100% mature agave Espadin. So they are essentially organic, hand-crafted mezcals produced in the same way that mezcals have been produced for the last 400 years. Ron shared slides from each village showing the agaves, and the... (0 replies, last updated by Gayla April 17, 2002)

is upscale and pricey. But if you go, try the flight of Del Maguey single distilled, hand-crafted, organic Mezcal. This stuff is wonderful and bears absolutely NO resemblence to mescal with the gringo worm in the bottle (a... (2 replies, last updated by elicia April 18, 2004)

of the tour had to be learning to make the infamous Mole Negro from Abigail at her home. We toured several indigenous markets (and the big Abastos market in Oaxaca City), visited a family that makes mezcal, visited the Del Maguey... (6 replies, last updated by Gayla May 9, 2005)

, mamey, mezcal (agave), and more, including some organics. Prices are low and quality higher than the supers. I also saw mole from Oaxaca and Guerrero and Mexican cheeses. Also, the vendors were friendly and welcoming, calling... (3 replies, last updated by JiyoHappy August 12, 2008)

and shoulders above El Mezcal or any of the other places. (16 replies, last updated by graphvariety November 12, 2009)

Maria’s Mexican Bistro (Union b’twn 4th & 5th) has got to be Park Slopes best Mexican restaurant. Forget Mezcals, Calexico and even the fairly decent Mexican Sandwich Company and go for the real deal over on Union. It... (7 replies, last updated by Cathy Elton April 22, 2003)

I actually organized a large sampling dinner at Guelaguetza last month and did a recap of it as well. You can see that posting below plus there’s also a link that will take you to photos.... (15 replies, last updated by Xericx August 20, 2006)

here in San Diego, and Ron Cooper the maven of Mezcal. As many S.D. hounds know the Valle de Guadalupe just north of Ensenada is beginning to turn out some very interesting wines. Both Gary and Rick indicated the market in... (12 replies, last updated by Angie March 26, 2003)

If you end up doing Casa Oaxaca... at least check out Los Danzantes Mezcal/Wine Shop. (55 replies, last updated by rcashdan March 29, 2009)

. If you go to El Agave try one of their Mezcal flights. They serve Del Maguay mezcals, which are an organic, single village, super premium series of mezcals from 6 Zapotec villages in Oaxaca. Truly amazing stuff. There really... (17 replies, last updated by Brian Saunders August 17, 2005)

is like Egypt last year, it is an excellent time to go, because you will have all the sights, that are normally crowded and with long lines, to yourself. I just want to be organized and make my reservations. I was in Egypt in... (24 replies, last updated by nuxvomica April 3, 2007)

. I use the greens in a soup with black-eyed peas. ORGANICALLY-GROWN TEAS from uptontea.com. Upton has a comprehensive selection of organically grown teas. I’m talking about loose tea, not bags. You can get sample portions... (23 replies, last updated by Drew December 28, 2004)

’s, but a Mezcal!) or the restaurant where one could order a la carte. We chose the bar, which seemed to have more diners—again, we’re talking lunch. Vin ordinaire. Water. A first course (plated) of rice salad with tuna,... (0 replies, last updated by chairbc June 21, 2008)

choices are great. More than a dozen cocteles especiales (margarita paradiso, caipirinha, sangrita y tequila...), cerveza (Sol, Tecate, Negra modelo...), 33 tequila choices (divided into plata, reposado and anejo), mezcal (Del... (6 replies, last updated by grocerytrekker November 9, 2007)

I am organizing a dinner for 15 to 20 in San Diego in October- all visiting convention attendees. I am looking for: -mexican food(because we are deprived New Englanders and we should, right?) -I want really great service -lots of... (7 replies, last updated by Pate' September 23, 2004)