Tag: Mexico City

Grupo Gitano Opens Mexico City Pop-up for Zona Maco

The international hospitality group takes over a restaurant and club for brunch, dinner and dancing

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From their seasonal outdoor concept in NYC to their beloved permanent establishments in Tulum and Miami, the international hospitality venture Grupo Gitano taps into the excitement of local environments to celebrate art and design, as well as food and drink. This week Gitano opened the doors to their first-ever pop-up in Mexico City, which accompanies the acclaimed international art fair Zona Maco. James Gardner, Grupo Gitano’s founder and CEO, …

Modern Minimalism + Historical Opulence at Mexico City’s Círculo Mexicano

An oasis within CDMX's bustling Centro Histórico neighborhood

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Located opposite the stunning Catedral Metropolitana in CDMX’s downtown Centro Histórico neighborhood, Grupo Habita‘s 25-room Círculo Mexicano (which opened in 2020) combines 19th-century architecture with minimalist modern design, creating an effortless feeling of juxtaposition. The building (once home to renowned photographer Manuel Álvarez Bravo) has been expertly renovated by architecture firm Ambrosi | Etchegaray‘s Jorge Ambrosi and Gabriele Etchegaray, who successfully play with light, tonality …

Word of Mouth: Galleries + Shops in Colonia Roma, Mexico City

Some of our favorite places to explore in the charming CDMX neighborhood

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Split into two colonias (or neighborhoods)—Roma Norte and Roma Sur—Colonia Roma in CDMX bursts with places to stay, eat and drink, but there’s also myriad small galleries, boutiques and stores to enjoy. Among the historical buildings and leafy streets, visitors do well when just wandering and exploring. Whether you’re looking to gaze upon dynamic contemporary art or dig through vintage T-shirts, here are six spots …