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California Restaurant Glows with Villa Lagoon Tile

Cement Style

Rick Bayless, the celebrity chef and host of the Emmy-nominated show “Mexico: One Plate At A Time” on PBS, has developed the menu at Red O Restaurant (think red onion) at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA. The tile was made in Mexico so it was a fitting combination. No printed-on color here. Another location in St.

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Saltillo Tile's Centuries-Old Allure

Tile Talk

Hand-crafted from natural clay deposits, authentic Saltillo tile can only come from one place in the world - Saltillo, in the state of Coahuila in Mexico. Once it is placed, it will stain and scuff easily if not properly sealed and maintained with a quality sealant. Saltillo is popular in Mediterranean-like climates.