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We had the unbelievable opportunity to head out to a small village for cochinita pibil - the traditional way. Maya men dressed up in all white unearthed the pig buried in coal. Miriam lead us into a shady Maya dwelling set with a large table for the feast. Maybe it was the green habanero, the… Continue reading Cochinita Pibil
Folks in the Yucatan think of themselves as a people apart from the rest of Mexico. There are restaurants that serve Mexican food, and restaurants that serve Yucatecan food. La Tradicion is all about the distinctive dishes of the Yucatan, the heritage of the Maya. We had a three course breakfast for the ages. Ripe… Continue reading La Tradición
The group I traveled with to Merida was made up entirely by a crack team of chefs and restaurant managers. Nectar was the consensus favorite for dinner during our 4 days in town. In particular, the shocking (in a good way!) blackened onions that are indistinguishable from coal until you take a bite, and the… Continue reading Néctar