Dash of Spice and Life

This is a joint project, of local restauranteurs Gonzalo Serrano and Salomé Álvarez (from Ligaya and Capicua) with Ricardo Muñoz Zurita, a know Mexican chef. Muñoz Zurita has published several books on Mexican gastronomy and runs both cafeterias at the National University. I especially admire this Ricardo, because he is in an amazing researcher who […]

I can assure you most of the bottles labeled as balsamic vinegar are not really balsamic vinegar. Once you try authentic balsamic vinegar, you can never go back. Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale is a vinegar with a rich, dark texture. Contrary to the acid flavors of cheap vinegar, balsamic vinegar is sweet and slightly acid. It […]

In Mexico “Tortas” are another way to eat a fast meal, with a little more punch to it than only a taco. This Mexican sandwich is usually accompanied with some type of protein or a mix of different proteins, refried beans and some type of vegetable that can range from lettuce, tomato or avocado and […]