11 reasons why Mario’s is celebrating its 11th anniversary.

11 reasons why Mario’s is celebrating its 11th anniversary.

Opening a restaurant is a tough go. Keeping it open for eleven years is worthy of a celebration. Mario’s Mariscos Frescas Estilo Mazatlan marked that milestone a couple of weeks ago. Mario’s is my favorite seafood restaurant in San Miguel de Allende. It’s one of my...
Four very good Bordeaux. At a very, very good price.

Four very good Bordeaux. At a very, very good price.

It started with an email from Marco Massarotti, the chef/owner of San Miguel de Allende’s Casa Nostra. “Have a look at this offer, it is a great bargain”, it read. I did look and I did think it was an irresistible deal. The seller was my favorite wine seller. The...
Sombra de Arum. Fine and affordable dining in our hood.

Sombra de Arum. Fine and affordable dining in our hood.

It was the numbers that, initially, led us to the restaurant. First, I’d been desperate for a new “local” and the place was only two blocks from mi casa. Second, they had not one but two oyster dishes on their website menu and, as much as I love the oysters at Hank’s...
Celebrating those classics of French cuisine. At Salvages.

Celebrating those classics of French cuisine. At Salvages.

In 1974, I made the shivery-scary move from small town to big city. Toronto was my first and only choice. It was absolutely the right decision and I have a long list of fond memories from those first few years. The prime addresses on my memory lane were the...