feewee Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Hello I already posted this request in the other restaurant review forum before I saw this one. Any recommendations for nice higher end restaurants for Xmas dinner and New Year's Eve (good food, good wine list, get dressed up, even better if there is music). I have visitors coming and have been bragging about Ajijic's choices of good restaurants - also would really like to avoid cooking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Manix has been doing Holiday buffets for 29 years. You won't be sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothernewbie Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Took home Thanksgiving dinner from Manix since hubby was to stay off feet. I noticed when stopping for our delicious food that the crowd was better dressed then usual even for holidays. I would say at least 50% of the men were wearing jackets. It would be my choice for what you describe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 That's "Christmas." You're in Mexico now, they don't have any XMas. Manix is a good recommendation if you can find a place far enough away from the too loud music. That's a problem in a lot of the restaurants here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 I don't think there is music during holiday seatings? When there is music it is upstairs from 7 - 9. Down stairs seating would be music free any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Nueva Posada usually has a fine Christmas dinner and the setting is lovely. I don't think there is music. Cocinart has had a buffet for Thanksgiving and may, for Christmas. Delicious food, beautifully prepared. However, it is a small place and more informal. Let's hope everyone who dines out on Christmas can resist the urge to do so in shorts and tee shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feewee Posted November 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Thanks folks - appreciate your advise! Manix sounds ideal. Hi Mainecoons - Not sure I followed the Xmas vs Christmas thing - can you expand pls? I certainly don't want to offend anyone - I just thought it was shorthand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 "Xmas" is not a commercialization or deprecation of the word Christmas. It was first used in the mid 1500s. X is the Greek letter “chi,” the initial letter in the word Χριστός. And here’s the kicker: Χριστός means “Christ.” X has been an acceptable representation of the word “Christ” for hundreds of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbleitch Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 There is no music at Manix during the holiday meals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 12 hours ago, ComputerGuy said: "Xmas" is not a commercialization or deprecation of the word Christmas. It was first used in the mid 1500s. X is the Greek letter “chi,” the initial letter in the word Χριστός. And here’s the kicker: Χριστός means “Christ.” X has been an acceptable representation of the word “Christ” for hundreds of years. And how often do you see it used in Mexico? Ask yourself when and why it was resurrected some years back in the U.S., by whom and for what purpose? The correct term for Christmas in Mexico is "Navidad." Feliz Navidad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Just giving you the history. When I talk to Mexicans or people who speak the language, I use Navidad. When I talk to expats, I use Christmas. When I write it down, I often short it to Xmas. And I mean really, so what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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