Upcoming 2009 Culinary Tour of Oaxaca

The Annual "Culinary Secrets from Oaxaca's Kitchens", a seven-day gastronomic extravaganza and tour, is scheduled for April 25 - May 1, 2009. The theme of this year's tour is "The evolution of Oaxacan cuisine." The itinerary, designed for both the novice with a keen interest in Oaxacan cookery, as well as the seasoned chef, includes: 3 days of class at different venues, each lead by an internationally renowned culinary expert; native market tours; exploring important sites contributing to UNESCO's designation of Oaxaca as a World Heritage Site; keynote speaker; tastings of traditional regional foods, sweets and beverages; and select comidas in critically acclaimed restaurants. Participating chefs include Pilar Cabrera of BB Sabores Cooking School, and Alejandro Ruíz, owner of Casa Oaxaca Restaurant. Members of the Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast Association, sponsor, will be offering discounts, and a number of restaurants are expected to follow suit. Send inquiries to tours@oaxacabedandbreakfast.org, where you can also request the provisional tour calendar. Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast