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Photographed by Silas Fallstich Written by Kim Hashemi
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axaca has been on my list of travel destinations for some time now. I can’t help but daydream about its colorful buildings, authentic markets and, most importantly, flavorful food. So, with the recent opening of Flor De Maiz on the waterfront, I knew I had to go get a taste of Oaxacan cuisine.
22 | MARCH/APRIL 2020
I meet a friend at 4:30 p.m. to embark on our culinary voyage through Oaxaca. Entering the restaurant, my eyes light up to Mexican inspired interiors, a wall adorned with wicker hangings and the open kitchen where fresh tortillas are being made. There’s a sprinkling of sofa seating by the floor-to-ceiling windows, as well as bar seating, and while there is no wrong choice, we opt for the patio with views of the harbor as the sky paints itself pink and orange hues.
