Tragona food column

In the world of Latin American spirits, we talk a lot about what went into crafting what's in the glass. But some of the most memorable moments happen around the table. I've spent the last 10 years visiting distilleries in Mexico and Peru, and Tragona is where I write about those — the meals that matched the mezcal, tequila, rum, and pisco, the kitchens that told a story, the bites that made me stop mid-conversation and feel grateful to be exactly where I was.

A well-set table in Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca at Casa Dos Piedras

Tragona: what stuck to my ribs, pulled on my heartstrings, and got me in my feelings this month: Casa Dos Piedras.

After a day hiking around Hierve el Agua and visiting the Dos Pasiones palenque, my adventure mates and I came to Teotitlán for a meal. We left with so much more. We were moved by the setting, the people, the adventurous ride up led by our mototaxi escort, and Ana's food. It tasted as alive as the valley looked.

Kami Kenna

Jun 292 min read

Tragona: what stuck to my ribs, pulled on my heartstrings, and got me in my feelings this month:

Un huevito al comal at La Cosecha Organic Market | May 2026 In Oaxaca, the humble egg is elevated from simple sustenance to world-class cuisine. It is wrapped up like a package using hierba santa (Mexican pepper leaf in English). The large heart-shaped leaf is laid on the comal, the coal fired clay cook top, and an egg is cracked over it. The aromatic leaf becomes the vessel as it cooks, keeping the egg from sticking while adding intriguing flavors and textures. But, it does

Kami Kenna

Jun 42 min read

Famous green light that spells out Tiny Bar

Tragona: what stuck to my ribs, pulled on my heartstrings, and got me in my feelings.

A unique tequila pairing experience, tucked away on the back streets of Tequila, Jalisco — the town famous for bringing the regional vino mezcal to the world during the 19th century.

Kami Kenna

May 241 min read

Tragona food column

Tragona: what stuck to my ribs, pulled on my heartstrings, and got me in my feelings this month: Casa Dos Piedras.

Tragona: what stuck to my ribs, pulled on my heartstrings, and got me in my feelings this month:

Tragona: what stuck to my ribs, pulled on my heartstrings, and got me in my feelings.

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