Amazing Potato Salad
Potato salad. Is there a more iconic picnic dish on the planet? I can’t remember my first taste. Like gravity, potato salad has been here since… the beginning of time.
La Banderita
The Little Flag, known in Mexico City as La Banderita. It’s the local way to enjoy Tequila or Mezcal and so named for it’s green, white and red tri-color replication of the Mexican flag.
Blue Cheese Ice Cream
The mere concept of Blue Cheese Ice Cream was too much for some in our party, and it blew their mind. I got their portion!
Pujol – Mexico City
Chef Enrique Olvero of Pujol is labeled as the founder of molecular mexican gastronomy, or the godfather of nuevo mexican cuisine because of the impressive list of chefs that have worked with him and then achieved success in their own right. Regardless how you choose to describe him, one thing is certain. The ambiance, food and service is deserving of the 13th best restaurant in the world.
Coq Au Vin
My first taste of Coq Au Vin was years ago, and I learned to make this delicious French classic at home served over brown butter egg noodles.
King Cut Steak Au Poivre
Chicago is renowned for great steak and my mouth began to water when I spied King Cut Prime Steak Au Poivre on the menu.
Maximo Bistrot – Mexico City
First dinner in CDMX celebrated at at Maximo Bistrot in Mexico City. Highly regarded and ranked #37 in the Latin America top 50.
Lorea – Mexico City
A note, presented in a velvet lined sandalwood box is given to the first guest each evening. I read it aloud to my dinner companions and that was the beginning of our Lorea experience.
Blackened Fish Tacos with Avocado Honey Sauce
Paul Prudhomme made blackened fish famous at his restaurant in the French Quarter, but all those I caught last year in the Louisiana Delta were gone.