VIP Club Newsflash December 2021

Hoping all had a cool Yule. At the same time wishing a not so frantic first as we ease into 2022. This is the second the three consecutive week’s of Newsflashes (an anomaly) that we promised the 17th. There is so much new news we can’t post it all in one flash.

Once again, sanmiguelenses showed their spunk and big hearts coming to the aid of scores of struggling Haitian immigrants dropped off here trying to survive while inching their way to the border.

Our fellow town folk gathered warm clothes, provided shelter and meals and raised go-fund-me cash that would help fuel them further northward by public transportation.

Residents of all persuasions answered the call. Not knowing all the players we don’t want to single individuals out with fear of failing to mention someone worthwhile, but a shout-out has to be givem out to VIP Club participating restaurant EL TIO PABLO, aka: “The Grill Father,”  of Mexiquito, who didn’t need nudging and who jumped right to it preparing over 50 litros of chicken soup to those folks in need right then and there!

HEROES! Uncle Pablo & Luca Brasi.

LET’S GET ROCKIN’

Your Club Welcomes TURK: Mediterranean Street Food. Salida a Celaya 15. 415-109-6287, well-established tasty eatery specializing in favorite street foods from the shores of Southern Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean to those of North Africa, Chef Ali Sarraf provides mouth-watering samplings of those cultures.

Open Tuesday through Sundays Noon – 8:00 pm. Catering services availablel. Sara is your host/


VIP Club Cardholders can take 10% off their bills when paying cash or credit card.

Kenten and Anita want all to know that VIP Club favorite, KENTEN’S, and their famous Fried Chicken, plus has relocated to Col, San Rafael, Antonio Vilanueva #7, 4151031744 y 4151517505, operating Tuesdays to Fridays, Noon – 5:00 pm. for now, Closed Saturdays with Ana operating on Sundays with her Cafe Del Barrio.


VIP Club Card holders still get 10% off cash or credit card.

MORE GOOD NEWS FROM BAJIOGO.
Your Club and BajioGo are high on making deals for our members.. VIP Club Cardholders, as of NOW, can employ major-credit-cards and still get the VIP Club Discount ($23 USD for airport-shuttle services to and from Queretaro & Leon) when making reservations for different shuttles or all their services over the phone.)
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For all other BajioGo transportation services, Mexico City, private shuttles, for you and your parties, car rentals, tours, shopping, medical trips, etc. etc. VIP Club Cardholders can take 10% off the quoted price and still use credit cards.

We are sorry to say but think it’s fitting to announce that fabulous artists, Brit Zaist and Henry Vermillion, of VIP Club participating GALERIA IZAMAL  are closing their doors after 29-years, Jesus #25. No worries both Brit and Henry, who’ve immensely contributed to making San Miguel a legit art colony will still be around and will continue to create art in San Miguel but prefer to not have to go to work.

Expiration dates on members’ cards? Just turn your VIP Club Card over and look at the bottom rear.

Das right, Boss, The Spanish word, Caducidad means “expires.

In our last flash, Your Club offered a handsome Madam Loo Chinese Astrology poster if any member could guess how many email flashes would be opened by subscribers in the first  24-hours. All flashes from our Mailchimp platform go out at 5:00 a.m. We send out 2000. The amount that have been opened in within 24-hour time-frame in the last four flashes have been between 900 – 1077.

Member, Renne Markulin came the closest with her guess of 983, with 1077 opened in the first 24-hours. She won a Madam Loo poster (22″ X 29.5″) featuring her Chinese Astrology sign, The RAT. Thanks to all who participated.

In your Club’s last flash we welcomed SAN CHILAQUIL RESTAURANT, Hacienda al Molino #29, Fracc. Brisis, or just behind Cruz Roja 415-121-7805, Wednesday through Monday, serving breakfast and lunch ’til 5:00 pm. Alejandra is your host.

San Chilaquil is quickly being renowned for their Oaxacan style chilaquilas and their tasty Sunday Jazz brunch, Noon – 2:00 pm. 10% off.

Your VIP Club also welcomed GIRASOL, Zacateros #4, 415-152-2734.

Sometimes things get lost in translation and when principle sewer Socorro was telling me Girasol makes larger sizes, was not because they specialize in full-figure women’s clothing (sic, my words) it’s reasoning is because women north of the border are larger in stature and wear bigger sizes than Mexican ladies and that is what Girasol became famous for, a north of the border fit. And I should keep my mouth shut while I am ahead of the game.

10% off marked goods with min. of 500 peso purchase.

Your Club also welcomed AUREA Mexican Concept Boutique, Relox #23, 442-669-1470 or 442-516-2763. www.aureasma.com/ Open Noon – 8:00 pm. Closed Tuesdays.

The unique jewel of a shop, very hip, in centro, specializes in Mexican design, art, jewelry, shoes, clothes, furniture and more carrying many one of a kind and conversation pieces that make for great gifts.

Rita & Rodrigo are your hosts. VIP Club Cardholders may take 10% off their purchases with a min. of 500 pesos in purchases.

What else ya got?
Do know of the array of quality shops offering members discounts like: Sofia’s Collection on Correo & Acuna

Sofia accepts your ViP Club Card, for 10% off. See the other clothiers, spas, etc. who accept the VIP Card on page http://vipsanmiguel.com/discounts/

Jaqui of La Vectoria has something for Fido! Enabling Your Club to welcome CANICAT, doggie treats

Regular price $120 pesos, before the VIP Club discount.

From PIZZAGUY, Salida de Celaya, 71A, a VIP Club participating restaurant is doing good for the community. Our Ana and Joey have a message for all below:

“Give a gift this year and with Anna and Joe’s support, Midday Rotary will help bring safe water to those who need it the most. For every three-hundred-peso gift certificate you purchase, PIZZAGUY will donate 50 pesos to the Midday Rotary Club’s Water Projects on your behalf.

Here are some NYE options from some of our great line up!

HANK’S NEW ORLEANS CAFE & OYSTER BAR

THE RESTAURANT