Restaurant guide.Planning a business lunch or dinner? This month's guide spotlights four of Mexico City's standout Spanish restaurants. One of them may be just the spot you were looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. . We welcome your comments and recommendations of the restaurants you have visited to compile future lists. Email us at busmex@amcham.com.mx. Casino Espanol Isabel la Catolica 31 y 29. Colonia Centro Tel: 5521-8894/5518-3865 Hours: Monday through Sunday 1:00 pm-6:00 pm Valet parking valet parking n. Parking arrangements provided by a commercial establishment, such as a restaurant, whereby patrons leave their cars at the entrance and attendants park and retrieve them. Noun 1. or lot available Reservations recommended FOOD AND ATMOSPHERE Though best known for its banquet spaces, frequently used for weddings, the Casino Espanol also offers two restaurants, which offer a variety of Spanish, Mexican and international culinary choices. Romantic guests might appreciate the serenade serenade [Ital. sera=evening], term used to designate several types of musical composition. Opera and song literature yield numerous examples of the serenade sung or played by a lover at night beneath his beloved's window; outstanding is of traditional mariachi mariachi Traditional Mexican street ensemble. The performer, the musical style, and the musical ensemble are called mariachi. Mariachi music emerged in the late 1700s or early 1800s. , while others may choose to enjoy their meal--and wine, of course--al fresco fresco (frĕs`kō) [Ital.,=fresh], in its pure form the art of painting upon damp, fresh, lime plaster. In Renaissance Italy it was called buon fresco to distinguish it from fresco secco, on the terrace. SPECIAL EVENTS Private rooms are available for reservation, along with a full banquet and catering service for larger groups. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] L'Albufera Paseo de la Reforma Paseo de la Reforma (a Spanish-language name that roughly translates as "Promenade of the Reform") is a 12 km long grand avenue in Mexico City, Mexico. The name commemorates the liberal reforms of 19th century president Benito Juárez. 1. Colonia Tabacalera (Inside the Gran Melia hotel) Tel: 5128-5000 Hours: Monday through Sunday 1:00 pm-10:45 pm Valet parking or lot available FOOD AND ATMOSPHERE Formal dress is highly recommended at the luxurious Gran Melia's in-house restaurant. The hotel's grounds offer a plethora of options. Devour de·vour tr.v. de·voured, de·vour·ing, de·vours 1. To eat up greedily. See Synonyms at eat. 2. To destroy, consume, or waste: Flames devoured the structure in minutes. traditional Spanish dishes while listening to the croon croon v. crooned, croon·ing, croons v.intr. 1. To hum or sing softly. 2. To sing popular songs in a soft, sentimental manner. 3. Scots To roar or bellow. of a flamenco flamenco, Spanish music and dance typical of the Gypsy, or gitano. Flamenco dancing is characterized by colorful costumes, intense and erotic movements, stamping of the feet (zapateado), and clapping of the hands (palmada guitarist or enjoy a glass of wine in the garden. L'Albufera's central location, on the corner of Reforma and Bucareli, makes it an easy find for out-of-towners. SPECIAL EVENTS For private meetings or banquets, the Gran Melia hotel has eight different rooms for up to 700 people available for reservation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] D.O. (Denominacion de Origen) Hegel 406. Colonia Polanco Tel: 5255-0612 Hours: Monday through Saturday 1:00 pm-2:00 am, Sundays 1:00 pm-6:00 pm Valet parking available Reservations recommended FOOD AND ATMOSPHERE For Spanish food in a chic setting, D.O. might hit the spot. The bar offers a casual tapas menu accompanied by wine and cocktail offerings. A more extensive dinner menu awaits inside diners. And when it's the season for fresh seafood, a cart in front of the restaurant offers fish for take-out Take-out A cash surplus generated by the sale of one block of securities and the purchase of another, e.g., selling a block of bonds at 99 and buying another block at 95. Also, a bid made to a seller of a security that is designed (and generally agreed) to take the seller out of or inside dining. Located in Polanco's trendy Masaryk area, the restaurant is semi-formal and includes a full service bar. SPECIAL EVENTS Private rooms for up to 40 people are available for reservation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Restaurante Botin Homero and Lagrange. Plaza Polanco, Colonia Polanco Tel: 5395-1576 Hours: Monday through Saturday 1:00 pm-12:00 am, Sunday 1:00 pm-7:00 pm Valet parking available FOOD AND ATMOSPHERE A descendant of the Spanish original of the same name, founded in 1725 and touted as the oldest restaurant in the world, Restaurante Botin offers guests 85 percent of the dishes from Spain's Botin. The menu focuses on traditional Spanish food. The interior is rich and warm: Shawls hang from the mezzanine and wine bottles haunt dark wood alcoves. SPECIAL EVENTS Restaurante Botin has two rooms for 30 or 40 people available for private gatherings. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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