Again, (thanks to your culinary accounts) I feel homesick. I am a river and a bridge away from Mexico. Fear of random cartel violence have wormed into my heart...and kept me from crossing over to walk on Mexican soil, see the sights, smell the smells and sense the sounds of the open mercado. But I digress. I am super happy to learn of the Michelin Green Stars.
Sorry for the homesick vibes! I'm guessing most of those "starred" restaurants serve cuisine that isn't of the type that would draw lines back to anyone's home cooking though. A bit too fancy. The taqueria, on the other hand, might.
That thought fleeted through my mind chased by the judgement of the expensive concoctions occupying 2 square inches on an oversized plate. LOL I forgive your homesickie vibe if you forgive my judgy one.
I wonder how long it'll be before they reach Chiapas. Haha Well I've never been to a restaurant here that I didn't enjoy. Although one in San Cristóbal made me sick, but that was right after moving down here, so my immune system was probably worn out from traveling.
They got as far as Oaxaca - but yes, I doubt they'll find the right bus for Chiapas 🙂. I wonder if finding a restaurant that makes us sick is an unavoidable experience for any visitor to Mexico (other than the resort dwellers)?
Haha, Probably. My body just isn't used to the same ingredients that locals are used to (though I think I've adapted pretty well at this point) so some degree of food poisoning was bound to happen.
My worst food poisoning experience in Mexico was in Oaxaca - but it was food I cooked myself - chorizo. I cooked the heck out of it, but I'm guessing there was some residue of uncooked chorizo on whatever utensil I was stirring it with. I managed to wipe myself out for 2 days. Now I switch to a clean utensil as I finish cooking something like that - I'm probably overly paranoid.
This is a little off topic (not completely, because of restaurants): Restaurants and dogs in Mexico.
Some places, sure. Absolutely no. Other (usually smaller) places, maybe.
I was standing outside a place with my dog, and a guy came out, and said: no problem, bring her in with you. Yum...
A few other times, somebody came out and said that I'd have leave my dog outside. I say what I always say: My dog goes where I go. Ella va por donde voy. Each time this has happened, they've said okay, bring her in. Sometimes, they've even brought a bowl of water.
That's one thing I love about Mexico. Dogs can come in, at least sometimes. Speaking of, we have a few places here that actively welcome your dog. Signs outside say: Welcome, just use a leash, please.
Yes, my experience as well is that dogs are much more welcome in Mexico. Heck, many restaurants I go to have the restaurant owner's/workers' dogs wandering around the dining area. One place I go to has a German Shepherd who belongs to the proprietors - he wanders in and out of the kitchen while the proprietors are preparing the food - something you will never see in the U.S. I don't think about health concerns at all, I find it charming.
I'll have to try Califa next time I'm in Mexico City, if I get in the door that is. I don't know if it'll come to this, but it reminds of a few restaurants I used to love until they became "discovered." They were still great, but too crowded. Oh well, the stars must come out. Thanks for the update, Mike.
Getting in the door might prove difficult, unfortunately. I doubt I'll have get to try it - I don't like standing in lines for restaurants. Usually there is another option down the street where the food is just as good (to my untrained palate at least...)
Last thing we need is my colonia, San Rafael, described as "artsy"... aka, ripe for gentrification by the damn digital nomads. The rents are too damn high now.
And Califa de Leon? Ok, it is on the San Rafael side of calle San Cosme, right there along with the shoe stores, pawn shops, and the usual street vendors of pirata CDs, cheap electronics, and women's clothing.
Again, (thanks to your culinary accounts) I feel homesick. I am a river and a bridge away from Mexico. Fear of random cartel violence have wormed into my heart...and kept me from crossing over to walk on Mexican soil, see the sights, smell the smells and sense the sounds of the open mercado. But I digress. I am super happy to learn of the Michelin Green Stars.
Sorry for the homesick vibes! I'm guessing most of those "starred" restaurants serve cuisine that isn't of the type that would draw lines back to anyone's home cooking though. A bit too fancy. The taqueria, on the other hand, might.
That thought fleeted through my mind chased by the judgement of the expensive concoctions occupying 2 square inches on an oversized plate. LOL I forgive your homesickie vibe if you forgive my judgy one.
Just love Califa got a star! But sad for locals who frequent it. In QRoo the stars went to restaurants in upscale hotel/restaurant compounds.
Yes, mostly the fancy restaurants win out. Nice for Califa though, but yes, bad for the community most likely.
I wonder how long it'll be before they reach Chiapas. Haha Well I've never been to a restaurant here that I didn't enjoy. Although one in San Cristóbal made me sick, but that was right after moving down here, so my immune system was probably worn out from traveling.
They got as far as Oaxaca - but yes, I doubt they'll find the right bus for Chiapas 🙂. I wonder if finding a restaurant that makes us sick is an unavoidable experience for any visitor to Mexico (other than the resort dwellers)?
Haha, Probably. My body just isn't used to the same ingredients that locals are used to (though I think I've adapted pretty well at this point) so some degree of food poisoning was bound to happen.
My worst food poisoning experience in Mexico was in Oaxaca - but it was food I cooked myself - chorizo. I cooked the heck out of it, but I'm guessing there was some residue of uncooked chorizo on whatever utensil I was stirring it with. I managed to wipe myself out for 2 days. Now I switch to a clean utensil as I finish cooking something like that - I'm probably overly paranoid.
Oof. Maybe, but experiencing food poisoning has made me paranoid about some things as well. 😆
This is a little off topic (not completely, because of restaurants): Restaurants and dogs in Mexico.
Some places, sure. Absolutely no. Other (usually smaller) places, maybe.
I was standing outside a place with my dog, and a guy came out, and said: no problem, bring her in with you. Yum...
A few other times, somebody came out and said that I'd have leave my dog outside. I say what I always say: My dog goes where I go. Ella va por donde voy. Each time this has happened, they've said okay, bring her in. Sometimes, they've even brought a bowl of water.
That's one thing I love about Mexico. Dogs can come in, at least sometimes. Speaking of, we have a few places here that actively welcome your dog. Signs outside say: Welcome, just use a leash, please.
Yes, my experience as well is that dogs are much more welcome in Mexico. Heck, many restaurants I go to have the restaurant owner's/workers' dogs wandering around the dining area. One place I go to has a German Shepherd who belongs to the proprietors - he wanders in and out of the kitchen while the proprietors are preparing the food - something you will never see in the U.S. I don't think about health concerns at all, I find it charming.
Health concerns? My dogs lick my face... with mucho enthusiasm. Okay, I rinse off afterwards, but I let health concerns go a long time ago... :)
I'll have to try Califa next time I'm in Mexico City, if I get in the door that is. I don't know if it'll come to this, but it reminds of a few restaurants I used to love until they became "discovered." They were still great, but too crowded. Oh well, the stars must come out. Thanks for the update, Mike.
Getting in the door might prove difficult, unfortunately. I doubt I'll have get to try it - I don't like standing in lines for restaurants. Usually there is another option down the street where the food is just as good (to my untrained palate at least...)
I agree about standing in lines for a restaurant. My palate is equally untrained, and down the street is just fine.. :)
Last thing we need is my colonia, San Rafael, described as "artsy"... aka, ripe for gentrification by the damn digital nomads. The rents are too damn high now.
And Califa de Leon? Ok, it is on the San Rafael side of calle San Cosme, right there along with the shoe stores, pawn shops, and the usual street vendors of pirata CDs, cheap electronics, and women's clothing.
Let's see if my use of the term "artsy" or the Michelin star drive more upscale traffic to the area 😉