Arty Cafe in Zona Rosa
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- Published on Friday, 17 August 2012 17:17
- Written by Bob Alvarado
How encouraging it is to see a flurry of new art-oriented cafes, bistros and gourmet restaurants sprouting up in the city, now that Guadalajara has been designated “the cultural capital of the Americas.” La Mata Tinta, a great new bistro recently opened its doors to a standing-room-only crowd Wednesday. This is an off-shoot of the flagship operation in Tlaquepaque at La Parian, where they have curried experience catering to exquisite tastes for the last eight years.
Mouth-watering mangoes are irresistible
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- Published on Friday, 25 May 2012 17:05
- Written by GR Staff
To compensate for the heat, an abundance of deliciously ripe fruits of all flavors, sizes and colors can currently be found in Mexico’s mercados and supermarkets.
T-Day offerings slim at big-box stores but USA brands abundant at Aladino’s
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- Published on Friday, 18 November 2011 18:00
- Written by Sean G Godfrey
At Lakeside options abound for imported goodies at El Torito, Puritan Poultry and SuperLake, but apart from a few turkeys, at Wal-Mart and Soriana stores in Guadalajara nary a can of cranberry sauce could be found to help make a Thanksgiving feast possible during this week’s Consumer Survey.
Eggs no, empanadas yes
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- Published on Thursday, 05 April 2012 06:00
- Written by GR Staff
Chocolate eggs may be a long-standing Easter tradition north of the border but are not considered a culinary holiday treat in Mexico.
Luxury lamb burgers for a pauper’s price
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- Published on Friday, 14 October 2011 15:03
- Written by Duncan Tucker
For anyone who appreciates a good burger there is a new, must-visit eatery in Guadalajara. At very reasonable prices, Pig’s Pearls on Calle Morelos serve burgers as good as you’ll find anywhere in the city.
Lenten tradition of meatless days means a trip to the fishmonger
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- Published on Friday, 16 March 2012 18:36
- Written by Sean G Godfrey
Growing up near Boston in the 1960s meant you ate fish every Friday. Now the Roman Catholic tradition is only observed with any regularity during the 40 days of Lent, even in traditional Guadalajara. With cod and haddock going for upwards of ten to 20 dollars per pound in New England, one can appreciate the reasonable prices found in the metro area’s markets for Mexico’s Pacific coast seafood.