Dunkin’ Donuts tries again to woo Mérida
Almost seven years after a failed attempt to get Yucatecans to dunk their donuts, the New England brand makes its comeback.
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Mérida Fest gastronomy event raises money for charity
Six renowned chefs will share their culinary secrets, and then serve a benefit dinner to 100 guests on the Municipal Palace balcony.
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110 years of sweet history at Sorbetería Colón
Mérida’s famed Sorbetería Colón turns 110 today, with its founder’s descendants still guarding their patented recipes for ice creams and sorbets.
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Yucatecan restaurants named among Mexico’s finest
Not all of Yucatán’s best restaurants are in Mérida. Small-town restaurant Kinich was chosen as one of the best 120 in Mexico by the Mexican Culinary Guide.
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Mérida voted best gourmet destination for 2nd time
Once again, Mérida beat out Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca in a readers’ poll for the best gourmet destination in Mexico.
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Recipe: Yucatán Turkey Legs
End the battle for the drumstick by serving just the legs with this healthy and easy Yucatan-inspired recipe.
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Recipe: Butterflied turkey with Yucatán rub
If you’re not dining out on Thanksgiving, here is an idea that’s moderately easy to execute at home.
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Where to eat out for Thanksgiving in Yucatán 2016
Here again is our Thanksgiving roundup for anyone homesick for turkey and trimmings.
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Hacienda Xcanatún named one of world’s best historic hotels
Hacienda Xcanatún, which dates to 1789, won a prestigious award honoring historic hotels at a ceremony in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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InterContinental Hotel restaurant is overhauled, renamed
The sleepy Frutas y Flores restaurant off the lobby at the Presidente InterContinental Hotel has been overhauled. The most noticeable change is its name: Stephens.
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Stained glass shines in this Showcase showstopper
The Palomeque family compound is the grand dame of Fundacíon BAI’s Showcase of Homes this year. A talk with the 80-year-old owner, whose father built it.
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Time to vote for Mérida’s gourmet destinations
Remember last year when Mérida beat out some major front runners in Food and Travel’s top gourmet destination readers’ poll? It’s time to vote again.
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1,200 artists, dancers, singers, lecturers at 2016 FIC Maya
The fifth edition of the The International Festival of Mayan Culture, also called FIC Maya, begins Oct. 13 and runs until Oct. 23.
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Cool Danish Modern styles are in harmony with Yucatán’s tropical homes
Since Nordika’s design showroom came to town, the romance of tropical Mexico has played well with the venerable, cool beauties from Denmark.
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La tercera guía anual ‘Thanksgiving’ … en inglés
A special message to restaurant owner and managers who wish to attract the attention of U.S. expats this Thanksgiving…
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Juan Carlos Lomónaco welcomes the Yucatán Symphony’s expat audience
OSY Conductor Juan Carlos Lomónaco welcomes Yucatán Expat Life readers with a video message in anticipation of the opening of the new season on Friday.
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Riviera Maya tourism up 8 percent over 2015
Cancun and the entire Riviera Maya is continuing its strong growth trend that began more than a decade ago, according to new data from the Mexican government.
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Chef Bayless’ 13 TV shows from Yucatán to air soon
Chef Rick Bayless’s TV show returns to the U.S. airwaves Sept. 16 — in less than a month. Why are we so excited after 10 seasons?
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Charming video: Travel blogger’s family at Cuzamá Cenote
This fun-loving family visited the Cuzamá Cenotes, about one hour outside Mérida. They traveled on a train track in a cart pulled by a horse to Chelentún, Chacsinicché and Bolonchoojol, the underground cenotes of Cuzamá.
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Cactus power: Nopales pack a nutritious punch
Many foodies stop being adventurous when presented with a plate of nopales. And that’s a shame, because these prickly pear cactus paddles are spectacularly healthy.
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Gelato shop owners open juice bar next door
When a space next door became available, Pola Gelato Shop took it and created Pola Juice Bar. An interview with one of the owners about how they found success in Calle 55.
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Quicker route to Celestún to be open by March
By as early as March next year, the road journey from Mérida west to Celestún will be as easy as a trip north to the busy expat enclaves that surround Progreso.
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How many calories are in Yucatecan food?
A Yucatecan cookbook isn’t exactly a collection of health-food recipes. But in moderation, an aficionado of the local cuisine can chow down without feeling too guilty.
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The 10 sweetest destinations in Mexico
Mexico offers a range of sugary confections that are the envy of the world. Here’s where to go to satisfy your sweet tooth.
That’s all for now
That’s all for now