April 2012
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Pura Vitamina T – Estampas de mi Ciudad
Tamalero. Photo Credits: Lissette Storch. Mexico City, Mexico.
Tamale-stuffed tortas or guajolotas are quite ubiquitous in Mexico City. These delicacies are served street-side, usually accompanied with atole, a corn-based drink.
Saliditos del Comal – Estampas de mi Ciudad
La Casa de las Sirenas, República de Guatemala No. 32, Centro Histórico, México City, Mexico
Sopes and quesadillas fresh of the comal delight tourists and locals at“La Casa de las Sirenas”. Aside from delicious food, this restaurant offers a piece of history- the eatery is located inside a 16th century building.
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Mexican Restaurant “Pujol” Among World’s Best
¨Pujol¨ Francisco Petrarca 254 Polanco, Mexico City (01 55) 5545-4111
Just like movies sketch the reflection of a society in celluloid, Enrique Olvera captures a piece of Mexico in every single one of his dishes. Complex, surrealistic and magical, his cuisine catches the soul of an ancestral culture, and artistically presents it through the lens of modern, world-class gastronomy.
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The Best of Two Worlds: Mariano’s Fresh Market
Have you ever wished you could get the Whole Foods experience minus the price tag? After picking up your fresh-from-the-oven pizza, have you like me, ever experienced a little pang of angst knowing that instead of a Diet Coke you will have to get a bottle of green tea to wash it down?
Sure, no one disputes the benefits of antioxidants, but if you have dreamed about a perfect balance, a hybrid...
The Mexican Flair of an Italian Husband
My Italian husband loves to cook, and while he is still trying to figure out which Mexican dish is supposed to have lime and which does not, this citrus, along with avocados, pickled rajas and other chilis, are staples in our home.
In Mexico, lime, salt and chile piquín can turn jícama, cucumber and almost any fruit into a snack. These delicious bites are quite ubiquitous- you can find them...
Fabulous Food in the Suburbs and Other Unlikely...
Schaumburg is definitely not known for its collection of boutique restaurants, much less Mexican eateries. Interestingly, one of my food oasis in an otherwise food chain-dominated town is Nordstrom. Yes, I just found this amazing chicken torta at my local retailer. I saw this as a special on the menu and had to try it. I am not sure how long it will stay , but if you have a chance, swing by and...
