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Paying homage to the large number of Japanese immigrants who built the foundation of Mexico City’s Little Tokyo after WWII, Valedor, a new concept by Spearhead Hospitality (Canal Street, Afterbar, Robey Hotel) will open December 1st at 1620 N. Milwaukee. Embracing the progression from colonial outpost to modern metropolis, the concept will incorporate familiar elements of the diverse cultural and culinary heritage. With a focus on rice, an ingredient that is engraved in both cultures not only in food but in beverage as well, both sake and horchata will be utilized to create a list of avant-garde cocktails featuring classics reinterpreted with Mexican-Japanese inflection.

The cocktail menu will feature an array of classic, signature, large format drinks, and sakerita flights. While the food menu merges the traditions focusing on small bite items. Valedor opening menu highlights include:

Cocktails

  • Horchata 2 Ways: Unfiltered Sake, Cimarron tequila, Jasmine rice horchata, Falernum, Kronan punsch, Horchata puddim cream, Cinnamon powder
  • I Love Lychee: Sneaky Fox vodka, Sake, Soho lychee liqueur, St Germaine, Fresh pressedlychee, Lime, Cotton candy, Pink peppercorn
  • Sakerita Flight: Combination of all 3 Sakerita flavors (Cucumber, Passionfruit and Strawberry), Sake, Soho lychee liqueur, Yuzu, Jasmine rice syrup, Lychee foam

Dishes

  • ‘Taco’yaki- Birria Takoyaki
  • Chipotle Togarashi dusted Chicken and Oyster mushroom Karaage
  • Beef Katsu Sando

Valedor’s opening hours will be Sunday to Thursday from 5pm-12am and Friday to Saturday from 5pm-1am.

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