I am making a New Years resolution to work more in this blog and keep you posted with what’s going on at Sunset Grille and with me. I did want to say a few words about Christmastime in Mexico. I have never been there at this time of year, but time spent with Mexican people over the holidays here has taught me a lot. Christmas is about the birthday of Jesus, it’s as simple as that. Christmas trees are rare as they would be an expensive non-necessity, though elaborate “nacimentos” either in or out of the house are constructed and heavily decorated. Basically it’s a nativity scene but on a grand scale, and there is no doubt it’s a celebration. Gifts are not given on Christmas Day, but rather on January 6 which is the Dia de Los Reyes, or the 3 Kings day. Gifts are simple, and fall within the budget of the giver. Often a tin of cookies, a bag of oranges, a sack of peanuts. Joyfully given and gratefully received. Something about that is really nice. Christmas Eve people go to church and pass the nativity paying there respects to the baby in the manger, then it’s home for simple foods, festive hot fruit punch and often harder beverages. The celebration for young and old goes on all night long and Christmas day finds the streets unearthly quiet as all are sleeping in after the night of partying. We will be open for lunch and dinner on Christmas Eve but closed Christmas Day. Merry Christmas to all!

Hi Everybody. I know it’s been a long time since I have been here. Hope you all are well. We are all decked out for the holidays here so come on by and see. And eat. And drink. And have a great time. I just wanted to tell you that our menus have been updated but you might have to hit “refresh” on your browser to make them appear current. Happy Holidays to all. Promise to be back soon with some news.