Good Food in Mexico City: A Guide to Food Stalls, Fondas and Fine Dining [Paperback]

Nicholas Gilman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 17, 2008

This is a little book with a big purpose: to put Mexico City on the map as one of the great food capitals of the world. Written by a resident gastronome who knows the city inside and out, this guide takes the reader to out-of-the-way market stalls, taco joints, as well as fashionable high-end dining spots. Included are chapters on bars and cantinas, cafés, and food shopping, and short essays on various aspects of Mexican cuisine and its history. Clear maps of the city, as well as an extensive glossary of ingredients, dishes and cooking terms are provided, making this an easy to use guide to the best food in a great city. "Finally! The book I have been hunting for: a foodie's guide to the culinary wonders of one of the largest, most culturally-diverse cities in the world. This compact, easy-to-follow book has something to tempt every palate, from under-the-highway taco stands to cutting edge haute cuisine. Ceci Connolly, The Washington Post "An essential book for those who discover history and culture, tradition and trends, through their taste buds." David Lida, author of Travel Advisory "If you can't have the knowledgeable Mr. Gilman as your personal guide, this book is the next best thing." Meredith Brody, restaurant critic, SF Weekly "Nick Gilman's book is a treasure, an insider's guide through the super-cool, super-tasty side of Mexico City. There's no guide book like this." Rick Bayless author of Authentic Mexican and host of PBS' Mexico: One Day at a Time "Winner of the Gourmand Award, Best Guidebook of the year"

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Finally! The book I have been hunting for: a foodie's guide to the culinary wonders of one of the largest, most culturally-diverse cities in the world. This compact, easy-to-follow book has something to tempt every palate, from under-the-highway taco stands to cutting edge haute cuisine. -Ceci Connolly, The Washington Post --The Washington Post

"An essential book for those who discover history and culture, tradition and trends, through their taste buds." -David Lida, --Travel Advisory

"If you can't have the knowledgeable Mr. Gilman as your personal guide, this book is the next best thing." -Meredith Brody --SF Weekly --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Nicholas Gilman was born in New York and lives in Mexico City. A painter who has exhibited his work extensively, he is also a writer, has studied Mexican culinary history and cooking, is a member of Slow Food International, as well as IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals).

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 172 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (October 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1605280275
• ISBN-13: 978-1605280271
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #938,345 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20 in Books > Travel > Latin America > Mexico > Mexico City

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Food in Mexico City: A Guide to Food Stalls,Fondas,and Fine Dining, November 28, 2007

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Ruth T. Alegria - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Good Food in Mexico City: A Guide to Food Stalls, Fondas and Fine Dining (Paperback)

As a cultural/culinary tour guide in Mexico City I have depended on my own notes and various other sources for my information (www.mexicosoulandessence.com).

Now it's all in one small but BIG book.

For Mexico City aficionados, at last a comprehensive guide to eating out in the D.F. ( Distrito Federal) . With an insiders knowledge Nicolas Gilman takes you from street food to Alta Cocina Mexicana. Everything you need including maps, current phone numbers and street directions. You can't get lost, you won't be disappointed!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Getting Hungry, July 27, 2008

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gr8reader - See all my reviews

This review is from: Good Food in Mexico City: A Guide to Food Stalls, Fondas and Fine Dining (Paperback)

This is the book I was hoping for. My best memories of Mexico tend to be of and around food. Planning another trip to Mexico City, I've been through the mainstream guidebooks, which are generally out of date and written at "arm's distance" from the food, the restaurants and the people who prepare it. Not the case with this book. I now have more options for great food than I will have time to exercise. Cantinas that serve free botanas (appetizers) with drinks? Yes. Particularly good food stalls in the mercados? Check. Maybe a quality Spanish restaurant in El Centro? Got it. Let's see, I know one night I'll want birria for dinner. Luckily Taqueria Tlaquepaque is around the corner from my hotel, and it's open until 9 p.m.

If you're going to visit Mexico City (or live there now) and like good food, buy this book. For making reservations at fine dining restaurants to finding a great cup of coffee on the spur of the moment, this book can't be beat.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! A GREAT Guide!, December 1, 2007

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N. Lucero "El Chilango" (Mexico City) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Good Food in Mexico City: A Guide to Food Stalls, Fondas and Fine Dining (Paperback)

We've been waiting for this one for years...a guide for foodies who want REAL Mexican food in Mexico. I's a one-of-a-kind and a must for visitors to the capital.

I also highly recommend Mexico City: An Opinionated Guide for the Curious Traveler