The vibrant flavors of Mexico City are making their way into your cocktail glass.
At San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails, beverage director Eusebio Pozos has created the Central de Abastos: a cocktail named after Mexico City s largest market, where vendors sell vegetables, herbs, bread and elote the iconic Mexican street corn snack. The drink s connection to the market reaches beyond its name, with flavors from Mexican herbs and liqueurs intended to transport you to the aisles of the market. In fact, San Agus entire cocktail menu is composed of drinks designed to take you to Mexico City: There s the La Merced, named after another one of Mexico City s markets, and the Xochimilco, which is inspired by a city borough.
BackAYard Caribbean Grill jerk sauces
BackAYard sells bottles of its jerk sauces, which come in original, hot mango, hell fire and sweet BBQ flavors. The sauces are available for purchase at BackAYard restaurants in Menlo Park, San Jose and Campbell; call your preferred location directly to purchase.
Vina Mercato fresh pasta and sauces
Vina Enoteca s new Italian market, Vina Mercato, is stocked with edible gift possibilities, from imported olive oil to wine, but the fresh, handmade pastas and sauces tortellini filled with prosciutto, parmigiana, mortadella and pork loin, anyone? might be the most alluring. You can also opt for pre-selected gift boxes filled with wine, Baiocchi cookies, Bomba calabrese spread and other Italian goodies. Order online or visit the market at 700 Welch Road #110, Palo Alto. Open Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.