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Peruvian Dessert Recipes by Pía León
Pía León is one of Latin America’s most original visions in contemporary gastronomy, celebrating Peru’s vast biodiversity and cultural multiplicity. She co-owns Central Restaurant in Lima, Peru, which was named No.1 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ list in 2023 and for many years ranked at the top of the list.
From The Kitchen Of Michelin Star Chef Javier Plascencia
Javier Plascencia is a down-to-earth, charismatic man, who is continuously in the search for flavor. This has led him to take an adventurous journey, first into Baja, and then to the rest of the world to find unique ingredients.
Chefs & Gastronomy
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ANTHONY BOURDAIN (Gone Too Soon) LOVED BAJA… its people, its WINE, its FOOD!
People still talk about Baja like it’s a quick border detour. Anthony Bourdain saw something else: a region quietly rewriting what people think they know about México—with chefs, vineyards, and a food culture in full motion.
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BOCUSE D’OR MEXICO, helmed by Chef Marcelo Hisaki is headed to BOCUSE D’OR FINALS in Lyon, France!
At the Wormwood Private Garden, BajaTraveler® joined an electric room rallying behind Team México, led by Chef Marcelo Hisaki, on their road to the Bocuse d’Or Finals (January 26, Lyon)—the culinary Olympics with no mercy and no shortcuts.
MICHELIN GUIDE/ LOS CABOS RECOGNITIONS 2025
Rodrigo Esponda, Managing Director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board, explained that joining the Michelin Guidewasn’t automatic—it required an economic commitment to bring inspectors and be officially included. The surprise wasn’t the challenge. It was the response.
Chef Javier Plascencia’s ANIMALON restaurant in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California earns a second Michelin star!
Chef Javier Plascencia’s Animalón Restaurant in Valle de Guadalupe earns its second Michelin star, cementing Baja California’s global culinary prestige.
Chef Carlos Gaytán’s HA’ restaurant at Hotel Xcaret Mexico earns a second Michelin star!
Chef Carlos Gaytán’s HA’ Restaurant at Hotel Xcaret México earns its second Michelin star, elevating Mexico’s fine dining on the global stage.
Grand Velas’ COCINA DE AUTOR restaurant in Cabo San Lucas earns a second Michelin star!
Cocina de Autor at Grand Velas Los Cabos earns its second Michelin star, solidifying Cabo San Lucas as a global fine-dining destination.
UNITED for Sustainable Fishing at Esperanza Los Cabos
Leaders unite at Esperanza Los Cabos to promote sustainable fishing, ocean stewardship, and responsible culinary practices in Baja California Sur.