Andrew Keenan-Bolger

Andrew Keenan-Bolger Instagram – It’s our last day in San Miguel de Allende and I’m plagued with the thought of having to get back on a plane and head to the states. Checking Instagram, it looks like NYC is getting pummeled with cold weather. Meanwhile, San Miguel is in its winter period, which somehow means a high of 78 during the day with cool temperatures at night, perfect for those light jackets that I always buy but never seem to get to wear. Making the most of our final 24 hours, we headed to Cafe Lavanda (@lavanda_cafe), a cash-only place that specializes in the eponymous ingredient, lavender. I got a lavender latte and Scott got a drink (espresso, lime juice, lavender, and seltzer) that absolutely should not be good, but was somehow delicious and refreshing. Also, I ordered my fourth chilaquiles of the trip. DON’T JUDGE ME! Lunch and cocktails were at the stunning rooftop restaurant, Trazo 1810 (@Trazo1810), where we enjoyed delicious bites with what had to be our favorite view of the Parroquia de San Miguel de Arcangel of the trip. We soaked up the last bit of sun at the @Rosewoodsanmiguel pool before heading to what ended up being our favorite meal at Tostévere (@tosteveresma), which truly captured the essence of San Miguel’s vibrant culinary scene with its creative dishes and warm atmosphere. I led the charge in ordering, ambitiously selecting what felt like half of the handwritten menu. Even the waiter was taken aback by our appetite, but it turned out to be a brilliant decision. Every bite was a revelation — from the octopus tostada to the softshell crab wrap, to the truffled street corn, each dish surpassed the last. At one point, the flavors were so good, I might have teared up. As we bid adieu to SMA, we do so with heavy hearts and eager palates, already plotting our next trip to Mexico. Anyone been to Oaxaca? | Posted on 27/Feb/2024 00:07:14