The Critic Visits Los Huaraches de Doña Mary
Driving around one weekend morning, looking for someplace to eat, the Critic found himself in Francisco de Montejo, the sprawling mega-thriving housing development filled with families starting up and...
View ArticleAu Pied de Cochon in Merida? Really? Well, kind of.
The Critic saw the sign, a vinyl banner on one side of the Intercontinental hotel here in Merida, announcing the fact that Au Pied de Cochon was in their restaurant, a temporary visit by the chef with...
View ArticleWhat’s With the Masks on the Ham and Cheese People?
Is it just me or does anyone else out there think that the ham and cheese folks in the super markets look absolutely ridiculous with their mouth and nose covering masks? I mean, I don’t see this in the...
View ArticleThe Casual Restaurant Critic and some Tips for Toronto
On a recent trip to eastern Canada; specifically Toronto, the Critic was able to sample some of the city’s restaurants. Here are some mini-reviews for your enjoyment. Cora’s Apparently this is a...
View ArticleThe Casual Restaurant Critic in Toronto (Part II)
Along with the great restaurants mentioned in the previous Toronto post, there was a disappointment or two. One of these was the Chinese (Cantonese) restaurant Lai Wah Heen (http://www.laiwahheen.com/)...
View ArticleOde to the Torta de Lechón
Today I had what may have been the best torta de lechón I can recall ever having in Merida. Maybe it was because I was hungry, although I suspect not as I don’t remember having that ravenous feeling in...
View ArticleThe Casual Restaurant Critic at Hacienda Xcanatun
OK, it’s been a while. In fact, the Critic hasn’t written a review of Xcanatun since way back in 2008 when the food was delicious but the service was not up to the standards of the kitchen. Things have...
View ArticleCasual Restaurant Critic at La Piola
It came as news to the Critic that Piola was a chain or franchise restaurant. Having tried the food at their Cancun location below the Ibis hotel and absolutely loving it, the Critic was happy to learn...
View ArticleThe Casual Restaurant Critic at Apoala
The Apoala Oaxacan fusion restaurant in Santa Lucia’s newly revamped square has only been around for about 2-3 months but the Casual Restaurant Critic has heard the name come up again and again and so...
View ArticleThe Casual Restaurant Critic at El Tovar
At the recommendation of the now departed Mini Critic, the Casual Restaurant Critic took her to the fishy taco place called El Tovar, which has a seafood menu along the lines of El Pez Gordo; shrimp,...
View ArticleCasual Restaurant Critic at Osteria Piccoli Cucina Italiana
It seems that whenever you turn around, there is a new ‘authentic’ Italian restaurant in Merida. The Critic and Better Half visited yet another one last night; this one located on the prolongacion...
View ArticleCasual Restaurant Critic at Mi Gusto Es…
Quick review this time of the Casual Restaurant Critic and Better Half’s visit to the new seafood restaurant Mi Gusto Es, located in the same new ‘luxury’ plaza as the previously reviewed Tony Roma’s,...
View ArticleThe Casual Restaurant Critic visits Yerbabuena, del Sisal in Valladolid
On a very recent visit to the Valladolid area, the Casual Restaurant Critic and the three ladies known as the Belle Groupe (it’s a southern thang) followed up on Casa de los Venados owner John...
View ArticleThe Casual Restaurant Critic revisits SOMA, now in Merida. Multiple...
If you didn’t read the previous great reviews on SOMA you can have a look at them here and here. SOMA, run by the talented Alberto and dulce Linde, is a restaurant that really stands out from Merida’s...
View ArticleHamachi Sushi. Yes, more Sushi.
The Critic is aware that for many people the thought of sushi in Merida is somewhat disconcerting. A lot of these people also think that Starbucks ruined the local coffee culture to which the Critic...
View ArticleThe Casual Restaurant Critic at Eureka!
Some finicky Lawson guests as well as many friends and acquaintances have all raved about Eureka and so, it is more than appropriate that the Critic take note and see what all the fuss is about. Once...
View ArticleThe Casual Restaurant Critic visits Pilgreen
A hungry Better Half suggested this oddly-named place for lunch and the Critic found a pleasant locale, friendly service and tasty, fresh and healthy food. This visit occurred some time ago and so the...
View ArticleCasual Restaurant Critic Burger Slapdown: Elevation vs. Angry Angus
Exciting stuff – a burger slapdown. In this corner, at a trim 57 kilos, Elevation Burger. A big blue-themed restaurant that smacks of fast foodiness but offers a fresh and organic take on the...
View ArticleCasual Restaurant Critic at the new Miyabi
As of this writing, Miyabi has moved its operation from the commercially doomed plaza on Prolongacion Montejo that features DHL, Carls Jr. (or Burger King – can’t remember which) and Walk To Wok, to a...
View ArticleCasual Restaurant Critic visits Hacienda Santa Cruz
Under new Mexican ownership, the hacienda Santa Cruz, on the outskirts of town, is undergoing a massive facelift and renovation. The Critic visited recently to have dinner with Better Half and spent a...
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