Not a lot of places can pull off beef jerky in drinks, a chef's table with a view of the open kitchen and the essence of Mexico City now and somewhere into the next century. According to Rivera, through food and drink, the restaurant relates and celebrates the story and spirit of Latin culture around the world, from the past to the present day and on into the future.

It all starts with a tease --before your entrance, you'll notice the long horizontal window that runs along the side of the restaurant allowing passerby's a peak at the kitchen below. Upon entering you'll be seduced by the central bar run by mix master, Julian Cox (Comme Ca). Stay here for the foreplay, specialty mixed libations--may we suggest Blood Sugar Sex Magic with rhy wiskey, red pepper, basil and agave nectar or perhaps the Barbacoa which consists of chipolte paste, jalapenos, agave nectar, ginger, mezcal and topped off with a chunk of beef jerky. Next decide to settle in for the night in one of the many dining rooms. Datebook had fun at the chef's table where you can interact with the kitchen. You won't go wrong with the homemade tortillas with pressed herbs and flowers and Indian butter, the mole with a pork chop and the ahi tuna with serranos, lime and avocado.

Save room for dessert or hit the bar again for a nightcap --perhaps some vanilla infused Tequila? Let us know if you find the worm.