Is this the best sandwich value in San Miguel?

Is this the best sandwich value in San Miguel?

It was way back in April, 2023 when I got the first alert from Frank “Sugar” Hudson. “I don’t know if you’ve got him covered but this guy offers the best in SMA. He is under a tent on the road out past Fabrica Aurora. Second tent on the left as you pass the Pollo...
“…and San Miguel’s favorite restaurant is…”

“…and San Miguel’s favorite restaurant is…”

With thanks to Cynthia Blanton, Marshall Postnikoff, Dian Boadway and Lou Campese for their photos. It had been three very long years since we’d gathered for the dinner, cancelled mostly by that nasty Covid (please tell me it’s almost gone) but there we were back at...
Very well prepared Mexican classics from some restaurant vets.

Very well prepared Mexican classics from some restaurant vets.

There were four reasons I was so anxious to eat at Cocina Apapacho: Erik, Ramiro, Mariana and La Comer. The first three are all in the restaurant biz and have all been favorites of mine for quite a while. There’s a long list of stops on their resumés some with quite...
Gigi’s Supper Club. Nice concept. Very nicely executed.

Gigi’s Supper Club. Nice concept. Very nicely executed.

“I’m going to Gigi’s Supper Club tomorrow night”, my friend Liliane said about three weeks ago, “have you been?” “Been?”, I replied, “I’ve never heard of it.” Then, about a week ago, Liliane said, “We’re going back to Gigi’s on Thursday night. You’re going to like it....
Learning more about the pleasure of gorditas. At Gordibuenas.

Learning more about the pleasure of gorditas. At Gordibuenas.

Gordita: Literally “little fatty,” referring to the chubby size of this oversized tortilla with a pocket for stuffing meat, vegetables, and salsas. They are usually fried without oil on a comal (“griddle pan”) to create a crunchy exterior. From...