By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Mexico City’s blue-collar neighborhood of Santa María la Ribera is not exactly known for its five-star restaurants and upscale dining. So when I was invited to a group luncheon there at a little Italian restaurant I had never heard of last week, I wasn’t expecting much in the way of haute cuisine. Boy, was I wrong. The
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS When it comes to food, the Japanese tend to be purists. Ask for a California roll or shrimp sushi with mayonnaise (as it is commonly served in Moscow) at a traditional restaurant in Osaka, and you are likely to earn a scornful glare of disapproval from your chef or server, if not an invitation to go elsewhere.
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS So who says you have to stick to turkey or ham for Christmas and New Year’s? Certainly not the good folks at Mexico’s Entre Fuegos restaurant group, who firmly believe that a true holiday celebration begins with a great cut of beef. All three of the Puebla-based group’s brands are offering up eat-in-or-take-out set holiday menus this
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS No matter what type of tasting party you have in mind, there are always guidelines to help you better savor your star ingredient. Whether it be a wine-sipping soiree, a chocolate-savoring extravaganza or a casual sampling of homemade jams, presenting your food or drink in just the right order and context is the key to culinary success.
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS I have always been a squeamish eater, and frankly the idea of pork belly stewed in a broth of hominy and chili peppers topped with sliced radishes and lettuce never really appealed to me. So when my friend Enrique Castillo Pesado invited me to lunch at one of Mexico’s 20-plus Potzollcalli restaurants, my immediate response was, “Thanks,
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS The second annual Goula Awards were presented during a virtual ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 4, to leading Mexican food and beverage companies nationwide. The awards, which recognize good business practices within the country’s food and beverage sector, were presented by a multidisciplinary panel of 21 experts who evaluated a range of food products and services for consumer
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By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF The Ora Foundation, a nonprofit organization to help the elderly founded by longtime Mexico City resident Ora Anekananda, will host a fundraising Thai food buffet luncheon at her Naucalpan residence on Saturday, Oct. 23, Sunday, Oct. 24, and Monday, Oct. 25, to raise money to purchase holiday gifts for underprivileged seniors. The garden luncheons
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Home-style Apple Strudel By AVISHAG BEN MENASHE Everyone loves desserts, especially those that incorporate fruit and pastry and that need to be opened to find out what’s inside. Apple strudel is an amazing pastry that will fill the house with a intoxicating scent of warmth and love that practically no one can resist. One the original comfort foods, strudel has been a staple
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Spicy Cumin and Turmeric Meatballs By AVISHAG BEN MENASHE In our home, the consumption of minced meat is a celebration that turns into a variety of rich and varied dishes. Freshly minced meat can mix well with an array of other ingredients and soak up flavors from accompaniments. Here is my recipe for juicy and spicy meatballs, with a rich,
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Shakshuka By AVISHAG BEN MENASHE As an Israeli, shakshuka is one of my favorite dishes. I grew up with it from a young age. It was a staple in my home, and its strong flavors and robust colors seem to capture the very essence of Israel in a single serving. But in fact, shashlik is not an Israeli dish. It
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