Chef Israel Alvarez on Mexico, Tacos, and Being Kidnapped

This week on Migration Patterns, I speak with Israel Alvarez, a chef who grew up in Mexico City and now lives in Edmonton. In this episode, he shares some of his experiences working in Enrique Olvera’s restaurant Pujol, what happened when he was kidnapped in Mexico City, and his current pop-up project COMAL Taco Therapy.

P.S – If you haven’t heard of Chef Enrique Olvera or Pujol, the next time you are on Netflix watch episode 4 of Season 2. This show is also wonderful to learn about classic Mexican cuisine.

exciting announcement

Migration Patterns is now aired on the wonderful community-powered radio station, CJSR 88.5 FM. That’s right, we’re a radio show now too!

Kermit Excited before Red Curtain

This season was recorded in their studios and I’ve learned much from the staff and volunteers there. I hope that you can hear the difference, dear listener. Thank you CJSR!

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