“Afterglow” Soft Rock [] Cafe Rama

The Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California is the oldest continuously operating arts institution in Los Angeles.  It is also ranked in the top 1 percent of music conservatories in the United States.

On Saturday, December 16, at 7pm, at Cafe Rama, six musicians from the Thornton school will perform a concert of rhythm and blues, soft rock classics, and original songs.  They call their ensemble Afterglow.  Tickets are $100 pesos, on sale at Cafe Rama, in Centro, at Nemesio Diez #7.  To reserve, call (or WhatsApp text) (52) 636-123-6627.

Next to the Rosewood Hotel just outside the center of town, Cafe Rama is another popular spot with San Miguel’s visitors and resident expats. With mismatched furniture and the contemporary art on the walls (much of which is for sale) it’s heading in the direction of trendy, but the food remains reasonably priced. Good coffee, a wide selection of teas, and classics such as eggs Florentine make it an excellent option for breakfast, while the evening menus offer something to suit all tastes. Open until midnight, Cafe Rama also keeps a well-stocked bar with a long list of cocktails to choose from.

Closed on Mondays

This is a super-hip little indoor café with a Berkley ‘70’s vibe. They have a very good and interesting breakfast menu (and equally delicious lunch and dinner menus), and high quality coffee. This tiny cafe has received great reviews in numerous publications including the New York Times and Vogue, and on countless food blogs. If you have a large group, we definitely recommend reservations.