Michelin accolades for Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen, Chaak Kitchen

Of Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen, the Michelin Guide notes that “the cooks here understand the essence of regional Mexican cuisine, so trust in their skills. … Many of these dishes offer a spin on traditional items, as in the citrus-tinged achiote pork that tops creamy black beans and puffed corn tortillas in panuchos de Yucatán. Tacos are a signature for good reason; and the Puebla with spicy sausage, carne asada, smoked applewood bacon, and morita salsa delivers just the right level of piquancy.”

The Michelin Guide said that the Chaak Kitchen team “brings the vibrant smok eand spice-focused cuisine of the Yucatán Peninsula to life. Of course, that same region’s rich and complex history simply means diners can expect nothing less than seriously intriguing cooking … spoon up every last drop of the charred habanero salsa that accompanies crisp corn empanadas filled with Oaxacan cheese and epazote. Sikil p’ak— a pumpkin seed dip—is a regional favorite; then turkey smothered in pungent recado rojo makes a heady delight.”