The main bar is a unique piece made out of truck parts and an old mirror; local artist George Samuelson’s latest work.
In order to avoid affecting the nature and particularity of the historical building, fake wooden roofs were placed over the Ixi’im restaurant to reduce noise and cushion costumers.
“The Prix Versailles promotes successful interactions between culture and economy in real-life situations while taking into consideration the architectural relationship with a construction’s legacy and sustainable development objectives,” General Director and UNESCO assistant Ernesto Ottone Ramírez commented.
If you're in Mexico City, be sure to try Jorge Vallejo's restaurant Quintonil, in Polanco.
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