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Jan 3, 2006, 2:35 AM
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We had a wonderful dinner tonight at this place which I had fond memories of from 3 years ago. It is still one of my favorite restaurants in Mexico. I hesitate always to post my food choices as I think I am seriously outclassed around here, I never seem to remember all the important stuff others do. Here goes though.
I had the Sopa de Pan which is a Chiapan specialty. It's, I believe, chicken stock poured over bread cubes with vegetables and raisons. It is a bit sweet, not expected in soup but a wonderful taste. Mimi and Patti had the crema de elote which I also tasted and it was excellent. Four of us shared a mixed grill for two (and there were leftovers), served on a brazier to keep it hot with beef arrachera, small pork ribs, chorizo, chicken, onions and a little cheese. We also shared the house appetizer which is 2 salsas, chiles and carrots in vinegar, guacamole, oaxaca cheese and black bean puree. Everything is served with a constant supply of fresh tortillas, hand made by a women in the corner of the restaurant on a comal over an open fire. She was also cooking the black beans and some other stuff over the wood fire, the smell was great. Mimi and I ate there several times the last time we were here and I think the four of us will be going back again before we leave. It is on 16th de Septiembre at the corner of the cathedral square.
The ambience is really nice as well. You sit in what appears to be an open patio but which is covered with a roof, welcome on this cold night. There is the most amazing collection of ancient huipils, weaving and embroidery as well as a huge wooden mask collection in one room. Interesting is a series of framed drawings of the different traje of the pueblos in Chiapas. In another room is a collection of Zapatista posters and flyers going back to the beginning of the movement. There are also framed pictures of Che and a couple of Pope's (?). The wife of the owner has her art on the walls which are large pictures partly painted and partly embroidered, they are beautiful. There are two obviously old, beautifully carved, wooden marimbas, one of which is played by two mayan men every night. It's an eclectic bunch of stuff that is fascinating to wander around and look at while waiting for your food.
We had 4 drinks, the specialties are drinks made with locally produced Posh. The total bill was 650 pesos for 4.
Jonna - Mérida, Yucatán
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