No more same old, same old Asian for me.

No more same old, same old Asian for me.

We’re all creatures of habit in some ways and, when it comes to food, I’m probably guiltier than most. Take my almost weekly Chinese fix. Up until recently, I had been ordering my Chinese food from the same San Miguel source for over ten years. Now, agreed, there...
You’re invited to the 2025 SMART Awards gala dinner.

You’re invited to the 2025 SMART Awards gala dinner.

The dinner is being held at Firenze, in honor of them receiving the most votes in the previous year’s competition. The date is Wednesday, March 26.The start time is 6:30 pm. The address is Recreo #13. The price is $900 plus beverages and gratuity. Please note that...
Tamales. And where to find them in San Miguel.

Tamales. And where to find them in San Miguel.

The most classic Mexican dishes to me are tacos and tamales. The first can be found from the very lowest end to the highest and mightiest end of dining establishments. Tamales, however, are still mostly found in market stalls, rolling carts and roadside stands. I...
San Miguel’s Very Best Favorite Restaurants.

San Miguel’s Very Best Favorite Restaurants.

No, I’m not going to tell you which restaurants they are. You’re going to tell me. For it’s time again for the SMART awards, the annual event where I ask Don Day in SMA readers to share with me their very best favorite restaurants. SMART stands for San Miguel de...
What really is the purpose of a restaurant review? 

What really is the purpose of a restaurant review? 

A few…maybe more than a few…years ago, Cheryl Young, a writer and friend of mine was going to a lunch at a new restaurant called Aperi. As it was a “ladies lunch” and as I wasn’t invited, I asked if she would write about it on my blog; she agreed. A few days ago,...
Bhaji. As good as ever. 13 years later.

Bhaji. As good as ever. 13 years later.

I still fondly remember Bhaji’s first home in San Miguel, a classy and cosy little spot hidden behind heavy velvet curtains on Calle Correo. I loved going there, especially with a group of good friends. Indian cuisine is like that. Better when shared. Best when...
A server makes a dinner very special. At Serrano 82. 

A server makes a dinner very special. At Serrano 82. 

A great restaurant is a combination of many things. First of course, for almost everyone, is the food. Second in importance for me is value, what I get for the price that I pay. Third comes service, being treated efficiently, gracefully and respectfully. And then...
“Love, Charlie”. A foodie film that I love.

“Love, Charlie”. A foodie film that I love.

There are a lot of good chef bio flicks. Two of the most highly acclaimed by the critics will be featured at this year’s Food in Film Festival in San Miguel de Allende. One is “Ellen Brennan: Commanding The Table”. The other is a personal favorite of mine, “Love,...