Buen Provecho!
Marsala cocina con acentos
We first met and photographed Marcela Bolaño back in 2016, when
she was moving to SMA to open a restaurant. Little did we know back then that
Marcela Bolaño and her partner, Ximena De Leon Campomanes, would go on to
create one of the best and most popular restaurants in San Miguel de Allende,
Marsala cocina con acentos.
You always get a signature welcome from Marcela when she’s in
her kitchen and if she’s not, chances are she’s wandering the world, dreaming
up new dishes to bring back to SMA to cook for you.
We eat with our eyes and one of the most important
characteristics of Marcela’s food is that it’s beautiful. I’m not just talking
about the plating; I’m talking about the food itself, made from the freshest
ingredients using delicate flowers and other tiny accents.
We recently celebrated these two with a late afternoon meal with
some of our favorite dishes and a post-meal Sobremesa, not leaving the
restaurant until 4 hours later. We love the cultural tradition of Sobremesa;
something Marcela told us about recently.
They celebrated their third year anniversary on December 7, 2019
with a special dinner where Chef Marcela Bolaño cooked with two other renowned
SMA chefs, Armando Prats Leal and Esmeralda Brinn Bolaños
Thank you Marcela Bolaño and Ximena De Leon Campomanes for three
fabulous years at Marsala cocina con acentos. LOVE you two; LOVE your food!
Marsala cocina con acentos
Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez Macias #48Monday, Wednesday - Saturday: 1 PM - 10 PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 3 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Nomada cocina de interpretacion
There are TWO Nomada cocina de interpretacion in SMA with a new
location opening up in the Yo San Miguel Gallery at Jesus #27 on December 13.
While you can still get the fabulous 5-star creations, Wednesday
tasting menus and special dinners at the original Nomada cocina de
interpretacion, the new location will feature lighter fare; inspired cuisine
from all over Mexico, including dishes that Chefs Marco Cruz and Sofia Sofía
Antillón grew up with.
The new Nomada will also feature Chef Sofia Antillon’s healthy
juices made with all fruit and no sugar. They are exceptional combinations,
fine-tuning the flavors as the seasons change.
We tried two of the new breakfast dishes including the pancakes
with plum and chocolate and they were amazing. The full-blown sensation was the
Brioche with cheddar cheese that’s wrapped in bacon and covered with maple
syrup. This gets our vote for the most indulgent breakfast dish in town. And
maybe if you blink twice, Sofia’s Apple and Brie sandwich will be back on the
menu again.
Nomada cocina de interpretacion
Jesus #27Breakfast: 8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
Lunch: 12:00 Noon – 7:00 PM
Nomada cocina de interpretacion
Hernandez Macias #88
Monday, Wednesday – Saturday: 12:00 Noon – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM
Sunday closing 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rustica
My new favorite dish at Rustica is the spinach frittata - one of
the few dishes that has no regionality; it's a true Italian classic.
I'm really particular about how my frittata is cooked - I like
it thin, just like it's made at Rustica. It's one of the best things to eat
when you're craving healthy with plenty of high-quality protein, incorporating
mushrooms and then topping it off with a pile of arugula. Another healthy
addiction - the beet smoothie; our favorite smoothie of 2019.
And when we're not craving healthy - what else but the almond
croissant, baked fresh for Rustica by Buonforno. It's the perfect breakfast
with a cup of Latte - another Italian classic served with a tiny homemade
cookie made by Denise Rosenfeld.
We like so many things at Rustica we may just have to eat the
entire menu to determine a winner. For now it's the frittata! Stay tuned.
Rustica
Salida a Celaya #34Open: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
With drinks and food on
equal playing fields these days, some of the best bars in town have created
small but fabulous menus; all three having food offerings that are not your
typical bar food of Nachos, wings or Jalapeno poppers.
San Mezcal
Get your Winter Beach on with a bottle of Cerveza Dos Equis and
while you’re at it, order two of our favorite bar foods - the 2019 stand outs
of Al Pastor French Fries and the BLT sandwich made with both red and green
tomatoes and brushed with a smear of chipotle mayo.The menu is packed with
unusual and delicious dishes.Try any of the 100+ brands of Mezcal and while
you’re at it, give a friendly SMA hello to all the visitors who start their
Mezcal tour from this bar.
San Mezcal
Recreo # 88Sunday - Monday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday - Saturday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
The Bar at the R
With
delicious STIX, Tempura Green Beans and plenty of homemade Sushi, The Bar at
the R is a great place to share Asian small plates and conversation. Order a
textbook Margarita; many made with exotic flavors. A great spot for music
lovers, there’s an impressive mix of music genres; all perfectly harmonizing
with the remarkable food and drinks.
Our favorite bar in the city, the fireplace makes it perfect to celebrate a cool winter's evening in SMA.
The Bar at the R
Sollano 16Sunday, Tuesday – Thursday: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday – Saturday: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Closed: Monday
Bar Margaret at Hotel Amparo
You’ll find one of the best Mixologists in town, Gabriel Avila,
at Bar Margaret, tucked in the front of Hotel Amparo; one of the small, luxury
hotels of the world.
Try one of the Bloody Mary’s, a Green Snapper, made with
tomatillos and gin instead of the customary tomato juice and vodka. Also
experience Gabriel’s legendary Vesper Martini, made with Vodka, Gin and an
infused French vermouth; the smoothest Martini we’ve ever sipped.
Get into some of the interesting food on the bar menu, made by
Chef Kenten Marin, who creates the best Southern comfort food in the city.One
surprising appetizer is his panko-coated, fried deviled egg. It gets our vote
for one of the best appetizers in SMA.
Bar Margaret recently hosted a Christmas fair where hotel owner,
Mariana Barran de Goodall, surprised everyone by decking out the entire hotel
in Christmas greens. It’s one of our favorite places in the city to jump into
the spirit of the holidays and celebrate SMA.
Bar Margaret at Hotel Amparo
Mesones #3
Tuesday to Saturday: 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM