This weekend at the Jazz Society Café!

Jazz Society Café Happy Holidays begins!

December 1 – Wednesday
Wonderful Evening with Sofi and Jonn, Wednesday.
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December 3 – Friday
Velasco – Nicolalde Dúo
Don’t miss this great duo from the Berklee School of Jazz.
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December 4 – Saturday
Self Defense Demo and free coffee with Rey Damasco.
10 AM to noon..
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Mariangel Mundaray and the Jazz Devils.
You are going to have a hell of a jazz good time.
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December 5 – Sunday
Yaritori and Teppanyaki Outdoor Grilling and Cooking
Japanese Sunday Brunch with plant-based options
11 AM to 3 PM
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Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Dec, 1, 3, 4 and 5, 2021, Corner of Los Cedros and Los Claveles *one block north of Ordonez Lasso, Cuenca.

Debby Degamo: jazzsocietyofecuador@gmail.com 096 322 3377

Sunrise Cafe / Andean Music and Dance, reservations

Sunrise Cafe, Today, for Dec 5 Andean Music and Dance Reservations 

Sunrise Cafe from 10 AM to 1 PM for ticket reservations. 

Two hours of the best traditional music of Ecuador at ACT Center for Arts, Sunday at 3 PM. 

Contact information: Catalina Ordonez, catalinaordonezv@yahoo.com

December 2, from 10 AM to 1 PM, $15, Calle Larga y Benigno Malo, Cuenca. 

Jeremiah: 099 244 1917

Mujeres Con Exito, garage sale

You will find wonderful bargains waiting for you. Please bring your mask and honor distancing requirements.

December 4th, 9 AM to 1 PM, Free admission, Baltazara de Calderon 2-26 y Miguel Velez, Cuenca.

Dianita Vazquez Bravo: asociacionmujeresconexito@gmail.com

Award winning “Southern Fried Chicken” from Joes’ SG

Joes’ Secret Garden …

Thank you GringoPost readers for voting Joes’ SG Chicken the best in Cuenca for the 8th straight year. We are happy to be serving it again this Saturday and Sunday.

Crisp fried chicken, biscuits and gravy. That’s down home …

Crisp, crunchy, craggly and subtly spicy golden chicken served with creamy coleslaw, buttery garlic mashed potatoes, milk gravy, light country biscuits ending with a ‘warm, chocolate puddin’ cake* makes for real good eating. Mixed with the comfort and friendly atmosphere of our home. It’s a real treat.

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A special day for horseback riding with San Joaquin Riding

Let’s go and have an awesome day out with horse trainer Christian this weekend.

For this weekend only, he is inviting riders of all levels (maximum of 5 each ride) on a new schedule through the everglades and hills of San Joaquin, along the Tomebamba river and up the mountain where you’ll get to see a fabulous view of the city of Cuenca.

Saturday will be reserved for all levels on a two and a half hour trail, and Sunday will be for those with more experience who want to ride at their own pace. (This is a three hour trail that takes you to the top to the “Treehouse “, a unique initiative built by a local businessman.)

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100% natural bee honey

Honey, 100% natural

Guaranteed, it has no sugars, chemicals or additives.

Free shipping in the city of Cuenca

1 Kilo $12
500 grams $6
240 grams $3.75
120 grams $2.50

December, Cuenca

More information,

Esteban: 099 985 3026

Pei’s pot stickers (home delivery from Tuesday to Sunday)

Hi friends in Cuenca. I am Pei. If you want to try traditional Chinese food, I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

This is the menu:

dumplings
12pieces

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Made to order for delivery: freezer meals, bagels, biscuits and more

Hi Sunday Brunch Cuenca family.

Here is our current product list:

Frozen:

Three cheese chicken and spinach lasagna $9
Chicken pot pie $7. Each container is two generous servings. Comes frozen, uncooked, and ready to bake when you are.
3-cheese ravioli comes frozen in a pack of 32 for $10

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Tanta la Madre Masa

We want to send you a warm greeting from Tanta la Madre Masa, I hope you are well and safe. We are baking new products and always with security measures. It is important to remind you that our breads are sugar free, free of animal products, without chemical preservatives, lactose free and very low in gluten thanks to the fermentation process.

We still have everyone’s favorites:

• Classic sourdough (900 gr.) price: $4

• Whole wheat sourdough 900 gr. (oatmeal, wheat germ, linseed.) price: $4

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Butter, fresh blueberries and organic products

We bring organic products of excellent quality at a good price. You can check the list below:

1 egg (free-range, organic) $0.30
1 lb fresh blueberries $6
1 lb 100% organic cocoa powder $2.50
1 lb 100% organic cacao $6

1 lb organic raw butter $3
1 lb mozzarella cheese $3.50

1 lb peanuts $2.50
1 lb almonds $5.50
1 lb walnuts $5.50

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Nandala Vegan Cuisine

Hi Dear Friends, we are glad to invite all of you to our vegan restaurant called “Nandala” to have a great experience.

Come this Tuesday and enjoy our delicious “Almuerzo.”
– Chaulafan with veggies and soy sausage, served with house salad and pan fried potatoes with herbs
– carrot cream
– naranjilla juice
– coffee dalgona (dessert)

We also offer you our regular menu. Come and enjoy our Pad Thai, Burrito, Chick ‘un Burger and many more…

Visit Nandala at Florencia Astudillo 1-28 and Av. 12 de Abril
WhatsApp: 099 808 3903
Email: nandalacuenca@gmail.com
Instagram: nandalacuenca

December 1st, Florencia Astudillo 1-28 and Av. 12 de Abril

Fabian Sarmiento

Latin American Music and Dance, this Sunday at ACT

This coming Sunday, December 5 at 3 PM, enjoy traditional Latin-American music with a modern twist by the musicians of Taiwan joined by the dance company Yawarkanchick at the Azuay Community Theater Center for the Arts.

Tickets are $15. Make reservations at 098 321 3613. Event sponsored by Cuenca Canta!

The Azuay Community Theater Center for the Arts is in the first building west of Hotel Pro Verde on Av. Ordonez Lasso

Sunday, December 5 at 3 PM, Azuay Community Theater next to Hotel Oro Verde Av. Ordòñez Lasso, Cuenca

Ray Lewis: 098 321 3613

Christmas Bazaar at Common Grounds

We are happy to announce our Christmas Bazaar coming this December 18th.
Are you a local vendor/artisan who has nice items you are looking to sell? Do you want to get your items in front of more customers here in Cuenca? If so, why not sign up to participate in our monthly Bazaar? We are conveniently located in a well-known establishment, Common Grounds! There is still time to sign up! We will provide you with a table and chairs (feel free to decorate the table however you wish). This is a great venue to show off what you have to offer and make some potentially new clients and friends along the way! If interested in signing up, please contact me at 099 285 3397

For customers:

Would you like to participate in meeting and supporting some of the local vendors and artisans here in Cuenca? Are you looking for that unique or one of a kind item that catches your eye? Then come on by Saturday, 18th of December, between 10 AM – 3 PM at the well-known establishment Common Grounds and have a look. The cost is free to enter and browse. Make some new friends, meet some old ones, all while helping support the local community along the way. It’s always a fun time – bring friends.

Saturday, December 18th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, free, Eduardo Crespo Malo y Gran Colombia, Cuenca.

Goty: Ecuagoty4@hotmail.com

Gran Feria Sabatino’s this Saturday, December 4

Eighteen fabulous vendors offering high-quality products are confirmed for Gran Feria Sabatino’s this Saturday, December 4. You’ll find handmade crafts, organic produce and coffee, gourmet foods, and freshly baked breads. Start your list now and plan to arrive shortly after 10 AM for the best selection.

Amai Crochet Handmade Dolls
Apicultura de Jardín Balms and Organic Honey
ArtePar
Blue Biker Blueberries
Double D’s Delights
Fery’s Red Pepper Jelly/Mermelada de Pimiento
Huertos Jesmer Encurtidos
Kinti Wasi Organic Produce
La Caprina Goat Milk Products
Magy Peña Art
Martina Bakery
Moni’s Handmade Accessories
Pat’s Ecuadorian T-shirts
Pei’s Dumplings and Buns
Pig and Cow Smoked Products
Rosa Linda Roses and Blooms
Tierras del Sur Café de Altura Lojano
Veríssima Salsas Italianas

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Luna Azul Christmas sale

Looking for unique, festive, and fun gifts for your friends that won’t break the bank? Look no further! We have mirrored and mercury glass ornaments, vintage drinking glasses, jewel toned vases, colorful lotus candleholders, hand painted parasoles, textiles from all over the world, hand carved Balinese teak mirrors, fabric covered journals, wooden sculptures and even a dragon!

See our Facebook page for a sampling of what is available: https://www.facebook.com/Luna-Azul-Cuenca-724062374649588

Saturday, December 4th from 9 AM – 2 PM, free, Calle las Margaritas 1-78 y Los Cedros (in front of Condominium Las Margaritas 1), Cuenca.

Kristin Anderson: +1 802 579 8517

La Guarida simply projects the best films in Cuenca

Spencer
a film by Pablo Larraín
in English with Spanish Subtitles
with the incredible performance by Kristen Stewart

Wednesday, December 1st at 6:45 PM
Doors open at 6 PM
Reservations with dinner required
Tel. 099 806 8071

About: The marriage between Princess Diana and Prince Charles has long since grown cold. Though rumors of affairs and a divorce abound, peace is ordained for the Christmas festivities at the queen’s estate. There’s eating and drinking, shooting and hunting. Diana knows the game, but this year, things will be profoundly different. A horrifying and yet necessary window into the iconic life of Princess Diana.

You won’t want to be a princess ever again.

Come dine with us and watch this spectacular film. We are located in Mariscal Lamar and Luis Pauta.

December 1st, from 6:45 to 9 PM, Free, Mariscal Lamar and Luis Pauta, Cuenca.

Andres: underalias@gmail.com 099 806 8071

Common Grounds, weekly entertainment

Common Grounds offers a wide variety of entertainment and specials ranging from live bands on weekends and much more.

“Let’s Go Trivia” Tuesdays Nov, 30th from 6:30 to 8 PM.
Bilingual Gringo Bingo Wednesday Dec, 1st 12:30 – 3:30 PM.
Thursday Dec, 2nd Tacos and Margaritas, 2×1 all day staring at noon ‘til close.
Thursday Dec, 2nd 7:00pm. Open Mic hosted by “Cuenca Soul Band ”
Friday night Dec, 3th Fun Karaoke. at 7:30 PM
Saturday night Dec, 4th,Live music: 7:30 PM, For request from many fans, We happy to bring them back: “Rock de Tres” in concert! Best Latin dancing rock and much more. $5 cover.
Sunday Dec,5th all day NFL games.
Weekday Happy Hour: 3 to 7 PM.

Be sure to check out our Facebook page to see what’s happening every week at Common Grounds Sports Bar and Grill, best sports bar in town.

December, 1 from 12:30 to 3:30 PM, $$, Eduardo Crespo Malo and Gran Colombia, Cuenca.

Cristian: 098 107 9406

Award Winning Southern Fried Chicken at Joes’ Secret Garden

Joes’ Secret Garden … We are open!

After a long, 17-month hiatus, Joes’ Secret Garden, “a bar, restaurant and community gathering place” is open again so that we can greet and meet our old friends and make some new ones too. Or dinner to enjoy in the comfort and security of your home.

Saturday, Dec. 4th…Dine In. Restaurant is Open. Dine-in the restaurant with Award Winning Southern Chicken Dinner. Includes coleslaw, garlic mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuits and warm chocolate pudding cake.

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Delicious and homemade – Vivaldi Ice Cream from Carlos

Do you enjoy delicious homemade ice cream? Made with all-natural ingredients. Real cream, real sugar, real eggs, real fruit. No chemicals added.

I have the following flavors available for you this week. Enjoy:

New this week
500ml – $6
Blueberry Pie Ice Cream

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Cuenca Salmon – Tienda Tuesday

Our Tienda is located at Mariscal Lamar 22-40 y Luis Pauta. Our hours are Tuesday- Friday 11 AM – 4 PM

This week’s specials are:

* Paiche – Amazonia White Fish $4
* Wahoo (Ona) $3.75
* Rainbow Trout Large Fillet $7.50

Can’t come to the Tienda. Shop on our website. http://www.cuencasalmon.com
Watch our Youtube Video https://youtu.be/f42quLJW0WM

Nov. 30th, Mariscal Lamar 22-40 y Luis Pauta

Lenny Charnoff: info@cuencasalmon.com 099 122 1238

Latin American Music and Dance at ACT Sunday

This coming Sunday, December 5 at 2 PM, enjoy traditional Latin-American music with a modern twist by the musicians of Taiwan joined by the dance company Yawarkanchick at the Azuay Community Theater Center for the Arts.

Tickets are $1. Make reservations at 098 321 3613. Event sponsored by Cuenca Canta!

The Azuay Community Theater Center for the Arts is in the first building west of Hotel Pro Verde on Av. Ordonez Lasso

Sunday, December 5 at 2 PM, ACT Center For the Arts next to Hotel Oro Verde, Av. Ordonez Lasso, Cuenca

Ray Lewis: 098 321 3613

This week at Toast

This week at Toast:

Don’t miss Taco Tuesday. ($1 tacos, soft corn tortillas with choice of shredded chicken or ground beef)

We also served Breakfast tacos. 3 breakfast tacos w/ coffee…$5

We always make our guacamole and pico de gallo fresh.

If you are not into tacos, our fajitas do not disappoint.

Looking for breakfast? Everyone raves over our pancakes. We hope to see you this week at Toast.

Dine in, Delivery, and take out.

Monday through Saturday 8 AM – 3 PM.

4-90 Horonato Vasquez y Mariano Cueva

096 304 2810

JD: ToastofCuenca@yahoo.com

Kimchi at Thai Connection

Hello Dear Friends and Customers, this week we are offering fresh delicious Kimchi, 400 gr. for just $5.

Mango season has come. We are so excited to offer you such a delicious and unique dessert:

Sticky rice with mango: $5

Our weekly specials:

Drunken Noodles: $8.50
Sweet and Sour Pork: $8.50
Spicy Korean Ramen soup: $8.50
Spicy Minced Chicken with Broccoli and Basil: $8.50

Of course, don’t forget our delicious Carrot Cake and authentic Thai Iced Tea.

Call us or WhatsApp us at 098 704 6607 or 099 954 7006

Tuesday to Saturday from Noon to 8 PM, Honorato Vásquez 639 y Hermano Miguel

Ronny Bustamante

Gran Roca’s new products from our kitchen – No market this week

At Gran Roca, we are always working on new products. We currently sell well over 100 different products and will be making many more as we start production again on our commercial kitchen specialties including our flavored yogurts, granola, cheeses, veggie burgers, real mayo, tahini and gluten free baked goods that you would never suspect were gluten free.

We have expanded our smoked products that are produced using our commercial smoker that now include:

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Double D’s: Pick up some treats and place your order for next week

We’ll be at Gran Feria Sabatino’s on Saturday, December 4 with several of our holiday treats and desserts. Just for the fair, we’ll be making minis of some of our holiday cakes. You’ll also find cookies and other sweets along with some of our “cliends'” everyday favorites.

Cherry Garcia Cookies: $1 each
Jammy Christmas Trees: $1.25 each
Cranberry Orange Holiday Star: $3/piece
Red Velvet Blondie Bites: $1 each
Mini Italian Cherry Pound Cakes: $3 each
Gingerbread Scones: $3 each
Flourless Chocolate Mini-cakes: $2.50 each
Mini Quiche–Ham & Asparagus and Spinach & Mushroom: $2.50 each

If you’d like to pre-order any of these items to ensure availability, please let us know by 3 PM today, Tuesday, November 30. We’re doing a pared down casserole and sweets menu for the week of December 6 so you can place your order for that, too. Go to our FB page or watch for that menu in an upcoming GringoPost.

We look forward to seeing your masked faces on Saturday, December 4 between 10 and 2.

Deb and Dawn

Saturday, December 4, 10 AM – 2 PM, Sabatino’s Garden Restaurant, Roberto Aguilar y Tres de Noviembre (one block west of Plaza Otorongo)

Double Ds Delights: doubledsdelightscuenca@gmail.com 096 802 2545 (Spanish & English) Facebook: Double D’s Delights Cuenca

Common Grounds weekly entertainment

Common Grounds offers a wide variety of entertainment and specials ranging from live bands on weekends and much more.

“Let’s Go Trivia” Tuesdays Nov, 30th from 6:30 to 8 PM.
Bilingual Gringo Bingo Wednesday Dec, 1st 12:30 – 3:30 PM.
Thursday Dec, 2nd Tacos and Margaritas, 2×1 all day staring at noon ‘til close.
Thursday Dec, 2nd 7:00pm. Open Mic hosted by “Cuenca Soul Band ”
Friday night Dec, 3th Fun Karaoke. at 7:30 PM
Saturday night Dec, 4th, Live music: 7:30 PM, by request from many fans, we’re happy to bring them back: “Rock de Tres” in concert! best Latin dancing rock and much more. $5 cover.
Sunday Dec, 5th all day NFL games.
Weekday Happy Hour: 3 to 7 PM.

Be sure to check out our Facebook page to see what’s happening every week at Common Grounds Sports Bar and Grill, best sports bar in town.

Eduardo Crespo Malo and Gran Colombia, Cuenca – Ecuador

November 30th, from 11 AM to 10 PM, $$, Eduardo Crespo Malo and Gran Colombia, Cuenca.

Cristian: 098 107 9406

Artists Gotta Eat Too

The DNC crew is having an exhibit! Kolo will host these incredible street artists for 20 days in Dec. Please come meet Kevin,Tony and Taruki showing and selling the street art form that grew out of the pandemic and lockdown. Come own a piece of art and put a bit of street in your home.

Opening reception Weds. Dec.1st 6-8 PM.

Kolo Restaurant and Bakery upstairs from Hotel Vieja Mansion Luis Cordero 5-65

Weds, Dec 1st, 6-8 pk, Free…+ complimentary wine/juices/soft drinks, Kolo Restaurant & Bakery 5-65 Luis Cordero, Cuenca.

Paul Marquis: Albchabot@gmail.com 099 291 6457

Friends of Ikiam Community

It’s been a hard year for the Achuar Nation. We want to support the children’s health and pleasure this holiday season by sending them dental hygiene products and treats.

Please help if you are able. You can donate by going to: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/help-indigenous-ecuadorians-in-the-amazon/donate/

Tuesday, November 30 is a matching day. If you log in early that morning and make your donation, it is possible we might get some matching funds. Click on the link above for Project #45147, named Helping Indigenous Ecuadorians in the Amazon.

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La Velada Cuencana at Azuay Community Theater Center for the

Let Velada Cuencana transport you to historic Cuenca.

On December 4th at 7 PM, La Velada Cuencana will transform the Azuay Community Theater Center for the Arts into an elegant salon in the 1800’s.

With period opera, dance and music, they will recreate a time when the mansions of El Centro were in full bloom, each striving to outdo the other with the latest high culture imported from the fashion centers of Europe.

Tickets are $15, and can be purchased through PayPal via johnny.bravoc@ucuenca.edu.ec, bank transfer:

Banco del Pichincha
Nombre: Johnny Gabriel Bravo Campoverde
Nro cta: 2206662002
C. I. 01666897-3

Or paid for at the door with advanced reservations. Contact johnny.bravoc@ucuenca.edu.ec or WhatsApp (+593 99 861 1607) for details.

The Azuay Community Theater Center for the Arts is the first building west of Hotel Oro Verde on Av Ordonez Lasso, Cuenca, Ecuador

December 4th at 7 PM, $15, Azuay Community Theater Center for the Arts, Cuenca.

Teresa Drake: johnny.bravoc @ucuenca.edu.ec WhatsApp +593 99 861 1607

Arte-Sano Pop Up and Paint

There’s nothing quite like taking your inspiration from nature directly. En plein air, a French phrase meaning “in the open air,” describes the process of painting a landscape outdoors. The majestic vista from Casa Micuna is the perfect inspiration for creating a lovely Ecuadorian landscape.

Whether you are new to painting or a seasoned painter, Amelia will guide you in your approach to plein air—how to see a scene, how to simplify, and how to capture it in paint, but most importantly, to enjoy the process in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

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Cindy Benson, live!

One more reason to come to the Mujeres Con Exito thank you event: Carols, Cupcakes and Coffee. Cindy is Cuenca’s own Broadway diva. If you haven’t seen her perform, you are in for a special treat. Cindy will be accompanied by David Zoernig on keyboard.

Join us December 7th from 3 to 5 PM at Mujeres Con Exito.

We care about your safety. We will be following Covid protocol recommendations. Please wear your mask unless you are seated, eating or drinking. If you have a suppressed immune system, please consider wear a double mask or adding a shield to your mask.

December 7th, 3 to 5 PM, Free admission, Baltazara de Calderon 2-26 y Miguel Velez, Cuenca.

Debby Larsen: mcereservations2019@gmail.com

Does your retirement need an immune boost?

Hosted by Pure for Planet and Global Media One

Introducing a life-changing workshop and dinner with retired 45-year integrative medicine doctor (USA), researcher, author, and recent Cuenca resident, Dr. Jorge Flechas.

Does your retirement need an immune boost?

Naturally restore your health, and slow the aging process.
Teach a 60+-year-old body to have the health of a 35-year-old.

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Free English Cuenca Center Tour

“La Selva Urbana” – Art opening this Thursday, Dec. 2

idiomART is pleased to finish off 2021 with an incredible art exhibition by renowned urban artists, Topher and Suka. The opening for their exhibition, “La Selva Urbana”, is this Thursday. You will have a chance to see the different styles of art they create and visit with the artists to understand better how they find their inspiration and who they are as creatives in Cuenca.

The event will have a cash bar.

So, join us this Thursday to celebrate the artistic talent of two young artists in Cuenca.

Thursday, Dec. 2 from 5 – 8 PM, entrance is free, idiomART is located at: Presidente Cordova, between Miguel Angel Estrella y Manuel Vega (diagonal from Coral Centro downtown), Cuenca.

Sarah HB: idiomartcuenca@gmail.com

Saturday Morning Language Exchange

We kindly invite you to join our language exchange group Spanish-English/English-Spanish.

The sessions are aimed at people willing to improve their conversational skills putting them into practice in a realistic environment and with native speakers. They are guided by a bilingual facilitator (a teacher with extensive experience in the field) who proposes the activities and conversation topics.

It involves several people whose native language is English and several people whose native language is Spanish. We get together so that the former can practice Spanish and the later can practice English.
Apart from the language learning, the sessions bring an excellent opportunity to meet and interrelate with local people while engaging in the city’s cultural activities.

Therefore, this language exchange complements formal language learning. It mainly serves for putting oral language skills into practice. Additionally, it constitutes a good opportunity to experience and gain an insight into aspects of Ecuadorian culture and Cuenca local life.

December 4th, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM, Voluntary contribution from $2, Otorongo Lounge, Plaza del Otorongo y Avenida 3 de Noviembre, Cuenca.

Carmen: languageexchangecuenca@gmail.com

Paradise Indian restaurant

Paradise invites you to enjoy flavorful authentic Indian cuisine, seven days a week with dine-in, take-out, and home delivery service. Our extensive menu features vegan, vegetarian, chicken, lamb, beef, seafood, rice, traditional bread, and dessert items. Every dish is prepared to order and spiced to your personal preference by a skilled chef. Savor your favorites or discover new delights. We look forward to serving you soon.

Open Daily 10 AM – 9 PM, Federico Malo 1-160 between 12 de Abril and Tadeo Torres (Parque de la Madre)

Paul Anthony: paradiseindianrestaurantcuenca@gmail.com 098 462 8976 Paradise Indian Restaurant

Chula Birria

Gastro-Mexican food. An alternative gastro of Mexican food … brought to the Gourmet. Try our Birria, in a spectacular presentation and an elegant place and an incomparable atmosphere … just an unforgettable experience.

Monday to Friday 5:30 to 10:30 PM. Saturday noon to 10:30 PM,

Francisco Moscoso 5-31 and Jacinto Flores (Puente de la Uda)


Juan Arevalo: 098 376 0304 / 098 376 0304

Chef Rosemary, catering and delivery food service

Special this week:

– Rice paper spring rolls filled with avocado. Options: veggie, chicken or fish; accompanied with hot sauce and zucchini sticks. 2 portions $8.

Special gluten free:

* Almond bread $8.50.
* Coconut bread $6.
* Coconut cookies sugar free $2.50 (package of 6)
* Flaxseed tortillas pack of 5 $2.50.
* Corn tortillas pack of 8 $2.

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Heartfelt thanks from the King Smokehouse family

Hola amigos. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you so much for your support this year. This Thanksgiving we delivered a record number of turkeys and turkey breasts. We are proud that you love our products so much-King Smokehouse is truly king of turkeys. Again, thank you so much. For those of you who “ate the whole turkey” and are wanting leftover turkey for that special turkey sandwich but are out of turkey. . . don’t worry, we have both white and dark meat sliced for you to enjoy those special day afters.

Again, we are so grateful for each of you and look forward to serving you for years to come. Stop by out tiny tienda chock full of great items from King Smokehouse, Mountain Home Gourmet and Cuenca Shop. A true one stop gourmet shop.

Daily from 9 until 5 (Sat. 9:30-4:30). Closed Sunday, Coronel Talbot 8-66 y Simon Bolivar

Felix Salinas: felixkingsmokehouse@gmail.com 096 904 7724

Butter, fresh blueberries and organic products

We bring organic products of excellent quality at a good price. You can check the list below:

1 egg (free-range, organic) $0.30
1 lb fresh blueberries $6
1 lb 100% organic cocoa powder $2.50
1 lb 100% organic cacao $6

1 lb organic raw butter $3
1 lb mozzarella cheese $3.50

1 lb peanuts $2.50
1 lb almonds $5.50
1 lb walnuts $5.50

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Questions about living in Cuenca? Get answers…

…Wednesday, December 15. 5-7 PM at Kolo Restaurant

Whether you arrived last week, or last year, many new arrivals are still trying to figure out how to integrate into Cuenca. Designed just for you. New Expats Open House –Questions Answered about Expat Living in Cuenca — At one time in one place and in English. What could be easier or more convenient?
Reserve today. $250 in free coupons will be offered by area businesses.

Door fee: singles $10, couples $15.

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Artists gotta eat too

The DNC crew is having an exhibit! Kolo will host these incredible street artists for 20 days in Dec. Please come meet Kevin, Tony, and Taruki, showing and selling the street art form that grew out of the pandemic and lockdown. Come own a piece of art and put a bit of street in your home.

Opening reception: Weds. Dec.1st, 6-8 PM
Kolo Restaurant and Bakery upstairs from Hotel Vieja Mansion Luis Cordero 5-65

Dec 1st, from 6-8 PM, Free…wines and juices/soft drinks complimentary, Kolo Restaurant & Bakery 5-65 Luis Cordero, Cuenca.

Paul Marquis: Albchabot@gmaol.com 099 291 6457

December sign up for Spanish Classes at idiomART

Our CCC Spanish classes have been a huge success and we’re pleased to see so many folks interested in learning Spanish. Our method is to teach language through conversation, culture and context. This is your chance to learn Spanish in a dynamic way in idiomART’s beautiful garden from native Spanish speakers who are trained in teacher Spanish!
Here is what a couple of students have to say…

“The classes are really good and well organized.” ~ Frida Linnea, CCC Spanish Student

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Qi Gong, Escrima sticks and Dao Yin Yoga

Pampamisayoc Qi Gong is offering the empowering practices of Qi Gong… Classes are offered 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday. Visit our FaceBook Page, Pampamisayoc Qi Gong for a full weekly class schedule. https://www.facebook.com/pampaqigong, Our Head Instructor has over 60 years of experience practicing and teaching Qi Gong.

Come by for one of our beginning classes. There are 7 beginning classes each week. We open the doors a minimum of 30 minutes before the scheduled class time… and our classes start on time, so we encourage you to come early. Or contact us if you have experience practicing Qi Gong and we can schedule you for one of our Intermediate or Advanced classes. This will give you a chance to find out a little more about Qi Gong and to meet us.

Classes are conducted in English. We look forward to seeing you soon. 17 – 51 Mariscal Lamar entre Miguel Heredia y Octavio Cordero.

All the best,
Pampamisayoc Qi Gong

Monday Thru Friday, class times vary, varies, 17 – 51 Mariscal Lamar entre Miguel Heredia y Octavio Cordero., Cuenca.

Frida C Strandberg: Linnea27strand@gmail.com

The Free & Fun Language Exchange on Zoom – all levels welcome

Please join an enthusiastic group of native Spanish and English speakers as we converse in each other’s language in an encouraging and supportive environment. After years of meeting in person, we are now continuing with Zoom.

All levels of ability are welcome, so don’t be shy–even if you don’t speak a word of the language you want to learn, you will be helped by those that do.

To facilitate conversation, we often have fun with tongue twisters, riddles, slang, crossword puzzles, etc. Or, we just simply converse on various subjects. Anything to practice speaking.

The Zoom meeting starts promptly at 6:00 p.m. every Monday, and we end at 7 PM.

No need to confirm your attendance; just show up and enjoy . . . and learn!

ZOOM meeting link: https://utpl.zoom.us/my/effective

No password or meeting ID required.

See you there,

November 29th, from 6 to 7 PM, Free, 100 Zoom y 101 Zoom, Cuenca.

Bruce Peterson: 099 109 4835

Sofi & Jonn – English Pop, Boleros,Cumbia y Salsa!

Sofi & Jonn at the Jazz Society Cafe!
English pop, Boleros, Cumbia y Salsa
Don’t miss this great duo. They’re really something special!
Limited seats.
Reserve your table early.

Wednesday, 1st of December 2021, $5 donation for the musicians, Corner of Los Cedros and Los Claveles *one block north of Ordonez Lasso, Cuenca., Cuenca.

Debby Degamo: jazzsocietyofecuador@gmail.com Phone: English: 093-934-2714 Español: 096-322-3377

Tanta la Madre Masa

We want to send you a warm greeting from Tanta la Madre Masa, I hope you are well and safe. We are baking new products and always with security measures. It is important to remind you that our breads are sugar free, free of animal products, without chemical preservatives, lactose free and very low in gluten thanks to the fermentation process.

We still have everyone’s favorites:

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Calvo & Co. International food with a Spanish touch

If you still do not know Calvo & Co. let me explain what we do.

Our specialty are hamburgers and sandwiches, although we also make salads, wraps, dishes to share and sweets.

If you come looking for the typical fast food burger, this is not your place.

At Calvo & Co you will find a lot of love and respect for the product, an unusual combination of flavors and of course the best result we can offer you.
We also have options for vegetarians and vegans.

We accept pets.
Remember that we are open every day of the year and that we are very close to the Oro Verde hotel.

We’re looking forward to your visit.

Every day from 11:30 AM, Los Álamos 343 y Arrayan.

Jose: 095 879 3723

Made to order for delivery: freezer meals, bagels, biscuits and more

Hi, Sunday Brunch Cuenca family.

Here is our current product list:

Frozen:

Three cheese chicken and spinach lasagna $9
Chicken pot pie $7. Each container is two generous servings. Comes frozen, uncooked, and ready to bake when you are.
3-cheese ravioli comes frozen in a pack of 32 for $10

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Double D’s at Gran Feria Sabatino’s on Sat., Dec. 4

We’ll be at Gran Feria Sabatino’s on Saturday, December 4 with several of our holiday treats and desserts. Just for the fair, we’ll be making minis of some of our holiday cakes. You’ll also find cookies and other sweets along with some of our “cliends'” everyday favorites.

Cherry Garcia Cookies: $1 each
Jammy Christmas Trees: $1.25 each
Cranberry Orange Holiday Star: $3/piece
Red Velvet Blondie Bites: $1 each
Mini Italian Cherry Pound Cakes: $3 each
Gingerbread Scone: $3 each
Flourless Chocolate Mini-cakes: $2.50 each
Mini Quiche–Ham & Asparagus and Spinach & Mushroom: $2.50 each

If you’d like to pre-order any of these items to ensure availability, please let us know by 3 PM on Tuesday, November 30.

We look forward to seeing your masked faces on Saturday, December 4 between 10 and 2.

Deb and Dawn

Saturday, December 4, 10 AM – 2 PM, Sabatino’s Garden Restaurant, Roberto Aguilar y Tres de noviembre (one block west of Plaza Otorongo)

Double Ds Delights: doubledsdelightscuenca@gmail.com 096 802 2545 (Spanish & English) Facebook: Double D’s Delights Cuenca

First Sunday of Advent worship

St. Christopher Episcopal Mission is a Cuenca-based faith community formed in 2019, as the first English-language Episcopal congregation in South America.

All are welcome at St. Christopher’s regardless of their faith tradition.

In-person worship has resumed at 4 PM each Sunday, with COVID-19 protocol being followed. Masks are required. Address: Bartolomé de las Casas y 5-34 Tirso de Molina

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Sushi Crown is delicious

To share with friends or family, this sushi crown is delicious, made with shrimp and kanikama and accompanied by eel sauce and cevichado we work on request visit our Facebook fan page Wasi Food @ wasifood.cuenca

Every day, Medio ejido

Priscila: 093 907 6620

You are invited ~ all are welcome

At Trinity Vineyard Church we have made room to accommodate more people for our Sunday gatherings. Come worship with us in our new auditorium.

You are invited to join us on Sunday morning from 10 until 11:30. We have room for you and your family. All are welcome. Come check us out and see what we are all about.

At Trinity Cuenca, we are different. We serve those in our community, our city, and our world. We take seriously Jesus’ command to love God and love people.

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Cuenca Soul at Common Grounds tonight

It’s time to dance the Thanksgiving calories away this Saturday with Cuenca Soul. With Genres of Soul, Funk and Jazz, we have something for everyone.

The music starts at 7:30 PM with a $5 cover charge. Come early and enjoy a meal and drink specials.

For reservations call 07 284 9162. We hope to see you there.

Saturday, November 27th at 7:30, $5, Eduardo Crespo y Gran Columbia, Cuenca.

Cuenca Soul: cuencasoul@gmail.com

ICC celebrates the Christian New Year this Sunday

The International Christian Community of Cuenca celebrates the beginning of the Christian New Year this Sunday. It is the first Sunday of the Season of Advent when we begin the year-long celebration of the coming of the Christ into the world. The next four Sundays focus on the great expectations of Christ in our life: Hope, Love, Joy and Peace ending with Christmas day.

Come enjoy some positive good news for a change, hear wonderful traditional hymns and music and celebrate the Hope we have in Christ. Prepare now to make this next year your best yet.

Sunday November 28, 11 AM to 12:30 PM, free, Nicanor Aguilar and Solano, Cuenca.

Phil Kennemer: kennemerphi1@gmail.com

Beethoven, Britten and Elizondo in the new concert of the Symphony Cuenca Orchestra

Ludwig van Beethoven was a composer, orchestra director, pianist and German piano teacher. The musical legacy of it covers, chronologically, from classicism to the beginnings of romanticism.

Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten, was a composer, director of orchestra and British pianist. He was the first musician to receive a nobility.

José Elizondo is a multifaceted Mexican composer, in the field of technology, he is currently working on artificial intelligence technology projects, applied linguistics and speech recognition. As an author, he has written articles about history, linguistics and technology design. And as a composer, José writes camera music and orchestra.

Date
Friday, November 25 – 8 PM

Place
Theater Casa de Cultura (Cuenca)

Be aware, seating is limitied to 75% authorized by the COE Cantonal, fully complying with all measures of biosecurity and social distancing.

The CSO makes available to the public its digital concert hall on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/SinfonicaCuenca where they can find most of the concerts presented so far since 2020.

Kike y Mac: live music in Fractal Cafe on Saturday

Come see us at a new location.

Kike y Mac bringing the Latin and rock to Fractal Restaurant near Parque Calderon.

7:30-9:30 PM
Fractal Restaurant
Gran Colombia 9-41 y Benigno Malo

7:30 PM, Nov. 27 from 7:30-9:30 PM, $5, Gran Colombia 9-41 y Benigno Malo, Cuenca.

Andrew McLemore: traveler1375@gmail.com

Free Dinner Seminar at Kolo Restaurant on EC Wills and Estates

Dine in for a complimentary dinner at ‘Kolo Restaurant‘, where an average of 2+ meters distance exists between each table, and learn from Attorney Sara Chaca of “Ecuador Visas”, as to the benefits, process and requirements for “Ecuadorian Wills & Estate Planning”!

All seminar attendees at “Kolo Restaurant” will receive a free dinner, consisting of one of the following 3 meal options (each below meal option will also come with either hot tea or iced tea, coffee, or lemonade):

1. Steak served with salad and baked potato.
2. Chicken Cordon Bleu served with polenta and aioli sauced vegetables.
3. Seafood spaghetti pasta served with Parmesan cheese sprinkled bread.

Thursday, December 2nd, from 5 to 6:30 PM, (Free), ‘Kolo Restaurant‘, 2nd floor of the old Hotel Vieja Mansion, located at Luis Cordero & Juan Jaramillo 5-65, Cuenca.

Attorney Sara Chaca: sara@ecuadorvisas.com 099 296 2065

Gran Feria Sabatino’s next Saturday, December 4

Eighteen fabulous vendors offering high-quality products are confirmed for the next Gran Feria Sabatino’s on Saturday, December 4. You’ll find handmade crafts, organic produce, gourmet foods and coffee, and freshly baked breads. Start your list now and plan to arrive shortly after 10 AM for the best selection.

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Enlightened society is possible – meditate with Shambhala

We meditate for the benefit of all beings.

Dear Cuenca Community,

Shambhala Cuenca would like to invite you to meditate together from your home this Sunday at 10:30 AM. There are many forms and methods of meditation – the form you choose doesn’t matter, however it’s a very good thing to remember our shared humanity as we sit quietly and become mindful for a period of time.

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Chupa Cabra Christmas Cabaret with Drag Show

Everyone agrees that 2021 has been a drag but just wait until the talented drag queen performers from the group, Drag Show, perform their Christmas Cabaret, “Chupa Cabra”. That’ll liven things up for sure.

The show is based on Rocky Horror Picture show songs and is a real hoot. Tickets are going fast so don’t wait too long.

Please make your reservations with Sarah HB at: idiomartcuenca@gmail.com

Saturday, Dec. 4 at 3 PM and Sunday, Dec. 5 at 11, $10, idiomART is located at: Presidente Cordova, between Miguel Angel Estrella y Manuel Vega (diagonal from Coral Centro downtown), Cuenca.

Sarah HB

Live Music: Cuenca Soul Band at Common Grounds

“Cuenca Soul Band” is coming back to Common Grounds on Saturday, November 27th. 7:30 PM.

Come out and join us for a great night of music, dancing, great food, drinks, and good times.

Music kicks off at 7:30 PM and goes till later on.
$5 cover. info: 098 107 9406, Cristian.
Eduardo Crespo Malo and Gran Colombia.
Looking forward to seeing you

November 27th, from 7:30 to 10 PM, $$, Eduardo Crespo Malo and Gran Colombia, Cuenca.

Cristian: 098 107 9406

Banana Rock, Sat., Dec 4, Ha Ha Lounge, free Heineken!

Volleyball recharge!

Please reserve/commit to comments or email message by Saturday morning if you are able to play volleyball on Sunday, Nov. 28 from noon to 2 PM. We need at least 8 players to confirm or the game will be cancelled. We will notify everyone by Saturday at 7 PM to say if the game is on at Parque Vergel.

We invite you to join us!

Due to rainy weather and COVID concerns, Sunday 6 on 6 Volleyball needs new faces, ideas, and energy.

1. We are changing back to the original time of noon to 2 PM on Sundays to try to avoid the rain.
2. New players are welcomed and needed to strengthen our numbers. Come join us for exercise, fun, friendship. We are a friendly group of men and women from around the world. Please come watch or join in the play.
3. Help needed – Volunteer or several volunteers are needed to be responsible for bringing the volleyball equipment to the park each week. Other players will help set the net up and take it down. It packs in a bag about 40 inches (1 meter) and weighs about 23 pounds (10.5 kilos). It easily fits in a taxi if needed. If interested in helping, go this Sunday and volunteer.

Sunday, November 28th, from noon to 2 PM (weather permitting, free, Parque del Vergel which is just behind the Iglesia Catholica Santa Maria de El Vergel., Cuenca.

Garry: gl.e.volleyball@gmail.com

Let La Velada Cuencana transport you to historic Cuenca.

On December 4th at 7 PM, La Velada Cuencana will transform the Azuay Community Theater Center for the Arts into an elegant salon in the 1800’s.

With period opera, dance and music, they will recreate a time when the mansions of El Centro were in full bloom, each striving to outdo the other with the latest high culture imported from the fashion centers of Europe.

Tickets are $15, and can be purchased through PayPal via johnny.bravoc@ucuenca.edu.ec, bank transfer:

Banco del Pichincha
Nombre: Johnny Gabriel Bravo Campoverde
Nro cat: 2206662002
C.I. 010666897-3

Or paid for at the door with reservations. Contact johnny.bravoc@ucuenca.edu.ec or WhatsApp (+593 99 861 1607) for details.

The Azuay Community Theater Center for the Arts is the first building west of Hotel Oro Verde on Av. Ordonez Lasso, Cuenca, EC

December 4th at 7 PM, $15, The Azuay Community Theater Center for the Arts, Ordonez Lasso, first building west of Hotel Oro Verde, Cuenca.

Teresa Drake: Johnny.bravoc@ucuenca.edu.ec +593 99 861 1607

Tullpuna Wine and Art Nights Painting Gatherings

“An Angel is someone who helps you believe in miracles again”

This December 16th, we will celebrate our third Tullpuna Wine & Art Nights at PaintourArt Galería and Christmas Angels will be our painting theme. Join our creative painting gatherings. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never painted before, all you need is the desire to connect with your creative side.

At each gathering, our in-house artist, Cristian León guides us with painting tips and advice while sharing with a group of likeminded people in a special gallery atmosphere. So, be ready to take home your own angel painting to decorate your home or maybe as a Christmas gift.

The cost is $30 per person, and includes two glasses of wine (red or white) or a dessert from Flora Caffe, full set with all the painting materials and the guidance of Cristián.

December 16th, from to 8 PM, $30, Plaza Otorongo (Flora Caffe, 2nd floor), Cuenca.

Victor Rexach: paintourart@gmail.com 098 780 0534

Pelvic awareness classes and basic twerk for all bodies

No previous experience is required.
For all ages, bodies and genders.
You will learn basic tools to awaken the connection with your hips and basic movements to vibrate your buttocks.
They can be classes at home or in a place in the center of Cuenca (to be confirmed).
The class lasts 1 hour and a half.
$10
More information
WhatsApp:
099 874 9118

December 2, 6 PM to 7:30 PM, $10, Puerto de Palos, Cuenca.

Sofia

Friends of Ikiam community

It’s been a hard year for the Achuar Nation. We want to support the childrens’ health and pleasure this holiday season by sending them dental hygiene products and treats.

Please help if you are able. You can donate by going to https://globalgiving.org.

Tuesday, November 30 is a matching day. If you log in early that morning and make your donation, it is possible we might get some matching funds. Click on Explore Projects and enter Project #45147, named Helping Indigenous Ecuadorians in the Amazon.

You may also contact us directly.

Thank you


Robert & Ruth Marcom
Friends of Ikiam

November 30, 2021 or at any time, Donate as desired, Edificio Amazonas, #802 Calle Los Pinos y Ordoñez Lasso, Cuenca.

RUTA DE LAS GUITARRAS

1. 1)  Viernes 03 de diciembre 2021, 19:30 – 22:00: “1er Festival Ruta de las Guitarras”
2. 2)  Sábado 04 de diciembre 2021, 09:00 – 20:00: “1er Festival Ruta de las Guitarras”
3. 3)  Domingo 05 de diciembre 2021, 10:00 – 14:00: “1er Festival Ruta de las Guitarras”

Estos encuentros tienen la finalidad de fortalecer e impulsar la reactivación económica y turística de la parroquia, del cantón y la provincia.

En la seguridad de contar con participación en este evento, anticipo mi agradecimiento, reiterando mi sentimiento de consideración y estima.

Atentamente,

Ing. Veronica Cabrera Arias

COORDINADORA DE DESARROLLO ECONÓMICO GOBIERNO PROVINCIAL DEL AZUAY

TRAMITE: 01951-E-2021 GPA -DE-CCT-2021-0284-OF Cuenca, 26 de noviembre 2021

Buy your local art Christmas presents

Dear Folks,

José Cobos, teacher of sculpture and hand modelling at La Montaña en el Mar Workshop, has the honor to salute you, and let you know that we will be at the Idiom Art North Pole Feria at the second Floor come to see some of our pieces we will have some interesting sculptures and functional sculptures for you, and some utilitarian pieces that you could also be happy to know about.

We also will be joined by Piponas de barro which is our side brand of Cannabic Smokeware, and Fompas Stuff textile art and rugs! You can find your perfect present for you or for your loved ones.

Here some examples of what we will have in the feria! Hope to meet you.

November 26th, from 11 AM to 8 PM, Free,
Address: Presidente Córdova 1-77 and Manuel Vega, Cuenca.

Juan Cobos: lamontanaenelmar@gmail.com 099 866 1486

Weekly specials

Hello Friends, hope you all are doing good. We would like to introduce you to:

Kolo weekly specials,

Breakfast:

Breakfast Sandwich with egg, cheese and sausage on a homemade sourdough muffin, choice of fruit or potatoes.

Coffee, tea, or fresh juice. $6

Lunch:

Kolo Shish Kebab, mashed sweet potatoes, fresh tabule, your choice of ice tea, lemonade, or fresh juice. $6

Sincerely hope you can come to try what we do.

Please share; always helps.

November 26th from 7:30 AM to 3 PM, Luis Cordero #5-65 and Juan Jaramillo en el hotel La Vieja Mansion

Frank Gonzalez: frankic85@hotmail.com 099 297 5788

Ocean Breeze Asian Bistro in Salinas, Santa Elena Province

Looking for a new taste, new flavor? Don’t want to cook, and wanting something good to eat? Well, here is your answer! Authentic Asian and Vietnamese cuisine that will delight your taste buds. Featuring delectable Vietnamese pho noodle soup, savory Asian stir-fry such as Pad Thai, and mouthwatering lemongrass BBQ platters, and so much more. Gluten free and vegetarian options are available. All made with the finest and freshest ingredients, a taste experience you do not want to miss. Come on over for a sensational meal.

Please “Follow” and “Like” on Instagram, TripAdvisor. Thank you.

Business hours:
Monday – closed
Tuesday to Friday – noon to 9 PM
Saturday and Sunday – 4 to 9 PM

Call, text, WhatsApp to order 099 531 9523. Dine-in and take-out.

Open now, Located on Rafael de la Cuadra y Jaime Roldos Aguilera, Salinas, Santa Elena Province

Ocean Breeze Asian Bistro: 099 531 9523

Black Friday at Tienda Nectar

Come on down and check out our Black Friday sale.

We are easy to find at Mariscal Sucre 1-127 y Manuel Vega, in the same block and same side of the street as Coral. Two doors in from Manuel Vega, between an agricultural machine shop and a cell phone store. Double white doors. Ring the bell for entry. We never close for lunch.

Mon thru Fri 10 AM to 5 PM, Sat 8 to 11 AM. We don’t close for lunch, Mariscal Sucre 1-127 y Manuel Vega

Ken: tiendanectar@mail.com

Jazz Jam, tomorrow, November 27

Calling all Jazz musicians, their friends and the many, many, many fans of jazz!

Don’t miss the International Humboldt Jazz Fest concert/jam session at 7:30 PM on Saturday, 27 November at the Azuay Community Theater Center for the Arts, next to Hotel Oro Verde, Av. Ordonez Lasso in Cuenca.

Seats are reservation only, just $5 each and limited to 70 attendees, so act quickly to reserve your space.

Hear Quito’s internationally known jazz musicians, Fidel Vargas (Drums), Giovanni Bermudez (Double Bass), Juanpa Naula (Guitar) and Cuenca’s own Su Terry (Saxophone) in a 45-minute concert, then join them in an extended jam session open to as many players as we can fit in. So, bring your instruments and your friends for an amazing time. And enthusiastic listeners are not only welcome, but essential.

To reserve, deposit or transfer funds for your seats to one of the accounts below and send a photo or screenshot, along with names and number of seats desired, to: ecuadorencuentrojazz@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 099 283 7254.

(If you cannot make a deposit or transfer, you can pay at the theater as long as you have made reservations through the contracts above).

Pichincha Bank Cooperativa JEP
Savings account Savings account
Number: 4151239400 Number: 406029353006
Name: Juan Pablo Naula Name: Juan Pablo Naula
ID: 0104532858 ID: 0104532858
Address: Quito Address: Quito

Beer, wine and water will be on sale to quench your thirst and raise your spirits.

7:30 PM November 27, 2021, Azuay Community Theater, 1st building west of Hotel Oro Verde, Av. Ordonez Lasso, Cuenca

Ray Lewis: ecuadorencuentrojazz@gmail.com

Nandala Cocina Vegetariana

Hi Dear Friends, we are glad to invite all of you to our vegan restaurant called, “Nandala” and to have a great experience.

Come this Friday and enjoy our delicious vegan Stroganoff! Served with:

– mashed potatoes
– house salad
– coconut soup with veggies
– Jamaica and pineapple juice
– chocolate pudding

We serve this menu from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Our regular menu available from 11:30 AM to 8 PM

Visit Nandala at Florencia Astudillo 1-28 and Av. 12 de Abril
WhatsApp: 099 808 3903
Email: nandalacuenca@gmail.com
Instagram: nandalacuenca

26th November, Florencia Astudillo 1-28

Fabian Sarmiento

Cuenca Soul at Common Grounds, this Saturday

It’s time to dance the Thanksgiving calories away this Saturday with Cuenca Soul. With Genres of Soul, Funk and Jazz, we have something for everyone. The music starts at 7:30 PM with a $5 cover charge. Come early and enjoy a meal and drink specials. For reservations call 07 284 9162. We hope to see you there!

Saturday, November 27th at 7:30, $5, Eduardo Crespo Malo y Gran Columbia, Cuenca.

Cuenca Soul: cuencasoul@gmail.com

Join a Weaving Workshop with Erin Peacock this Saturday

Learn to make this beautiful piece of art. It’s a perfect gift for the holiday!

All are welcome to join. No experience necessary.

Reserve your spot by pre-paying at:
Hilandesa – Calle Alfonso Moreno Mora and Juan Iniguez

Includes:

All materials
Refreshment
Instructions and guidance
Short guided meditations to reconnect to yourself and your creative energies.

Instructor:

Erin Peacock, artist & mindfulness and meditation teacher

Follow me on Instagram and Facebook for more art for sale, info, and workshops to come: @meditatetoinspire

Saturday, 27 November, from 2 – 5 PM, $30, Calle Alfonso Moreno Mora and Juan Iniguez, Cuenca.

Erin Peacock: meditatetoinspire@gmail.com

Best of the Blues with Jerry Joe Holland Tonight at Yaku

Tonight will be Jerry’s finest show yet. Great Blues Music from multiple eras and regions. New songs added.

Bistro Yaku is a totally cool venue with great food. Come join us for a fun night.

Friday, November 26th at 8 PM ($5 cover)
Luis Cordero 5-66, Cuenca
Reservations 098 748 6890. $5 cover

November 26th at 8 PM, Luis Cordero 5-66, Cuenca

Pepo: Reservations 098 748 6890

November 26th at 8 PM, $5, Luis Cordero 5-66, Cuenca, Cuenca.

Pepo

Humboldt Jazz Festival, 26th November

The Humboldt Association (Quito), the Ecuadorian-German Culture Centre (Guayaquil) and Kultura (the German Culture Network in Ecuador) present the Humboldt Festival 2021 in Quito, Cuenca, Loja and Guayaquil.

The Cuenca event is today, 26th November and will take place in the Teatro Carlos Cueva Tamariz (University of Cuenca), starting at 8 PM.
Two groups of excellent jazz musicians will present themselves on stage: Berlin People from Germany and the local group Ecuador Encuentro.

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North Pole Pop-Up Arts and Crafts Fair @ idiomART!

The North Pole Pop-Up is underway at idiomART and the fair is incredible this year! We are featuring more than 20 local and expat vendors who are selling quality, handcrafted items such as clothing, baked goods, gingerbread houses, alpaca yarn, ceramics, organic honey, Christmas tree ornaments, jewelry and more!

We also have special activities over the weekend.

On Saturday at 2 PM there is a gingerbread house decoration demo.

On Sunday, by popular demand there will be a second drag queen fashion show at 1:30 PM
and Christmas carols sung by Azuay Community Theater performers at 2 PM.

There is something for everyone at the Pop-Up so come on down!

Friday (Nov. 26) and Saturday (Nov. 27) from 11 AM – 8 PM and Sunday (Nov. 28) from 11 AM – 6 PM, Entrance is free, idiomART is located at: Presidents Cordova 1-77 between Huayna Capacity & Manuel Vega, Cuenca.

Sarah HB: idiomartcuenca@gmail.com

Free Language Exchange by YEES

A fun and relaxing environment to use your Spanish and English. Come and join us at Selina’s terrace (Calle Larga 7-93) every Saturday for a chance to practice with native English and Spanish speakers and meet new friends. This Exchange is basically a casual conversation where we switch languages every 30 minutes. This event is free; however, due to the pandemic, don’t forget to follow these directions:

– If the receptionist ask what you want, tell him/her that you’re a member of #YEES and there’s a language exchange at the terrace that you’re attending.
– Even though Selina’s terrace is an open space and they have all the biosecurity measures, the pandemic isn’t over yet so don’t forget to keep social distance.
– The conversation will be spontaneous as usual. The only rule is switching languages every 30 minutes. You decide which language goes first.

November 27th, from 2 to 4 PM, Free event, Calle Larga 7-93, Cuenca.

Jorge Isaac Pena: jorge.isaac.pf@gmail.com

When your donation is matched, your impact is doubled!

Save the Date.

On Giving Tuesday, November 30th, The Cuenca Soup Kitchen has one day – a 24 hour window – to receive a match from a $1,000,000 incentive fund.

You can help by choosing one of the two following options:

1. New monthly donors will be matched 100% on their first donation (up to $200)

Or,

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This weekend at the Jazz Society Café

Friday, Nov. 26th, The Jim Gala Trio—”A new direction in Jazz”
Saturday, Nov. 27th, Mariangel & The Cuenca Jazz Devils

Enjoy world-class jazz and delicious food. 6:30 PM—9 PM Cover: $5
Reservations: jazzsocietyofecuador@gmail.com

Reviews:

“The Village Vanguard of Cuenca! I’ve spent $30 to $40 in New York just to listen to this quality of jazz. Cuenca is so lucky to have the Jazz Society Cafe. Great food and music.”
— Danielle Robertshaw

“Jim Gala is one of my musical idols. He’s a real soul man. No one plays like him. His musical philosophy, sensibility, and taste are impeccable. He changed my life with his music. I actually quote him often and wrote about him in my book.”
—J. Ridley Cain, jazz historian, author, and pianist

“If you haven’t been to Cuenca’s Jazz Society Café yet, do yourself a favor and check them out! I can’t believe how lucky I am to live in a city with such high-caliber jazz. I’ve been to jazz clubs and festivals around the world and the music here blew me away. The acoustics are fantastic and Jim Gala is undoubtedly an incredibly talented musician. The music, the food and drinks – just phenomenal!”
—Nigel Buchanan

Address: Los Cedros y Los Claveles / Cuenca, Ecuador
(one block north of Ordonez Lasso)
Phone: 093 934 2714

Christmas in Black Angus

Hi everyone, would you like to join us for a nice dinner?

We have three options, all of them include drink and dessert.
Valid from November to all the month of December

Menu 1 $13
Appetizer: Grilled vegetables
Main Course: Chicken supreme

Menu 2 $16
Appetizer: Grilled shrimps
Main Course: Filet Mignon 200 gr.

Menu 3 $19
Appetizer: Crab Tartar
Main Course: Ribs

For a reservation of 5 people or more get a bottle of wine.
The special is served just by reservation

Also we have Christmas Brunch
Get a brunch for $10

Choose one of the dishes:

Burger
Chicken burrito
Grilled chicken
Includes: Fruit punch and dessert

The special is valid from Tuesday to Friday from noon to 2:30, just by reservation.

Noon to 3 PM and 6 to 9 PM, Gonzalo Cordero y Av. Solano

Carolina Guevara: 099 282 0782

Tanta la Madre Masa

We want to send you a warm greeting from Tanta la Madre Masa. I hope you are well and safe. We are baking new products and always with security measures. It is important to remind you that our breads are sugar free, free of animal products, without chemical preservatives, lactose free and very low in gluten thanks to the fermentation process.

We still have everyone’s favorites:

• Classic sourdough (900 gr.) price: $4

• Whole wheat sourdough 900 gr. (oatmeal, wheat germ, linseed.) price: $4

• Rye sourdough 900gr. price: $4

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Guitarreada Official at Bistro Yaku

Official Guitar Playing at Bistro Yaku

At the XI guitar festival in Cuenca, invited artists will be closing the festival with a Guitarreada in our stage with a free late evening concert sponsored by Bistro Yaku; a special show this Thursday, 27th at 9 PM after our Thanksgiving evening.

Limited seats.
Reservations suggested at; bistroyaku@gmail.com

November 27th, from 9 to 10 PM, Luis Cordero 5-66 y Juan Jaramillo

Alejandro

This is an announcement for our Cannabic Folks

Dear Cannabic Folks,

We know you don’t know us, but you will love us! We are Piponas ceramic smokeware – ideal just for you. We will be on the 2nd floor of Idiom Art Feria North Pole from Friday to Sunday from 11 AM to 8 PM (Sunday 6 PM).

We don’t use Facebook but you can enter to our Instagram web from your computer browser:

https://www.instagram.com/piponasdebarro/?hl=es

or enter to see our past catalogue. We have some of those and new smokeware ready for you

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18dA4h4Y9inoPl3qmle2dMoDZ8PDinbiWKtsB68p2GJM/edit?usp=sharing d

Here in this post you can see a little bit of our art.

Come at check them out in person we will be glad to meet you.

Friday 26th, from 11 AM to 8 PM, Free, Presidente Cordova 1-77 and Mariano Cueva.

Juan Jose: piponasdebarro@gmail.com 099 866 1486

Music At La Guarida

La Guarida presents an incredible music show performed by an ensemble of super talented musicians.

Music of Cuba and Colombia
with Canela Club Band

(Bass) Freddy Abad
(Piano) Aníbal Romero
(Saxophone & voice) Edgardo Neira
(Percussion & voice) Freddy Cabrera
(Percussion) Yunior Hernández


Friday, November 26th at 7:30 PM
Doors open at 6 PM
Admission: $10
Reservations with dinner required
Limited capacity
Tel. 099 806 8071

Remember that 100% of your admission goes directly to the artists. La Guarida never takes a percentage from the entrance fee.

It is an incredible honor to highlight Cuban and Colombian music. The music of these countries has influenced much of Latin America. Come enjoy an incredible musical journey with incredible musicians in the best event venue in Cuenca.

Don’t miss this chance to delight yourself with Canela Club Band and a wonderful dinner. Join us and get your body moving after a big Thanksgiving meal.

November 26th, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, $10, Mariscal Lamar and Luis Pauta, Cuenca.

Andres: underalias@gmail.com 099 806 8071

Walk in El Cajas

Hi, Is anyone interested in joining me for a 3-hour hike in El Cajas on Monday?

I’ve walked up there with a few others before using a good app – Alltrails and it was lovely. Jane

Please message me http://www.facebook.com/jane.bromley.90
or WhatsApp me on 099 282 5862

29th November at 8:30 AM, free, We will agree where to meet., Cuenca.

Jane Bromley

Black Friday

Artesanias Sud America:

With the colder weather in front of us, I was in need of some Alpaca blankets. I was so excited and happy to see that my “go-to place” has now reopened. Artesanias Sud America is located in the San Francisco Plaza. They are open from 8 AM to 7 PM, and they have a wide variety of Alpaca and wool products, including blankets, ponchos, chompas, gloves, basically everything you need to keep you warm. You can contact Juan Yacelga via WhatsApp. 099 672 5527 San Francisco Local # 10 34 artesaniassudamerica@hotmail.com.
And now for Black Friday spectacular discounts, just ask for Juan Yaselga

San Francisco Local 10-34

Juan Yaselga
artesaniassudamerica@hotmail.com
099 672 5527
096 330 5949

Friday, November 26, 2021, free, San Francisco Street, Cuenca.

Juan Yaselga

Volleyball recharge!

Please reserve/commit to comments or email message by Saturday morning if you are able to play volleyball on Sunday, Nov. 28 from noon to 2 PM. We need at least 8 players to confirm or the game will be cancelled. We will notify everyone by Saturday at 7 PM to say if the game is on at Parque Vergel.

We invite you to join us!

Due to rainy weather and COVID concerns, Sunday 6 on 6 Volleyball needs new faces, ideas, and energy.

1. We are changing back to the original time of noon to 2 PM on Sundays to try to avoid the rain.
2. New players are welcomed and needed to strengthen our numbers. Come join us for exercise, fun, friendship. We are a friendly group of men and women from around the world. Please come watch or join in the play.
3. Help Needed – Volunteer or several volunteers are needed to be responsible for bringing the volleyball equipment to the park each week. Other players will help set the net up and take it down. It packs in a bag about 40 inches (1 meter) and weighs about 23 pounds (10.5 kilos). It easily fits in a taxi if needed. If interested in helping, go this Sunday and volunteer.
You can also join us on our Facebook page (Cuenca “Bump-Set- Spike” volleyball)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1959316564147789

Sunday, November 28th, from noon to 2 PM (weather permitting), Free, Parque del Vergel which is just behind the Iglesia Catholica Santa Maria de El Vergel., Cuenca.

Garry: gl.e.volleyball@gmail.com

Friends of Ikiam community

It’s been a hard year for the Achuar Nation. We want to support the childrens’ health and pleasure this holiday season by sending them dental hygiene products and treats.

Please help if you are able. You can donate by going to https://globalgiving.org.

Tuesday, November 30 is a matching day. If you log in early that morning and make your donation, it is possible we might get some matching funds. Click on Explore Projects and enter Project #45147, named Helping Indigenous Ecuadorians in the Amazon. You may donate at any time.

You may also contact us directly.

Thank you,

Robert & Ruth Marcom
Friends of Ikiam

November 30, 2021 or at any time, As desired, Edificio Amazonas, #802 Calle Los Pinos y Ordoñez Lasso, Cuenca.

Robert Marcom

Andean Party Pachangón 2.0

Hi everyone, I am Carol, cultural producer, and I want to invite you to an artistic party where we will share with a great band called Alli Yuyaywan. I hope you have heard about them. They play great Andean music and we loved them because they make us “zapatear,” a term we use to really dance with the earth.

Also, we will have poetry, theater, contact dance and great and delicious food. And the last activity we have is a raffle where several friends of ours have given to this event plenty of awards to get around that day.

– Cover $5
– Location: “Salida de Emergencia” Condamine 13-10 and Bajada del Vado
https://goo.gl/maps/r2N1fyAGN5ypskYe8
– Raffle ticket: $5
And if you want party and raffle the combo price is $8

link for the event on fb: https://www.facebook.com/events/190259759948628?ref=newsfeed

See you there!

Contact me to reserve because it is with limited capacity.
+593 96 258 6493

November 26th, from 7 PM to midnight, $8, Condamine 13-10 and Bajada del Vado, Cuenca.

Carolina Lozada Calle: carolinalozad@gmail.com +593 96 258 6493

Kike Y Mac: live music at Fractal on Saturday

Kike Y Mac

You know ’em and you love ’em.

Kike Y Mac bring the energy, soul and lots of instruments.

Playing Saturday, November 27 from 8-10 PM.

Fractal Restaurant & Bar (Great place!)

Location:
1 block north of Parque Calderon
On Gran Colombia between Benigno Mal and Padre Aguirre

Saturday, November 27, from 8 to 10 PM, $5, Gran Colombia between Benigno Malo and Padre Aguirre, Cuenca.

Andrew McLemore: traveler1375@gmail.com

Butter, fresh blueberries and organic products

We bring organic products of excellent quality at a good price. You can check the list below:

1 egg (free-range, organic) $0.30
1 lb fresh blueberries $6
1 lb 100% organic cocoa powder $2.50
1 lb 100% organic cacao $6

1 lb organic raw butter $3
1 lb mozzarella cheese $3.50

1 lb peanuts $2.50
1 lb almonds $5.50
1 lb walnuts $5.50

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Jerry Joe Holland’s “Best of the Blues” at Bistro Yaku, Friday

Friday night will be Jerry’s finest show yet! Great Blues Music from multiple eras and regions. New songs added.

Bistro Yaku is a totally cool venue with great food. Come join us for a fun night.

Friday, November 26th at 8 PM
Luis Cordero 5-66, Cuenca
Reservations 098 748 6890. $5 cover

November 26th at 8 PM, Luis Cordero 5-66, Cuenca

Pepo: Reservations 098 748 6890

Cuenca Salmon, Thanksgiving schedule

Happy Thanksgiving.

We are closed Thursday. We will reopen on Friday. Our Tienda is located on Mariscal Lamar 22-40 y Luis Pauta. Our hours are 11 AM – 4 PM.

Come taste our newest products. – “Cowboy Candy” (Hot and Sweet Jalapeños) and Kabanos – our 14th and newest sausage.

Thursday Nov. 25th, Mariscal Lamar 22-40 y Luis Pauta

Lenny Charnoff: info@cuencasalmon.com 099 122 1238

Art in the Garden with Alberto Soriano at idiomART

Join one of South America’s greatest artists, Alberto Soriano, for an afternoon of creating in the garden at idiomART. Bring your painting and/or drawing supplies and find inspiration for your work. Alberto will provide feedback and advice for those who want it. If you don’t have art supplies, let us know and we’ll provide them for you. You will receive a complimentary glass of wine and light snacks as you find inspiration with other artist folk in the area!

Contact Sarah HB to register and for more information: idiomartcuenca@gmail..com

Tuesday, December 7 from 2 – 6 PM, $25, idiomART is located at: Presidente Cordova, between Miguel Angel Estrella y Manuel Vega (diagonal from Coral Centro downtown), Cuenca.

Sarah HB: idiomartcuenca@gmail.com

New Expats Open House, save the date

Wednesday, December 15. 5-7 PM at Kolo Restaurant

New Expats Open House — all your questions about expat living in Cuenca — All your questions answered at one time in one place.

Whether you arrived last week, or last year, many new arrivals are still trying to figure out how integrate into Cuenca. What city services are available? What’s a fair rent to pay? Which internet or cell service to use? Are there international schools? How do I connect with the many taxi services? Where can I find maid and gardening services? Can I safely bank in Cuenca? How can I get involved in social organizations, work with students, and community participate in community events? Can I rent a car? Now that I am retired, where can I volunteer? What’s medical services like? How about insurance? Immigration questions, and much, much more!

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From the King Smokehouse family to you

King Smokehouse and all the Tienda Gourmet family wish you a delicious Holiday. We will be open all week in case you have any last-minute gourmet, delicious, hard to find items. Stop by our tiny tienda — chock full of amazing goodies. We want to say how grateful and thankful we are for your continued support. Need to dash in? We are just across the street from Parque San Sebastian on Coronel Talbot.

Daily from 9 AM until 5 PM (Sat. 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM). Closed Sunday, Coronel Talbot 8-66 y Simon Bolivar

Felix Salinas: felixkingsmokehouse@gmail.com 096 904 7724