Mexican bakeries that we love for their great taste and history
It is very Mexican to wake up in the morning and dip our favorite bread into a latte. Bakeries have always existed, and it is a tradition that our grandparents inherited from us when we went on a Sunday morning in search of the best cinnamon roll or the tastiest garibaldi. We are discovering more and more places that we love because, despite being new, they preserve a local concept that is perfect for us. Today we want to share with you a tour of our favorite places to have a delicious hot chocolate bread for breakfast and enjoy a tour of the city. Concha y Nata: a bakery that offers tamale cakes and breakfast On Colima Street, close to Insurgentes Avenue, is this small family business that opened during the pandemic to offer a very friendly service. Its menu consists of traditional breads such as conchas, peinetas, cuernitos and walnut rolls. Its motto is «Mexican, rich, filling and fast», thought specially for those who are already on their way to work and want to eat something fast and delicious, although you can also come in and sit down and relax and enjoy it. You can also order the famous cactus, mushrooms and chicharrón (pork rinds) sandwich; or order some delicious chilaquiles with coffee and juice. We recommend you sit at the bar overlooking the street and watch what is happening in the city with all the time in the world. Address: Colima 268, Colonia Roma. García Madero The story of this bakery began with Ismael, a boy who studied law but started baking bread as a hobby until it became his real passion. The specialty here is freshly baked conchas which, since 6 a.m., fill the Colonia Condesa with their smell. The place is quite simple, and its service model is for take-out, but we love to see the trays of bread decorating the place and giving away their exquisite aroma. The best way to start your day is with the chapatas with honey and blueberries, conchas with pieces of almonds or the orejas with bits of chocolate. We invite you to discover its open kitchen and enjoy Ismael’s excellent service, and then go for a walk in Parque Mexico, where you can savor your bread. Address: 64 Vicente Suarez Avenue, Colonia Condesa. Rosetta Rosetta has become, par excellence, the most sought-after bakery in recent years by the capital’s society. Located in a large house in Colonia Roma, it has become famous for its exquisite guava roll. Its menu is divided into three parts: one for sweet and salty bread, one for food and one for drinks. Early risers start to line up at 7 a.m. to enjoy the first breads that come out of the oven. Its rustic architecture makes it the perfect spot for sitting at the bar and enjoying a cozy chat. This year they opened a new branch on the street of Puebla with the same success. We believe it is the perfect place to visit and enjoy the houses and parks in the surrounding area. They also offer delivery service. Address: Colima 166 y Puebla 242. Colonia Roma.
Four restaurants where we already feel confident to go for a drink
Some bars and restaurants just opened, and we cannot stop thinking about how much we want to go for a cocktail under the sun. We have a small list that we want to share with you showing our favorite places in the most urban areas of Mexico City. These places are already offering service with all the hygiene measures you need to be safe, so all you need to do is enjoy an outdoor table and order your favorite herbal drink. Here are some choices that we personally love. Fairchild Fairchild is the perfect place to enjoy tropical food and drink. Its terrace in Polanco is one of the most pleasant places to enjoy good company and try some botanical cocktails. They have seasonal drinks depending on the fruits and herbs that are available, as well as food inspired by Mexico and the world. They also feature vegan options and a musical atmosphere you won’t see anywhere else. Parnita If you like to sit and enjoy a little bit of sunshine, Parnita is the ideal place to order a good mezcal and see some life on the streets again. This restaurant serves delicacies such as creamed spinach and salads with nuts and cheese. Its atmosphere is one of the best in Colonia Roma and is filled with a relaxed vibe. We recommend you try the carajillo. San-Tō If you love oriental culture, this Japanese restaurant bar offers a variety of drinks that will change your routine. San-Tō is located in the Roma district and is a great place to try Sake, imported beers or specialty drinks like Roku Gin, Hibiki Japanese Whisky or Toki Japanese Whisky. Its concept is very similar to what we know in Mexico: fast and casual, with small meals and appealing appetizers in every part of the menu. We recommend you try the edamames, truffles, salmon and niguiris. Café Toscano Polanco This restaurant bar has a contemporary and Italian concept that made us fall in love. If you haven’t heard of it, we assure you that you won’t want to let go once you’ve tasted your first glass of wine. It is a great place to have some chilaquiles with eggs for breakfast, or finish the afternoon with a couple of friends eating a Serrano ham pizza. Its cocktail menu plays with herbal flavors, fruits and honey.
Original and beautiful suggestions for enjoying art and museums
Although we cannot physically experience several art venues, enjoying the wide museum corridors is one of the first activities to be allowed thanks to the fact that there is almost no contact with other people. Believe it or not, this months will be wonderful for culture in Mexico with great exhibitions and visits to the galleries that we admire so much. Our passion for art is endless, that is why we are introducing you to 5 museums and exhibitions loved by FlowSuites. MUNAL Since September 2, the National Museum of Art has opened its doors again to the public to enjoy a little bit of José María Velasco’s works (a permanent exhibition). It is located in the historic center of Mexico City, in the Manuel Tolsá Square, in a building marked with number 8 of Tacuba Street. It houses a representative collection of Mexican art, from the viceregal era to the 1950s. The Amedeo Modigliani exhibition at Bellas Artes We had been waiting for this exhibition since the beginning of last year, but unfortunately it had to be put on hold until it was safe to attend. From September to December, the grandiose works of the Italian painter Amedeo Midigliani (Livorno 1884 – Paris 1920) will be on display at the palace, presenting for the first time in Mexico a wide selection of his pictorial work, in the company of outstanding members of the Paris School – such as Chaim Soutine, Moise Kisling and Suzanne Valadon – with works from the prestigious Jonas Netter Collection. Soumaya Museum If you missed visiting this beautiful museum located in Polanco and enjoying Rodin’s sculptures, as well as a couple of Renoir’s jewels and even small treasures from the viceroyalty of New Spain, then you can’t miss the tour. What we love about this museum is the variety of works, from photography to small portraits from various parts of the world. The best thing is that you can take pictures either inside or outside the facilities. Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Museum More than the opening of this museum, the owners had the creativity to organize small exclusive tours of no more than one hour, an initiative of Museos Uno en Uno. The idea is to enter either alone or as a couple and intimately enjoy the beautiful and famous Casa Azul. They are also starting to do the normal tours with all the security measures, so no re-entry is allowed (for the moment). Located in one of the most beautiful and oldest neighborhoods in Mexico City, the Casa Azul was converted into a museum in 1958, four years after the painter’s death. Today it is one of the most famous museums in the Mexican capital. Mexico City Museum If you want to enjoy the beauty of the Historical Center and witness the talent of our artists, then this museum is ideal for you and your partner. The museum opened again and since then they have implemented the necessary measures to enjoy each floor. The Mexico City Museum has temporary exhibitions showing the work of plastic artists who express, through their colors and techniques, the multiple ways of looking and feeling Mexico City; the Clausell Site and Studio Museum, where you can permanently visit recreations of some of the rooms of the Counts of Calimaya, such as the chapel, the sacristy and the music room and studio of Joaquín Clausell; and the Jaime Torres Bodet Library.