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Literature and Food / El Prendes in "Arráncame la Vida" by Ángeles Mastretta

The Palacio de Bellas Artes stands as an imposing building of power and beauty; a symbol of art, memory, and architecture.

Literatura y comida / El Prendes en “Arráncame la Vida” de Ángeles

Literature and Food / La Ópera in Ibargüengoitia’s "Los relámpagos de agosto"

¡La Ópera! Those walls do speak, we know—they're gossipy, disloyal, and sometimes even downright deceitful.

Literatura y comida / La Ópera en "Los relámpagos de agosto" de Ibargüengoitia

Literature and Food / "La Bella Italia" in "Las Batallas en el Desierto"

La Bella Italia, now extinct and gone, we miss you. The ice cream parlor that sweetened our childhood and made us dream of impossible loves in José Emilio Pacheco’s "Las batallas en el desierto."

Literatura y comida / “La Bella Italia” en “Las Batallas en el Desierto"

Wine Bars in CDMX / Provocateur: Quality Wine and Tapas in Roma

Provocateur is a no-frills wine bar, free from pretentiousness, showiness, or frighteningly high prices on the menu.

Winebars en CDMX / Provocateur: vino y tapas 3B en la Roma

Bygone places / Champs Elysées: From a Set Menu Bistro to Political Elegance

The Champs Elysées restaurant on Reforma was a gathering place for politicians and national and international artists. It was also a touchpoint of French haute cuisine in Mexico City for over fifty years.

Lugares que ya no existen / Champs Elysées, de menú por tiempos a la elegancia política

Books on Gastronomy / ¡A Comer! A cookbook featuring simple and accessible recipes.

¡A Comer! is not just a cookbook; it's a tribute, a gesture of gratitude, and a testament to the life memories of the chefs working at Refettorio Mérida.

Libros de gastronomía / ¡A comer! un libro de cocina con recetas sencillas y accesibles

Iconic places in Mexico City / Sanborn's bar

Ah, the Sanborn’s bar! That oasis of endless coffee refills, grilled molletes, or how about their triangular club sandwich that was once the epicenter of “chilanga sophistication”? Do you remember those times when going to Sanborn’s was synonymous with status and good taste? Honestly, I don’t—I’m not that old, but I’ve been told.

Lugares icónicos CDMX / El bar del Sanborn’s

Cantinas in Mexico City / La Faena, Cantina and bullfighting museum

At number 49 on Venustiano Carranza Street in the Historic Center of CDMX, you'll find one of the city's most intriguing cantinas. Mannequins, grime, a jukebox, and bullfighting memorabilia blend with beer, quesadillas, and fun.

Cantinas en CDMX / La Faena, cantina y museo taurino

Cantinas in Mexico City / La Mascota, free snacks and 93 years of history

At the corner of Mesones and Bolívar, La Mascota cantina remains true to the history of CDMX's Historic Center. For 93 years, this oasis of drinks, music, and complimentary food has been safeguarding wallets and preserving the tradition of CDMX.

Cantinas en CDMX / La Mascota, botana gratis y 93 años de historia

Tortas in CDMX / La Barraca Valenciana: Tortas with Spanish Fillings in Coyoacán

This spot in the heart of Coyoacán has become famous for bringing together chilango teleras with various recipes from Spanish cuisine, specifically Valencian dishes.

Tortas en CDMX / La Barraca Valenciana, tortas con rellenos de la cocina española en Coyoacán

Fancy taquerias in CDMX / Tacos Domingo; charcoal-grilled tacos in the Historic Center

Tacos Domingo is a taqueria that maintains and simultaneously brings closer the style of Mexico City's grilled meat taco.

Taquerías fresas en CDMX / Tacos Domingo; tacos al carbón en el Centro Histórico

Tacos in Mexico City / Yeshua tacos

Tacos Yeshua is not your ordinary taqueria. It's a place where you venture into offal that has been forgotten by other taco vendors. Here, tripe isn't just a preference, it's an obligation.

Tacos en CDMX / Yeshua tacos alberca de tripa, ubre y ¿pajarilla?

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