The magical Mexican cuisine

Mexican films and books

This is easy to recognize: sooner or later a ghost appears in the story. Mexican cultural history of Aztec and Maya is combined with Spanish Catholic beliefs, so the supernatural is never very far away. The Mexican celebration of Dia de Muertos (the Day of the Dead on Nov. 2) is world famous, and the memory of deceased ancestors is always kept alive. In the best Mexican food film Como agua para chocolate (Red Roses and Tortillas), people also live with the spirits. Tita is born on the kitchen table, so no wonder Tita becomes a good cook and the food she prepares “lives. When Nacha, the family’s friendly cook, dies, Nacha’s spirit guides Tita through life with good advice. When Tita’s strict mother dies, she becomes an evil spirit and haunts Tita with misfortune. Tita is in love with Pedro, but she is not allowed to marry him. He marries her eldest sister just to be close to Tita. Unable to communicate her love directly to him, she “communicates” with him through the food she makes.  

A dinner with passion

When Tita is sad while cooking, her emotions are absorbed by the food. As soon as the guests eat her food, they are overwhelmed by the same emotion as Tita. For example, eating the wedding cake causes the entire party to turn into a crying fest, ending in a collective vomiting session. When Tita receives roses from Pedro, she is full of love and lust. She prepares quails with rose petals and as soon as one of Tita’s sisters eats it she has a passionate session with a passing revolutionary. The magic is in the food and in the cooking.

 

Pièce de Résistance

Finally, when Pedro and Tita are free to do as they find, Tita cooks Mexico’s famous tricolore: stuffed green peppers with red pomegranate and white walnut sauce. By her good fortune, the feast ends in a giant orgy.

 

The writer

The film is actually not nearly as famous as the book, written by Laura Esquivel. It has been translated into 33 languages, and what makes it special is that the 12 chapters merge with 12 recipes. Each meal reflects a month in the year and also reflects a particular time or mood in Tita’s life. It is a rare combination of a really fun book to read with very good Mexican recipes. Almost all of the recipes are also used by Cinema Culinary. Her husband Alfonso Aura is a famous actor/director/screenwriter and directed the movie of her book.

 

Geschreven door:WP Masters

Bij Cinema Culinair serveren we elke gang live, precies getimed met de film. Zo proef je op het juiste moment wat je op het scherm ziet gebeuren. Het menu is zorgvuldig samengesteld om de filmbeleving te versterken. Belangrijk om te weten: het is niet mogelijk om het menu aan te passen voor individuele dieetwensen.

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Great night out

Great night out, so nice that combination of film and food at the same time as in the film, streamlined service and delicious snacks.

Sandra Melis
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Had a great evening

Had a great evening; eating the dish shown on the movie screen greatly enhances your movie experience! Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, highly recommended!

Miriam Schumacker
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Very nice and tasty experience

Very fun and delicious experience. At the same time with the main character himself live tasting what is eaten in the movie, who wouldn't want that? With your date, with friends, as a family outing - this is a top experience! Be quick though because tickets always sell out quickly.

Heleen VTS
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Special evening out

Special evening out: watching a movie and eating what you see. Super fun and it was so tasty!! Delicious food and fantastic to experience, I will definitely go again!

Tanja Molewijk
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Eat what you see is brilliant...

Rutger and his team have developed this concept into a beautiful experience! The romantic idea is correct. Long tables, good atmosphere, good conversations and good food. It's amazing how good quality food it is to serve so many people at the same time. And let's face it, eat what you see is brilliant...

Arjen de Bruin
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I'm a big fan!

Super fun concept where you watch film and are served dishes during the film that are also eaten at the same time in the film. I'm a big fan!

Tjandra, 2024
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Perfect Combination of Film, Drinks and Conviviality!

The boozy brunch at Sideways was a huge success! The atmospheric location, perfect timing of the drinks and delicious snacks made it extra fun. Super fun, with those drinks included! Fitted perfectly with this film, of course; we were given lots of goodies to taste and we had a great time!

Ellen, 2024
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This is an experience you really need to experience

This is an experience you really have to experience. The chocolate presented with the film Chocolat was really brilliant. The whole entourage is cool.

Desirée, 2024
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Delicious Food, Great Atmosphere and Immediately Fancy Next Time!

Hugely enjoyable experience. Nice food, positive atmosphere and very nice staff. 2nd time I've gone, this time taking my parents with me and they also immediately check when the next show is that we will visit.

Madelief, 2024
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We will definitely come back again!

Had a great night out at Cinema Culinair! A very fun and original concept that was executed very well. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cosy and the film ‘The Menu’ fitted in perfectly. We will definitely come back again!

Myra, 2024
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Perfect concept for a night out.

Perfect concept for an evening out. The food is also excellent for vegetarians. Partly because of the friendly service, the small scale and beautiful location (Tolhuis Amsterdam), there is a pleasant atmosphere.

Claudia, 2024
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Cinema Culinary Makes Movie Dinners Exciting

Some films literally make your mouth water, and I am not talking about handsome actors, but the delicious food that passes by on screen.

Bye Bye Bankhangen
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Food and cinema... combined!

Unique and great experience for lovers of food and cinema combined... The best way to be immersed in a movie....

Guilleaume, 2024
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What an experience. Eating = coming together

What an experience. Eating = coming together, that is very clear here. The atmosphere is so cozy, respectful, nice. Chocolat is highly recommended for a filling brunch, and this experience tastes like more. Finally, respect for the great service and reception! 3

Doortje, 2024
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This is highly recommended!

This is a truly unique experience that you must experience! We went for the film Ratatouille. Despite having seen this one many times before, this was a completely different experience. If you are looking for a unique gift or fun date night, this is highly recommended!

Iris, 2024
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Such a fun and new experience!

Such a fun and new experience! Delicious food, wines and incredibly cozy brunch this way. Nice atmosphere and really nice as a gift, date or just nice day out!

Eveline, 2024
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Enjoyed the food, atmosphere and the movie of course!

This is a great night out. Cinema and dinner? Why not at the same time and eat with the movie characters. Chef and Ratatouille attended both nights enjoyed the food, atmosphere and the movie of course!

Gerben, 2024
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Super fun experience!

Been to cinema culinair for the 2nd time now. Super fun experience! Perfect combination of 2 of my favorite things, food and movies! Definitely going there again.

Robyn, 2024
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What an A-MA-ZING evening

What an A-MA-ZING evening this was, the slogan “what you see is what you eat” really comes true. Without giving too much away, you really have to experience this yourself, this is a real must do/see.

Petra, 2024
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Multidimensional experience!

See what you eat and eat what you see, all in a great atmospheric location. Highly recommended!

Gijs, 2024
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The whole experience is fantastic!!! An experience that really needs to be experienced. A good feel-good movie and fantastic food. We watched the movie Chef and ooh.... the gumbo.... I could write an ode to the gumbo. It can seriously cure depression!!!

Melisandra, 2024
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Unique in the world

‘Unique in the world. High customer appreciation. Significant growth potential. Finalist in our innovation top 100 of 2019.

KVK
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Nicest gift to be given

‘Best gift to give. And to receive. Exceeds all expectations.’

Leukedingendoen
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Where Film and Taste Merge Perfectly

‘Watch a film and taste it in real time. It can’t get more intense than that #bucketlist’

ELLE eten
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One of the best experiences in film/food worldwide

‘One of the best experiences in film/food worldwide. When in Holland, go!’

American Express
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‘Taste sensation that provides a total experience of the film. Enjoy with all your senses.’

Nu.nl
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‘This is so much fun. Food film: double the enjoyment. I’m a fan. Also of their cookbook.’

NRC - Janneke Vreugdenhil

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