By Assata Akil Hello everyone! Assata here, checking in on all of the lovers, givers, seekers, takers and those who refuse to “label” themselves- during this time of Covid. In which state are you finding your situationship in these days? Oh don’t worry, this is a judgment free zone and there is no need to …
In Love: Are You a Giver, Lover, Seeker or Taker? Read More »
By Assata Akil While sitting in an airport lounge awaiting my flight back to Merida I read an article in a travel magazine that was entitled, “7 Ways To Age Well”. I am not ashamed or afraid to announce that I will be turning 40 this year and though I feel like I am aging …
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By Assata Akil Like most of you I am so done with the Pandemic. I like to think of myself as a pretty tolerable and laid back kinda girl but enough is enough! Covid is becoming the bully that won’t go away. It’s taken our lunch money, canceled recess and still wants to lurk around …
For this edition of MID CityTV we head to Paseo 60 shopping center and out to Progreso to a lovely boutique hotel, The Mayan Gypsy. Paseo 60 is a trendy cultural center where you can find lots of restaurants, Aldrin Ayuso designs, Entrepisos Fine Mexican arts store, Casa Manzanero museum about singer and composer Armando …
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On March 3rd Stephanie Carmon creator and editor of MID CityBeat and Adele Aguirre owner of SoHo Galleries invited members of the US American community living in Yucatan as well as local and state dignitaries to SoHo Galleries (Calle 60 x 43 y 41 Centro, Merida) for a welcome event for US Consul General of …
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Previous Next We stopped by Trunk Show MID the other day to check out the cool new space dedicated to all things sustainable and recyclable. It’s concept is slow fashion, local products and recycled wear. It features some lovely pieces from Mexican & international designers, pre-loved fashion (like awesome Gucci pumps and designer bags) and …
The Trunk Show: Sustainable Slow Fashion in Merida Read More »
Plaza Carmesí: Merida Centro’s Newest Hot Spot for Shopping, Coffee & Cuisine Plaza Carmesí The newest addition to the historic Centro’s urban cool vibe is Plaza Carmesí. Located on the corner Calle 62 and 53, it is in the heart of the Centro — close to the Plaza Grande, the cathedral, and Centro’s culinary center: …
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Filmmaker from California Makes a Quarantine Film in Chelem, Yucatan Vanessa Coleman is a local artist, gallerist & filmmaker from Oakland, California. After initial exhibitions of her work around the Bay Area and Brooklyn in 2005 then living at art cooperatives with prestigious artists in Oakland, She established Fort Gallery in San Francisco in 2007. …
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Saturday Morning the Streets of Merida During Covid19 I decided to take a walk to the Slow Food Yucatán this morning and see what protocols they are following so I can share with MID City followers. Little by little we will be getting out more and more and recommending places we not only deem as having quality …
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Written by Stephanie Carmon The other day there was a post on Facebook about a new restaurant that opened up in the Centro called La Casta Divina, The Divine Caste. It sparked a bit of controversy on the news and social media many people taking offense to the name. There were lots of opinions and …
Is Naming a Restaurant “La Casta Divina” Really That Bad? Read More »