Aperi Brings A Unique Culinary Experience To San Miguel

They say you eat with your eyes first. No less is true at Aperi where bold gastronomical inventions double as true works of the imagination. Dishes are downright Willy-Wonka-esque with fanciful interpretations and reinventions of Mexican cuisine. But these experiments in cuisine don’t just rely on theatrics.Opening Aperi in San Miguel was a choice in fundamentals. Chef, owner, and Top Chef Mexico finalist, Matteo Salas believes in the close relationship between food and where it comes from. These contemporary dishes highlight the local ingredients and producers; don’t be surprised to hear that the mushroom in front of you came within a few mile radius.Aperi’s namesake derives from the Latin, meaning “open,” an apt choice reflected both in the open-concept kitchen and overall vision. It’s also a call to bring an open mind and appetite–you won’t be disappointed.