English in Action Course: Maya del Sol

This advertisement is for Maya del Sol, a trendy 'Nuevo Latino' restaurant in Chicago specializing in Central and South American fusion. Maya del Sol's tag line is:

(h)eat + chill

A Point by Point Breakdown of the English Wordplay:

Heat

• The food is spicy = hot
• The nightlife is spicy = hot meaning 'sexy' or 'popular'
• Maya del Sol means 'Mayan Sun' = the Mayan sun is hot

(H)eat

• Eat is part of the word heat; this refers to the spicy (hot) food that you will eat at this restaurant

Chill

• To chill out = to relax
• Chill = cool/nice
• Chill = a chilled drink like a margarita, which the Mayan statue is holding

(H)eat + Chill

• Eat spicy, sexy food in a cool atmosphere while you relax
• Spicy food and atmosphere (heat) vs. chilled drink in a laid back atmosphere = yin/yang; the perfect balance for your dining experience