Articles written by Alvin Starkman

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Oaxaca Restaurant La Jícara: Mexican Food Tastes More Like Home
La Jícara restaurant in downtown Oaxaca caters to diners wanting anything but traditional Mexican food: salads and pastas, curry, humus, and even bagels.
Dec 13, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Oaxaca Mexico Charities Struggle with Art Auction Fundraising
Oaxacan charity CORAL addresses early detection and prevention of hearing impairment in Mexico, & treats the condition. But auction fundraising challenges.
Oct 17, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Snack Food in Mexico Is Healthy: Oaxaca Chapulines Recipe & More
Chapulines, or grasshoppers, are one of the most popular and healthy snack foods in Oaxaca, Mexico. Learn how the insect is harvested, and an easy recipe.
Sep 14, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Increased Direct Foreign Investment in Mexico Benefits Mexicans
Bloomberg News recently indicated a higher than earlier predicted forecast for 2011 direct foreign investment in Mexico. How do "the people" of Mexico win?
Sep 2, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Mexicans Visiting Canada VISA Requirement Hurts Tourism & Trade
The complexity of Canada's VISA requirement for prospective visitors from Mexico, and the lack of comprehensive no-fee advice hurt the Canadian economy.
Aug 30, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
A Versatile Mexican Food: Tinga Recipe from Oaxaca, South Mexico
The origin of tinga is uncertain, and its ingredients often vary. Though pork is often used, Oaxacan chef Pilar Cabrera puts chicken in this Mexican recipe.
Aug 28, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Food in Mexico: Oaxaca Restaurant Fuses Tradition, Barbecue Ribs
Oaxaca restaurant El Bichón serves typical Oaxacan, Mexico regional cuisine. But the barbecued pork back ribs draw locals out of downtown to dine there.
Aug 23, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Oaxaca Public School Education Targets Student Success: COBAO
A 14-year-old from San Marcos Tlapazola, Tlacolula, Mexico, has been given a rare opportunity to succeed in the problem plagued Oaxaca public school system.
Aug 5, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
People's Guelaguetza and Horario Natural in Oaxaca, Mexico
Learn when, where and at what time to attend the Guelaguetza in Oaxaca, Mexico, despite the horario natural, which can possibly disrupt travel plans.
Jul 28, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Mezcaloteca: First Tasting Room for Mezcal in Oaxaca
Oaxaca, synonymous with mezcal, the smokey spirit made from agave, finally boasts a tasting room for sipping and learning about its production and nuances.
Jul 25, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Oaxaca Mole Festival Signals Return of Tourism with a Vengeance
The July 2011 inauguration of the annual Oaxacan Festival of the Seven Moles was important for both the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, & Mexico itself.
Jul 22, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
The Five Best Street Food Stalls and Eateries in Oaxaca, Mexico
Contrary to common belief, you can safely eat in Oaxaca by patronizing street food vendors. It's a mistake to restrict oneself to guidebook restaurants.
Jul 15, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
The Two Best Market Restaurants in Oaxaca, Mexico
Mercado de la Merced and the 20 de Noviembre market, both in downtown Oaxaca, contain the best market restaurants in the city.
Jul 10, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Social Media Networks: Facebook, Twitter Destroying Society?
Social media networks and tagging have had positive political impact around the globe. But they create new societal problems - Twitter more than the others
Jul 4, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Mexico Today Oaxaca Tourism & Investment Summit Exceeds Goals
The Mexican government sponsored Mexico Today program recently kicked off in Oaxaca. The weekend signaled a positive outlook for Mexico's economic future.
Jun 27, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Mexico Today Program Showcases Oaxaca to Aid Mexican Tourism
The June launch in Oaxaca of Mexico Today, an initiative of the Mexico Tourism Board, is sure to give tourism and investment a sorely needed boost.
Jun 21, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Art of Manuel Reyes, Maricela Gómez at La Olla Oaxaca Restaurant
La Olla restaurant in Oaxaca exhibits the art of two Oaxacan artists: clay sculptures of Manuel Reyes and Maricela Gómez of Oaxaca's Mixteca.
Jun 19, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Bughouse Blues Band at La Olla Oaxaca Restaurant Boosts Business
With slow tourism in Oaxaca, Chef Pilar Cabrera and Luis Espinoza of La Olla restaurant gambled and won, inviting country blues band Bughouse to entertain.
Jun 15, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Kickbacks & Commissions on International Tours a Vacation Reality
Kickbacks to hotels from guides, & commissions to craftspeople & other vendors from tour operators are facts of life in tourism. Learn the signs & options.
May 29, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
How to Avoid the Commissions Conundrum in International Tourism
Commissions paid by retailers and craftspeople to tour guides and operators is a fact of international tourism. Learn to avoid its adverse impact on you.
May 29, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Oaxaca Tourism Expands: More Huatulco, Puerto Escondido Flights
With the Viva Aerobus flight route expansion to include Puerto Escondido, Huatulco & Oaxaca, resort vacations can more easily include 2 - 3 days in Oaxaca.
May 23, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Found Objects as Visual Art and Collectibles
Found objects as art fall into three categories. One category relates to solitary objects. As these art forms become collectible, availability diminishes.
May 21, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Pulque in Oaxaca: Organic, Sustainable Living Industry in Mexico
Production of the fermented drink pulque, in Oaxaca, Mexico, is as green and environmentally friendly as any industry, perhaps more so than that of mezcal.
Apr 2, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Dramatic Change to Restaurants in Oaxaca a Sign of Slow Tourism
Doors closing to restaurants in Oaxaca serving Mexican fare, and the opening of Italian and oriental restaurants and coffee houses evidence weak tourism.
Mar 14, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Retire in Oaxaca, Mexico at 60, and Reap (Non – Medical) Benefits
INAPAM is a Mexican government program providing seniors, citizens and retired expats alike, with discounts, perks & benefits - excepting health insurance.
Feb 25, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Booking Hotel, B & B, On Travel Websites Problematic for Tourists
Tourists booking hotels using travel websites may be surprised when their chosen accommodation fails to reply; but the hotel or B&B may be blameless.
Feb 24, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Alcoholism in Oaxaca, Mexico: Mezcal; Not Tequila, Beer or Whisky
Alcoholics Anonymous has a healthy presence in Oaxaca, Mexico. Alcoholism is not due to drinking beer, tequila, wine, whisky, vodka or brandy. It's mezcal.
Jan 22, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Mexico Hotels, Resorts Thrive Despite Media Drug, Safety Concerns
Tripadvisor's 2011 Travellers Choice Awards confirm that tourists continue to enjoy Mexican hotels & resorts, & don't share media's drug & safety concerns.
Jan 20, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
How to Diet and Lose Weight While Vacationing in Oaxaca, Mexico
You get exercise walking and sightseeing, so forget the morning run. But remember that in Oaxaca, Mexico, rice and beans can be fat-laden and kill the diet.
Jan 11, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Casa Crespo Restaurant in Oaxaca, Mexico, Shines Brightly
Casa Crespo Restaurant in Oaxaca, southern Mexico, serves uniquely prepared and presented Oaxacan cuisine in a comfortable, downtown Oaxaca setting.
Jan 3, 2011 - Alvin Starkman
Casa Rubia: Luxury Home, Villa Rental in Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Casa Rubia is the ultimate in luxury Oceanfront villa vacation rental in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. The home has 6 bedrooms and a permanent staff.
Dec 10, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Epicuro Café Bistrot: Organic Mediterranean Restaurant in Oaxaca
While Los Danzantes ranks high in ambiance for a restaurant featuring Oaxacan food, Epicuro's decor attracts those in Oaxaca craving healthy Italian fare.
Dec 4, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Los Huamuches Oaxaca Restaurant Review; En Route to Ocotlán
Los Huamuches Oaxaca restaurant serves only traditional, Oaxacan food, in a rustic setting. It's the polar opposite of nearby restaurant, Azucena Zapoteca.
Nov 20, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Oaxaca, Mexico, Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos): A Guide
An explanation of Oaxaca, Mexico, Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos): where to go & when to see altars, tapetes, cemeteries & comparsas; & accommodation.
Nov 7, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Buying a Used Car in Oaxaca, Mexico: Easier than Back Home?
It's hard to go wrong buying a cheap, used car in Oaxaca, Mexico. Forget about mechanical safety certificate & emissions control standards. Know where, how.
Oct 26, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Safety, Security, Police & Banditos: Driving in Oaxaca, Mexico
Following these guidelines helps ensure safety & security, and avoid banditos & police problems while driving the roads and highways of Oaxaca, Mexico.
Oct 19, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Wine Bar in Oaxaca, Mexico, at La Olla Restaurant
The city of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico, finally has a wine bar, opened by Luis Espinosa & Chef Pilar Cabrera, upstairs at their La Olla restaurant.
Oct 2, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Diet Drinks in Oaxaca Mexico: Diet Coke, Pepsi Light, Clight
Finding a diet soda in Oaxaca Mexico, isn't easy outside of the city. But sugar-free powder drinks are in supermarkets, for calorie-conscious dieters.
Sep 30, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Money Saving Tips for Students, Budget Travelers to Oaxaca Mexico
Oaxaca, Mexico, on a budget is easy, with clean accommodations, eating in good restaurants and seeing the sights, without risking safety, health, security.
Sep 26, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
ADO Bus Service Mexico City Oaxaca: Platino, GL, Estrella Roja
Platino ADO bus service is the ultimate in luxury, and provides easy bus access between Mexico City & Oaxaca. But GL & Estrella Roja remain alternatives
Aug 31, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Mexicana Airlines Cancels Domestic Flights, Affects Oaxaca Mexico
As of August 28, 2010, Mexicana has suspended domestic flights, meaning Click Mexicana as well. Options remain for getting to and from Oaxaca, Mexico City.
Aug 28, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Tattoo Fest in Oaxaca, Mexico: Piercings, Tattoos Tip of Iceberg
The annual Tattoo Fest in Oaxaca, Mexico, provided tattoo & body piercing aficionados with an opportunity to buy, learn, exchange ideas, and be entertained.
Aug 25, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Twelve Top Bars in Oaxaca for Twenty- to Thirty-Year-Old Tourists
Oaxaca's top 12 bars for young adults are located both downtown and in the suburbs, and vary in terms of cover, ambiance, music and nightly promotions.
Aug 18, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
College & University Education for Youths in Oaxaca, Mexico
Educational quality at Oaxaca's colleges and universities is generally suspect. After private primary & secondary school, children of means study abroad.
Aug 14, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Vintage Ford Mustangs and Mezcal Meet in Matatlán, Oaxaca
Mezcal producer Enrique Jiménez of Mezcal del Amigo unveiled his state-of-the-art process at the conclusion of a vintage Mustang display in Matatlán Oaxaca.
Aug 1, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Oaxaca Restaurant in San Martín Tilcajete Stands Test of Time
Since opening its doors in 2004, Azucena Zapoteca, a classy restaurant in the central valleys of Oaxaca, has consistently been serving top notch food.
Jul 23, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Oaxaca Recipe for Chiles en Nogada Steals Limelight from Puebla
Originating in Puebla, and purportedly a seasonal plate only, now Oaxacan chefs make chiles en nogada all year round, this recipe doing the dish justice.
Jul 17, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Buying Bargain Tapetes (rugs) in Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca
Some rug weaving workshops in Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, offer tapetes for sale below the market value for recently woven rugs: older, vintage new rugs.
Jul 14, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Hope Arrives as Oaxaca Elects Gabino Cué Governor with Coalition
The July, 2010, election of Gabino Cué as Governor signifies hope for renewed and expanded tourism in Oaxaca. Safety and security concerns should dissipate.
Jul 7, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
Ten Reasons to Retire From Practicing Law as a Litigation Lawyer
Lawyers practice law beyond the optimum retirement time. When rampant professional misconduct and incompetence on both sides of The Bench, grate, it's time.
Jul 7, 2010 - Alvin Starkman
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