Jazz Brunch (a once-a-month kind of event)

Join us, this Saturday, from 10 AM to 2 PM for a special brunch. Esteban Encalada Jazz Quartet will be with us and we are very excited to have them back.

We stopped our breakfast/brunch service a while back and we cannot be more excited to bring back some incredible dishes in a once-a-month kind of event. We’ll have omelets, French toast, sandwiches and more. Come have a great time and an incredible brunch while enjoying jazz music by one of the finest jazz bands in Cuenca.

Join us.
Book by calling 099 806 8071.

We are located at Mariscal Lamar and Luis Pauta.

January 28th, from 10 AM to 1 PM, $3

Mariscal Lamar 22-23 y Luis Pauta

Andres: underalias@gmail.com 099 806 8071

City: Cuenca

Double D’s menu for February 4 Gran Feria Sabatino’s

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so our fair menu is filled with even more love than usual.

Black Forest Cheesecake Tart: $4/slice
Dark chocolate cookie crust baked with a creamy vanilla cheesecake filling and topped with luscious cherries

Roasted Tomato, Basil, Parmesan Quiche: $3.25/slice
Roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and pungent parmesan baked in our herby egg mixture

Sweet Potato and Bacon Quiche: $3.75/slice
The salty-sweet combination pairs perfectly with our savory egg filling

Flourless Chocolate Mini-cakes: $2.50 each
Dense chocolate cake topped with a luscious chocolate ganache–a chocolate purist’s dream

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“Real Deal” BBQ at Pàjaro y Bestia

First the big news: Pájaro y Bestia is now open on three floors!
On the second floor, we have added two large tables. They will seat approximately 10 people each. Party on people – bring your group to see us.

On the third floor, we have added 2 small tables that each seat 4. They are currently located indoors while we work our issues with our outdoor sun canopy. But very soon, these tables will be able to take advantage of our beautiful third floor view. (Or if you do not mind the sun, enjoy the view now).

Now to the menu this week:

** Chicken wings – fully cooked in a smoker, then flash fried to crisp the skin.
** PBLT – Pork belly, lettuce and tomato sandwich. With house made mayo on a humongous sandwich roll.
** Onion fried burger – simple burger, but surprisingly flavorful.

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Santa Cruz Tex-Mex food and bar!

Tex-Mex food? In Santa Cruz Mexican food and bar!

Come and enjoy the best chimichangas! Quesadillas, Tacos, flutes; fajitas!
Many more options on our menu!

Order online 099 926 9635
Every day 2×1 in margaritas
3×2 in beers.
We welcome pets.

To see more of our Menu, please go to our Facebook @santacruzrestaurantcuenca.

https://www.facebook.com/santacruzrestaurantcuenca/menu/
Hours: Monday – Saturday: Noon – 10 PM Sunday: Closed,

Esmeraldas #2 20 y Remigio Crespo (one block east of the Totems).

Santa Cruz Restaurant: 099 099 926 9635

Hours: Monday closed. Tuesday– Saturday: Noon – 10 PM Sunday: noon—9 PM

Esmeraldas #2 20 Y Remigio Crespo (one block east of the Totems).

Alba Saula: guillermina1908@hotmail.com

La Nostra Pizza Napoletana in promotion on Thursdays and Fridays

Like every Thursday and Friday of each week at La Nostra Pizza Napoletana we keep your favorite promotion. Order 2 pizzas of any size or flavor and the second is half price. With any purchase you get 1 free 1-liter Pepsi.

Special offer only on Thursday and Friday.

Home delivery only. Order now via WhatsApp at # 098 305 6004.
The authentic artisan pizza of the city, made with totally fresh products.
Seven pizza toppings to choose from:

1. The Queen (Margarita) = $12 (13.7in) – $14 (15.7in) – $16 (17.7in
ingredients; tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella cheese

2. The American (Pepperoni) = $14 (13.7in) – $16 (15.7in) – $18 (17.7in)
Ingredients: tomato sauce, pepperoni, oregano, basil, and mozzarella cheese

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Ring cookies filled with dates

Palestinian ring date cookies. “Ka’ak bi ajwa”, a blend of sweet dates, infused with the aromatic rare flavors of fennel seeds and mahlab. Very tasty and Nutritious. 

4 cookies for $5 
check pictures in link below 

Mezze 
Moe y Mariam 

Every day from 9 AM to 9 PM, 

Tres Puentes, La Isla, Paseo Río Tomebamba

Mohamed Abouharb: 096 289 4378 facebook

NFL Championship, weekend snacks

We have all your favorite snacks for the two great games

*Make your favorite sandwich with smoked turkey or salami
* No cook smoked sausages (New Orleans, Kielbasa)
* Our famous German Bratwurst
* Pickles, Salsa, Taco Chips, Hot and sweet jalapeños

Mention this ad and receive a Salmon Jerky Package ($3.75 value) free with orders of $30 or over.

Shop on our website 24/7. http://www.cuencasalmon.com

Friday Jan. 27th,

Los Alamos y 3 de Noviembre

Lenny Charnoff: info@cuencasalmon.com 099 122 1238

Muak Café, bakery and pastries

Greetings,

This is an invitation for you…! Visit us at Muak Café on Remigio Crespo Avenue. We always offer a great variety of delights as well as sweet and salty… every day!

Breakfast:

– Pastry Puffs (sweet or salty)
– Chilean Empanadas
– Venezuelan Arepas
– Chicken, Cuban Sandwiches (homemade Oregano deli- style bread)
– Omelets
– Pancakes
– Mote Pillo
– Mote Sucio
– Tigrillo
– Bolones
– Fruit and Yogurt
– Toast

Lunch/brunch:

Vegetarian Lasagna and ask for our daily meals.

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Live music with Luis Ullauri at the Otorongo Lounge

Luis Ullauri will be performing the best of his music at the Otorongo Lounge this Friday, January the 27th at 8 PM. Cover: a voluntary contribution.

January 27th, from 8 to 10 PM, no cover charge,

Plaza el Otorongo, Av. 3 de Novimembre

Herbert Ullauri: luisullauri2@gmail.com 099 998 7932

City: Cuenca

SciFi discussion group meets Thursday

• Date: this coming Thursday, February 2nd
• Time: noon
• Place: Golden Prague Pub

The book for this month is:

• The Player of Games, by Ian M Banks

This is the second book in Ian Banks’ Culture series, which are all standalone stories set in a far future of humanity known as The Culture, a utopian, post-scarcity space society of humans, humanoid aliens, and advanced super intelligent artificial intelligences living in artificial habitats spread across the Milky Way galaxy. The stories center themes of how do you find meaning in a life when all of your needs are already met (an apt question for some retirees), how do you reconcile military action with the idea of an enlightened society, how to resolve fundamental clashes of values between extremely different cultures, and other such questions.
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For anyone who hasn’t been to the Golden Prague Pub, you can find it under that name in Google Maps. It’s directly across the street from the Supermaxi El Vergel, 2 blocks south of Parque de la Madre on Alfonso Cordero. The place opens at noon — if you get there early, I’m not sure what their policy is on letting you grab a chair, but the Supermaxi has a couple of benches outside on the upper level.

Anyone who finds themselves available and wants to show up is welcome. (It’s not required to have read the monthly book first, but be warned that its discussion will likely involve spoilers.) This is intended to be a general geek-interest reading/discussion group. Subjects could involve scifi/fantasy fiction and movies, anime, tech, gaming, a book-of-the-month reading, and so forth. Friendly arguments, such as about whether The Death of the Author can ever be applied to the works of an unpleasant author who hasn’t had the good grace to actually die yet, or whether it’s worth watching Season 1 of a new show when Netflix has already announced that there will never be a Season 2 that resolves the story arcs.

If you have any questions, feel free to post them below and I’ll keep an eye on this space to answer them.

See you all then!

Thursday, February 2nd, noon, 0,

Golden Prague Pub, Calle Alfonso Cordero y Av. Jose Peralta

Charles Castleberry: howtaobrowncow@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Taizé Prayer, St. Christopher Episcopal Mission

Taizé Prayer – Sunday, January 28, 2023
4 to 5 PM

St. Christopher Episcopal Mission
Address: Bartolomé de las Casas #5-34 y Tirso de Molina

Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/YoGRCn4AaH12QWvL6

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/StChristopherCuenca/

What is Taizé Prayer?

Repetitive Sung Prayer
The characteristic of Taizé worship that is most familiar is the use of a kind of repetitive prayer set to simple musical lines. Repetition is not a new phenomenon nor unique to Taizé. What is unique to the prayer of Taizé is the adaptation of the repetitive form to simple musical lines and core biblical texts that can be sung by a whole assembly of various nationalities, languages, and denominations.

Silence
Another characteristic of Taizé worship that has been a welcome gift to Episcopal worship is its generous use of silence. Like repetition, the use of silence in worship has a rich history that many modern Christians no longer experience. It is not necessary to fill every moment with words or music, and it can be meaningful to have time to pray silently in the presence of others, or simply to sit in the presence of God.

St. Christopher Episcopal Mission is a Cuenca-based Christian 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.

Sunday, January 29th, from 4 to 5 PM, free,

Bartolomé de las Casas #5-34 y Tirso de Molina Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/YoGRCn4AaH12QWvL6

Calvin E Hefner TSSF: calvinhefner38@gmail.com 096 795 9674

City: Cuenca

Introducing Gypsy TV, free for two weeks

A new service that cuts through thousands of TV shows and movies out there to bring you just the very best. And, Gypsy TV will even add shows if something is missing that subscribers want. What could be better?

Free Hands-on Class. Save the date. Wednesday, February 8 at 4:30 PM
All attendees get two weeks of free programming.

If you’re like most expats, you may struggle a little with new technology—like
apps and streaming services. No problem. We invite you to a free class on how to install Gypsy TV. All you need to bring is your laptop (fully charged). Learn why Gypsy TV may be the only streaming service you’ll ever need. The class, led by Gypsy TV founder, Jason, will last half an hour with time for a Q&A.

You will leave the class with Gypsy TV fully installed (even if you have tried before and were unsuccessful), instructions on how to download it onto your TV, and a tech person to call if you have questions when home. You can even (for $20) have a representative come to your home and install for you on your TV. We want to eliminate any and all the hassles of installing Gypsy TV, so you can begin enjoying this new service free for two weeks as soon as possible.

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Cuenca English Catholic Masses on Sundays

Last Sunday’s English mass 1/22/2023 at 10 AM had a great turn out presided over by Fr. Kevin Codd with participation of Gringos and Ecuadorians.

Sunday 1/29/2023 will be the next English Catholic Mass and will continue every Sunday at 10 AM.

Come join us! Everyone is welcome!

Sunday 01/29/2023 at 10 AM, Free Admission,

Iglesia San Francisco Padre Aguirre y Presidente Cordova

Don Camero Foronda on behalf of the Expats Catholic Community of Cuenca: d4onda@realtysgent.com +1 713 594 2171 WhatsApp or 099 311 9340

City: Cuenca

Blueberries and almonds at Sisa Feria

Sisa Restaurant will be hosting its feria this Saturday.
Come have some fun, sample some tasty products, support your local vendors, and say hi!

We will have fresh blueberries and whole, raw, shelled almonds for sale.

We hope to see you there.

Saturday, January 28th, from 10 Am to 1 PM, Free event,

Sisa Restaurant. Paseo 3 de Nov. Next to Broken Bridge

The Blue Biker: cuencablueberries@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Come see for yourself ~ You are invited

Come check us out and see what we are all about. We are genuine, we are real, we are different.

At Trinity Church Cuenca, God is building a family-friendly church that consists of people of all ages, countries, cultures, and backgrounds. A place where the people of Cuenca can find God, love, unity, hope and grace.

Come early and have some coffee and pastries with us. Worship starts promptly at 10 AM.

We are a diverse church with people from many different countries, cultures, and backgrounds. We come together to explore the true meaning of God’s word and how to apply it to our lives; build strong relationships; serve each other and serve our community.

We desire to be a true expression of the love of Jesus. Worship is in English and Spanish. Our message is in English with simultaneous translation in Spanish via state-of-the-art translation equipment.

We are located on Ordonez Lasso in the River Side building (same building as Bank Pichincha next door to Home Vega) We are on the first floor with ample parking and bus stops close by.

January, 29th 10 AM, free,

Ordonez Lasso in the River Side building

Weldon Edwards: weldon@trinitycuenca.com

City: Cuenca

La Mia Goat Cheese

Busy week for us. We will be at Cuenca Consignments Thursday and Friday 11 AM – 2 PM, then at Otorongo Lounge for a few hours. Saturday is the Gran Feria SISA and Sunday Kushi Waira will be with us. We will have all of our goodies including Greek Yogurt, Creamy Cheeses, Aged cheese, FETA and grated cheese. Artisanal liquors, Blueberry Bread, Banana Bread and Zucchini Bread. Stop by one of their locations and sample some good cheeses.

Cuenca Consignment Thursday and Fri 1-26 1-27 11-2 Sisa Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM.

CC 4-75 Isabela y 12 de Abril Sisa 3 de Nov, beside the Broken Bridge

Craig Lee Carothers: ccar0050@gmail.com 099 128 0415

Sisa Bowl specials

Join us this week for delicious food and drinks.

Today’s specials are:
Lamb Paninis with your choice of Regular or Sweet Potato Fries and a soft drink
$9.50 or 2 for $17.50

2 Sisa Burgers with your choice of Regular or Sweet Potato Fries and 2 soft drinks.
$14.50

And don’t forget about our Signature Sisa Bowls with your choice of 12 homemade sauces and an assortment of fresh vegetables. Proteins include Lomo Fino, Lamb, Chicken, and Vegetarian.

Hungry for more? Try our Signature Bacon Blaster Burger. Our custom blended burger patty with smoked bacon ground right into the meat.
Served with your choice of Regular or Sweet Potato Fries.

Drink specials include:

Vodka Cocktails made with freshly made juices
3 × 2 @ $9.50

Strawberry Chocolate, Mango Chocolate and Maracuyá Chocolate. Made with your choice of Rum or Vodka. All with our very own 70% Single Origin Dark Chocolate made on-site.
$6 or 3 for $15

See you soon!

Wed-Sun Noon – 7 PM

Paseo 3 de Noviembre, beside The Broken Bridge

Sisa: 099 430 6408

Dinner show at Santorino this Friday

We would like to invite you for a great dinner concert this Friday, 27th, from 6 PM. Gary and Eva will entertain you while you enjoy a great meal and drinks 2×1 all night.

Make your reservation today by calling 097 998 1179

We are located at Calle Imbabura 4-28 and Av Remigio Crespo

Friday January 27th from 6 PM.

Calle Imbabura 4-28 and Av Remigio Crespo

Santorino: edgarmontaleza09@hotmail.com

Chicken Fried Steak … that’s what’s cookin’ at Joes’ this week

Chicken Fried Steak is an American dish that is often considered the best comfort food south of the Kentucky border.

‘Dine-In’ the Restaurant, Saturday evening or delivery to your front door on Sunday…
Saturday Drink Special” Frozen Strawberry or Banana Margarita or Daiquiri.

Dinner starts with a café’ salad …
Crisp Lettuce with Mississippi “Come Back” Dressing
hard cooked egg, sweet red onion and parmesan cheese

Choose your main course:

*‘Down Home’ Southern Chicken Fried Steak
lightly breaded tender beef with just a ‘soft’ kick …
fried golden and like southern comfort and hospitality, if cooked just right it tastes sooo good.

or

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La Nostra Pizza Napoletana in promotion of Thursdays and Fridays

Like every Thursday and Friday of each week at La Nostra Pizza Napoletana we keep your favorite promotion. Order 2 pizzas of any size or flavor and the second is half price. With any purchase you get 1 free 1-liter Pepsi.

Special offer only on Thursday and Friday.

Home delivery only. Order now via WhatsApp at # 098 305 6004.
The authentic artisan pizza of the city, made with totally fresh products.
Seven pizza toppings to choose from:

1. The Queen (Margarita) = $12 (13.7in) – $14 (15.7in) – $16 (17.7in
ingredients; tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella cheese

2. The American (Pepperoni) = $14 (13.7in) – $16 (15.7in) – $18 (17.7in)
Ingredients: tomato sauce, pepperoni, oregano, basil, and mozzarella cheese

3. Aloha! (Hawaiian)= $14 (13.7in) – $16 (15.7in) – $18 (17.7in)
Ingredients: tomato sauce, pineapple, ham, mozzarella cheese

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Fish and Chips Friday

At Don Colon’s Restaurant

Friday Dinner Special:

Fish and Chips (Grouper)
Onion soup
A glass of wine

Only $9.95
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Saturday Dinner Specials:

Filet Mignon
or
Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp or Chicken

Both include:

Onion soup
Baked Potato
A glass of wine

Only $12.95
Reservations please
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Don’t forget our Daily Breakfast Specials:

Eggs
Home fries
Toast
Fruit
Coffee and Juice

Other options:

Western Omelet
Huevos Rancheros
Pancakes

Each Breakfast is only $4

Good morning! We hope to see you soon.

This weekend,

Corner of Parque Calderon

Colon Campos: 099 827 0703

Thursday Night Jazz Concert by Hotel Cruz del Vado

For all the Jazz Enthusiasts, come and join us to our Jazz Night with Esteban Encalada’s Trio. Enjoy a spectacular view of the Cathedral Domes and the urban part of the city.

You can taste our gourmet gastronomy with traditional touch inspired in the Ecuadorian regions.

The concert has no cover, under consume.
Reservations only.

January 26th, from 7:30 to 8:30 PM,

La Condamine 12-56 y Tarqui

Hotel Cruz del Vado: cruzdelvado@arthotelsecuador.com WhatsApp: +593 98 252 4041

Peter Nolan / Matthew Hart / Paco Lightfoot at La Yunta, February 3rd

An Evening of Acoustic Blues and Americana Music

Bluesman Peter Nolan is coming back to Cuenca and teaming up with his friends Matthew Hart and Paco Lightfoot for An Evening of Acoustic Blues and Americana.

Join us Friday Feb 3rd at La Yunta restaurant. There’s really no better way to spend a Friday evening… sipping a drink and listening to some great live acoustic blues.

Music starts at 5 PM and goes till later on.

Cover $10

We won’t be doing reservations for this show. We recommend coming early and having dinner to hold a table.

It’s going to be a great evening… See you there.

Friday February 3rd from 5 PM till later,

La Yunta Restaurant: Av 1 de Mayo entre Av Las Americas y Fray Gaspar de Carvajal

Matthew Hart and Paco Lightfoot: pacosbluesband@gmail.com

7 Bakery Coffee

Physical store address: Av Gonzales Suarez 14-90 and Luis Martinez
Tuesday to Saturday, home deliveries via WhatsApp: 098 862 7147
From 9 AM – 5 PM or while supplies last.

Raised donuts

Filled:

Boston Cream $1.25
Choco-Nutella $1.25
Choco-Passion fruit $1.25
Choco-Dulce de Leche $1.25
Vanilla Blackberry $1.25
Choco-Blackberry $1.25
Creme Brulé $1.25
Lemon Pie Donut $1.25
Tres Leches Donut $1.25
Oreo – Cookies and Cream $1.25
Piña Colada $1.25

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Ali Agca at the Jazz Society Café, This Friday 27th

Turkey’s top jazz guitarist, Ali Agca, is back at the Jazz Society Cafe this Friday 27th with a rich repertoire of jazz standards, blues, ballads, bebop, Latin swing and even some Turkish blues pieces of Ali’s own composition.
You can enjoy delicious, affordable continental or Asian meals from the club’s revamped menu for 2023 served from 6 PM. Live music is performed from 7 PM.

Reserve your table today!

January 27th, from 7 to 9 PM,

Los Cedros y Los Claveles on the north side of Ordonez Lasso, Cuenca

Ali Agca: marthahooper@gmail.com

Cuenca Alpaca Hash House Harriers

Re-starting the Cuenca Alpaca H3 after a sojourn of 7 months…come one, come all to our happy imbibing group with a walking problem!

P.S. you don’t have to drink alcohol to have fun and dress for a 4-5 km brisk walk!

For more information contact Cuenca Alpacas Hash House Harriers on Facebook

January 28, 2023, from 2-5 PM and come a few minutes early, $5,

Lacraft Beer Garden Rafael Torres y Miguel Moreno Esquina

Richard Murray: cplrickster@msn.com

City: Cuenca

Jam by Casa Yangoe

We are waiting for you this Thursday, January 26th, from 5:30 PM to live together a great experience of: Improvisation, Art and Music.
Come with comfortable clothes, your instruments or any material you need, we will share improvisation games, dance, music, visual arts and more.

Jueves 26 de Enero from 5:30 PM, $7,

Calle Benigno Malo 5-16 y Calle Larga (Centro Histórico).

Casa Yangoe: CasaYangoe@gmail.com 096 832 4006

City: Cuenca

Deb Davis and William Maher at Mansion Alcazar

We hope you can join us for a relaxing evening of music at the beautiful and elegant Mansion Alcazar. For this performance, all of our tips will be going to Hogar de Esperanza.

Space is limited so we encourage you to make reservations. There is no cover charge.

February 8th, 6 PM

Simon Bolivar 12-55

Deb Davis: debadvis59@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Common Grounds, weekly entertainment

Common Grounds offers a wide variety of entertainment and specials ranging from Live Bands on Weekends and much more!

Monday
“Fun Trivia” every Tuesdays. from 6:30 to 8 PM hosted by Debra L
Bilingual Gringo Bingo every Wednesday 12:30 – 3:30 PM hosted by Marty D.
Thursday $2 tacos and 2×1 margaritas all day.
Friday Night Fun karaoke 7:30 PM hosted by Jhonson and Mariane
Saturday Night Live music: This Saturday, Jan, 28th ” Too Far South Band” at 7 PM, $6.00 cover
Also now, every Saturday at 10:30 – 11 PM if you like to party late, please stay with us for our After Party show with a second band or DJ.
Sunday Jan, 29th at 3 PM, NFL Playoffs NFL: Eagles vs 49ers

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Al-Anon family groups, English-speaking meetings in Cuenca

The Cuenca English Speaking Al-Anon is now meeting twice per week.

Al-Anon is for anyone who is or has been affected by another person’s drinking.

We meet on Mondays at 2 PM and Thursdays at 10:30 AM.

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Uzhupud Garden the new gem of Ecuagenera

On my school trip back in 1988 I visited, for the first time, Huertos Uzhupud, and it was a waooo on my head. Not sure if it was because this old farm house was magic or because I was only 12.

60 min drive from Cuenca on the way to Paute is Huertos Uzhupud, an old hacienda with more than 250 years of history that became one of the most fantastic places to spend the weekend with family and friends, for all the Cuencanos.

Years back, it was sold to Jorge Portilla, founder and owner of the most beautiful Orquideareo in Azuay, called Ecuagenera.

Sr Portilla, his family and his team have been working hard to re-open to the public this gem now called, Uzhupud Garden

So let’s make a trip to visit this gem and lets all say wooaaooooo!

A day of relaxing between flowers and friends.

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Dinner show at La Yunta Sumak Pakarina from Tarqui

Saturday, Feb 11

Dinner Show with Ballet, Andino Sumak Pakarina

At the event area of La Yunta so everyone can dance.

From 5 until 7 PM
Let’s celebrate Carnaval

$25 pp
Bookings by email: layuntatiendaycocina@gmail.com or call 098 945 6551

Menu
Welcome drink of Canelazo

Thai pumpkin cream soup

Chicken Sole with basil mash potatoes and asparagus

Lemon Carlotta

We support the art, this time Sumak Pakarina from Tarqui

If you need us to pre-book a taxi, let us know and we will be happy to do it.

Saturday, 11 Feb from 5 to 7 PM,

La Yunta. Ave 1 de Mayo y Americas

Sole Riquetti

Have you tried the frozen pizza yet?

Hey Sunday Brunch Cuenca family!

We now have classic mozzarella frozen pizzas for delivery! 12-inch medium pizzas with handmade crust and homemade sauce. Will keep in your freezer for 3-4 weeks. Just pop out, unwrap and slide off onto a baking sheet and bake. 7-10 minutes from thawed or 15-17 minutes from frozen and dinner is done!

And here are our other products:

Frozen:

Three cheese chicken and spinach lasagna $9.50
Chicken pot pie $7.50
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 $10.50

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Chimichangas? The best are in Santacruz Mexican food and bar!

Tex-mex food? In Santa Cruz Mexican food and bar!
Come and enjoy the best chimichangas!
1. Quesadillas, Tacos, flutes; fajitas!
Many more options on our menu!
Order online 099 926 9635
Every day 2×1 in margaritas
3×2 in beers.
We welcome pets.
To see more of our Menu, please go to our Facebook @santacruzrestaurantcuenca.

https://www.facebook.com/santacruzrestaurantcuenca/menu/
Hours: Monday – Saturday: Noon – 10 PM Sunday: Closed,

Esmeraldas #2 20 Y Remigio Crespo (one block east of the Totems).

Santa Cruz Restaurant: 099 926 9635

Hours: Monday closed. Tuesday – Saturday: noon – 10 PM Sunday: noon – 6 PM.

Esmeraldas #2-20 y Remigio Crespo (one block east of the Totems).

Alba Saula: guillermina1908@hotmail.com

Spicy minced beef in Thai Connection!

Taste our spicy minced beef and receive a Thai Tea Free! Only for this week (until Saturday 28th)

January 24th to 28th, from 11:30 AM to 9 PM,

Honorato Vasquez y Hermano Miguel

Jeralth: 098 704 6607

Hiking in Cajas

Hiking is a non-competitive sporting activity that consists of walking along a specific itinerary. It is usually done on trails marked by the competent organism of each country, but also on trails, rural roads and greenways without homologation. Hiking seeks to bring people closer to the natural environment and to the knowledge of the area through heritage and traditional ethnographic and cultural elements, using especially dirt trails.

If you want to come hiking at Cajas I could guide you the route 1, enjoying the hike and its traditional local flora and fauna. Includes fresh fruits and light break.

Sunday 29th, Monday 30th,

Cuenca

Eduardo Useche: jusechemd@gmail.com 099 861 3212

Muak Café Bakery and Pastries

Greetings,

We’re glad and pleased to invite you to at Muak Café Bakery and Pastries to taste and enjoy our new delights.

We are open early every day offering you:
Breakfast: Homemade bread, toast, eggs, omelets, pancakes, sandwiches (chicken, Cuban, pork). Salty or sweet pastry puffs (chicken, meat, cheese or blackberry, manjar or chocolate). Chilean empanadas (chicken or meat). Also, we serve some local food such as Bolon, Tigrillo, Motes.

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Live Andean Music – Ñucallacta Culture Night

This Saturday stop by our Avenida Loja local to enjoy live Andean Music by ‘Los Cuatro del Cabugana’. We will have a special dinner available, our regular menu and, of course, plenty of desserts and drinks. Enjoy this unique cultural experience at one of our indoor seating areas or dancing near our campfire.

There is free parking along Avenida Loja and around the corner on Juan Bautista Vasquez. Taxis are also readily available and we are walking distance from the city center. No cover charge.

January 28th, 8 to 10 PM, free.

Av. Loja 2320 and Juan Bautista Vasquez

Rumi: rduchice@hotmail.com 098 619 0490

City: Cuenca

Tickets for, A Man Called Otto, tomorrow at Sunrise Cafe

Saturday fun day with movies by Cuenca Car Share, present A Man Called Otto 2D in English with Spanish subtitles. This movie will be at Millennium Plaza, Saturday, February 4th, at 10:30 AM.
Buy your tickets tomorrow at Sunrise Cafe from 9 to 11 AM.

If you prefer making a reservation, contact us and I’ll save your tick for when you are able to pick it up.

Email us to be added to the movie group.

Please give us the chance to be the best of public events, as Sunday Funday With Movies by Cuenca Car Share. Or to be the best of Car Rental service as Cuenca Car Share.

Thank you all.

Saturday, February 4th at 10:30 AM, $7,

Millennium Plaza

Emilio Morocho: emiliodriver@hotmail.com 098 699 5694

City: Cuenca

Tonight, Cuenca Jazz All-Stars reunited – one night only!

Tonight, you can catch the Cuenca Jazz All-Stars reunited at the Jazz Society Café!
Don’t miss this special event!
Reservations: jazzsocietyofecuador@gmail.com

The band will be playing a selection of their favorite jazz and Latin tunes, including some classics that have not been heard since their last performance.

The band is made up of top-notch musicians from Cuenca:

Esteban Encalada (guitar)
Danilo Abad (drums)
Luis Carrion (sax),
and Christian Torres (bass).

Wednesday, 7 PM, 25th of January,

Jazz Society Cafe, Los Cedros y Los Claveles (one block North of Ordonez Lasso)

Debby Degamo: jazzsocietyofecuador@gmail.com 096 322 3377
https://www.facebook.com/JazzSocietyCafe

Wednesday Language Exchange

Come socialize with locals while reinforcing your Spanish skills.

Every Wednesday, 6:30 to 9 PM. free,

Av. Loja 2320 and Juan Bautista Vasquez

Rumi: rduchice@hotmail.com 098 619 0490

City: Cuenca

Naza Project at La Guarida

Naza joins us again, this time he comes with Josep Naw and Andrés Clavijo.

As usual, they will bring down the house with their blues, groove, funk amongst Latin American tunes.
An unmissable musical experience.

Admission: $7.
Thursday, January 26th at 7 PM
Reservations with dinner are required
Tel. 099 806 8071

January 26th, from 7 to 9 PM, $7,

Mariscal Lamar 22-23 y Luis Pauta

Andres: underalias@gmail.com 099 806 8071

City: Cuenca

Free Barter Event

Hello Mishkeros,

Mishki Grano, a bulk shop, is organizing a Free Barter Event. All of you are kindly invited.

Come with the things you want to exchange (clothes, books, plants, electronic devices, and more) and find exchange options. Be part of our community and bet on this form of sustainable shopping.

Reserve your place by sending us an email confirmation with your name. All the registered will have a free coffee.

For more information please click here:

https://fb.me/e/2sqBArIOP


With love,
Sara

January, 28th, from 9 AM – 1 PM. Free.

Isabela 2-143 and Santa Cruz Street.

Sara: mishkigrano@gmail.com 099 122 2016

City: Cuenca

Galapagos land-based tour: San Cristobal, Santa Cruz

This is our tour offer for Holy Week, 5 days land-based tour including the best tourist attractions on this part of the Galapagos.

Tours are guided by an experienced naturalist guide and will allow you to relax at a nice hotel.

This tour can also be upgraded on hotels and dates, according to your necessities.

Here is a link to details of this tour: https://amazingsatours.com/st_tour/sancristobal-and-santacruz-galapagos/

April 5th to 9th 2023, $800,

Juan Jaramillo 6-93 y Borrero

Felipe Neira: felipe@amazingsatours.com +593 98 068 4577

City: Cuenca

Language Exchange at ¡Vamos!

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.

The sessions are guided by a bilingual facilitator (a teacher with extensive experience in the field) who proposes the activities and conversation topics.

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Pastry Workshop with Chio Valencia

La Guarida invites you to a very exclusive

Pastry Workshop with the best pastry chef in Cuenca!

Chio Valencia

From La Violeta and Primero El Postre will conduct a one-time only pastry workshop with a focus on plant-based and vegan options. We will create 5 different desserts that will surely make you everyone’s favorite friend. From cookies to an incredible cashew cheesecake.

Wednesday, January 25th
from 4- 7:30 PM
Reservations only
Cost: $25
WhatsApp: 099 806 8071

We are located at Mariscal Lamar and Luis Pauta.

January 25th, from 4 to 7:30 PM, $25.

Mariscal Lamar 22-23 y Luis Pauta

Andres: underalias@gmail.com 099 806 8071

City: Cuenca

Breath Workshop – for a fuller life

Time again for this popular workshop! You don’t need to be a Qigong or Yoga enthusiast to benefit from this one…

You might ask, “Why would I need a Breath Workshop, I’ve been breathing my whole life?”

Then watch your breath now, as you read this. Are you breathing only in your chest? Is your breath shallow?

If yes, then you are not breathing to your full potential and you’re depriving your body of vital oxygen …

10% discount to the 3 first who sign up!
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Laredos now open at noon!

We are now open from noon – 10 PM, Tuesday through Saturday.
Don’t miss out on our specials for the week!

Tuesday: tacos al pastor for $1 until it runs out (and it does)
Wednesday: 2 burritos for $10 all day
Thursday: 2 margaritas for $8 until 7 PM
Friday: micheladas 3 for $7.50 all day

Tuesday – Saturday noon – 10 PM,

1-77 Plaza Otorongo

Chris Beardman: 093 917 3689

Muak Café bakery and pastries

Greetings,

We’re glad and pleased to invite you to Muak Café Bakery and Pastries to taste and enjoy our new delights.

We are open early every day offering you…
Breakfast: Homemade bread, toast, eggs, omelets, pancakes, sandwiches (Chicken, Cuban, Pork). Salty or sweet pastry puffs (chicken, meat, cheese or blackberry, manjar or chocolate). Chilean Empanadas (Chicken or Meat). Also, we serve some local food such as Bolon, Tigrillo, Motes.

Besides, we offer brunch, lunch and coffee break.
Lasaña (meat and vegetarian) full dishes: soup, meals, drinks and desserts. Our variety of products is very wide. Pizza Cones, Yucca Bread with Yoghurt, Meat and Vegetarian burgers.

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Texas-style Chicken Fried Steak at Joes’ Secret Garden

*‘Down Home’ Southern Chicken Fried Steak dinner.
Lightly breaded tender beef with just a ‘soft’ spice kick.
Fried golden … lightly bathed in a roasted pepper gravy and like Southern comfort, if cooked just right, it tastes sooo good. This fried steak is an American dish that is often considered the best comfort food south of the Kentucky border.
Or
Herb, Rosemary and Garlic Oven Roasted Chicken –

Dinner includes:

*Creamy Mashed Potatoes
*Fire Roasted Pepper Gravy
*Fried Cabbage with Smokey Bacon
*Corn Bread Muffins with Cracklin’s

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Gran Roca Wednesday, farm-to-table market and lunch at Los Balcones

Special notice: We invite you to join us at our Valentine’s Day to remember event with an amazing menu and live music from Broadway musical shows. For more info, email us at info@granroca.net.

We invite you to come to our weekly Gran Roca Wednesday farm-to-table market and have a one-of-a-kind fresh, healthy and delicious lunch from noon – 2 PM at the beautiful Hotel Los Balcones on Presidente Borrero 12-08 y Sangurima, (Only 4 blocks from Parque Calderon), where you can pick up our fresh, healthy and delicious products; all produced on our sustainable permaculture farm in the Yunguilla Valley, about an hour southwest of Cuenca. You’ll find our harvested-in-the-morning fresh vegetables and herbs, milk products, eggs, chicken, turkey, beef, pork and smoked products.

We’ll also be bringing our healthy, nutrient-dense products from our gluten free commercial kitchen including the best ever Greek plain and out-of-this-world flavored yogurts, (We expect to be making more flavors in the near future), our nutrient dense granola with pumpkin seeds and cranberries, veggie burgers, homemade tahini, world class hummus, fresh salsa, GF chocolate chip cookies, GF ginger cookies, GF pumpkin spice muffins, our exclusive Grain-free, Milk Free Chewy Brownies, and healthy, delicious salad dressings.

This week our Gran Roca farm-to-table lunch features our very popular Garden Vegetable Soup, Garden Vegetable Salad and our most popular dish, our exclusive Sweet Potato Pancakes with our delicious homemade syrup. We’ll also be bringing our unique Tamarind Spice Juice that we introduced to rave reviews along with our old favorite, Holiday Hot Chocolate, (Your choice!). So, come on over and check out the freshest-food-market in Cuenca and stay for a fresh, healthy and delicious Lunch. We’re happy to chat with you and answer your questions.

Please email us if you are looking for specific items you wish to reserve to take home with you. If you receive our Weekly Newsletter, you can enter your order into our online store and request to pick it up on Wednesday at Los Balcones.

Buy direct from a farm that knows what real fresh, healthy, delicious food is. English and Spanish spoken.

Interested in home delivery in Cuenca or pick-up in the Centro Historico? Send us an email and we’ll add you to our Weekly Newsletter List that provides information and access to our online store.

Wednesday, January 25, noon – 2 PM

Hotel Los Balcones, Presidente Borrero 12-08 y Sangurima, 4 blocks from Parque Calderon

Rob Gray: info@granroca.net

Where’s the beef?

It’s at Don Colon’s Restaurant on Saturday night.

Saturday Dinner Specials

Filet Mignon
or
Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp or Chicken

Both include:

Onion soup
Baked Potato
A glass of wine

Only $12.95
Reservations please

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Zarza Brewing: $0.50 wings and NBA basketball Tuesdays

Don’t miss wing night at Zarza, every Tuesday. Choose from any of our 6 homemade sauces to delight your palate (minimum purchase 5 wings and any beverage).

We have all your favorite NBA games and will play yours on a first come basis.

Food for thought:
If a person is both a left wing and a right wing in politics, where exactly do they stand? With chickens. They stand with chickens.

Every Tuesday,

Remigio Tamariz between Alfonso Borrero and Lorenzo Piedra (link below)

Julio: WhatsApp: +52 553 348 9681
https://tinyurl.com/2p99s3nf

Cuenca Salmon, new product – Smoked Polish Kielbasa

Just in time for the NFL Championship Games

* Authentic Polish Smoked Kielbasa Sausages
* Authentic German Bratwurst
* New Orleans Smoked Andouille Sausages
* Cuenca’s best Pork Chops are on sale

Shop 24/7 on our website. http://www.cuencasalmon.com

Tuesday Jan. 24th,

Los Alamos 3-66

Lenny Charnoff: info@cuencasalmon.com 099 122 1238

Double D’s: There’s still time to order, but not much

When you see tomatillos, grab them! That’s exactly what we did. They’ll be the star of this menu’s casserole: Chicken, seasoned rice, black beans, and corn combined with our homemade rotel and layered with corn tortillas. Our zesty and tangy roasted tomatillo sauce finishes it off. The salad is the perfect accompaniment. Shredded cabbage, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and pickled red onion are tossed in a creamy dressing. For the dessert, chocolate and dulce de leche are sandwiched between layers of oatmeal crust.

Stacked Chicken Enchiladas with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce: $25 (6-8 servings); $19 (4-5 servings)
Southwest Salad: $8/lb (2-3 servings)
Carmelitas: $3 each

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Mother & Son’s soups, organic bone broth and casseroles!

Our menu this week
Your favorite dish not in the menu? No problem! Let us know what pleases your palate, and we will do our best to prepare it for you.

Notify us for any allergies, diet restrictions or specifications.

Your orders are prepared fresh on the day of the delivery.
Please give us a day’s notice to shop and prepare your order.

Free delivery within the city for orders $30 or more.
WhatsApp 096 322 3377

Organic Bone Broth $7
750 ml glass jar

Soups
Available in 750 ml glass jar
$5 Vegetarian
$6 with chicken or fish (Albacore)

Red Lentil Soup
Sopa Azteca
Summer Vegetable Soup
White Bean & Kales Soup
Pureed Vegetable Soups

750 ml glass jar

Vegan $5
With Cream $6

Curried Pumpkin Soup w/ Coconut Milk
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Split Pea Soup
Carrot Soup
Leek and Potato Soup
Spinach & Broccoli Soup

Side Dishes

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Common Grounds, weekly entertainment

Common Grounds offers a wide variety of entertainment and specials ranging from Live Bands on Weekends and much more!

Fun Trivia” every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 PM hosted by Debra L
Bilingual Gringo Bingo every Wednesday 12:30 – 3:30 PM hosted by Marty D.
Thursday $2 tacos and 2×1 margaritas all day.
Friday Night Fun karaoke 7:30 PM hosted by Jhonson and Mariane
Saturday Night Live music: This Saturday, Jan, 28th “Too Far South Band” 7 PM $6 cover
Also now, every Saturday at 10:30 – 11 PM if you like to party late, please stay with us for our After Party show with a second band or DJ

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Gran Feria Sabatino’s is Saturday, February 4

What awaits you at the next Gran Feria Sabatino’s? Trustworthy vendors with high-quality products and delicious lunch specials as with each and every first Saturday of the month. There are a few new vendors as well as your favorites so make your shopping list and come hungry.

Here’s the lineup for February 4:

Antojitos Mexican Food
ArtePar
Artesana Breads by Rosemary
Azuay Community Theater
Blue Biker Blueberries
Coco’s Green Gluten Free Products
Double D’s Delights
Gratzi Chocolate Fino
Huertos Jesmer Encurtidos

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Household sale, Saturday, January 28

Great low prices, some women’s clothing is brand new, never worn.
DVDs films and music… many nice plants, books and more.

Send me your email address and I can send you photos.
Coffee and pastries free.

Saturday, January 28 10 AM – 4 PM

Tomás Ordoñez 3 -27 y Alfonso Jerves

Sue: sueb4bs@yahoo.com 096 841 9412 WhatsApp

City: Cuenca

Hacienda Chan Chan, dairy and meat products

Good day to all of you. This Tuesday at Dos Sucres, come pick up a plethora of fresh, farm products: This week we have Cheddar cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, fresh milk and cream. We have some tender beef for sale also. Carefully aged in our meat cooler for 2 weeks, we are offering some of the most mouth-watering selections available. Also pick up some tasty fruit, veggies, and fresh bread. Get your fresh products then take a little time to relax and catch up with your friends while enjoying Dos Sucres’ home-made humitas, salsa verde, brownies and lots of other treats.

If you can’t make it to Dos Sucres, pick up your order at the Cuenca Shop by San Sebastian Square or Tienda Nectar or arrange for home delivery in the afternoon.

Tuesday, Jan.24th from 8-10 AM,

Dos Sucres-Roberto Crespo Toral 3-56 (8 – 10 AM), Smokehouse (pick-up Tuesday after 10:30 AM), Tienda Nectar (pick-up after 11 AM)

Julie: haciendachanchan@gmail.com

Chef Rosemary, delivery food service

For fresh breads, cakes and pizzas please visit our website https://mariajose15080.wixsite.com/artesanafamilybakery
Our store in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakeryartesanafamily/shop/?view_public_for=107615198612143&ref_code=mini_shop_page_header_cta&ref_surface=page.

Special this week:

– Casserole Creamy coconut shrimp with potatoes and veggies and rice. 2 portions $15.

Bakery specials:

– Special Smoked Ham or turkey Sandwich with bacon, raisins and green olive. $3.
– Dinner buns, package of 6, $2.
– Pizza Sandwich with Mozzarella, red sauce. Choose: Pepperoni, bacon or ham. $3.
– Croissant Plain $1. Chocolate, Cheese or Jam $1.50.
– Muffins with blueberries, strawberries, blackberry or pineapple $1.

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Too Far South, country music at Common Grounds, Sat. Jan 28th, 7 PM

Too Far South is back to kick off the new year with some live country music and dancing at Common Grounds on Saturday, January 28th, 7 PM.

Cover $6.

Saturday, January 28th, 7 PM,

Common Grounds, Eduardo Crespo Malo y Gran Colombia

Kristin: 098 107 9406
https://www.facebook.com/TooFarSouthCountryBand

A Valentine’s Day to remember Farm-to-Table Dinner and Music

Gran Roca invites you to attend our special “Valentine’s Day to Remember Farm-to-Table Dinner and Music.” The dinner will include a wide variety of fresh, healthy and delicious dishes made from ingredients grown and raised on our sustainable permaculture farm to please a wide variety of tastes and diets. All of our dishes are gluten free and produced in our commercial kitchen that is also gluten free. We cook using a minimum amount of oil (and only extra virgin olive oil). We are also careful with our use of sugar and salt.

As we are known for our unique offerings, our menu for Valentine’s Day will feature each of our pasture raised animals, (chicken, turkey, beef, pork and even duck) each mixed with its own special recipe using our farm fresh herbs and vegetables. We will, as in our past events, prepare a variety of delicious vegetarian dishes made using our farm-to-table herbs and vegetables. The dinner would not be complete without our fresh made desserts. No one ever goes home hungry from a Gran Roca event!

But that’s not all. As a part of the evening, we are putting together a live music program featuring songs of love from some of our favorite Broadway Musicals. You don’t want to miss it. There may not be a dry eye in the audience.

For reservations, please send an email to info@granroca.net with your name, number of seats and your preferred seating time. This will truly be a Valentine’s Day to Remember. See you there!

Velentine’s Day, February 14. Two seatings: 4 and 7 PM,

Hotel Los Balcones, Presidente Borrero 12-08 y Sangurima, 4 blocks from Parque Calderon

Rob Gray: info@granroca.net

Lo Nostra Pizza Napoletana the true artisan pizza of Cuenca

La Nostra Pizza Napoletana, artisanal pizza, with its homemade tomato sauce, and fresh ingredients, with its 7 flavors and 3 sizes, Its operations are open to taking home the pizza of your choice with a free drink.

Thank you for the support you have given us so far. This encourages us to continue working with the best service and the best Neapolitan-style pizza.

Our name is La Nostra Pizza Napoletana. Now open for home delivery— Order for your next meal:

– WhatsApp: 098 305 6004
– Facebook: @lanostrapizzanapoletana
– Email: lanostrapizzanapoletana@gmail.com

Thursday and Friday: Order 2 pizzas and the second one is half price.
Saturdays and Sundays: Order 2 XL Pizzas and the delivery is free, in addition to your free drink

We await your order.
Have the best weekend!

From Thursday to Saturday from noon to 10 PM and Sunday from noon to 8 PM.

Canton Vinces De Los Rios Street and Canton Gualaquiza Street. Misicata.Cuenca

Yenis y Joel: lanostrapizzanapoletana@gmail.com Yenis or Joel: WhatsApp: 098 305 6004

Paradise Indian Restaurant appreciates your vote

Paradise urges you to vote in the “Best of GringoPost” event now in progress. And while you’re at it, please choose Paradise for Best Indian Restaurant as you already have twice in recent years. Just go to the bottom of the Wine and Dine ballot and enter our information under “Other Category”. It’s been our privilege to serve the local expat community since 2019, to share our cuisine and culture, and to make friends with people from all around the world. We look forward to maintaining this relationship in the years to come, and to always being a comfortable spot for expats and visitors to gather and enjoy each other’s company.

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 / 099 528 6389

This week at La Guarida

Don’t forget that La Guarida is a reservations only restaurant.
Book by calling or texting 099 806 8071.

– Amadeus –
Monday, January 23rd at 6:30 PM.
Amadeus is our first film of the year in our Monday Night Classic series. Antonio Salieri envies Mozart whom he believes to be a great musician. Having come to the conclusion that Mozart receives divine assistance in his compositions, Salieri turns against God.

– Triangle of Sadness –
Tuesday, January 24th at 6:30 PM.
A cruise for the super-rich sinks, leaving survivors, including a fashion model celebrity couple, trapped on an island.

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Tai Chi in Parque de la Madre

Tai Chi is a great way to gently improve your fitness and health. It is excellent for developing lower body strength and flexibility and for improving your balance. Tai Chi is a more than 300-year-old practice that incorporates conscious breathing techniques into deliberate, meditative movements which benefit both mind and body.

Our regular, ongoing Tai Chi practice incorporates warm-up exercises, Qi Gong routines, and the fundamental movements of the 18 Form. We welcome all ages and all levels from absolute novice to intermediate. You can join at any time and at any level; there is no class start date or end date.

We practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM in the northeast corner of Parque de la Madre under the shade of the large trees (closest to Av 12 de Abril and the Tomebamba River). If it is actively raining or the ground is too wet, we will meet under the rings of the planetarium. Practice is led by Wayne and Sandra Materi in English though we are always happy to accommodate our Spanish-speaking friends. Classes are free, but we welcome drop-in donations of $2.

For more information, please e-mail me at: wayne.materi@gmail.com or check out our new Tai Chi in Cuenca Facebook group.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 AM, Free,

Parque de la Madre

Wayne Materi: wayne.materi@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Introducing Gypsy TV; Free for two weeks

A new service that cuts through thousands of TV shows and movies out there to
bring you just the very best. And, Gypsy TV will even add shows if something is
missing that subscribers want. What could be better?

FREE Hands-on Class. Save the date. Wednesday, February 8 at 4:30 pm
All attendees get two weeks of free programming.

If you’re like most expats, you may struggle a little with new technology—like
apps and streaming services. No problem. We invite you to a FREE class on how to install Gypsy TV. All you need to bring is your laptop (fully charged). Learn why Gypsy TV may be the only streaming service you’ll ever need. The class, led by Gypsy TV founder, Jason, will last half an hour with time for a Q&A
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Made to order comfort food

Hey Sunday Brunch Cuenca family!

We now have classic mozzarella frozen pizzas for delivery! 12-inch medium pizzas with handmade crust and homemade sauce. Will keep in your freezer for 3-4 weeks. Just pop out, unwrap and slide off onto a baking sheet and bake. 7-10 minutes from thawed or 15-17 minutes from frozen and dinner is done!

And here are our other products:

Frozen:

Three cheese chicken and spinach lasagna $9.50
Chicken pot pie $7.50
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 $10.50

The pasta is homemade. Take out however many you need, boil, and then toss in your own sauce of choice. We recommend 8 per person. So delicious. You can’t beat homemade pasta. We’ve been eating them ourselves with slices of our sourdough.

White meat chicken sausage patties (Patties come uncooked and frozen in a pack of 6 for $8.50 or 12 for $15.50) These fit great on the biscuits.

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Sisa Bowl weekend specials

Join us this weekend for delicious food and drinks.

This weekend’s specials include:

Pulled Pork or Beef Sandwiches with one of our 12 homemade sauces and your choice of Regular or Sweet Potato Fries and a soft drink
$8.

Veggie Burgers or Paninis with your choice of Regular or Sweet Potato Fries and a soft drink
$7.50

Introducing our new Signature Rum Cocktails.
Strawberry Chocolate
Maracuyá Chocolate
Mango Chocolate
All made with our 65% Single Origin Dark Chocolate made on-site.
$6 or 2×$10

Another batch of our Famous Peanut Butter Ice Cream is ready to eat!!!
We also have some 70% Single Origin Esmeraldas Dark Chocolate left
Come get some before it’s gone!!!

Wed-Sun noon – 7 PM ,

Paseo 3 de Noviembre beside The Broken Bridge

Sisa: sisabowl@gmail.com

La Nostra Pizza Napoletana, authentic artisan pizza in Cuenca

La Nostra Pizza Napoletana, artisanal pizza, with its homemade tomato sauce, and fresh ingredients, with its 7 flavors and 3 sizes, Its operations are open to taking home the pizza of your choice with a free drink.

Thank you for the support you have given us so far. This encourages us to continue working with the best service and the best Neapolitan-style pizza.

Our name is La Nostra Pizza Napoletana. Now open for home delivery— Order for your next meal:

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La Mia Goat Cheese at Gran Feria Otorongo

La Mia will be at the gran feria Otorongo Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM. We will have all of our goodies and are looking forward to seeing everyone there. Otorongo Lounge in the Otorongo Plaza.

Saturday 1-21, 10 AM – 2 PM

2308 Bayview Lane

Craig Lee Carothers: ccar0050@gmail.com 099 128 0415

Zarza Brewing: $1 off pints and NFL Playoffs

Enjoy $1 off pints all day long this Saturday including during the two divisional round playoff games.

On tap this week:

Noel Cheer
Agave Wheat Ale
Wild West IPA
Lone Star Blonde
Pazuzu Pale Ale
Centinela Stout

Saturday,

Remigio Tamariz between Alfonso Borrero and Lorenzo Piedra (link below)

Julio: WhatsApp: ‎ +52 553 348 9681
https://tinyurl.com/2p99s3nf

Double D’s menu for the week of January 23

When you see tomatillos, grab them! That’s exactly what we did. They’ll be the star of this menu’s casserole: Chicken, seasoned rice, black beans, and corn combined with our homemade rotel and layered with corn tortillas. Our zesty and tangy roasted tomatillo sauce finishes it off. The salad is the perfect accompaniment. Shredded cabbage, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and pickled red onion are tossed in a creamy dressing. For the dessert, chocolate and dulce de leche are sandwiched between layers of oatmeal crust. Delicious at room temp but delectable when warmed for just a bit.

Stacked Chicken Enchiladas with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce: $25 (6-8 servings); $19 (4-5 servings)
Southwest Salad: $8/lb (2-3 servings)
Carmelitas: $3 each

Orders are due by 3 PM on Tuesday, January 24. When ordering please include the following information:

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Come as you are ~ All are welcome

Come check us out and see what we are all about. We are genuine, we are real, we are different.

At Trinity Church Cuenca, God is building a family-friendly church that consists of people of all ages, countries, cultures, and backgrounds. A place where the people of Cuenca can find God, love, unity, hope and grace.

Come early and have some coffee and pastries with us. Worship starts promptly at 10 AM.

We are a diverse church with people from many different countries, cultures, and backgrounds. We come together to explore the true meaning of God’s word and how to apply it to our lives; build strong relationships; serve each other and serve our community.

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Cuenca’s International Christian Community welcomes you!

Visit us this Sunday for an English worship service. Meet many new friends and be inspired by our music and message. Currently we are focusing on the question “So Who Needs a Savior?”. Our theme for the day is being healed of Spiritual Paralysis. Plan now to come and enjoy. We are waiting for you!

Sunday, January 22 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM, free,

5-02 Nicanor Aguilar y Solano

Phil Kennemer: kennemerphi1@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

NFL games

Santa Canela Bar is showing all NFL games this and next weekend. Of course, we would have our yearly Super Bowl BBQ party on Feb. 12th. Be ready for it.

Jan. 21

Calle Larga 3-82 Y Vargas Machuca

Freddy: santacanela2016@outlook.com 099 726 9237

City: Cuenca

80s Vibe at Common Grounds Tonight

Ready for some of the best dance tunes from the 80s? With music from groups, Elton John, INXS, Elton John, The Cure, Genesis and much more. Music starts at 7 PM till later,

$6 cover charge.

We hope to see you there. Common Grounds is seating on a first come basis so come early for food and beverage specials.

Saturday, January 21 at 7 PM, $6.

Eduardo Crespo y Gran Columbia

Eighties Vibe: maryandjeff601@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Come and see

Looking for an English speaking church home? Gather with us at 4 PM on Sundays for Evening Prayer and Holy Communion at St Christopher Episcopal Mission.

You will find an inclusive, multicultural, bi-lingual, and multi-generational worship community, with joyful friendly members, who are committed to social justice and helping others.

We would love to have you gather with us every Sunday at 4 PM.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StChristopherCuenca/

2022 Diocesan Convention Video (English) https://youtu.be/eKDFSnve7DI

Each Sunday, from 4 to 5 PM, free,

Bartolomé de las Casas #5-34 y Tirso de Molina.ogle Map https://goo.gl/maps/YoGRCn4AaH12QWvL6

Calvin E Hefner TSSF: calvinhefner38@gmail.com 096 795 9674

City: Cuenca

Coming soon Kelbert and Mariana, new project

Dear Community, Dear friends, For those who don’t know, Kelbert and Mariana are happily back in Cuenca and we are very excited to announce about our new project. Very soon we will be opening a new place here in El Centro, Calle Larga.

We cannot wait to be ready to share live and good food again with you all.

Wait for news … coming soon.

January 20,

Calle Larga y Padre Aguirre

Kelbert Bortone: kbortone@gmail.com 095 860 3895

City: Cuenca

Bring yourself to Shambhala Sunday

For meditation, the only thing you need is yourself. ~Pema Chödrön

The Shambhala Meditation Group of Cuenca is happy to invite you to our regular programming live and online via Zoom. We follow local health guidelines.

Our regular programming includes

Group Meditation in English and Spanish
Every Sunday from 10:30 AM – noon. For meditation instructions, you’re invited to come at 10 AM.
The program includes seated meditation, walking meditation, and
text recitations from our tradition.

Book Study Group, on a title related to Buddhism and mindfulness, meets
Every Tuesday from 3:30 – 5 PM.

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Zarza Brewing: NBA Friday, you pick the game!

First come first served in choosing your favorite team/game to watch!

The Noel Cheer is still flowing so stop by for a spiced barley wine before it’s gone till December.

This Saturday, don’t miss the Divisional Round of NFL games in Zarza.

Friday,

Remigio Tamariz between Alfonso Borrero and Lorenzo Piedra (link below)

Julio: WhatsApp: +52 553 348 9681
https://tinyurl.com/2p99s3nf

BBQ Friday at Pájaro y Bestia

Menu for today:

Entrees:
* Pork Spareribs – Cooked from beginning to end on a wood fired smoker. Sauce on the side because we have nothing to hide. Real deal BBQ.
* Smoked, then braised beef ribs – rubbed with a coffee rub, smoked, then braised in a stout beer and umami braising liquid.
* Chicken wings and ribs combo plate – special priced to introduce chicken wings. 2 ribs and 6 wing sections on a combo plate.

Sandwiches:
* High on the Hog – traditional pulled pork complete with a dollop of coleslaw on top. Face it, a pulled pork sandwich is not complete without the slaw.
* Fried Onion Hamburger – Invented in El Reno, Oklahoma many, many years ago (confirmed origin by the NY Times). Deliberately different than our competition.

Side dishes:
* Mac & Cheese – 4 cheese blend. Makes my belly warm thinking about it. Get some!
* White potato salad – so good you will want to kiss the cook (but please don’t).
* Cowboy beans – breaking out the coffee pot and whiskey bottle again just to flavor the beans. This week because a business neighbor requested an encore…
* Coleslaw – Your momma would be so-o-o-o proud of you for eating fresh vegetables

Desert:
* Goldi’s Cookies – unbelievably good
* Sticky rice – Glutinous (sticky) rice, with not one, but two coconut sauces, and fresh mango heaped on top.

Additional new tables and additional new employees this week. Expect a couple of unannounced surprises on the menu if these people are only half as good as I expect them to be.

This week, we will have a dedicated staff member available to help walk you through the voting process for the Best of Cuenca on GringoPost. As soon as you wrap your lips around our food, you will agree this is Real Deal BBQ. Let me repeat that – Real Deal BBQ.

Sé la bestia!!!

Friday – 1 to 8 PM or when we run out of food,

Gran Colombia 13-100 y Estévez de Toral

Leroy: 098 321 8273 WhatsApp to reserve food

La Nostra Pizza Napoletana the authentic artisan pizza of Cuenca

Like every Thursday and Friday of each week at La Nostra Pizza Napoletana we keep your favorite promotion. Order 2 pizzas of any size or flavor and the second is half price. With any purchase you get 1 free 1-liter Pepsi.
Special offer only on Thursday and Friday.

Home delivery only. Order now via WhatsApp at # 098 305 6004.
The authentic artisan pizza of the city, made with totally fresh products.
Seven pizza toppings to choose from:

1. The Queen (Margarita) = $12 (13.7in) – $14 (15.7in) – $16 (17.7in)

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80s Vibe live dance music at Common Grounds, Sat. Jan 21st, 7 PM

Come on out for some live dance music from the 80s with musical group 80s Vibe at Common Grounds this Saturday, January 21st at 7 PM.

Cover $6.

Hope to see you there!

Saturday, January 21st, 7 PM,

Common Grounds, Eduardo Crespo Malo y Gran Colombia

Kristin: 098 107 9406

Mellow jazz and new menu at the Jazz Society Cafe this Friday

Ali Agca is pleased to present a mellow and romantic program of jazz standards this Friday, 20th, at the Jazz Society Cafe. Enjoy soothing music you can actually converse to! And savor fresh dishes featured at the restaurant.

The Ali Agca Trio features Cuenca’s top drummer, Freddy Abad and dynamic bass player, Josep Wazhima.

Bring your friends for a wonderful evening out. Reserve your table now.

January 20th, from 7 to 9:30 PM,

Los Cedros y Los Claveles on the north side of Ordonez Lasso, Cuenca

Ali Agca: marthahooper04@gmail.com

TGIF with Pawsome News for the Dogs of Cuenca!

We waited till Friday to share this exciting news for animal welfare in Cuenca!

Our vision at FAAN (Fundacion Familiar Amor Animal) is a city where all animals including those of pet owners, community dogs and street dogs are respected and cared for by the collective community.

We are now working in a grassroots community effort to buy permanent land for the shelter because our temporary lease is expiring and we need to urgently move our dogs as soon as possible.

A generous and anonymous donor wants to inspire animal lovers in Ecuador and around the world to help us achieve this vision and focus both on a sustainable shelter for our most vulnerable dogs including senior and unadoptable dogs, side by side with community-based prevention and education strategies.

Our donor has provided a challenge grant in which your donation dollar for dollar will be matched through March 15, 2023!

Will you be a match for the dogs?

January 17-March 15, $10-$10,000,

Tarqui Shelter

Rosemary Rein: reinrosemary@gmail.com 239 910 3354

City: Cuenca

Introducing Gypsy TV, free for two weeks

A new service that cuts through thousands of TV shows and movies out there to bring you just the very best. And, Gypsy TV will even add shows if something is missing that subscribers want. What could be better?

Free hands-on class. Save the date. Wednesday, February 8 at 4:30 PM
All attendees get two weeks of free programming.

If you’re like most expats, you may struggle a little with new technology—like
apps and streaming services. No problem. We invite you to a free class on how to install Gypsy TV. All you need to bring is your laptop (fully charged). Learn why Gypsy TV may be the only streaming service you’ll ever need. The class, led by Gypsy TV founder, Jason, will last half an hour with time for a Q&A.

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Next week at La Guarida

Don’t forget that La Guarida is a reservations only restaurant.
Book by calling or texting 099 806 8071.

– Amadeus –
Monday, January 23rd at 6:30 PM.
Amadeus is our first film of the year in our Monday Night Classic series. Antonio Salieri envies Mozart whom he believes to be a great musician. Having come to the conclusion that Mozart receives divine assistance in his compositions, Salieri turns against God.

– Triangle of Sadness –
Tuesday, January 24th at 6:30 PM.
A cruise for the super-rich sinks, leaving survivors, including a fashion model celebrity couple, trapped on an island.

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Live music with Luis Ullauri at the Otorongo Lounge

Luis Ullauri will be performing the best of his music at the Otorongo Lounge this Friday, January the 20th at 8 PM. Cover: a voluntary contribution.

January 20th, from 8 to 10 PM, no cover charge,

Plaza el Otorongo, Av. 3 de Novimembre

Herbert Ullauri: luisullauri2@gmail.com 099 998 7932

City: Cuenca

Attention ukulele players

For anyone who plays ukulele and would like to join a group to play with others, we have a weekly ukulele get-together led by a local music teacher.

Every Tuesday from 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM.

It is $5 per class, or $15 for the month. All different styles of music and all size ukes are welcome!

Email me for location and to receive music sheets.

Tuesdays from 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM, $5 per class, or $15 for the month,

Mariscal Lamar y Estevez de Toral

Tuesdays 11:15 – 12:45, $5/$15,

Mariscal Lamar y Estevez de Toral

Ted Behr: coachted@tedbehr.com

City: Cuenca

Blueberries and almonds at Otorongo Lounge

Otorongo Lounge will be hosting its feria this Saturday, 21st.
Need to do some shopping? Or just need some fun activity to do this weekend?

Come join us, have some fun, and enjoy some live music!
Lots of vendors and great products waiting for you.
We will have fresh blueberries and whole, raw, shelled almonds for sale.

Saturday, January 21st from 10 AM to 3 PM, Free event,

Otorongo Lounge in Otorongo Plaza (Av. 3 Nov)

The Blue Biker: cuencablueberries@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Saturday Fan Day with Movies by Cuenca Car Share

Let’s go to the movies! Cuenca Car Share, this time, we will be showing, A Man Called Otto 2D Sub, on Saturday, February 4th, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Millennium Mall

Based on the comic and emotional New York Times Best-Seller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson, an angry widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his infuriating neighbors. You need to come and see.

Be sure to arrive at the theater at least 30 minutes before showtime to get the best seats.
Tickets for each movie are $7. This will be sold at Sunrise Café only on the dates listed below.

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You are invited ~ Come see what we are all about

At Trinity Church Cuenca, God is building a family-friendly church that consists of people of all ages, countries, cultures, and backgrounds. A place where the people of Cuenca can find God, love, unity, hope and grace.

Come check us out and see what we are all about. We are genuine, we are real, we are different.

Come early and have some coffee and pastries with us. Worship starts promptly at 10 AM.

We are a diverse church with people from many different countries, cultures, and backgrounds. We come together to explore the true meaning of God’s word and how to apply it to our lives; build strong relationships; serve each other and serve our community.

We desire to be a true expression of the love of Jesus. Worship is in English and Spanish. Our message is in English with simultaneous translation in Spanish via state-of-the-art translation equipment.

We are located on Ordonez Lasso in the River Side building (same building as Bank Pichincha next door to Home Vega) We are on the first floor with ample parking and bus stops close by.

January 22nd at 10 AM, free,

Ordonez Lasso in the River Side building

Weldon Edwards: weldon@trinitycuenca.com

City: Cuenca

“Best of Cuenca” award winning BBQ this week at Joes’ Secret Garden

A garden, lounge, bar, restaurant and community gathering place!

Saturday, January 21, in restaurant dining… join us in the bar, lounge or garden before dining in this beautiful place … snack on our popular onion rings served until 5:30 or until we run out.

Or,

Sunday, January 22, takeout – delivery or pick up – have your BBQ dinner to go – invite your friends! (sorry – onion rings not included … they don’t travel well)

“Dine in” guests also enjoy our popular ‘onion rings’ from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Come late and you will miss them.

Your BBQ Dinner:

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Sisa Bowl Restaurant

Join us this week for delicious food and drinks.

This week’s specials include:

Wings with any of our 12 Sauces and your choice of Regular or Sweet Potato Fries and a soft drink
$7.50

Veggie burger or panini with your choice of Regular or Sweet Potato Fries and a soft drink
$7.50

Introducing our new Signature Cocktails.
Strawberry Chocolate
Maracuyá Chocolate
Mango Chocolate
All made with our Single Origin Chocolate made on-site.
$6 or 2×$10

Wed-Sun Noon – 7 PM,

Paseo 3 de Noviembre, beside The Broken Bridge

Sisa: sisabowl@gmail.com

The perfect spot for digital nomads – Ñucallacta 2 on Av. Loja

Do you enjoy the beauty of Cuenca’s city center but can’t stand the noise pollution and traffic? Well, we have the solution for you!

Our local on Avenida Loja is the perfect spot to get some work done or to study. Strong wifi, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with large tables and power outlets. The neighborhood has wide sidewalks and minimal traffic noises, free parking around the corner and is located right on the ciclovia.

At our shop relish in some of the best coffee in Ecuador, roasted in small batches and of course enjoy breakfast, pastries, fast food and vegan options prepared on site. Come for the coffee and free wifi, stay for the ambiance.

Every day as of 9 AM,

Avenida Loja 2320 and Juan Bautista Vasquez

Rumi: 098 619 0490
https://cafenucallacta.com

Lo Nostra Pizza Napoletana the true artisan pizza of Cuenca

Like every Thursday and Friday of each week at La Nostra Pizza Napoletana we keep your favorite promotion. Order 2 pizzas of any size or flavor and the second is half price. With any purchase you get 1 free 1-liter Pepsi.
Special offer only on Thursday and Friday.

Home delivery only. Order now via WhatsApp at # 098 305 6004.
The authentic artisan pizza of the city, made with totally fresh products.
Seven pizza toppings to choose from:

1. The Queen (Margarita) = $12 (13.7in) – $14 (15.7in) – $16 (17.7in)
ingredients; tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella cheese

2. The American (Pepperoni) = $14 (13.7in) – $16 (15.7in) – $18 (17.7in)
Ingredients: tomato sauce, pepperoni, oregano, basil, and mozzarella cheese

3. Aloha! (Hawaiian)= $14 (13.7in) – $16 (15.7in) – $18 (17.7in)

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Weekend specials – Don Colon’s Restaurant

Friday Dinner Special

Fish and Chips (Grouper)
Onion soup
A glass of wine

Only $9.95

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Saturday Dinner Specials

Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp or Chicken
or
Filet Mignon

Both include:

Onion soup
Baked Potato
A glass of wine

Only $12.95
Reservations please

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