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Origins of "Home"
In the heart of Magdalena de Kino, Don Manuel founded the 'Home Plate' restaurant, inspired by an article in 'Super Hit' magazine reporting that his idol Johnny Bench had a restaurant with a similar name.
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Passionate discussions
As is the tradition among fans, after each game the space is filled with music, conversations, debates, and anecdotes, bringing to life the statistics and strategies that make baseball the King of Sports.
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Traditional cooking
The wood stove never rests: hot menudo, refried beans, machaca, and authentic Sonoran talega coffee are some of the dishes for which the Acosta family is known. Each dish tells the intertwined story of a family and their land.
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Corners of history
The real essence of 'Home Plate' lies in its walls, which are filled with photographs marking not only the history of baseball, but that of a family in love with the art of the 'Home Run'.
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Family history
Javier Acosta, son of the founder Don Manuel, remembers how his parents left baseball to start the restaurant. With a growing family and eight siblings, 'Home Plate' became their home and legacy.
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Walls with history
From the valuable photo of Babe Ruth to photographs depicting the history of the Membrilleros and the Naranjeros de Hermosillo, each relic narrates the restaurant's respect, admiration, and deep connection with baseball's history.
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Don Manuel's jewel
A visit from the executives of the Los Angeles Dodgers left a mark on 'Home Plate'. In gratitude, they delivered a personalized bat for Don Manuel, a treasure that is now proudly displayed.
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A corner of legends
Great stars such as the legendary Fernando Valenzuela and El Kalimán Robles have frequented the place. Each visit from a baseball personality adds a new chapter to the history of the Acosta family and Magdalena de Kino.
A living legacy
Although he passed away in 2010, Don Manuel's impact lives on in 'Home Plate', a restaurant that has become a mandatory stop for baseball lovers.
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A sanctuary
With its unique blend of tradition, gastronomy, and sport, 'Home Plate' has established itself as a sanctuary for lovers of baseball and Sonoran cuisine, celebrating the best of both passions.
This story was created with information and support of Instituto Sonorense de Cultura.
