Everyone reconvened for dinner at the famed Maximo Bistrot, best known for its farm-to-table Mexican- and French-inspired plates and Mexican wine selection. The other half, split off with host Elise Bronzo for some much-needed retail therapy in the iconic shopping district of Polanco. Half the group split off for a walking tour of the historic Zócalo plaza which features the iconic Palacio de Bellas Artes, cathedrals, revolutionary artifacts, and some of Mexico City’s most famous street vendors. This recently opened spot in the middle of Chapultepec Lake features art, architecture, and incredible cuisine in a gorgeous space surrounded by lake views. After an amazing tour through her workspace, living spaces, and expansive garden, the group headed over to a waterfront lunch at lago. Travelers began their day with a visit to the home studio of Gloria Cortina, one of the city’s most influential contemporary designers, recently featured in Cultured’s Feb/March 2022 issue. In the afternoon, the group enjoyed private visits to Kurimanzutto, Galería de Arte Mexicano and Ago Projects. The morning was followed by an extravagant lunch at one of Mexico City’s beloved seafood restaurants, Contramar, where tuna tostadas and whole fish a la parrilla with red and green salsas had guests reaching over each other. Barragán is well known for his distinct Brutalist style, which focuses on clean lines, geometric shapes, and vibrant colors. We began our day at the home of 20th-century architect and engineer Luis Barragán, the 1980 Pulitzer Architecture Prize winner who forever altered the landscape of Mexico City. All photography courtesy of Cultured and Indagare.ĭay two of the trip was jam-packed with studio tours and architecture visits. The first course of a delicious meal prepared by the culinary team behind Rosetta. She recruited the team from Rosetta to curate an artful six-course menu paying homage to some of Mexico’s traditional flavors and we were greeted at the entrance by a unique, site-specific installation and tabletop artworks by artist Betsabeé Romero, whose practice uses recycled materials. Afterward, Alisa Romano and her husband Emilio welcomed us into their beautiful home for our first dinner as a group. A definite highlight of the tour was viewing the massive collection of pre-colonial artifacts including the glorious Aztec sunstone. Cultured and Indagare had the entire collection to themselves with the guidance of an expert curator leading the way. The first stop was the National Anthropology Museum, the city’s most visited museum. After unwinding for a couple of hours, the group immediately began exploring the city. Team Cultured landed in Mexico City where private vehicles took us to accommodations at the stunning Four Seasons Hotel.
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