Travel: Culinary Archives - Brad A. Johnson

R.I.P. Crystal Cruises

Does Crystal Cruises' recent bankruptcy portend the demise of the world's most luxurious cruise line? I sure hope not. The Serenity and Symphony have both been arrested and taken into custody in the Bahamas after briefly being on the run from international law enforcement.

Review: Addison, San Diego

Nine years had lapsed since my last visit to Addison in north San Diego County, so when the restaurant recently earned a second Michelin star, I wondered what has changed. I fondly remembered chef William Bradley as an absolute master of French haute cuisine. Apparently, a lot has changed since I was last here.

Quick Review: Valle, Oceanside CA

Inspired by Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe where the chef first made a name for himself, Roberto Alcocer’s cuisine at the new Valle in Oceanside is intensely farm-to-table. It is uniquely Mexican, distinctly Californian and not always what it appears to be.

Food Photographer of the Year Exhibition at the Royal Photographic Society in Bristol, England

Where to Eat in Los Cabos, Mexico: The Restaurants Redefining Baja Cuisine

Mexican cuisine in Los Cabos has for decades been defined by steak and lobster. If not for the accompanying margaritas and periodic mariachi, one might have easily forgotten they were in Mexico. But that's changing. These are the restaurants redefining what it means to eat Mexican food in Los Cabos.

How to Make the Red Snapper a la Talla from Tamarindos Los Cabos

Step 1, Catch a red snapper. Step 2, Build a fire in your wood-burning oven and pour yourself a mezcal...

Hotel Review: The Cape, Los Cabos, Mexico

Thompson Hotels' first foray into Mexico, The Cape Hotel opened several years ago at the southern edge of the tourist corridor that connects Cabo San Lucas on the south with San Jose del Cabo to the north. This is where the Pacific merges with the Sea of Cortés. A bargain for Los Cabos, this is a fun, sexy hotel.

How to Make Sangrita, Mexico City Style

Mexico City ranks among the world’s greatest destinations for dining. And one of my favorite things about dining in Mexico City is sangrita. Not to be confused with the wine-based…

Why I Travel: For the Food, But Also For the Unexpected

My rickshaw driver keeps pace with Hanoi’s speeding taxis as he peddles me through the Old Quarter. The cool wind against my face brings temporary relief from Vietnam’s stifling summer…

Best Travel Blog! Best Culinary Travel! Best Travel Photography! And this just in: Finalist, Food Photographer of the Year

Awards season is here, and it has been a very good year indeed for this blog. My sincerest thanks to all the judges around the world for taking the time to consider my work.

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