CASUAL SPOTS
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The Mérida Seal: Celebrating Sustainable Gastronomic Spaces in the City
June 14, 2024 The city of Merida’s Directorate of Economic Development and Tourism has rolled
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MERIDA WEEKLY EVENTS UPDATE
Merida is known for its lively cultural life and the city of Merida has several
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A MID City Hot Spot: Japanese Pop Culture Grab & Go Fusion Restaurant Kofuku
A dark kitchen concept and Japanese and latino fusion, this small spot exceeded all expectations!
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Barrio Mágico Xcalachen
Updated April 23, 2024 Mérida, a city known for its vibrant colors and undeniable beauty,
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Páayt’aan festival in Izamal is Back Feb 29-March 3
Music, dance, gastronomy, workshops,talks and more! Páayt’aan festival is in its third edition and will
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Consorcio Mejorada: Merida’s 2nd International Market for Peninsular Design
Dive into the vibrant world of the 2nd International Market for Peninsular Design. Head to
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Merida’s Carnival 2024 Calendar of Events
WED, FEBRUARY 7 8pm Palacio Municipal Calle 62 x 61 y 63 Celebrate the traditional
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Feb 9-13 The Re-Evolution Carnival of Mérida 2024: from Fantasy to Innovation
It’s that time of year again and the festivities are here! Pre-carnival activities have been
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Elena Mikhailova “Most Prestigious Violinists in the World” at the Merida Fest Jan 20 & 21st
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQIuQnezLAU Night of Cultures: Elena Mikhailova + Ricardo Ribeiro (Portugal) Saturday Jan 20th 21:00 Location:
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Celebrating 50 Years of Yucatecan Singer Songwriter Jorge Buenfil
Jorge Buenfil Concert Tonight 8pm at Paseo 60 on Calle 60 x 35 Previous Next Jorge
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Urban Treasures & Antiques in the “Magical Neighborhoods” of San Sebastian and La Ermita
The “barrios magicos” of San Sebastian and La Ermita are some of Merida’s oldest neighborhoods
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Merida Celebrates 482 Years with the Merida Fest January 5-24th
It’s Merida’s 482nd anniversary and it will be a month filled with arts, culture, music,
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Chile en Nogada & Pozole Time! Where to Eat Mexican Independence Day Dishes
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 UNESCO named Mexico cuisine a world cultural heritage treasure in 2017
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A Hot Spot in Merida: Hotel Sureño, La Mata Restaurant & El Fresco Rooftop bar
Wednesday August 30, 2023 There is a relatively new hotel on Calle 62 x 33a
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Three Official “Barrios Mágicos” in Merida: La Ermita, San Sebastián & Xcalachén
Friday July 28 We are excited to see the Merida, Yucatán has three official barrios
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Maya Balloon Festival: A Spectacle in the Sky
August 19th & 20th 6pm Tahmek, Yucatán Prepare to be captivated by the Maya Balloon
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Yucatán Presents 2nd Edition of Gastronomic Festival
Wednesday June 28 Yucatán, a land of rich flavors and culinary traditions, is set to
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Treat Your Mom to Shopping & Dining Out at Paseo 60
Mother’s Day is approaching in Mexico, celebrated every year on May 10th to honor all
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Merida Food Scene: Farm to Table at Anima with Chef Ted Habiger
Anima is one the best restaurants in Merida as we start year. It is located
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Casa Consciente: Merida’s Oasis for Conscious Consumption
https://youtu.be/P1nYW848IL4 Casa Consciente is Mérida’s newest center for like-minded people who value conscious consumerism, slow
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MID City´s Newest Hot Spots to Check Out in Merida
BAR TEATRO 62 In Merida it’s hard to keep up with all the new places
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5 MID City Must Try Foodie Spots in Centro Merida
Written by Stephanie Carmon Matilda Salon Mexicano Matilda Salon Mexicano is a Mexican food restaurant
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5 MID City Must Try Foodie Spots in North Merida
Written by Stephanie Carmon La Libertad La Libertad is a fantastic spot for awesome breakfasts
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What’s happening around town tonight in Merida?
WEEKEND’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS! What’s Happening this Weekend and Where Can You Go?? 🎶 🎸
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Baretto: Merida’s First Italian Style Espresso Bar–Trendy, Quick Coffee and Go
On Merida’s trendy “culinary row” Calle 47 and 56, Baretto, a new Italian style espresso
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Burgers, Pitas, Pastas & Wine MID City Favorites in Centro
Written by Stephanie Carmon Flamante Burgers Flamante has become a household name, especially for burger
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Favorite MID City Hot Spots for Music, Food, Drinks and a Fun Time Out
Written by Stephanie Carmon When going out in Merida there are lots of great choices!
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7 Great Restaurants for Yucatecan Beach Foodies
Written by Stephanie Carmon During the months of February and March, we headed out to
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Plaza: Carmesí: Merida Centro’s Newest Hot Spot for Shopping, Coffee & Cuisine
Plaza Carmesí: Merida Centro’s Newest Hot Spot for Shopping, Coffee & Cuisine Plaza Carmesí The
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Sabor a Yucatan: Promoting Yucatecan Culinary Sector
Written by Stephanie Carmon Sabor a Yucatan: Promoting Yucatecan Gastronomy Virtual Classes with some of
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Secrets of the Yucatecan Kitchen: How To Make Sikil Pak
Written by Nik Jameson What do I do with those piles of delicious smelling spices
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Secrets From The Yucatecan Kitchen: Red Achiote & Bitter Orange Marinade
Written by Nik Jameson Today we are going to learn to cook with Yucatan’s famous
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Tastes From The Yucatecan Market Nik Jameson’s: Three Bean Chili
Written by Nik Jameson Next stop on the culinary tour of Yucatecan is to explore
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Flavors Of Nik Jameson’s Yucatecan Kitchen Stuffed Local Squash
Written by Nik Jameson Food in the Yucatan is dictated by generations of molcajetes salsas
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Rafaello’s Pizzeria
Written by Harriet Sleath I absolutely love Italian food. At home I regularly cook pasta
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Siqueff Restaurant: Los Huevos Motuleños and 89 Years of Culinary Tradition
Written by Stephanie Carmon November 12, 2021 Congratulations to Siqueff for 89 years of serving
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Four Great Spots to Eat Asian Food in Merida, Yucatan
Written by Harriet Sleath The MID CityBeat team has ventured into the city to find
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A Look into the Vegan and Vegetarian scene in Merida
Written by Stephanie Carmon This week MID CityBeat Team tried something new by checking out
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Burger Mania! Five Great Spots To Eat Burgers In Merida
Written by Harriet Sleath MID CityBeat has been out and about trying burgers in town
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Secrets of the Yucatecan Kitchen: How To Make Sikil Pak
Written by Nik Jameson What do I do with those piles of delicious smelling spices
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Mid Citybeat’s Newest Find Delicious Authentic Italian Food: Sole Mio
Written by Harriet Sleath Sole Mio Sole Mio is a wonderful, small, Italian restaurant serving
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Tastes from the Yucatecan market Nik Jameson’s: three bean chili
Written by Nik Jameson Next stop on the culinary tour of Yucatecan is to explore
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Corleone a la leña delicious pizzas, pastas & more in Francisco de Montejo
Written by Harriet Sleath Corleone a la LEÑA Mid CityBeat is really excited to tell
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Vegan heaven best spots for vegan ice cream
Written by Nik Jameson It’s hot in Merida just about every day of the year,
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From Nik Jameson’s vegan Yucatecan kitchen chipotle molletes
Written by Stephanie Carmon The biodiversity in Mexico never ceases to amaze me. I look
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MID CityBeat Foodie 7 Fav Cafes In Santa Ana & Centro
Written by Stephanie Carmon This week we are joined by Stephanie’s auntie Bon and mother