M E X I C O C I T Y

What's it like to be on an afternoon flight bound for Mexico City full of Mexicans?
Think of it as a small village wedding that you accidentally crashed and couldn't get out of. Copious amounts of alcohol, females congregating around you yet you're not part of the conversation, and more alcohol. So as you guessed I had not one wink the whole eleven hour flight.

Straight off the plane and to an FE welcome dinner, inevitably followed by 'just one drink' at the after party venue Love Polanco. Too much tequila later and that was a very weird first night in Mexico City. But let's be honest - the only way to beat jet lag.

After a healthy catch-up, my friend took me to the streets for a wander. Of course thanks to the Spanish colonisation, these parts of town had a Buenos Aires feel to them. A pretty path under cascading trees was constructed in the middle of the road. The buildings and their architecture down to their paint colour was all so fascinating.

Cute boutique shops, cafes and walk way restaurants even lent a SoHo vibe from NY. One thing was for sure - the drivers had no idea if they were going straight, left or which lane to stick to. The pedestrians also suffered the same confusion.

The afternoon was pleasantly finished off by running into some friends in a cute restaurant named "Rosetta". I'd been told of this place but didn't expect it to be so charming. And the food. Wow. Rustic charm paired with sensual food and a carefree spirit really made for a perfect afternoon.

Also a place worthy of mention is Rosetta's cafe patisserie, a stones throw away. Plump, glistening balls of chocolate iced doughnuts. Flaky crispy pastries with rich marmalades of native fruits. The coffee selection is vast. Want almond milk with your latte? Expect a frothy cloud of perfectly steamed almond milk. Just avoid coming at lunch time, where a mad rush of locals will have you easily pushed out of the small cafe and onto the street.

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Ojo de Agua Condesa | Calle Citlaltépetl 23C, Cuauhtémoc, Hipódromo, 06100 Ciudad de México, D.F.,
Rosetta | Calle Colima, 166, Delegación Cuauhtémoc, Col. Roma Norte, 06700 Ciudad de México, D.F., 
Panaderia Rosetta | Colima 179, Cuauhtémoc, Roma Nte., 06700 Ciudad de México, D.F., ​