Mezcal missionary ulises torrentera although mezcal has only recently become an infamously popular drink, torrentera had already documented the first of his findings in the book mezcalaria, in 2002. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Youll get a personal experience that way, and the staff is super knowledgable having been trained by ulises. Ulises has spent the last two decades touring palenques of the different regions of. In fact, its better if you go at an offhour early afternoon. Ulises torrentera has produced a comprehensive and thorough book regarding the historical and anthropological origin of mezcal in mexico. One of the coowners is author journalist ulises torrentera. Finally, the inauguration of their own palenque, in which the writer, investigator and mezcal curator and collector, ulises torrentera, will be joining knowledge with other guests maestros mezcaleros to produce incredible mezcal. There, youll find a peacock named kevin that meanders over a steaming. Gerry furthsides ulises torrenteras mission to put a spotlight onto authentic, artisan mezcal has transformed the reputation of this spirit.
Las almas rotas in dallas, tx featured, as a booming mezcaleria i taught the. I had a nice lunch at calavera with susan and then spent a little over two hours in ulises torrentera s arte del mezcal west coast tour sponsored by wahaka and organized by the same brands raza zaidi. Although mezcal has only recently become an infamously popular drink, torrentera had already documented the first of his findings in the book mezcalaria, in 2002. Place to taste and buy mezcal in situ mezcaleria, oaxaca. Its home to macurichos, a 55yearold, familyowned operation. Mezcal bars mezcalerias are becoming popular with mexican youth all over. Ulises, sandra, and in situ are famous because theyve been bringing incredible small batch mezcals to the attention of the world with incredible attention to. Nice mezcal learning experience in situ mezcaleria.
There is a debate going around in the mezcal community yes, there is a community for pretty much everything are you a member of the arods homeopathic. Vancouver sun a little knowledge can be dangerous, as the erroneous. It draws from both historical and contemporary sources, and brings together social, anthropological, legal and enthobotanical literature on the spirit as well as detailing pulque and the agave plant in general. The bar boasts over 180 different mezcals, and often hosts evenings featuring a representative of a particular brand, with healthy samples of the product served, and featuring a botana made by ulises partner sandra ortiz brena. He is also somewhat of a personal mezcal hero for me his writing captures not only his incredible knowledge of mezcal, but also his extraordinary literary voice.
Join facebook to connect with ulises torrentera and others you may know. D mezcalaria, cultura del mezcal, the cult of mezcal farolito ediciones, 2012 is the third edition, first bilingual englishspanish, of the seminal 2000 publication by author ulises torrentera the book is highly opinionated on the one hand, yet on the other contains a wealth of both historical and contemporary facts. Ulises has spent the last couple decades touring palenques of the different regions of oaxaca and beyond. The owners of las almas rotas in dallas are fine people, and in fact i trained them. Torrenterais a tireless promoter of this drink worldwide. Magical maestro restaurant hosts mezcal missionary ulises.
Ulises torrentera at the restaurant madre in torrance. Porteremo 6 bottiglie della nostra collezione e libri mezcalaria. Great for firsttime mezcal tasting in situ mezcaleria. Great place to taste mezcal in situ mezcaleria, oaxaca. Torrentera delves deeply into the historical and cultural uses of agave beverages, quoting an archive of diverse references which tell the stories of. Coowner with sandra ortiz brenna of the equally legendary in situ mezcaleria in oaxaca city.
Mezcalaria, the cult of mezcal is the most comprehensive multidisciplinary book of its kind. Yes its a novelty item, and cudos to them for that. Join us for a very special dinner with ulises torrentera of oaxacas in situ mezcaleria for the launch of. Fest mexican independence day celebrations in vancouver, british columbia. Culinary tours of oaxaca, mexico, is a unique culinary concept.
The mezcaleria is only open during the day from 1 to 7pm but its an extraordinary addition to the world of mezcal because it is run by ulises torrentera, the writer and author of several books and essays about mezcal. They recently have launched the mezcanautic 2020 tour which runs march 29april 4 in oaxaca. Food lovers guide to oaxaca city fodors travel guide. Mezcal historian ulises torrentera, author of mezcalaria, the cult of mezcal and coproprietor of oaxacas in situ mezcaleria, is visiting seattle and will be at mezcaleria oaxaca on. Ulises tororrentera, owner of in situ mezcaleria, in oaxaca, mexico. Ulises torrentera is probably one of the foremost experts when it comes to mezcal. All of the mezcal in the mezcaleria, as well as the mezcal bottled under the farolito brand, are curated by mezcal legend ulises torrentera. Farolito mezcal is the exported brand from the renowned in situ mezcaleria in oaxaca city. Ulises has traveled to many countries and cities around the world to give lectures, seminars and talks about mezcal, its history, and perspectives.
Ulises torrentera at mezcaleria oaxaca in seattle, wa on. Mexico city native and cofounder of mezcaloteca, silvia philion left. You dont have to meet ulises torrentera personally. Farolito mezcal is the exported brand from his famous in situ mezcaleria in oaxaca city. Food and drink of oaxaca featured in vancouver sun. Mezcalaria, the cult of mezcal, by ulises torrentera oaxaca. Mezcalaria, cultura del mezcal, the cult of mezcal farolito ediciones, 2012 is the third edition, first bilingual englishspanish, of the seminal 2000 publication by author ulises torrentera.
He developed the mezcaleria application, a tool to learn about the culture of mezcal, types of agaves and production processes. While at times overly opinionated, author ulises torrentera otherwise does a masterful job. Its proprietor, ulises torrentera, is known to track down mezcals from the rarest of agaves. I was excited to learn that a little mezcaleria had opened inside of one of my favorite bars in oaxaca txalaparta. Ulises torrontera right is the founder and director of in situ, which serves some of the most interesting mezcals in oaxaca city. The mezcaleria is only open during the day from 1 to 7pm but its an extraordinary addition to the world of mezcal because it is run by ulises. I had a nice lunch at calavera with susan and then spent a little over two hours in ulises torrenteras arte del mezcal west coast tour sponsored by wahaka. Where to sip the best mezcal in oaxaca, mexico the. You dont have to meet ulises torrentera personally though he built the place, is a local hero and draws a crowd. Mezcalaria, the cult of mezcal by ulises torrentera 20180920 admin mezcalaria, cultura del mezcal, the cult of mezcal farolito ediciones, 2012 is the third edition, first bilingual englishspanish, of the seminal 2000 publication by author ulises torrentera. His name is legend in the mezcal world, strangely appropriate given for the role he plays. The book is highly opinionated on the one hand, yet on the other contains a wealth of both historical and contemporary facts about agave, mezcal and pulque. The mezcaleria is only open during the day from 1 to 7pm but its an extraordinary addition to the world of mezcal because it is run by.