Food Traveler Magazine Summer 2013 | Page 56

TOP 10 food travel destinations Le Chique Ritz-Carlton, Cancun Mexico City & Cancun F ew places in the world offer such an eclectic variety of dining options as Mexico City. In this diverse capital city, 50 regional cuisines from all over Mexico combine to create a melting pot of unique flavors that blend with ancient culinary practices and the latest trends in international gastronomy. Foodies looking to taste the city via a gastronomic tour, should experience the destination’s top rated eateries including Quintonil which showcases the different flavors of contemporary Mexican cuisine; Metotoro known for its Baja California surf-and-turf cuisine; Rosetta for a taste of Italy located in a charming three-story mansion; Azul Historico for its vast array of dishes from various regions of Mexico; and Dulce Patria which presents the best traditional Mexican food with a modern twist. Whether visitors seek the local charms of the bohemian marketplaces or the prestige of two of the top 50 restaurants in the world – Biko and Pujol – Mexico City truly has something for everyone. 54 FOOD TRAVELER | SUMMER 2013 Condesa A combination of Yucatan and Mexican fare coupled with local and contemporary techniques and ingredients makes the destination home to three AAA Five Diamond Award winning restaurants including Le Basilic at Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach, The Club Grill at the RitzCarlton Cancun and Fantino also at the Ritz-Carlton. Popular restaurants redefine the notion of traditional fare including the popular Le Chique at Azul Sensatory which delights palates with molecular gastronomy and Tempo at Paradisus Cancun, the newest hotel and restaurant led by Michelinstarred chef, Martin Berastegui.  Guests are welcomed to experience the culture and cuisine that make Cancun a top foodie destination. Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun continues to widen its reach on world-renowned gastronomy and makes its mark as a top culinary destination. The annual Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival brings together countless chefs and wineries from all over the world for days of featured cooking demonstrations and tastings.