198408 Fri Dec 13 13:39:47 -0800 2002 4 18 Manhattan 0 1058187 Hi I'm going to Salon de mexico tonight and was wondering if anyone has any faves/must haves that you'd recommend. Espcially interested to see if their mole is good and what desserts are worthwhile... thanks! carli Fri Dec 13 13:39:47 -0800 2002 0 gordita 1 1058190 At our one dinner there, I really enjoyed the duck main course ("mole verde con pato") -- very interesting and tasty combination of flavors. William Grimes just reviewed Salon Mexico in this past Wednesday's "Times." I've included a link below. Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/11/dining/11REST.html Fri Dec 13 13:58:20 -0800 2002 1058187 0 RGR 1 1058194 Went there last week. Enjoyed the Pescado del Dia and the Cazuela en Salsa Verde. Hope you enjoy. Fri Dec 13 14:09:55 -0800 2002 1058187 0 SJ 1 1058205 one of the sides that acommpanies many of the dishes is creamed/mashed corn - I've had it with the duck mole and the braised pork ribs - it is wonderfully nuturing, soul satisfying. I thought the chestnut soup with chipolte and pomegranite seeds was beautiful - the deepness of the chipolte, the bright juiciness of the pomegranite seeds and the thickness of the chestnut soup worked really well together. Wanted to try the chile nogada but they were out unfortunately. The duck empanadas were a bit mushy. The black beans and mexican rice were simple and perfect. Fri Dec 13 14:42:38 -0800 2002 1058187 0 mark 1 1058398 Thanks so much for the recs. the corn side was exactly as you described - soul nurturing - and with all the rain on fri it was the perfect comfort food. thanks again!! Mon Dec 16 11:14:03 -0800 2002 1058187 0 gordita