45 Bar & Restaurant, the KiwiFav of the week

If you love spaces with a European touch, you must visit The Alest Hotel. Located in the heart of Polanco, this is a hotel that integrates British design, eclectic and sophisticated, all within a modern and comfortable building. From the moment you enter the hotel, you will feel like the protagonist of a movie, where luxury and design will envelop you to enjoy a memorable dining experience at 45 Bar & Restaurant. The first must-stop is at the bar, where you can taste cocktails inspired by European historical figures like Francisco Petrarch, Cicero, Lope de Vega, Isaac Newton, or Plato. My favorite is the Eugenio Sue, which combines gin, lemon juice, cardamom, and Moët & Chandon champagne. Love will be born in your mouth! It's worth opening your appetite with any of their cocktails, their octopus skewers, their crab dobladitas, or a delicious plate of Iberian ham to share. After that, dare to try their varied culinary offerings, crafted together by chefs Fernando Martínez Zavala and Elizabeth Escoto, who were inspired by seasonal products to reimagine traditional Mexican recipes with international hints. Among the favorite dishes are crab salpicón, smoked trout tostaditas, braised beef in casserole, and pan-roasted chicken. For dessert, you must try their corn cake, rompope, and amaranth with a glass of Hennessy VS. Undoubtedly, it will be one of the favorite spots for food lovers who enjoy product-driven cuisine and creative mixology. You have to try it!