I was really excited when looking on The Splendid Table's website, that several restaurants and food-related places were listed for Mexico City. And even better was that Jane and Michael Stern, the authors of the amazing 500 Places to Eat Before It's Too Late, compiled the list. So, I started with high hopes that I would find some new places to visit in Mexico City.
As I began to ask Ismael about the list, the conversation went something like this...
Kim: "Have we been to Cafe Azul y Oro? That name sounds familiar..."
Ismael: "Of course, that is the restaurant I took you to in the University."
Kim: "Oh, how about La Pasteleria Ideal?"
Ismael: "That is where we bought our wedding cake."
Kim: "Oh, well then... El Tizoncito?"
Ismael: "Do you remember the first place I took you to eat tacos in Mexico? The place in Coyoacan?"
Kim: "The place right across from the artisan market? I remember that. Ok, have we been to Jamaica Market?"
Ismael: "Yes, once, that is where we went with my friend to buy flowers."
Kim: "Oh, well the only one left is Pujol, do you know about that place?"
Ismael: "Yes, it is a restaurant, but I heard there is a better one... I just can't remember the name of it right now..."
Needless to say, I was a bit saddened by the demolition of my hopes for discovering new places to go. On the bright side, this means Ismael is taking excellent care of me, and that if Jane and Michael Stern ever want a local guide to the city, they are welcome to contact me. Ismael and I would be happy to share where the best tacos in Mexico City can be found.
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