rancho La Puerta and organic dinner. Seafood lovers can
enjoy the Puerto Nuevo Lobster Festival, while the Margarita and Jazz
Fest by the sea will inspire guests with ocean views and jazz. Golf
lovers can also enjoy a golf tournament as guest chefs gather in local
restaurants, wineries and breweries tastings.
On Saturday, Oct. 8, the Culinary Fest’s
flagship event combines various chefs, restaurants, wineries, and
microbreweries from around the region in a street food pavilion and
farmer’s market at the Interactive Museum El Trompo in Tijuana.
Baja California’s coastal climate affords fresh Mediterranean
ingredients and ideal wine growing conditions. Infusion of local
ingredients such as seafood, olive oil, abalone and arugula led to the
Baja Med movement, which combines traditional Mexican cuisine with
Mediterranean techniques and Asian influences. Another emerging gem of
the region’s culinary scene is the Guadalupe Valley wine, which includes
award-winning red and white varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon,
Zinfandel, Grenache, Palomino, Riesling, Saint Emilion and Malaga.
“Baja has many delicious, hidden food
surprises all over the region, and there are too many to see in one day.
That’s why we have brought all of the stars of our tremendous culinary
scene together for one big five-day celebration,” said Baja California
State Tourism Secretary Juan Tintos. “There are so many unexpected
dishes, wines and beers that Baja has to offer, and it is our pleasure
to create an interactive event for our visitors to experience it
first-hand.”
For a complete schedule of events and for registration, visit
www.bajaculinaryfest.com/en/ or call 1-877-224-2302. Most events have
limited seating and pre-registration is highly recommended. For more
information on Baja California and its endless array of activities,
please visit: www.discoverbajacalifornia.com.
About Baja California
Located just south of San Diego, Baja
California, Mexico, is distinguished by its Pacific Ocean beaches, the
warm waters of the Sea of Cortez, forests, mountains, desert and bays.
The state’s five municipalities, Ensenada, Mexicali, Playas de Rosarito,
Tecate and Tijuana, have unparalleled landscapes of tremendous beauty.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions including sport fishing,
bike riding, off road racing as well as exploring the missions, cave
paintings and wine country, among others. Visit
www.discoverbajacalifornia.com, follow us on Twitter at @discoverbaja,
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