Celebrating Day of the Dead with a Unique Culinary Experience
In Mexico, death is not seen as absence but rather a constant presence. It resides in the altars, in the scents of cempasúchil flowers, and in the flavors that return every November. In this dialogue between worlds, Migrante restaurant offers a unique experience for those seeking what to do on Day of the Dead: a six-course dinner created by chef Fernando Martínez Zavala, designed as a contemporary offering where cuisine becomes living memory.
About Chef Fernando Martínez Zavala
Hailing from Uruapan, Michoacán, chef Fernando Martínez Zavala has made migration and mestizaje his personal signature. In this instance, he returns to the essentials: fire, ingredients that shaped him, and memories transformed into dishes. “I wanted to return to the essentials: ingredients, memories, and flavors that make you feel at home, even when you’re far from it,” shares the chef. “Day of the Dead reminds us precisely of that: where we come from and who we continue to carry with us.”
The Six-Course Commemorative Dinner
- Salmon trout with passion fruit, feijoa, coconut, ikura, and carambola in preserves – a balance of freshness, acidity, and technique.
- Venison salpicón with herb emulsion and wasabi – a nod to cultural mestizaje and the strength of the territory.
- Uchepo from Uruapan with cream, deep-sea shrimp, corn crema, and vanilla – a meeting between the milpa and the sea.
- Duck in mole with plum – a reinterpretation of mole through emotion and technique.
- Creamy requesón with roasted pumpkin and seasonal sweets – a tribute to sweetness.
Wine Pairing for a Spiritual Connection
The pairing reinforces this spiritual connection: wines that awaken notes of earth, smoke, and flower, chosen to accompany a sensory journey that aims to move as well as nourish.
About Migrante Restaurant
Migrante is one of the most recognized restaurants in the capital and recommended by the Michelin Guide for its international cuisine with Mexican roots.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Chef Fernando Martínez Zavala? He is a Mexican chef from Uruapan, Michoacán, known for his migration and mestizaje-themed dishes.
- What is the unique experience Migrante offers for Day of the Dead? It’s a six-course dinner where each dish pays homage to memory, identity, and the flavors of Mexico.
- What makes this dinner special? The dishes are designed as a contemporary offering where cuisine becomes living memory, with wine pairings that enhance the spiritual connection.
- Why is Migrante restaurant noteworthy? It’s recognized for its international cuisine with Mexican roots, earning a recommendation from the Michelin Guide.
