Sam Richman of Gran Eléctrica on U Look Hungry
I know what you're thinking. "Damn, I don't have any Cinco de Mayo plans." Or, "damn, I have Cinco de Mayo plans... at Coyote Ugly."
Lucky for you, I'm taking control of your Saturday plans. Here's what you do: go to Gran Eléctrica, the brand new Mexican restaurant in Dumbo, owned and repped by the crew behind the Brooklyn Heights darling, Colonie.
Serving up high quality Mexican dishes like the most tender lengua tacos on this side of the border, homemade horchata that tastes like Mexican Christmas eve, and ceviche that tastes so good, it makes me wanna quit my job, become a beach bum and order that dish for the rest of my life to ensure true happiness; in short, this place knows how to bring it.
It's all washed down with spicy micheladas, refreshing margaritas, and my favorite beer (if a lime and salt are involved) Tecate.
(Photo via New York Daily News)
The chef behind the masa is Sam Richman, who's spent some time in kitchens like the Fat Duck and Jean Georges. He's even stepping up their tortilla game. To see what I mean, check out their amazing tortilla set up below, where each golden gem is made to order. They've even got their own masa machine, that freshly grinds heirloom corn masa.
Tune in to U Look Hungry live on Heritage Radio Network today, Thursday May 3rd, at 6 pm (EST) to hear me chat w/ Sam Richman about Mexican cuisine, Cinco De Mayo, the full run down on Gran Eléctrica and so much more.
If you miss the live broadcast, don't fret! Tune it at your leisure by subscribing to the U Look Hungry podcast via Itunes (it's free).
¡Viva México!
