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“Like New York City has been its own character in many a rom com, I feel like Mount Pleasant has played a similar role for us. I wanted our engagement to happen somewhere that was deeply special to us—that reflects the love I have for Aparna–and Mount Pleasant Street is that place. Early on, we bonded over our shared Mount Pleasant fixtures — like Don Juan’s and Purple Patch — but we also grew closer by introducing each other to our own favorites and discovering new places together. From grabbing ingredients at Irving Wine and Spirits for Zoom martini classes, to Each Peach snacks, movies (and cocktails!) at Sun’s Cinema, Friday night wine tastings at Nido, impromptu pizzas from Martha Dear, quick bites at La Tejana, celebrating the opening of Joia Burger, nightcaps at OKPB and The Raven, strolling the aisles of Best World, karaoke at Haydees, and people-watching from Lamont Plaza, we wouldn’t be the same as a couple without the experiences we’ve had and friends we’ve made on Mount Pleasant Street. 

I could go on and on with this list (there are so many other places to try!), but we’re so happy to be a part of this community for years to come!”

It wasn’t in a grand gesture, but in a small, unassuming pupuseria in Mount Pleasant. A place where the familiar scent of pupusas and corn tortillas mingled with the Spanish chatter and soccer playing on the small corner TV. Why is it that we love to travel so far but this little place is home? I had not gone with him to El Salvador yet, but I had tasted his mom’s cooking. This was different. Here, as we walked and he pointed out the spots he knew about, we sat on a bench and he was completly himself. His endearing calmness with showing me his culture without pushing it onto me. The pupusas and cortido, with their perfect balance of flavors, were a revelation. All the pupusas i’d ever had before were sh**! I felt a deeper connection to him and his life as I had my first sip of horchata. It became our place. The pupuseria. A refuge on uncertain days, a comforting ritual in chaotic times. More than just food, it was a shared experience that brought us closer.