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...
“The second best sandwich in San Miguel”

“The second best sandwich in San Miguel”

I didn’t say that. Bill Biniasz said that. And Bill Biniasz should know as Bill Biniasz also told me, “I don’t cook a lot. I eat out a lot. And I eat an awful lot of sandwiches.” The sandwich he was talking about was the smoked pulled pork at Peninsula. A couple of...
The very best restaurants in San Miguel de Allende.

The very best restaurants in San Miguel de Allende.

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 subscribers to share with me their very best favorite restaurants. The SMARTs were one of the many...
Cafe 1910. Because it’s not always just about the food.

Cafe 1910. Because it’s not always just about the food.

There are fancy names that I’d prefer to be called. Like epicure or gourmand, connoisseur or bon vivant, even gastronaut. But usually I’m just called a foodie. And it’s true. I’m a glutton for absolutely any dish that’s different and delicious. And rarely go to what...
There’s something fishy about this year’s Valentine’s Day.

There’s something fishy about this year’s Valentine’s Day.

Once every year I arrange a seafood extravaganza with Mario’s Mariscos Frescos. Once every year I struggle to decide where to take Don Day’s Wife (aka Sharon) on Valentine’s Day. Yes, you guessed it. I’ve done that killing two birds with one stone thing. It’s...