In the past decade, housing prices in Mexico City have climbed 148%, fueled largely by digital nomads and a tourism boom. More than 26,000 AirBnB units have taken over what would have been apartments for people for whom Mexico City is home. This past summer, that led to protests in the streets: “shattered glass, broken doors and furious graffiti,” according ... Show More
Nov 13
If you’re selling Mexican food, what do you owe Mexicans?
<p>If you’re a business owner who makes their living serving food or drinks that are rooted in Mexican traditions, or a brand owner who is selling spirits made in Mexico or, perhaps, made somewhere else but rooted in Mexican tradition, what are your obligations — if any — to the ... Show More
24m 46s
Apr 2024
Live From Mexico: Read Spear, Real Mezcal
<p>Jimmy is on the horn with <a href="https://www.readspear.com/" target="_blank">Read Spear</a>, President of Origen Imports inc. in Oaxaca, Mexico. Read is a pioneering mezcal importer, and Origen Imports incorporates several brands including <a href="https://www.instagram.com ... Show More
1h 9m
May 2019
Episode 333: Teaching is Learning
<p>Steve Olson!!!! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/akawinegeek/" target="_blank">@Akawinegeek</a></p>
<p>Today’s guest has been helping to shape the beverage industry for over 40 years. Getting his start in restaurants, he’s gone on to be a writer, consultant, educator, and le ... Show More
52m 30s
Jul 2021
Todo Sobre el Tequila - All About Tequila
<p>Nothing says “Mexico” like tequila. In this episode, we talk about the origins of this quintessential Mexican drink, where it’s produced, how it’s made, how it compares to its cousin mezcal, and more. ¡Salud!<br/>Links:</p><ul><li><a href='https://youtu.be/kCnM0OWOfbM'>“Tradit ... Show More
26m 4s
Aug 25
José Cuervo Rebuilds a Tequila Empire
August 28, 1920. In the town of Tequila, fireworks burst overhead as people celebrate Mexico’s independence. Then… gunshots. Malachías Cuervo, heir to the famous tequila dynasty, has just reignited a bitter feud with his family’s rivals, the Sauzas. For decades, his brother José ... Show More
37m 6s