“GIN GIN” The Place For Gin in Mexico City…

Un secreto a voces que ha despertado la curiosidad de los locales y descubierto nuevas formas de consumir el gin. El Gin Gin es un espacio ideal para tomar cocteles con ginebra y disfrutar de un menú reducido pero muy exquisito. Un Kitchen-bar dedicado a servir en un ambiente muy misterioso, poco tradicional y muy interesante; la decoración incita al secreto y hace de una casa vieja, un lugar increíble para disfrutar los mejores gins de la ciudad. 

Pueden probar una gran variedad de cocteles, incluso cocteles vírgenes para todos aquellos abstemios. Es un lugar que vale la pena visitar, la música es para todo tipo de gustos y a través de su Página de Facebook pueden observar los diferentes DJ’s y músicos invitados que estarán tocando durante la semana. Un bar ubicado en una de las zonas más hispters y “trendys” de la Ciudad de Mexico, La Roma. Dónde la luz tenue y las plantas crean una atmósfera acogedora y llamativa para esta espectacular ciudad. Para conservar la intriga y el misterio las reservaciones se realizan únicamente a través de su Página de Facebook.

¡Gracias por leer y espero les guste mi recomendación!

A new “speakeasy” that has conquered the inevitable lifestyle of the locals in Mexico City. It is a Kitchen-bar located in one of the trendiest and hipster zones in Mexico called La Roma. The ambience has its own mystery and charm that will surprise you every time. People come here for the Gin cocktails prepared exquisitely by the bartender, definitely the best gins in the city.

The menu is small but the dishes are delicious, I completely recommend trying the peanuts with olives seasoned in spicy spices and the pizzas. I don’t remember the name of my favorite cocktails but one was made with cucumber, sake, gin, and tonic; and the other one had a very special gin mixed with the juice of the olives and a splash of tonic water. They sound simple but they are completely astounding. The decoration is quite peculiar and interesting but cool and classy at the same time. It is a place worth visiting. In order to keep the secrecy, reservations are made through the Facebook page. Hope you like the recommendations and always remember to Keep it Local!

 

We’ll Always Have Paris… Part II

This is the last post about the trip. The last two days we were in Paris. I will make a list at the end of several places that my friends recommended us, so you can have more information.

Day #3:

– This day we took the Bus Tour as we did in the other destinations. We wanted to have a full tour so we could do a little sightseeing in Paris. We went around the major tourist’s attractions and then we got down at Champs Elysees. Since it was raining we took this day to do some shopping and visit the stores. We walked through Rue de Rivoli and Rue de St Honoré, there were a lot of high end boutiques so we just strolled around and did some window shopping.

– After walking all around, we had diner at Café Fouquet’s, a nice restaurant in Champs Elysées. We didn’t want to have diner in this area because I consider it too “tourist-y” for me, but we did want to have a nice view of Paris at night. The food was delicious, but too expensive for the things we ate. We had escargots, tomato salad, onion soup, a bottle of rose wine and we paid around 250 Euros, so I would not recommend eating on these street unless you are looking for a high end gourmet place with a view.

We’ll always have Paris… Part I

These will be the last two posts about the trip we took to Europe. Our last stop was the amazing and beautiful Paris, and since I have more information I will divide it in two posts. Hope you like them.

I have visited Paris before, but it was the Paris we got to see with our parents, the Paris that just seems “nice,” “beautiful,” “big,” and “worth visiting.” However, this time was different, being in the most romantic and cosmopolitan city in the world with the love of my life, made me see a different Paris. A Paris full of colors, culture, romanticism, joy, art, fashion, extravaganza, and amazing architecture and views even at night. I think this is one  of the few cities in the world that its “midnights” are worth experimenting and specially worth living once in a while. I loved this city, this is what we did and what I recommend visiting if you only have four days.

DAY #1:

– We stayed at the W Hotel near the Opera, which I completely recommend since its location is perfect, we were walking distance from almost everything or just two or three stops away on the subway. After checking in we went to have breakfast to a restaurant called Angelina, a truly Parisian gem. Angelina was founded in 1903 by the confectioner Antoine Rumperlmayer, its elegance, sophistication, and glamour make it a unique place to have breakfast, and lunch among the locals and tourists. Its trademarks to enjoy are: African hot chocolate composed of three different African cocoa, and the Mont Blanc, a light meringue with whipped cream and chestnut paste.

Vienna in two days…

During our trip to Europe, we took four days to visit Vienna and Prague, two of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen in my life. This post will be about Vienna, even though we were only there for two days we got to see almost everything or at least the most important and emblematic things of the city. As we did with the other cities, we took the Tour Bus for sightseeing and just stop and walk through the gardens, which were astounding.

Day 1:

The fist day we arrived to the hotel, which was just in front of the opera, and 5 minutes away of all the shopping and Vienna City Center. The hotel name is Le Meridien, I fully recommend it, the rooms are spacious and extremely comfortable. After checking in we went to the Vienna State Opera, sadly we couldn’t see the traditional opera because they close for the months of July and August and have different performances. We walked through the City Center, where the tourist shops and high end stores are held, all the way to St Stephen’s Cathedral. We continued walking all the way to Belvedere Castle and the Botanical Gardens, which were amazing and beautiful, there was a path with Tree Roses that made me remember Alice in Wonderland.

ABC Kitchen NYC… my favorite

 

Foto from Cosmopolitan TV

ABC Kitchen has become my favorite restaurant in NYC. I have heard about it many times but I’ve never had the chance to visit, it was either extremely crowded or I wasn’t interested. Well, I regret not going before, it is an extraordinary place.

It is quite surprising actually, because when you go inside that ordinary door, you don’t expect the marvelous white fantasy that surrounds this place. It’s location, ABC Carpet and Home Department Store, gives the place the charm it deserves. The restaurant, which is operated by Michelin Star Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten, is dedicated to serve fresh, seasonal, organic, locally and regionally produced ingredients under safe and sustainable environments. Everything the Chef creates is Farm to Table oriented, offering one of a kind dishes very artistically presented.

The décor of the restaurant is completely inspired in its beliefs. Everything is white, clean, and shiny with green and wooden touches, it seems so simple but elegant at the same time. The mirrors and chandeliers give a vintage feeling to the decoration, over exposed brick walls painted in white enhances the rustic and natural environment. The ambiance is casual as the waiters also dress a casual “Converse style” matching the country side of the restaurant.

Where to go in The Hamptons Part III … Montauk

This is the third and last post from The Hamptons. I left this one till the end because I just loved the places I found in Montauk, they were so out of the ordinary, completely beach-y and exceptional. I hope you like them as well.

Montauk is at the tip of the island. It is the last town in The Hamptons, where lots of young people gather to have some drinks, dance, and have fun. These are the places I recommend visiting at Montauk.

Este es el último post de Los Hamptons. Dejé este para el final porque me encantaron los lugares que visité en Montauk, son muy locales, muy diferentes y van completamente con el ambiente playesco. Espero que les gusten.

Montauk está al final del camino de la carretera, es el último pueblo de Los Hamptons dónde muchos jóvenes se juntan a tomar, bailar y divertirse. Todo el ambiente en este maravilloso pueblo es muy casual, eso es lo que hace que Montauk se distinga, no hay elegancia, no hay fantoches, simplemente hay diversión, excelente comida y deliciosos cocteles. Estos son los lugares que les recomiendo visitar en Montauk.

Montauk

– The Surf Lodge

The Surf Lodge is my favorite place in The Hamptons. It is a modern beach resort perfect for locals, tourists, and surfers. The place has a charm of its own where people can eat, relax, and enjoy wonderful sunsets. It has several places to enjoy a satisfying meal, it has the deck with authentic drinks and fresh bar food; the beach club, where you can lay down and soak up the sun; and the dining room with a sophisticated touch, where comfiness meets romanticism in the moonlight. There are many amazing places and things to do here at The Surf Lodge, even some local shops will steal your money away. Everything in this place makes perfect sense, it is a dream-like destination, home-y, casual, and extremely friendly.

The Surf Lodge es mi lugar favorito en Los Hamptons. Es un resort moderno de playa, ideal para locales, turistas y surfers. El lugar tiene un charm propio donde la gente puede comer, relajarse y sobretodo disfrutar atardeceres increíbles. Dentro del hotel, hay varios lugares padrísimos para comer, está el deck con deliciosos drinks y menú de bar; el club de playa, donde se pueden asolear y relajarse; y el comedor principal con un toque sofisticado, en donde la comodidad se encuentra con el romanticismo a la luz de la luna. Hay mugas cosas que ver y conocer en este hotel, además tiene una tienda con diseñadores locales que les va a encantar. Todo en este lugar está increíble, es como un resort de ensueño, muy hogareño, casual y sobretodo muy amigable, perfecto para toda la familia.

– The Sloppy Tuna

Sloppy Tuna is a truly local bar, restaurant, and nightclub located just steps aways from the beach. The place is perfect for bites after swimming, surfing, or relaxing by the beach. The menu offers a great variety of drinks, and food including saldas, hamburgers, fish tacos, lobster rolls, and the signature, tuna salad sandwich. It is has the perfect casual ambience in Montauk, with no strings attached, and no dress up necessary (as the name says, you can be sloppy). It has two patios, one at the entrance and one rooftop where you can enjoy wonderful views of the beach. There is no better local place to visit for a night out, marvelous food, and excellent service.

Sloppy Tuna es un restaurante bar y antro muy local, situado a unos cuantos pasos de la playa. El lugar es ideal para comer después de nadar, surfear, o pasar todo el día en la playa. El menú tiene una gran variedad de cocteles y platillos, incluyendo ensaladas, hamburguesas, tacos de pescado, rollos de langosta y la especialidad de la casa, sándwich de ensalada de atún. El ambiente es TST es completamente casual, no hay necesidad de arreglarse ni de vestir de cierta manera; como el nombre lo dice, se vale ser descuidados. Tiene dos patios perfectos, uno está a la entrada y el otro es un rooftop con espectaculares vistas a la playa. No hay mejor lugar local para visitar en la noche, el servicio es excelente y la comida deliciosa. 

– La Brisa

La Brisa is a Mexican taquería from the same owners as Tacombi in NYC. This local joint offers great ambience, marvelous margaritas, and a simple yet authentic menu featuring daily fish specials, ceviches, and catch of the day tacos. The ambiance is completely casual and energizing; a truly Mexican experience.

La Brisa es una taqueria Mexicana de los mismos dueños de Tacombi en Nueva York.  Este lugar tiene muy buen ambiente, deliciosas margaritas y un menú muy sencillo pero muy auténtico que ofrece tacos de la pesca del día, ceviches y especialidades que cambian todos los días. El ambiente es completamente casual y divertido; una verdadera experiencia Mexicana.

Photo from KDHamptons.

Lifestyle

The beaches at Montauk are the best in The Hamptons. It has around 6 public beaches, three of them are perfect for kids, and the other three are little more adventurous and perfect for surfers. You can fin more information about the beaches in Montauk and their regulations in this webpage called “On Montauk.”

If you come to The Hamptons with an urge to party, and a more casual ambience, Montauk is the place to visit. You won’t regret it. Thank you for reading!!

Las playas de Montauk son las mejores de Los Hamptons. Tiene alrededor de 6 playas públicas, tres de ellas son para niños y las otras tres son más para adultos, un poco más aventureras y perfectas para los surfistas. Pueden encontrar más información acerca de las playas en Montauk y sus reglas y restricciones en esta página que se llama “On Montauk.”

Si van a Los Hamptons con ganas de relajo y de un ambiente mucho más casual, Montauk es el lugar perfecto, no se van a arrepentir. ¡¡Muchas gracias por leer!!

 

Where to go in The Hamptons Part II Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton, East Hampton

This post is a continuity of the latest post “Where to go in The Hamptons.” This is Part II, a recommendation of places to visit in Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton, and East Hampton.

Este post es la continuación del último post “Where to go in The Hamptons.” Esta es la Parte II, una recomendación de los lugares a visitar en Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton y East Hampton. 

Sag Harbor:

– Bay Burger

A roadside local burger joint that delivers fresh flavors and undeniable marvelous home made ice cream. Everything that this place offers is made from scratch with local ingredients.  The décor is simple but cozy, and the staff is extremely friendly. Additional to meat burgers, you can also find Lobster Rolls, and my favorite, the Fish Burger; made with atlantic cob, chopped and seasoned with garlic, shallots, and parsley, served with spinach and homemade tartar sauce. It was exquisite, definitely the best fish burger I have ever tried. Even though the menu is simple, every dish is made with a certain elegance that surely distinguishes this burger joint form the others. Comfort food is what Bay Burger is all about.

Bay Burger es un lugar muy local situado al costado de la carretera que va hacia el pueblo de Sag Harbor. Es un restaurante que ofrece sabores frescos y excelentes helados hechos en casa, bueno en realidad todo que lo que sirven está hecho en casa desde cero con ingredientes locales y de temporada. La decoración es simple pero muy acogedora y la gente es super amigable. Además de las hamburguesas típicas de carne, también sirven los famosos Lobster Rolls y mi platillo favorito del lugar, la hamburguesa de Pescado. Es la mejor hamburguesa de pescado que he comido, el bacalao es molido con ajo, perejil y shallots, rebosado en pan molido y servido con espinacas y salsa tártara. Estaba delicioso, perfectamente sazonado. Aunque el menú del lugar es simple, cada platillo está elaborado con cierta elegancia que distingue a este lugar de los demás.  

Bridgehampton:

– Pierre’s

A French Bistro known for its amazing pastries. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and diner. It specializes in local seafood and the menu changes constantly according to season, so expect freshness and elegance in ever dish. The ambiance is cozy, elegant and sophisticated but relaxed.

Un Bistro Francés conocido por su maravillosa pastelería y panadería. Todos los días sirven desayuno, comida y cena, y brunch los fines de semana. El lugar se especializa en servir mariscos locales y el menú cambia constantemente dependiendo de la estación, por lo que pueden esperar platillos frescos y de temporada. El ambiente es acogedor, clásico y sofisticado, pero relajado a la vez.  

East Hampton

– CittaNuova

CittaNuova is an italian fashionable and stylish trattoria. The ambiance is casual and the setting outside are perfect for drinks in the afternoon. Everything in the decoration for this place was brought directly from Italy. The menu gives a sophisticated touch to the traditional Italian dishes.

CittaNuova es una trattoria italiana muy chic y de moda. El ambiente es totalmente casual y las mesas en el patio son excelentes para tomar unos drinks en la tarde. Toda la decoración del lugar fue traída desde Italia. El menú brinda un toque sofisticado a los platillos italianos tradicionales. 

– Nichol’s of East Hampton

Nichol’s is a truly local English Pub in the roadside of Montauk highway, almost located in Amagansett. The ambiance is completely casual and easy going. Locals say celebrities can be spotted from time to time, so be aware. The service is a little bit slow, so have patience when you come to Nichol’s.

Nichol’s es un Pub Inglés totalmente local ubicado al costado de la carretera Montauk pasando Amagansett. El ambiente es muy casual, nada elegante. Los locales dicen que a los artistas les gusta mucho asistir a este lugar, así que, manténganse atentos. Lo único malo del mismo es que el servicio es un poco lento. 

– Babette’s

Babette’s is all about organic, seasonal, fresh, and locally produced ingredients. The menu includes completely vegetarian dishes and it has a wonderful juice bar offering fresh smoothies and cleansing juices. It has an outdoor patio that transforms into an oasis for almost every season. Its main focus is to support and sustain the community by helping local farmers grow and connect. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; however, it is famous for its tasty and flavorful brunch.

Babette’s se dedica a servir alimentos locales, orgánicos, frescos y de temporada. El menú incluye platillos totalmente vegetarianos y su barra de jugos ofrece smoothies muy refrescantes y jugos para limpiar al organismo. Tiene un patio que se transforma en un oasis durante primavera, verano y otoño. La finalidad principal del restaurante es crear platillos deliciosos apoyando a la comunidad y ayudando a los granjeros locales a crecer. Está abierto todos los días para desayuno, comida y cena; sin embargo, es muy famoso por el brunch los fines de semana. 

– East Hampton Point

East Hampton Point is the restaurant from the hotel with the same name. It is an elegant, sophisticated, and high end restaurant right in the middle of the marina in East Hampton. The menu is rather exquisite, serving contemporary American cuisine. The best thing about this restaurant is the view, it is truly breath taking; nothing more comforting than enjoying a glass of wine overlooking the sunset.

East Hampton Point es un restaurante que forma parte del hotel con el mismo nombre, un hotel de lujo que se encuentra en la marina de East Hampton. El lugar es muy elegante y sofisticado. El menú ofrece platillos exquisitos de comida Americana contemporánea. Lo mejor de este lugar es la vista, realmente es espectacular.

Shopping, lifestyle, beach:

There is a huge amount of shopping in these three small towns. I recommend to stroll around the Main Street in East Hampton, and on the Montauk Highway that crosses though Bridgehampton. The stores are painteresque, beautiful, and extremely charming. If you want to go to the beach, go to Main Beach in East Hampton. It is a public space, so you must bring your towels and benches if you want to relax even more.

Hay muchos lugares para ir de compras en estos pueblos. Yo recomiendo que caminen por la calle Principal de East Hampton y en la carretera a Montauk que cruza todo Bridgehampton. Las tiendas son muy pintorescas y super bonitas, con un charm inigualable. Si quieren ir a la playa, visiten Main Beach en East Hampton, es una playa pública por lo que deben llevar sus propias toallas, sillas y alimentos.  

I completely recommend visiting these towns, they are absolutely astounding. Thank you for reading!

Les recomiendo ampliamente que visiten estos pueblos, realmente son hermosos. ¡Muchas gracias por leer!

Where to go in The Hamptons… Part 1 SOUTHHAMPTON

Photo by Alexandra Haralambakis

I went to The Hamptons a couple of weeks ago, and it is a place that exceeds expectations. I have heard from locals in NYC that it was just a place to spend the weekend resting and wandering, but it certainly surprised me. It is a place that I would love to go every summer, it is greenish, joyful, peaceful, and totally enjoyable. It is the perfect place to go shopping, eating, and definitely wandering. The Hamptons is broken down in different small towns: SouthHampton, BridgeHampton, East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Amagansett, and Montauk, which is at the end of the road of Montauk Highway. I stayed at the Southhampton Inn, which is located in South Hampton, the rooms are cozy, clean, and big enough for two. The hotel is affordable in comparison to the other ones located in the zone, and it has a lot of amenities including that my 6 year old yorkie could spent the night.

SouthHampton, BridgeHampton, and East Hampton are beautiful, you can find expensive shopping and the best restaurants, including the famous chain of The Palm. Montauk is wonderful as well but for me, the beauty rests in the other three. However, Montauk is the perfect place for young people, it has amazing bars, and places to dance. This is where you want to go if you are looking for drinks all night long.

I would recommend staying in East Hampton, it is in the middle of the road and it is near the other towns. Here are the places to go while you are in The Hamptons. I divided the post in three parts:

Part 1: Southhampton

Part 2: East Hampton, Sag Harbor, BridgeHampton

Part 3: Montauk 

South Hampton:

– Golden Pear Cafe

It has locations in SouthHampton, BridgeHampton, East Hampton, and Sag Harbor. It is THE local place to visit. I would recommend going for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. The coffee is delicious and they have a lot of options for breakfast, specially since they serve it all day long. The local favorite here is the “Scrambled Eggs and Aged NY Cheddar Cheese,” which is served on a baked croissant; it is simple yet tasty and fresh. The service is excellent and the people are extremely friendly. There is no local experience in The Hamptons if you don’t visit Golden Pear Cafe.

– Red Bar Brasserie, Little Red

Red Brasserie has an amazing bar and excellent bar service. The food is exquisite, perfect for dinner with a big group since the dishes on the menu are vast to share. The ambiance is cozy, elegant, and classy. For brunch and lunch go to its little chain Little Red, the pizzas are fantastic.

– Tate’s Bake Shop

Here you will find the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever tried. Kathleen King, owner and founder of the bakery, delivers perfection in each bite giving locals and tourists a place to enjoy marvelous cookies. And the plus, you can find gluten free as well. The cookies are crunchy on the outside but extremely soft on the inside, chewy and delectable.

If you want to do some shopping you have to take a promenade through Main Street, you can find all kinds of shops, local designers and high couture. For exercise, you must visit Pure Barre, a barre workout that will make you a fitness junkie.

Hope you like my recommendations, thank you for reading!!

Hace tres semanas fui a Los Hamptons, y la verdad es un lugar que excede expectativas. Ya había escuchado del lugar por algunos amigos que viven en NY, lo que me habían comentado era que es un lugar para ir a descansar, relajarse y caminar, pero me sorprendió. Es un lugar que me encantaría volver cada verano, todo está muy verde, muy pacífico y super bonito. Es el lugar perfecto para ir de compras, comer, y definitivamente pasear un rato. Los Hamptons se dividen en diferentes pequeños pueblos: SouthHampton, BrideHampton, East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Amagansett y Montauk, que está situado al final de la ruta de la carretera Montauk. Nosotros nos quedamos en el Southhampton Inn, en Southhampton. Los cuartos son muy acogedores, limpios y suficientemente grandes. El hotel es económico comparado con los otros que se encuentran en la zona, y tiene muchas amenidades, incluyendo que sus mascotas pueden entrar. 

SouthHampton, BridgeHampton y East Hampton son muy bonitos, pueden encontrar excelentes restaurantes, muy elegantes y sofisticados, y tiendas de ropa locales y de diseñador. Montauk también es muy padre, no tan bonito como los demás pueblos, pero tiene muy buen ambiente para gente joven; es el lugar perfecto para tomar y divertirse toda la noche, los bares son excelentes. Yo recomiendo que se queden en East Hampton, tiene de todo y está muy céntrico.

A continuación les paso los lugares que más me gustaron, el post se divide en 3 partes.

Parte 1: Southhampton.

Parte 2: East Hampton, Sag Harbor y BridgeHampton.

Parte 3: Montauk.

SouthHampton:

– Golden Pear Cafe

Con ubicación en SouthHampton, BridgeHampton, East Hampton y Sag Harbor, Golden Pear Cafe es el lugar local a donde ir. Yo recomiendo que vayan a desayunar, brunch o comer. El café es muy rico y tienen muchas opciones para desayunos ya que lo sirven durante todo el día. El platillo favorito por los locales es “Huevos Revueltos con Queso Cheddar NY Añejo,” que viene servido en un croissant recién horneado; es muy simple pero muy rico y fresco. El servicio es excelente y la gente es muy amigable. Para mi, no hay experiencia más local en Los Hamptons que visitar Golden Pear Café.

– Red Bar Brasserie / Little Red

Red Bar Brasserie tiene un bar padrísimo y el servicio es excelente. La comida es exquisita, y es perfecto para ir con un grupo grande pues lo platillos del menú son muy vastos. El ambiente es acogedor, elegante y clásico. Yo recomiendo ir a cenar, si quieren brunch o comida vayan a Little Red. Los dueños son los mismos pero es más pequeño y más informal, las pizzas aquí son deliciosas.

– Tate’s Bake Shop

En este lugar van a encontrar las mejores galletas de chispas de chocolate que yo he probado. La dueña y fundadora, Kathleen King, ofrece perfección en cada mordida, brindando a los locales y turistas un lugar para disfrutar galletas deliciosas. Además, encontrarán galletas gluten free. Todas son crujientes por fuera y muy suaves por dentro.

Si quieren ir de compras, caminen por Main Street; hay todo tipo de tiendas, desde locales hasta de diseñador. Para hacer ejercicio, les recomiendo ir a Pure Barre, es un entrenamiento en barra tipo ballet que los hará convertirse en adictos al ejercicio. 

Espero les gusten mis recomendaciones. ¡Gracias por leer!