We’re back live this morning after two interesting days of healing to report on a successful vaccination campaign, Covid case increase in the state, local bars busted for not following mandates, and advances in the Insurgentes bridge construction. PLUS great news about tamale classes from Oculto and an awesome place for microbrewery lovers.
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From today’s broadcast:
HEADLINES
24,000 covid-19 vaccines were applied during the latest vaccination campaign. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/en-tres-dias-se-vacunaron-24-mil-52252
Jalisco has reported over 2,000 daily cases of covid during the past six consecutive days. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2022/01/18/ya-son-6-dias-seguidos-con-mas-de-2-mil-casos-de-covid-en-jalisco/
City authorities gave notifications to five bars over the weekend for not following the latest sanitary mandates. https://contralinea.net/reglamentos-apercibe-a-un-antro-y-cuatro-bares-el-fin-de-semana-mantendran-operativos-aleatorios/
Progress is increasingly noticeable at the Insurgentes St. bridge… https://vallartaopina.net/avanza-la-obra-del-puente-sobre-el-rio-cuale-derribado-por-nora/
.. But vendors aren’t happy with the new design. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/inconformes-obra-puente-insurgentes-52241
Meanwhile, there are no changes at Manantial St. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/sin-avances-en-la-calle-manantial-52259
LEISURE
Learn how to cook tamales with Carmen Porras and Chef Diego Sánchez of Oculto!
During this hands-on class we will teach you how to cook tomatillo-chicken tamales, adobo spice beef tamales, and rajas & cheese all-vegetarian tamales (vegan option available upon request). You will receive an embroidered vintage El Arrayán apron, all the necessary ingredients and all instruction is provided in English. Afterward, you get to stay and enjoy them for lunch and eat what you just learned to cook, plus one cocktail or one glass of Mexican wine (additional beverages can be ordered from our bar).
Special prices for Paco Ojeda’s Coffee & Headlines
Regular price: $95 USD
Mention Coffee & Headlines $75 USD per person
Monthly and annual subscribers will get an even lower price in your email inbox!
Send an email to Carmen Porras to get details to reserve your spot for this unique cooking experience: [email protected]
Class will only take place with a minimum of 4 people.
Space is limited for this class.
VERSALLES FOR FOODIES UPDATE: Los Cuentos TapRoom
Local brewery Los Cuentos has recently opened a cozy and awesome space to enjoy their brews, paired with amazing Mexican treats inspired by the cuisine of Oaxaca. You can find it in our Versalles For Foodies map! https://www.bit.ly/versalles4foodies
Or visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/loscuentostaproom
Hundreds of dead fish appear at Palmares Beach. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/peces-muertos-playa-palmares-52279
Yes, apparently there is such a thing as a Heavy Metal Knitting World Championships in Finland… https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3034676096819806