{"id":165827,"date":"2026-01-12T00:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T08:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/?p=165827"},"modified":"2026-01-16T10:01:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T18:01:22","slug":"the-many-faces-of-mexico-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/daily-edit\/the-many-faces-of-mexico-city","title":{"rendered":"The Many Faces of Mexico City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>No matter the time of day, <a href=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/tag\/mexico-city?srsltid=AfmBOoplp0vbWYE1LOqxTKQHtfm-9EnJTa6hGlTk3cuX5twSXkZUtZE5\">Mexico City<\/a> pulses with energy as if the streets themselves are alive, blood coursing through their veins, hearts beating like a chorus of drums. There is a vibrancy here that seeps into everything: the food, the drinks, the art, the architecture. Roads are jammed with cars, honking and swerving, the traffic surging and slowing in a great example of organized chaos. Locals huddle around street vendors selling fresh tacos and tortas and fruits sprinkled with tajin, their scents wafting through the warm air, drawing passersby into their embrace.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><!-- \/22029956375\/NUVO_Article_InPage_970x250 --><div id='div-gpt-ad-1687542642545-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 90px;'><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1687542642545-0'); });<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At night, the city is blanketed in a sea of red brake lights: the scene of people off to their homes or their night shifts or their favourite restaurants. The streets stretch out in seemingly every direction, but they are flanked by towering mountain ranges: the Sierra de Guadalupe, Monte Alto and Monte Bajo, and Sierra de las Cruces.<\/p>\n<p>Mexico City is a place that can be discovered again and again\u2014a place that reveals itself the more one cares to dig. Even those who live here have trouble keeping pace, as new restaurants and boutiques seem to open in a blink. Each visit can feel like the very first time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"full-image\">\n<div id=\"attachment_165831\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-165831\" class=\"responsive wp-image-165831 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzMEXRZgr-1296033-Ritz-Carlton-Hotel-image-600x400.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-src-tabletlandscape=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzMEXRZgr-1296033-Ritz-Carlton-Hotel-image-816x544.webp\" data-src-desktop=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzMEXRZgr-1296033-Ritz-Carlton-Hotel-image.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzMEXRZgr-1296033-Ritz-Carlton-Hotel-image-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzMEXRZgr-1296033-Ritz-Carlton-Hotel-image-816x544.webp 816w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzMEXRZgr-1296033-Ritz-Carlton-Hotel-image-120x80.webp 120w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzMEXRZgr-1296033-Ritz-Carlton-Hotel-image-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzMEXRZgr-1296033-Ritz-Carlton-Hotel-image-432x288.webp 432w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzMEXRZgr-1296033-Ritz-Carlton-Hotel-image-684x456.webp 684w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzMEXRZgr-1296033-Ritz-Carlton-Hotel-image-318x212.webp 318w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzMEXRZgr-1296033-Ritz-Carlton-Hotel-image-180x120.webp 180w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzMEXRZgr-1296033-Ritz-Carlton-Hotel-image-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzMEXRZgr-1296033-Ritz-Carlton-Hotel-image-900x600.webp 900w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzMEXRZgr-1296033-Ritz-Carlton-Hotel-image-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzMEXRZgr-1296033-Ritz-Carlton-Hotel-image-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzMEXRZgr-1296033-Ritz-Carlton-Hotel-image.webp 1460w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-165831\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><!-- \/22029956375\/NUVO_Article_InPage_Banner_2 --><div id='div-gpt-ad-1687542579005-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 90px;'><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1687542579005-0'); });<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rising high above Chapultepec Park lies <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ritzcarlton.com\/en\/hotels\/mexrz-the-ritz-carlton-mexico-city\/overview\/\">The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City<\/a>, a 58-storey tower on the lively Paseo de la Reforma. Here, guest rooms feature sweeping, floor-to-ceiling views of the bustling city down below, with a private patio enclosed in glass for basking in the glorious Mexican sun. With a swish, contemporary design of dark blues and accents of gold, the hotel\u2014a popular place for Formula 1 drivers during the Mexican Grand Prix\u2014is pure urban luxury.<\/p>\n<p>Those coming off of a long flight can indulge in the spa\u2019s Timeless Capsule: a massage treatment, either for the scalp or feet, in a zero-gravity chair using technology developed by NASA. Being wrapped in a warm blanket with one\u2019s feet in the air leads to a sense of weightlessness that makes time slow to a molasses-like state.<\/p>\n<p>Afterward, it\u2019s easy to float upstairs to Carlotta Reforma, The Ritz-Carlton\u2019s cocktail bar for dirty gin martinis and panoramic views of the city. In the adjoining restaurant, Samos Sabores M\u00edos, Mexican classics such as eggs divorcidados (smothered in both green and red salsa) with plantain and Mexican sausage provide a saucy, hearty breakfast, while dinner includes familiar dishes with Mexican twists: a cauliflower \u201csteak\u201d baked in a crust of olives, fried capers, guindilla peppers, and sun-dried tomato; and octopus with grilled baby corn, confit potatoes, and an addictive green tomato sauce.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"full-image\">\n<div id=\"attachment_165833\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-165833\" class=\"responsive wp-image-165833 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRpo.1216700-600x364.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"364\" data-src-tabletlandscape=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRpo.1216700-816x495.webp\" data-src-desktop=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRpo.1216700.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRpo.1216700-600x364.webp 600w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRpo.1216700-816x495.webp 816w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRpo.1216700-120x73.webp 120w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRpo.1216700-768x466.webp 768w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRpo.1216700-432x262.webp 432w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRpo.1216700-684x415.webp 684w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRpo.1216700-318x193.webp 318w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRpo.1216700-180x109.webp 180w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRpo.1216700-400x243.webp 400w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRpo.1216700-900x546.webp 900w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRpo.1216700-1200x728.webp 1200w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRpo.1216700-300x182.webp 300w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRpo.1216700.webp 1460w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-165833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The St. Regis Mexico City<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><!-- \/22029956375\/NUVO_Article_InPage_Banner_3 --><div id='div-gpt-ad-1687542702230-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 90px;'><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1687542702230-0'); });<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"full-image\">\n<div id=\"attachment_165832\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-165832\" class=\"responsive wp-image-165832 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRgr.250726-600x400.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-src-tabletlandscape=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRgr.250726-816x544.webp\" data-src-desktop=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRgr.250726.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRgr.250726-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRgr.250726-816x544.webp 816w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRgr.250726-120x80.webp 120w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRgr.250726-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRgr.250726-432x288.webp 432w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRgr.250726-684x456.webp 684w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRgr.250726-318x212.webp 318w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRgr.250726-180x120.webp 180w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRgr.250726-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRgr.250726-900x600.webp 900w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRgr.250726-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRgr.250726-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/strMEXXRgr.250726.webp 1460w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-165832\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The St. Regis Mexico City<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Equally impressive is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/mexxr-the-st-regis-mexico-city\/overview\/\">The St. Regis Mexico City<\/a>, just a five-minute walk from the Ritz down Paseo de la Reforma. The long, bustling thoroughfare is dotted with traffic circles, each more majestic than the last thanks to a series of regal statues and fountains. Close to The St. Regis is the Fountain of Diana the Huntress: a two-ton cast-bronze sculpture depicting a woman holding a bow, her back arm bent as if she has just released an arrow. And indeed, those who look closely will notice that she is not holding an arrow\u2014instead, it can be found \u201cstuck\u201d in a nearby building.<\/p>\n<p>Paseo de la Reforma is also a popular place from which to watch the city\u2019s vibrant Dia de los Muertos parade every year in early November. Despite its prominence today, the parade has a James Bond film to thank for its existence. After 2015\u2019s <em>Spectre<\/em> depicted a mesmerizing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6Pf6-oHJzXI\">scene<\/a> in which Bond (played by Daniel Craig) bobs in and out of a riotous parade, the city decided to launch one\u2014an impressive example of life imitating art.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><!-- \/22029956375\/NUVO_Article_InPage_Banner_5 --><div id='div-gpt-ad-1689001867090-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 90px;'><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1689001867090-0'); });<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At The St. Regis, suites are pure opulence, with the classic St. Regis motif of sparkling surfaces and rich textures. The King Kole Bar\u2014one of only two in the world, the other in the original St. Regis in New York\u2014offers the ideal perch from which to watch the parade. But even those who visit before or after Day of the Dead will find reasons to love it here. Every St. Regis cocktail bar has its own version of the bloody mary, and Mexico City\u2019s is the sumptuous sangrita mar\u00eda, which is made with mezcal and a special Mexican salsa slow-cooked with tomatoes and spices. It is complex and richly flavoured\u2014a surefire upgrade of the original.<\/p>\n<p>At the hotel\u2019s Diana restaurant, Mexican breakfast may include huevos cazuela: an egg casserole with fragrant and layered pasillo salsa. Indulge, too, in Mexican hot chocolate, made simply with ground, toasted cacao beans and a bit of sugar.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"full-image\">\n<div id=\"attachment_165828\" style=\"width: 427px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-165828\" class=\"responsive wp-image-165828 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/castle1-417x556.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"417\" height=\"556\" data-src-tabletlandscape=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/castle1-420x560.webp\" data-src-desktop=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/castle1.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/castle1-417x556.webp 417w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/castle1-420x560.webp 420w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/castle1-90x120.webp 90w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/castle1-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/castle1-300x400.webp 300w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/castle1-684x912.webp 684w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/castle1-318x424.webp 318w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/castle1-135x180.webp 135w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/castle1-180x240.webp 180w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/castle1-400x533.webp 400w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/castle1-600x800.webp 600w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/castle1-900x1200.webp 900w, https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/castle1.webp 1095w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-165828\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chapultepec Castle. Photo by Sara Harowitz<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Both hotels are centrally located just steps from the expansive Chapultepec Park, where wanderers will find <a href=\"https:\/\/mnh.inah.gob.mx\/\">Chapultepec <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mnh.inah.gob.mx\/\">Castle<\/a>: the former residence of multiple presidents dating back to 1825. Now a museum, it offers a glimpse into Mexico\u2019s past through its detailed exhibits and palatial architecture. Also not to be missed for architecture fans are the Palacio de Bellas Artes, a stunning marble-clad theatre, and the beautiful Palacio Postal.<\/p>\n<p>From there, it\u2019s a short walk to the trendy neighbourhoods of Condesa and Roma Norte. Personal fragrance aficionados will not want to miss a stop at <a href=\"https:\/\/nuvomagazine.com\/daily-edit\/a-round-pavilion-in-mexico-city-is-a-haven-for-aromatic-exploration\">Xinu<\/a>: a high-end perfume shop with three locations around the city, though its Ju\u00e1rez outpost is perhaps most impressive. For the home, <a href=\"https:\/\/lagunacyprien.mx\/en\">Laguna Cyprien<\/a> in Condesa offers a range of all-natural fragrances in the form of room sprays, reed diffusers, essential oil blends, hand soaps, and body creams.<\/p>\n<p>The beauty of shopping in Mexico City is just that: the sheer beauty. Each store is a world unto its own, with thoughtful, contemporary, immersive design making every experience feel singular. There is a thriving art and fashion scene here, meaning that stumbling upon a boutique could reveal a new favourite brand. Made-in-Mexico <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amorandrosas.com\/en-en\">Amor &amp; Rosas<\/a> reinvents traditional Mexican iconography for the contemporary wearer, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cardon_mx\/?hl=en\">Card\u00f3n<\/a> sells a selection of Mexican and Latin American brands. For art, <a href=\"https:\/\/moonigallery.com\/\">Mooni<\/a>&#8216;s multiple locations showcase emerging modern Mexican talent.<\/p>\n<p>Eating is its own thrill of discovery, with a taco stand on seemingly every corner, each more tantilizing than the last. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tacosdeciudad\/\">Tacos de la Ciudad<\/a> is a cheerful, blue-and-green-checkered place for chorizo and al pastor. For something sweet, <a href=\"https:\/\/elmoro.mx\/en\/\">El Moro<\/a>, which dates back to 1935, serves hot and perfectly crispy churros.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: -o-center;\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_d0rPQvCtP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7PZf-bRS5Z\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Library Science (@libraryscience)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Just as memorable is Mexico City\u2019s cocktail scene. The number-two entry on the World\u2019s 50 Best Bars list (and number one on the North American list) is here, and it is worthy of its continued praise. Located in an unassuming hotel, <a href=\"https:\/\/handshake.bar\/\">Handshake<\/a> is a fast-paced cocktail mecca where every guest is greeted with a boisterous \u201cBienvenidos!\u201d from the staff. Start with a mini martini (as cute as it sounds), and then move on to one of the full-sized options, from the mezcal negroni to the olive oil gimlet (an inspired take on a martini) to the Mexi-Thai (an alcoholic riff on tom yum soup that is as inventive as it is delicious).<\/p>\n<p>Seatings at Handshake are capped at 90 minutes\u2014that\u2019s how popular it is\u2014so afterward, consider a stop at the Italian-style <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/barmauromx\/?hl=en\">Bar Mauro<\/a>, where the Garibaldillo tastes delightfully like an adult version of an Orange Julius. From there, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fomabar.com\/\">Fo+Ma<\/a>, short for Form + Matter: a science experiment moonlighting as a cocktail bar, where each drink is a mix of imagination and wizardry. Take, for example, the Golden Milk: inspired by the flavours of India, it mixes Johnnie Walker Black with turmeric, honey, coconut, pepper, ginger, and cinnamon in a drink that feels at once distinct and familiar. It\u2019s served with a chunk of sweet honeycomb to crunch in between sips. Or there is the M&amp;M: an old fashioned made with mezcal that has been infused with mole.<\/p>\n<p>One Fo+Ma employee, a jolly fellow whose job is to show guests to their seats, admitted that he first came to the bar as a patron. But after one sip of the Martini Fromage\u2014a vodka martini infused with blue cheese, apple, and tomato\u2014he was hooked.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI said, \u2018I have to work here,\u2019\u201d he recalled. 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