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Thursday, June 16, 2011

LA CATRINA DE ALCALA Cuisine for your body and soul

Other than the most savory, beautifully presented food in Oaxaca, La Catrina de Alcala has the most charming, handsome chef-owner, Juan Carlos Guzman Toledo. Proud of his Tehuantepec heritage and his home in Juitchitan, he studied culinary arts and ESL for five years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Not only does he know how to create a 5-star restaurant, he is also fluent in English.

His food philosophy is to serve only fresh, high quality, organically produced food in a contemporary fashion.The limited seasonal menu reflects this discernment.
For our dining experience,my companion enjoyed every bite of the venison with mushrooms served over a bed of Granny Smith apple-spaghetti, with a Roquefort
sauce and roasted tomatoes. Equally divine was the duck with honey and figs, arranged on a nest of cucumber-spaghetti, with a sauce sending subtle signals of
sweetness and mild picante -- all perfectly proportioned to satisfy your taste buds and your appetite. Distinctive desserts finish the meal perfectly.

Enjoy such succulent specials as Rack of Lamb with Blackberry Sauce served with Limey Mashed Potatoes and Shrimp with Oranges and Mangos. Other offerings include
Sushi, a Ceviche Bar, Oaxacan quesos, and pan baked fresh daily.

Situated in a 16th century courtyard, La Catrina reflects Juan Carlos’ attention to detail,with contemporary clean lines, softened by an array of fragrant plants, amid art provided by the Gallery of Contemporary Arts next door. Rolando Rojas, renown Oaxacan artist, designed the restaurant, and his art is prominently displayed.
La Catrina de Alcala, 102 Alcala, just north of Independencia, is open from 1 to 11p.m. For reservations, call 514-570

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