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Our Día de Muertos ofrenda is up
From October 28 to November 2 our dining room holds an ofrenda for the people who shaped our kitchen. Here is what it means.
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Every year at the end of October, the front of our dining room becomes an ofrenda: an altar to remember the people we have lost. It is one of the most important traditions in Mexico, and one we are proud to share with New York.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What you will see</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cempasúchil marigolds, whose colour and scent are said to guide spirits home. Candles, papel picado, pan de muerto, and the favourite foods and drinks of the people we remember. This year that includes a plate of mole negro for Chef Ximena’s grandmother, whose recipe we still cook every day.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Death is not the end of the story. It is the night we set the table for everyone.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Join us</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Guests are welcome to bring a photo of someone they would like to remember and add it to the ofrenda. On November 1 and 2 we serve a special pan de muerto with hot chocolate after 9 pm.</p>
