Photo by Kevin Tachman
This perfumer discovered a love for fragrance as a child in Mexico, when bath time was followed with a good spray of Agua de Colonia Sanborns. After training as an architect, the New York City transplant switched direction last year, launching his perfume line,
Arquiste
(
Arquiste.com
). Here, his Mexico City favorites.
1. Contramar:
"It's Mexico City's best seafood restaurant. You can stay all afternoon drinking and enjoying the tuna tostadas, ceviches, and fashion-forward clientele."
Durango 200;
Contramar.com.mx
2. Chic by Accident
"This boutique in a 1920s mansion is filled with fanciful, fabulous mid-century furniture and decorative objects."
Laguna Tamiahua 99;
ChicbyAccident.com
3. Legion Americana:
"This newly opened bar keeps the familiar dive feeling alive."
Celaya 25
4. Galeria Daniel Liebsohn:
"In the heart of the city's antique district, this gallery is a mecca for eclectic and bizarre relics."
London 161-49 Plaza del Angel;
Liebsohn.com.mx
5. Casa Bosques:
"In addition to publishing books, this shop collaborates with local editors and artists on a range of creative endeavors."
Cordoba 25;
CasaBosques.net
