Mother & Son’s New Year Eve desserts!

In case you are looking to treat yourself to close out the year, here are a few options we created and more reasons to enjoy your dessert this New Years’ Eve and round out the year with something you enjoy!
Please place your order no later than Thursday 5 PM.
WhatsApp 096 322 3377 or email us at motherandsonfamilykitchen@gmail.com
Friday delivery: 1 to 7 PM
Saturday delivery 10 AM to 3 PM

Raspberry-White Chocolate Tart $35
Cherry-Dark Chocolate Tart $35

New York Style Cheesecake 9 inch serves 10 to 12
Blueberry $35
Cherry $35
Raspberry $40

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Presence in the New Year workshop

As we enter a new year and start to focus on what we’d like to create for ourselves it’s a great time to re-center within ourselves and to become more grounded in embodied presence. This allows us to be more fully available to new possibilities and opportunities as well as see ways we may be limiting ourselves.

Embodied presence is the experience of being fully here with a quiet mind, a receptive non-reactive heart, and grounded in our physical sensation, which is the foundation from which we access all the intelligence and wisdom available to us. While our habitual ways of thinking, being, and doing are comfortable and can serve us well, they can also limit us, and we’re usually the last ones to see it. Increased presence allows you to become more attuned to inner and outer reality, to make new and creative choices rather than habitual ones, and to be more empowered and effective in whatever you’re doing. With Presence, we can bring more to the world, to our work, and to our relationships.

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Traveling Workshop – Making queso at hacienda in Soldados

Join local tour guide, Maria Dolores Saldaño of Lola tours for an incredible day in the picturesque mountains of Soldados in the outskirts of Cuenca. In this traveling workshop, you will spend the day with Maria’s dad, Don Fabián, and he will teach you how to make queso fresco with milk from his own dairy cows!

He will also take you for a refreshing walk around his 500-hectare hacienda as well as take you to the dairy farm where you’ll get to meet the cows. You can even milk one if you’d like! You will also enjoy a home-cooked meal for lunch with a view of the property. This is a fun, peaceful, and cultural experience. It’s a great way to unwind after all the holiday activities!

There are only 5 spots for this workshop, so make your reservations today!
idiomartcuenca@gmail.com

*This workshop is in Spanish

Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 8 AM – 4 PM, $60 (includes transportation, meal, snacks, drinks, all ingredients for making cheese, tour of dairy farm and the hacienda),

idiomART is located at: Mariscal Lamar 14-25 y Estevez de Toral; Cuenca, Ecuador

Sarah HB: idiomartcuenca@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Basket Weaving Workshop in El Campo

Join local tour guide, Maria Dolores Saldaño, for a cultural traveling workshop to the outskirts of Cuenca where you will learn the basics of basket weaving from a local woman who comes from a family of basket weavers.

Bertha Morocho dedicates her time to working in el campo (the countryside) and making baskets using the weaving technique that has been passed down for generations in her family. She will do a weaving demonstration then it’s your turn! You will also get to stroll around the grounds of the property, taking in the serenity and fresh air of the countryside, as well as enjoy a home-cooked meal for lunch carefully prepared by Maria’s sister who is studying to be a chef.

This truly is a cultural moment and very rewarding! There are only a couple spots left, so please make your reservation right away.

This workshop is organized by Lola tour company. You will meet at idiomART then travel about a half an hour to el campo!

To make your reservations, please contact: idiomartcuenca@gmail.com

Tuesday, January 10 from 9 AM to 3 PM, $50 (includes transportation, lunch, snacks, drinks, weaving demonstration, weaving class, guided tour around the grounds and all materials),

idiomART is located at: Mariscal Lamar 14-25 y Estevez de Toral

Sarah HB: idiomartcuenca@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Friday 7 PM: Last concert of 2022 at the Jazz Society Café!

Friday, December 30th
Our Last Jazz Concert of 2022
The Jazz Society All-Stars!
Don’t miss this special event!

Food and Beverage service from 6 PM. Jazz Concert at 7 PM
Reservations: jazzsocietyofecuador@gmail.com

Friday, 7 PM, 30th of December, 2022, $10,

Los Cedros y Los Claveles

Debby Degamo: reservations@jazzsocietycafe.com 096 322 3377

City: Cuenca

We are loving our new 2nd local – Ñucallacta

With its wide sidewalks, shade trees and view of the cathedral domes, Avenida Loja is a great street to take a stroll in the morning or afternoon. It’s a very tranquil neighborhood, a bit too quiet, however, we absolutely fell in love with the green space and rustic look of our 2nd local. Located in the heart of the city, when you enter our shop, it feels like you are in the countryside, with plenty of light and our garden leading up to our front porch. The local is spacious and perfect to end a bike journey or stroll, to get some work done and to have a large meeting. Stop by and fall in love, as we did with Ñucallacta 2.

Same drinks, breakfast, pastry and fast-food menu, with fresh roasted coffee and friendly staff. We are open all week long as of 9 AM.

All week,

Avenida Loja 2320 and Juan Bautista Vasquez

Rumi Duchicela: 096 311 4958
https://cafenucallacta.com

Delicious and homemade ice cream from Carlos at Vivaldi Ice Cream

Do you enjoy delicious homemade ice cream? The kind that you ate growing up! You will love these flavors! Many flavors are not available anywhere else in Ecuador. Give your mouth a treat! What are you waiting for?

All ice cream is 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.

Special flavor for Christmas. Peppermint Candy Cane Ice cream 500ml $5.

1 liter $8 – 500ml $4.50

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Zarza Brewing: $0.50 wings are here again!

This and every Tuesday enjoy our $0.50 wings promo with any of our homemade sauces.

Minimum order 5 wings and any beverage.

Tuesday,

Remigio Tamariz between Lorenzo Piedra and Alfonso Borrero (map in link)

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

New Year’s Eve Dinner with Entertainment by Luis

Don Colon’s Restaurant

Champagne Dinner, New Year’s Eve Celebration – December 31

Your choice –

Surf and Turf (Lobster tail with filet mignon)
Or
Florida Lobster
Or
Pasta Alfredo with Shrimp

Each includes:

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Happy Holidays from Hacienda Chan Chan

Wishing all of you a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We will not be doing orders this Tuesday but will be back on the 3rd of January. See you next year and best wishes in 2023!

Jan. 3rd, 2023,

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 Lasagna Alfredo with Chiken, shrimp or veggies. 3-4 portions $10.

– Beef Tenderloin Casserole with veggies and potatoes roasted or mashed. 2 portions $16.

– Tomato or regular Macaroni and Cheese. 2 Portions: $8.

New Products from Misk’i high quality Yogurt:

– Natural sugar free Yogur 1/2 lt 3.50. 1 lt $5.
– Yogurt with fruits 12 oz (pineapple, strawberry, Plum, black and strawberry) $3. 1/2 Lt $3.50.
– Granola small package 100 gr $2, 300 gr $4.50.

Bakery specials:

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Happy Holidays from Paradise Indian Restaurant

Paradise Indian Restaurant hopes everyone enjoyed a peaceful Christmas holiday, and wishes you a happy New Year / Año Viejo celebration. Please accept our best wishes for a 2023 filled with good times and great memories. It has been a pleasure to serve you throughout the past year, and we look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones in the coming year. Until next time, be well!

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

Basket Weaving Workshop in January

Join local tour guide, Maria Dolores Saldaño, for a cultural traveling workshop to the outskirts of Cuenca where you will learn the basics of basket weaving from a local woman who comes from a family of basket weavers. Bertha Morocho dedicates her time to working in el campo (the countryside) and making baskets using the weaving technique that has been passed down for generations in her family. She will do a weaving demonstration then it’s your turn!

You will also get to stroll around the grounds of the property, taking in the serenity and fresh air of the countryside, and enjoy a home-cooked meal for lunch carefully prepared by Maria’s sister who is studying to be a chef.

This truly is a cultural moment and very rewarding!

There are only 5 spots available, so please make your reservation right away.

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New Orleans smoked andouille sausage

The ultimate football snack is on sale.

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

Saturday 12/24,

Los Alamos y 3 de Noviembre

Lenny Charnoff: info@cuencasalmon.com 099 122 1238

Zarza Brewing: Happy Hour all day X-mas Eve

Come celebrate X-mas with us and enjoy $1 off all pints all day long. We are open Saturday Christmas Eve from noon to 8 PM.

We’ll have extended NFL games all day and our Christmas Ale ‘Noel Cheer’ is on tap.

Merry Christmas y’all!

Saturday,

Remigio Tamariz between Alfonso Borrero and Lorenzo Piedra

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

Elegant New Years’ Eve Candlelight Dinner at Joes’ Secret Garden

Merry Christmas to all of our friends, staff and families. Thank you for all the years of support.

New Years’ Eve – a special night to say ‘goodbye’ to 2022 and welcome in a new beginning with a New Year – 2023.
Sunday, Dec. 31st. The fun begins at 5 PM with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. At 7 PM we celebrate the New Year, 2023, in London (GMT), so you can get out of here early to visit your friends’ penthouses and watch the fabulous Cuenca fireworks. Dinner around 7:30 PM with a wonderful menu featuring your choice of:

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Café Ñucallacta – holiday hours

Greetings, we are Cuenca’s very own artisan coffee roaster. We work with some of the best coffee in Ecuador. We also have unique specialty drinks, vegan options, breakfast, pastries and fast food.

This Christmas weekend we will be open 9 AM to 6 PM Saturday and Sunday at our Hermano Miguel location and 9:30 AM to 6 PM only on Saturday at our Av. Loja location.

Christmas,

Hermano Miguel 5-62

Rumi Duchicela: 096 311 4958
https://www.cafenucallacta.com

Santa Cruz Tex-Mex food and bar, will be open Christmas

Santacruz will be open December 24 and 25. Come and enjoy the best food and atmosphere this Christmas!
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: 099 926 9635

Alba Saula: guillermina1908@hotmail.com

Merry Christmas from Shambhala – Sunday Meditation at 10:30 AM

Peace comes from inside; don’t look for it outside. attrib. the Buddha.

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.

Our programs are available in person and online. They are always free – and your donations are also much appreciated.

Address.
Calle Larga 11-43 y Miguel Ullauri, upstairs one flight,
Across from Mercado 10 de Agosto, Cuenca, and online with Zoom.
https://goo.gl/maps/SnpkcBJVr3KbEdWK6

Contact:
For more information and Zoom links, contact us in Spanish or English at
cuenca.shambhala@gmail.com and https://cuenca.shambhala.ws &
WhatsApp or SMS, +593 98 284 8203

About Shambhala.
Shambhala takes its name from a legendary kingdom famous for being an enlightened society. Today, the global Shambhala network brings together people of all ages and from all walks of life who are interested in exploring our own minds, transforming our experience, and awakening our potential for enlightened society. Shambhala practice has its foundations in Tibetan and Mahayana Buddhism.

Sunday Dec 25 10:30 AM, free – Donations are welcome!,

11-43 Calle Larga, up one flight, across from Mercado 10 de Agosto

Paul: psmeers@gmail.com +593 98 284 8203 with text and WhatsApp

City: Cuenca

Community Choir 2023

Dear singers,
I am pleased to announce that we have a director for our community choir, and rehearsals begin Mon. Jan. 23, 6:30-8:30 PM., at the International Christian Community (ICC) church, in preparation for our concert at la Catedral Vieja in April, after Holy Week.

Many of you are already familiar with our director, Jorge Regalado, whose dossier runs up and down the musical scale. When we told Jorge we wanted our choir to be fun, he asked if we also wanted to learn to sing well. We said, “Of course!”

David Zoernig continues as our accompanist, and we are as happy about that as we were when we learned that Ariel’s voice had been restored in The Little Mermaid. Fortunate was she, and so are we.

Rita O’ Donald is taking registrations and is available to answer your questions.

We hope you’ll join us and bring your friends because singing in a choir is good for your heart.

Mondays, Jan 23, 6:30-8:30 PM, $60.

ICC Church, Nicanor Aguilar, Cuenca (behind Hospitál Monte Sinai)

Holly Thompson: veryberryholly@gmail.com +593 98 892 0730

City: Cuenca

La Nostra Pizza Napoletana celebrates the Christmas festivities

La Nostra Pizza celebrates the Christmas holidays with this promotion (every Thursday and Friday in December):

Buy one pizza and get the second at half-price. With any of our gourmet pizzas in any size and toppings. Free Pepsi (1L) with any purchase.

Home delivery only–order now: 098 305 6004

When was the last time you had an authentic gourmet pizza? Inspired by the world-winning recipes of Chefs Roberto Petersen and Sumito Estévez, our perfect pizza crusts are topped with farm-fresh ingredients and homemade Italian sauce.

Six 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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Christmas Dinner at La Guarida: Suckling Pig

Join us this Friday at La Guarida from 5 to 9 PM for an incredible Christmas dinner. Our brick oven will be fired up one last time this 2022 to roast a perfect and delicious suckling pig. We’ll also serve a delicious asparagus cream, wild berry cheesecake and a fabulous eggnog.

A few seats left.
Join us by calling 099 806 8071.

Mariscal Lamar 22-23 y Luis Pauta

December 23rd, from 5 to 9 PM,

Mariscal Lamar 22-23 y Luis Pauta

Andres: underalias@gmail.com 099 806 8071

Super Chicken at Pájaro y Bestia

It’s a bird… no, it’s a plane… no, its Super Chicken!
(For those of you not old enough to remember George of the Jungle and Super Chicken, then look it up on Wikipedia. And yes, I know I was paraphrasing Underdog…).

This weekend is an homage to Super Chicken. Well, in truth, we mistakenly purchased twice as much chicken as we intended, and we are going to give it a special treatment and sell all this yardbird cheap. Super Chicken!!!

Stuffed chicken breast – only $4.99
A large bone in, skin on split chicken breast with bacon, mushrooms and herbs stuffed under the skin before slow smoking. Served on a bed of rice with some chicken gravy on the side.

Smoked pork spareribs
By far our most popular dish. Sauce is on the side because we have nothing to hide.

High on the Hog sandwich (pulled pork) – $4.50 this holiday week only
Pork Loin, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich (PLLT) – $4.50 this holiday week only
Fried onion hamburger

Mac & cheese
White potato salad
Coleslaw
Black beans with honey and rum

Goldi’s Cookies

Don’t forget, we now have both Hop Factory and Latitud Cero cerveza.

Normal hours on Friday – 1 to 8 PM or until we run out of food.
Saturday special hours for the holiday – 1 to 3:30 PM

Happy holidays to all.

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

Chimichangas? The best are in Santa Cruz Mexican food and bar

Tex-Mex food? In Santa Cruz Mexican food and bar!
Come and enjoy the best chimichangas!
Quesadillas, tacos, flutes!

Many more options on our menu!
Order online 099 926 9635
Every day 2×1 in margaritas
3×2 in beer!
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).

Santacruz Restaurant: 099 926 9635

Hours: Monday closed. Tuesday– Saturday: 10:30 AM – 10 PM Sunday: noon—9 PM

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

Alba Saula: guillermina1908@hotmail.com

Christmas Eve Specials – Don Colon’s Restaurant

Christmas Eve – December 24

Your choice –

Filet Mignon
Or
Florida Lobster

Each includes:

Baked Potato
Onion Soup
Garlic Bread
Glass of wine

$19.95

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Live music with Luis Ullauri at the Otorongo Lounge

Luis Ullauri will be performing the best of his repertoire at the Otorongo Lounge this Friday December the 23rd at 8 PM. Cover: a voluntary contribution.

December 23rd, 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

English language lessons and carols, Christmas Eve, 4 PM

English carols and lessons, December 24th.

Please gather with us for a late afternoon Spiritual experience. Light refreshments following worship.

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

Address: Bartolomé de las Casas y 5-34 Tirso de Molina

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

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

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOh2a0oDL3RwEEmrxHCcPVw/videos?view=57&flow=grid

December 24, from 4 to 5 PM, Free,

Bartolomé de las Casas #5-34 y Tirso de Molina

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

City: Cuenca

Early Christmas Eve Service

Join us this Saturday at the International Christian Community for an early Christmas Eve Service at 4:30 PM. We realize how hard it may to get taxis after 6 PM so we have moved our time to the earlier hour. Also, because of this service we will not be having a service on Christmas morning, Dec 25.

During the Christmas Eve service we will be singing several of the traditional English language carols and reading the well-known scriptures concerning the birth of Christ into our lives. This year then why not make your Christmas about more than just parties and good food? Come and let your soul feel it worth! You will be glad you did.

Saturday, December 24th from 4:30 to 5:45 PM, free,

5-02 Nicanor Aguilar y Solano

Phil Kennemer: kennemerphi1@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Grass fed free-range chickens

Farm to table. Happy chickens. Natural grain and grass-fed chickens, free of antibiotics and stress.

2.25 x pound.

8 AM – 5 PM, Ordóñez Lasso y los Cedros

Alex Duran: 099 378 4886

Christmas Dinner at La Guarida: suckling pig

Join us this Friday at La Guarida from 5 to 9 PM for an incredible Christmas dinner. Our brick oven will be fired up one last time this 2022 to roast a perfect and delicious suckling pig. We’ll also serve a delicious asparagus cream, wild berry cheesecake and a fabulous eggnog.

We only have a few seats left.
Join us by calling 099 806 8071.

December 23rd, from 5 to 9 PM,

Mariscal Lamar 22-23 y Luis Pauta

Andres: underalias@gmail.com 099 806 8071

Cooking With Rey “Authentic Southeast Asian Cuisine” HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Sesame Chicken
Tender pieces of chicken fried in olive oil and sauteed in my special sesame seasoning. Crispy & Delightful. Served with premium white rice and vegetables.

Khmer Baby Back Ribs
Seared in my honey and garlic sauce. Tender and delicious with a hint of lemongrass and pepper.

Recommendation for Cooking With Rey, restaurant.
At the restaurant, Cooking With Rey, on Sunday afternoon was a delicious introduction to the art and taste of Cambodian cuisine. The “home restaurant” in San Sebastian Plaza is most attractive, with pleasant music, the collaborating atmosphere of co-owner Joe, and cooking done by Chef Rey.
Reservations are necessary, Superbly prepared. We plan to return!

December 22 – Jan 1, From 1 to 8:30 PM,

San Sebastian next to the Museum of Modern Art

Sreymom: whatscooking@mailsam.com 099 544 3977
https://cookingwithrey.com

Friday 7 PM: Christmas Gala Concert at the Jazz Society Café!

Dec. 23rd: Christmas Gala Concert at the Jazz Society Café!
Don’t miss this special holiday event!
Food and Beverage service from 6 PM. Jazz Concert at 7 PM
Reservations: jazzsocietyofecuador@gmail.com

Friday, 7 PM, 23rd of December,

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

Remember that on Christmas day Calvo & Co will be open for lunch

Christmas day is a special day. That is why the Calvo & Co family will be happy to receive you for lunch. We will work with our regular menu but we will also have the new menus for groups (only with prior reservation). Don’t stay at home; come and enjoy Christmas with us. And, remember that by the end of the year we will have a special party.

From Tuesdays to Sundays,

Los Cipreses 1-133

Jose: 095 879 3723

Café del Museo Restaurant

Café del Museo Restaurant is open!

Live a festive moment in our restaurant with an unforgettable seasonal menu! Also, come and try our new dishes and our daily specials.

Come visit us and try our delicious cocktails. 2 cocktails x $10 From Tuesday to Saturday.

– We are open from Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 AM to 10 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM to 3:30 PM
– Reservations | 099 378 0721
– Entrance for the Remigio Crespo Museum in Calle Larga or through Paseo 3 de Noviembre

Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 AM to 10 PM. Sundays from 10 AM to 3:30 PM.

Paseo 3 de Noviembre

Sociedad Gourmet: 99 378 0721
https://sociedadgourmet.ec/cafe-del-museo/

Last call for Christmas Dinner at Joes’ Secret Garden

It’s almost Christmas … that very, very special day of the year and we’re cooking up a lot of your traditional favorites for a great dinner in the restaurant or delivered to your home.

But time for booking and reservations is running out.
For delivery or pickup, you must order by noon Friday.
For dining in you must reserve by 6 PM, Saturday, Dec. 24th.

For full menu, costs, and reservation visit our website,
http://www.joessecretgarden.com.

We look forward to you joining us
.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

KP, Ken and the Joes’ staff

Takeout and home delivery, Sat. Dec 24, 11:30 AM – 5 PM; Dine in Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec, 25th, 11:30 AM to 5 PM,

Address at time of order.

KP and Ken: eat@joessecretgarden.com
http://www.joessecretgarden.com

La Mia Back at Cuenca Consignments

We will be back at Cuenca Consignments Thursday and Friday from 11 AM – 2 PM. Come see all the goodies we have.

Tell Pam you saw this GringoPost ad and get an additional discount.

Cuenca Consignments Isabela 4-75 and 12 de Abril

Thurs and Fri 12-22 and 12-23 11-2,

4-75 Isabela

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

Zarza Brewing: Pay 2, receive 3 pints + NFL Thursday!

This Thirstday enjoy our 3×2 promo on pints. Perfect to go with NFL: Jets vs Jaguars

Have you tried our X-mas barley wine? Noel Cheer powers Santa’s sleigh and now it can power yours too!

Thirstday,

Remigio Tamariz between Alfonso Borrero and Lorenzo Piedra

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

1/2 kg of bacon free * – Cuenca Salmon

Place your online order of $50 or more on Thursday or Friday and get 1/2 kg of our Nitrite free Bacon. ($12 value) plus free delivery in the Cuenca city limits.

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

Thursday Dec. 22nd,

Los Alamos y 3 de Noviembre

Lenny Charnoff: info@cuencasalmon.com 099 122 1238

Double D’s New Year’s Eve Menu

As the song asks, “What are you doing New Year’s…New Year’s Eve?”

Let us give you some options:

To help you ring in 2023 with fabulous food, we’ve designed a few appetizer menus. There are enhancements available if you’d like a heartier spread and don’t forget our very own zesty Bloody Mary mix which also works well for Micheladas.

Small Bites for Two – $17
(Four pieces of each unless otherwise noted)
Ham & Asparagus Rolls
Pimento Cheese (1/2 lb.) or Chicken Salad (1 lb.) with toast rounds
Meatballs with Marinara sauce
Spinach Balls

Small Bites for Four – $28
(Six pieces of each unless otherwise noted)
Ham & Asparagus Rolls
Pimento Cheese (1/2 lb.) or Chicken Salad (1 lb.) with toast rounds
Meatballs with Marinara sauce
Spinach Balls
Hummus (1/2 lb.) with crudité

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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!
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

Start off 2023 with Gran Feria Sabatino’s on Sat., Jan. 7

Gran Feria Sabatino’s will be back on Saturday, January 7. We’re working on lining up all of your favorite entrepreneurs and seeking out exciting new vendors to keep things fresh for you. Watch for the list of participants as well as lunch specials in the coming days.

Until then, make sure this fair in on your brand new 2023 calendar the first Saturday of every month. Have very happy holidays and here’s to a great 2023.

Saturday, January 7; 10 AM – 2 PM, Entrance is free,

Sabatino’s Garden Restaurant, Roberto Aguilar y Tres de noviembre (one block west of Plaza Otorongo)

Mauricio and Dawn: dawnwolfe1113@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Holiday Life & Death Café – Wed. 28th – free and open to all!

Join us at a café for cake, coffee/tea, and convo!

At a Death Café people- often strangers- gather to eat treats, drink tea & coffee and discuss topics of life, death, aging, mortality, and other topics surrounding the Life-Death-Life cycle.

The purpose, you might ask? To transform our relationship with dying and death, so we may also transform the way we live our (finite) lives, one conversation at a time.

Free and open to all!

Let’s meet together this coming Wednesday, Dec 28th in honor of liminal spaces and transitions, as we meet between holidays and on the cusp of calendar changes, to talk about death- and life/rebirth – with no agenda, objectives or themes.

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Read all about it! The FAAN December Newsletter is here

Happy Pawlidays Everyone:

We invite you to read the FAAN December Newsletter Issue that will update you on our project to create Ecuador’s most modern and sustainable shelter and how you can be a best friend to the 142 Dogs now in our care. You’ll also read about volunteer opportunities, loving dogs awaiting their forever home and FAANtastic Community Events.
https://www.faanecuador.org/newsletters/dec2022.pdf

Are you a member of the Paws Circle in 2022-2023? We have an urgent need to purchase the land for our permanent sanctuary and move our dogs in June 2023. Join our Gold, Silver and Bronze Paws Circle and your gift will be memorialized at the new shelter with your family name/pet’s name on a plaque at the beautiful park like grounds of the new shelter.
And Yes, your gift is US Tax-Deductible through our sister 501-C-3 Foundation in the US when mailed to our US address.

Thank you in advance for donating your time, talent and treasure to creating a better life for Cuenca’s animals.

Happy Pawlidays!
The FAAN Doggies & their Human Volunteer Friends
https://www.faanecuador.org/newsletters/dec2022.pdf

December 22-January 14, $10-10,000,

Edificio Dali 1B, Jose Astudillo 2-09 y Miguel Morocho

Rosemary Rein: reinrosemary@gmail.com 096 920 9764

City: Cuenca

Dr. Grace’s Christmas Toy Drive

“Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most.”

Today is the last day to donate toys, you can still be part of this annual tradition from Dr. Grace.

We are so thankful to everyone who has helped us with their donations, we will be providing pictures after the event.

Starting Now

Miguel Cordero y Av. Paucarbamba / Edificio Work Center – Oficina 210

Grace: graceord13@hotmail.com

City: Cuenca

Win and enjoy a free Christmas Eve dinner for two

Win and enjoy a free Christmas Eve dinner for 2, at Santo Placer restaurant in the new luxurious Hotel Itza.

Click the subscribe link https://expatsmags.com/cuenca/vip-club/

What’s more romantic than an elegant 6-course dinner at the Santo Placer restaurant with your loved one on Christmas Eve?

Expats Magazine Group invites you to win a free Christmas Eve dinner for 2 at the gorgeous Itza Hotel in el Centro. It’s easy—just join Cuenca Expats Magazine’s VIP Clube.


It’s free to join. Each month you’ll receive an advance copy of the Magazine, plus you qualify for a wide range of free services. If you are already a VIP member, no problem. Just go to info.ecuador@expatsmags.com and send us an email saying “Please enter me in the Free Christmas Eve Dinner for 2 at Itza Hotel contest”

The contest closes at midnight Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Gran Colombia y Benigno Malo

Edward Lindquist

https://expatsmags.com/cuenca/vip-club/

Ed Lindquist: 095 981 9747. Call after: 9 AM.

City: Cuenca

The Banshees of Inisherin – our last film of the year

Throughout the whole year, La Guarida has projected many incredible films. ‘The Banshees of Inisherin,” has to be in our Top 10 films of the year. What an incredible new film with awe-inspiring performances by Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. It has been nominated for 8 different awards for next year’s Golden Globes and is a favorite to win the Academy Awards.

Don’t miss our last film of the year and come enjoy a wonderful meal.
Book by calling 099 806 8071.

December 21st, from 6:45 to 9:30 PM,

Mariscal Lamar 22-23 y Luis Pauta

Andres: underalias@gmail.com 099 806 8071

Pei’s pot stickers (home delivery and dine-in )

Hello friends and customers. Merry Christmas. I am Pei, still offer traditional Chinese food, looking forward to hearing from you.

This is the menu:

dumplings
12 pieces

pork • $5
chicken • $5
shrimp and pork • $7
vegetable • $5
Beef • $6

stir-fried-noodles
hand-made noodles

veggie stir-fry • $5
zhajiangmian • $6
eggs with tomatoes • $5
Pork with vegetable • $8
Chicken with broccoli • $8

single dishes
over rice

Kung Pao chicken • $8
Coca-Cola chicken wings • $10
crispy sweet and sour pork (chicken)• $10
sweet and sour pineapple pork(chicken)• $10
twice cooked-pork • $10
general Tso’s chicken • $10
fried tofu • $8
Mapo Tofu • $10
veggie delight • $6
salt and pepper pork • $10
salt and pepper chicken • $10
Salt and pepper shrimp • $15
Fry pork with vegetables • $10
Fry chicken with vegetables • $8
Braised eggplants •$8
Fry green beans •$6
Eggs with tomatoes •$6
Celery & carrots salad •$6
Fry potatoes slice •$5
Purple cabbage •$5

steamed-buns
1 piece

pork • $1
chicken • $1
red-bean • $1
mix and match dozen • $10

extras

red bean paste (300g) • $5
fresh-noodles Ramen (1lb) • $8
Spicy sauce (100g) • $3
Pancake (2 pics ) • $5

December 21st, from 9 AM to 7 PM,

Del Batan

Pei: zhaopei306@gmail.com 099 253 6116

Tonight: Agroove Supreme Jazz Duo at the Jazz Society Cafe!

Wednesday 7 PM, 21st of December
Agroove Supreme Jazz Duo

Andres Figueroa – Drums and Vocals
Ricardo Miño – Guitar

Delicious dinner and drinks from Mother & Son Family Kitchen
Come and enjoy your Holidays with this groovy duo from Guayaquil!

Cover Fee $5


Reserve your table now!
WhatsApp 096 322 3377
Email: jazzsocietyofecuador@gmail.com

Wednesday 7 PM, 21st of December, $5 cover fee,

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

Debby Degamo: reservations@jazzsocietycafe.com 096 322 3377

City: Cuenca

Kapak Raymi and Cultural Exchange

This Wednesday, December 21st celebrate Kapak Raymi with us and then participate in our weekly language exchange. Kapak Raymi is the Andean winter solstice. We will have an Ancestral Ceremony, agroecological fair, music and campfire. Along with free canelazo. The event will be held at Café Ñucallacta, local #2 on Av. Loja.

Dec. 21st, 4 to 9 PM, Free,

Av. Loja 2320 and Juan Bautista Vasquez

Rumi Duchicela: rduchice@hotmail.com 098 619 0490

City: Cuenca

Sisa Gran Feria: fresh blueberries and almonds

Sisa Restaurant will be hosting its feria this Wednesday.
Come have some fun, sample some tasty products, and say hi!

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

We hope to see you there.

Wednesday, December 21st from 10 AM to 3 PM, Free Event,

Paseo 3 Nov, next to Broken Bridge

The Blue Biker: cuencablueberries@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

La Guarida’s last concert of the year

We are happy to present our last concert of the year with the always incredible:

Renato Albornoz
in an intimate dinner-concert.

Thursday, December 22nd at 7:30 PM
Doors open at 5 PM
Admission: $6
Reservations with dinner are required
Limited capacity
Tel. 099 806 8071

Tango, boleros and much more will be highlighted in this musical experience with one of the finest guitarists Cuenca has. Renato will take us on a tour of different Latin American melodies, genres while showing his skills on the guitar. A perfect dinner-concert to enjoy with friends and loved ones.

Don’t miss this unique and intimate experience.

La Guarida is located at Mariscal Lamar and Luis Pauta. A short Tranvia ride to La Cuadra Station.

December 22nd, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM,

Mariscal Lamar 22-23 y Luis Pauta

Andres: underalias@gmail.com 099 806 8071

Sourdough bread in Cuenca

Hello, we are Internacional Bakery team. We are great to offer you healthy sourdough bread, no chemicals, yeast free, gluten low and free. Made in wood fired oven, artisan and delicious.
Home delivery.

Some bread every day:

Ciabatta
Rye
Barley multi-seeds
Wheat whit walnut and cranberries
Turmeric
Sweet croissant
Cinnamon roll
Bagel

This week delicious Panetone (special Christmas Bread)
For special order: Focaccia, pumpernickel, baguette, pretzel (make your order one day before.

Store1: Every day from 8 AM to 8 PM, Sunday from 8:30 AM to 2 PM, Store 2: Every day from 9:30 AM to 6:45 PM, Saturday from 9:30 AM to 4 PM,

Store1: Juan Jaramillo 5-18 and Mariano Cueva. Store 2 : Gran Colombia and Manzaneros

Internacional Bakery: 096 891 1591
https://www.facebook.com/PanaderiaInternacionalCuenca/

Dr. Grace’s Christmas Toy Drive

“Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give”. – Eleanor Roosevelt-

Be part of Dr. Grace’s Christmas annual event, where she gives joy and brings out smiles to most needed children. We are thankful to receive your toy donations until December 22nd.

Starting Now, 0,

Miguel Cordero y Av. Paucarbamba / Edificio Work Center -Oficina 210

Grace: graceord13@hotmail.com

City: Cuenca

Christmas Eve and New Year’s celebrations – Don Colon’s Restaurant

Christmas Eve Day – December 24

Your choice –

Filet Mignon
Or
Florida Lobster

Each includes:

Baked Potato
Onion Soup
Garlic Bread
Glass of wine

$19.95

Champagne Dinner, New Year’s Eve Celebration – December 31

Your choice –

Surf and Turf (Lobster tail with filet mignon)
Or
Florida Lobster
Or
Pasta Alfredo with Shrimp

Each includes:

Stuffed Baked Potato
Onion Soup
Garlic Bread
Free Champagne all night!

$25 per person

Please make reservations for these days. Thank you.

December 24 and December 31,

Corner of Parque Calderon

Colon Campos: 099 827 0703

Double D’s New Year’s Eve Menu

As the song asks, “What are you doing New Year’s…New Year’s Eve?”

Let us give you some options.

To help you ring in 2023 with fabulous food, we’ve designed a few appetizer menus. There are enhancements available if you’d like a heartier spread and don’t forget our very own zesty Bloody Mary mix which also works well for Micheladas.

Small Bites for Two – $17
(Four pieces of each unless otherwise noted)
Ham & Asparagus Rolls
Pimento Cheese (1/2 lb.) or Chicken Salad (1 lb.) with toast rounds
Meatballs with Marinara sauce
Spinach Balls

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Ham, bacon, pork loin roast, sausages

It’s National Chancho Week at Cuenca Salmon.

Great savings on our Pork Products. Mention you saw this ad in GringoPost and receive 150 grams of Capicola ($9.50 value ) with an order of $40 or more.

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

Tuesday, Dec. 20th,

Los Alamos y 3 de Noviembre

Lenny Charnoff: info@cuencasalmon.com 099 122 1238

Wednesday: Agroove Supreme Jazz Duo at the Jazz Society Café!

This Wednesday 7 PM, Jazz Society Café presents Agroove Supreme Jazz Duo!

Andres Figueroa – Drums and Vocals
Ricardo Miño – Guitar

Delicious dinner and drinks from Mother & Son Family Kitchen

Come and enjoy your Holidays with this groovy duo from Guayaquil!

Wednesday 7 PM, 21st of December,

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

Debby Degamo: jazzsocietyofecuador@gmail.com 096 322 3377
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjL8CqND_jQ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

Zarza Brewing: $0.50 wings and NBA basketball Tuesdays

Oh the wings! Buffalo, Jerk sauce, Hot Wings, Diablo, Garlic-Parmesan, BBQ… you decide.

Every Tuesday just $0.50 with the purchase of any beverage. Minimum order 5 wings.

NBA Tuesday: Knicks vs Warriors and Suns vs Griz

Every Tuesday,

Remigio Tamariz between Alfonso Borrero and Lorenzo Piedra

Julio: WhatsApp: +52 553 348 9681
https://goo.gl/maps/6W3CSgQqQT9G7wA16

Internacional Bakery

Come and enjoy our delicious sourdough breads in a wood oven. Chemical free, sugar free, flavor free, vegan, dairy free.

It has many benefits such as improving digestion, it has many vitamins and is preserved naturally.

You can find us at Juan Jaramillo 5-18 and Mariano Cueva and at our branch in Gran Colombia and Manzaneros.

For orders call or write to 096 891 1591

Free tasting

City Cuenca

8 AM to 7 PM,

Juan Jaramillo 5 18 Mariano Cuenta and Gran Colombia y Manzanaros

Andrea: 096 891 1591

Try the Tequeños Topita (cheese fingers) from Venezuela

We want to introduce you to a delicious option to enjoy at home or with friends. They are called “Tequeños.” These addictive bites are cheese fingers covered in a deliciously crunchy layer of wheat flour dough. They are perfect for a party, meeting, or to eat at home.

You have three options for preparing them: fried, in the Airfryer, or in the oven. You can keep them in the freezer to prepare them for any special moment.
Now available in all Coral Hypermarkets in the City of Cuenca and Delicatto Piggis.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call Carlos Pinto. He speaks fluent English and will be able to answer all your questions.

Topita is a symbol of our Venezuelan culture. Support small entrepreneurs who are in Cuenca to grow.

From 8 AM to 6 PM

Calle Francisco de Orellana y Gabriel Cevallos García. Al frente del Parque Inclusivo Circo Social, Cuenca, Ecuador

Karla Sanchez: info@latopita.com +593 99 439 6386
https://www.latopita.com/

Your delicious pies for Christmas

Hello Dear Customers! Like every year, our delicious pies are available for your festivities. All made with love and the best ingredients. Many of you have already tried our delicate dough and its delicious fillings, inspired by recipes that will remind you of your home pies.

Our options are:

Apple Pie
Cherry Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate Cream Pie
Lemon Merengue Pie
Coconut Cream Pie

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Christmas is here! Premium boneless smoked ham by Pig & Cow

Christmas is here! A very special time to enjoy and gather with friends and loved ones. To help you celebrate, Pig & Cow brings you our premium boneless smoked ham. With our compliments, it’s accompanied by our pineapple jam. Spread it on before heating your ham for a delectable centerpiece for your holiday table.

Whole muscle ham. Not chopped and formed. Taste the difference with Pig and Cow!
#1• Premium Boneless smoked ham + pineapple jam
($9.08/ lb Boneless Smoked ham range 1.5 – 2lbs or 4 – 6 servings)

#2 • Premium Boneless Smoked Ham + eggnog 750ml …. $25

Write to us at WhatsApp for more options

December 12 to December 23rd from 10 AM to 8 PM,

Delivery

Eduardo Quintero: WhatsApp 096 095 3106

Correct times Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve – Joes Secret Garden

Sorry but there has been a couple of errors in the Christmas and New Year’s Eve event times in some of our menu emails, GringoPost and Facebook postings and promotions.

The correct times are:
Christmas Day – open 3 PM for social hours followed by dinner at 5 PM.
New Year’s Eve Candlelight Dinner: Open for Cocktails 5 PM, dinner 7 PM. We will watch the countdown from England and “Big Ben”, and follow with dinner with the evening ending 9 or 9:30 for those with ‘fireworks’ parties to rush to.

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

We invite you to join us at 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 only hours old, milk products, chicken 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, our popular 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.

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Visit us for American and Ecuadorian food at great prices

Come visit Sabor Casero-Cositas Ricas for home style cooking. A cozy place with outdoor and indoor seating. We have desayunos and almuerzos plus a menu of delicious food including hamburgers, tigrillo, pasta, quesadillas, fish and chips, Mediterranean salad and more. Look for the green turf and umbrellas.

From Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 2:30 PM,

Gran Colombia between León XIII and Unidad Nacional.

Alexandra Calle: alex_calle36@icloud.com 096 068 5495

Blue Christmas liturgy, Wednesday, 21 December, 2022

You are invited to gather with the community of St. Christopher Episcopal Mission at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, December 21st for the Blue Christmas Liturgy.

All are welcome to worship with St. Christopher Mission regardless of their faith tradition.

A Blue Christmas, a time when we can, with others, acknowledge the “blue” feelings we have at Christmas time, the reasons for them, and offer them to God. This time has been called the “long dark night of the soul” and “the winter of our discontent” in which memories of past experiences and the pain of present experiences can become overwhelming. For some, Christmas Day is the most difficult. For others, it may be Christmas Eve, or New Years’ Eve, or the beginning of another lonely New Year. In this service, we’ll have some singing appropriate to the season, recognizing that this is not a season of joy for everyone. We will invite you to reflect on the pain, the loneliness, and the sadness you may feel and offer it to God for healing and transformation. We pray that you will find hope and comfort in knowing that you are not alone. Always remember that God knows your pain and loves you unconditionally.

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Dr. Grace Christmas Toy Drive

“Christmas is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give its Christmas!”

Dr. Grace is continuing her tradition to give back to the most needed children of the Azuay community.
We are still receiving your donations for this heartwarming event; donations will be received until December 22nd.

Starting Now

Miguel Cordero y Av. Paucarbamba / Edificio Work Center – Oficina 210

Grace: graceord13@hotmail.com

City: Cuenca

This Week at La Guarida – Our last 5 events of the year

We have six more dates before taking a break; La Guarida will be back on January 8th. Reserve for any of our events by calling or texting 099 806 8071. Join us before 2022 is over.

– Lunana: A Yak in the Clasroom –
Tuesday, December 20th at 6:45 PM.
We are happy that our favorite film of the year is completely sold-out.

– The Banshees of Inisherin –
Wednesday, December 21st at 6:45 PM.
On a remote island off the coast of Ireland, Pádraic is devastated when his buddy Colm suddenly puts an end to their lifelong friendship. Pádraic sets out to repair the damaged relationship by any means necessary. However, as Colm’s resolve only strengthens, he soon delivers an ultimatum that leads to shocking consequences. Simply this year’s best film.

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Our last concert of the year

We are happy to present our last concert of the year with the always incredible:

Renato Albornoz in an intimate dinner-concert.

Thursday, December 22nd at 7:30 PM
Doors open at 5 PM
Admission: $6
Reservations with dinner are required
Limited capacity
Tel. 099 806 8071

Tango, boleros and much more will be highlighted in this musical experience with one of the finest guitarists Cuenca has. Renato will take us on a tour of different Latin American melodies, genres while showing his skills on the guitar. A perfect dinner-concert to enjoy with friends and loved ones.

Don’t miss this unique and intimate experience.

La Guarida is located at Mariscal Lamar and Luis Pauta. A short Tranvia ride to La Cuadra Station.

December 22nd, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM, $6.

Mariscal Lamar 22-23 y Luis Pauta

Andres: underalias@gmail.com 099 806 8071

City: Cuenca

International Christian Community Celebrates Christmas Eve

All are invited to come celebrate the birth of Christ into the human heart this Saturday, December 24th at 4:30 PM in our sanctuary. We will sing many of the traditional Christmas carols, hear the classic scriptures that share the glory of this event and feel the joy of the good news. Doors open at 4 so come let us all adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Saturday December 24th, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, free,

502 Nicanor Aquilar y Solano (Near Hospital Monte Sinai)

Phil Kennemer: kennemerphi1@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Traditional Christmas and New Year’s Eve at Joe’s Secret Garden

Now is the time to make your plans for Christmas Dinner – yes, we are open on Christmas day, starting at 3 PM … dinner at 5 PM. A great place to spend this very special day.

Saturday, Christmas Eve – takeout Christmas dinner – from 11 AM to 5 PM you can pick up your dinner or have it delivered. The same wonderful menu minus the hors d’oeuvres.

Sunday, Christmas Day … just like the gathering back home – a wonderful traditional dinner served family style.

Reservations required … visit our website http://www.joessecretgarden.com for details, the complete menu, price and reservation forms.

Questions? Call KP or Ken – 096 950 6605 or 096 865 1628.

While you’re making plans, reserve our New Year’s Eve Bash, an elegant dinner and a celebration of 2023 with friends, new and old … a fun, safe evening with friends … don’t wait on this one …
For more details and reservations, visit our website: http://www.joessecretgarden.com

Christmas Day dine-in Sunday, – open 5 PM / dinner at 7 PM…
Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24 … take-out Christmas dinner to go… from 11:30 AM to 5 PM. Enjoy this traditional meal in the comfort of your home … invite your friends.

Address at time of ordering.

KP and Ken: eat@joessecretgarden.com
http://www.joessecretgarden.com

Delicious and homemade ice cream from Carlos at Vivaldi Ice Cream

Do you enjoy delicious homemade ice cream? The kind that you ate growing up! You will LOVE these flavors! Many flavors are not available anywhere else in Ecuador. Give your mouth a treat! What are you waiting for?

All ice cream is 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.

Special flavor for Christmas. Peppermint Candy Cane Ice Cream – 500ml $5

1 liter $8 – 500ml $4.50

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Mango from Sulupali / organic products

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

6 mangos from Sulupali. $1 (mango de mantequilla… We can send a photo of the mangos)

1 egg (free-range, organic) $0.35
1 lb fresh blueberries $7

1 lb baking soda $5

200g Salt Mine $2.50

1 lb 100% organic cocoa powder $2.50

1 lb organic raw butter $3.50

1 liter Greek yogurt $8

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

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Chan Chan Dairy Products

Good day to all of you and Merry Christmas! This Tuesday at Dos Sucres, come pick up a plethora of fresh, farm products: This week we have parmesan cheese, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, fresh milk and cream. Also pick up some tasty fruit, veggies, and fresh bread.

Pick up a Christmas/Holiday Baskets full of delicious goodies while they last! Large and small baskets available for friends, family, or yourself. Each basket includes a chunk of our cheese, butter, yogurt, granola, a bottle of wine, artisan bread, cinnamon rolls, and blackberry jelly. A perfect, tasty gift.

If you are not able to make it to the market, email your orders for home delivery or pick-up at the Smokehouse by San Sebastian Square or Tienda Nectar.

Tuesday Dec.20th, from 8-10 AM,

Dos Sucres (Roberto Crespo Toral 3-56), Cuenca Shop/Smokehouse (10:30), Tienda Nectar (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:

– Turkey with mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and green beans with carrots salad. $13.50.

– Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Reduction, mashed or baked potatoes and coleslaw salad. $12.

– Special Ron Pope Venezuelan style. 1 Bottle 750 ml $12.

– Tomato or regular Macaroni and Cheese. 2 Portions: $8.

New products from Misk’i high quality yogurt:

– Natural sugar free Yogurt 1/2 Lt $3.50. 1 lt $5.
– Yogurt with fruits 12 oz (pineapple, strawberry, Plum, black and strawberry) $3. 1/2 Lt $3.50.
– Granola small package 100 gr $2, 300 gr $4.50.

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

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, chicken 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 popular 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.

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Mother & Son’s Christmas Dinner delivery!

We are getting booked up for Dec. 24th delivery.
Please place your order no later than Wednesday, Dec 21st.
WhatsApp 096 322 3377

Dinners

Turkey Dinner $18
Rolled Stuffed Turkey Breast with cranberry sauce
Served with scalloped potatoes, maple mashed sweet potatoes, and green beans with garlic walnut dressing.
Shrimp and Steak Dinner $18
Filet Mignon topped with Prawn Served with Cauliflower Risotto or Mashed Potatoes and roasted mixed veggies.

Filet Dinner $16
Filet Mignon with balsamic glaze served with Cauliflower Risotto or Mashed Potatoes & roasted mixed veggies.

Juicy Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin $16
with mushroom gravy served with mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, and honey-glazed carrots.

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Paradise Indian Restaurant

Enjoy Cuenca’s favorite Indian food seven days a week with dine-in, take-out, and home delivery service. Savor the variety of authentic flavors and dishes available from our extensive menu. No matter what your mood or preference, you’ll find plenty to tempt your palate at Paradise. Whether you want vegan, vegetarian, meat, seafood, rice, traditional bread, or dessert items, we have them. And every meal is prepared fresh to order and spiced to your taste by a skilled and experienced chef.

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

Kapak Raymi

Every December 21, indigenous peoples celebrate the birth of the sun as the beginning of a new cycle: Kapak Raymi. This celebration is also known as Fiesta Grande or Winter Solstice, where the towns meet to thank the sun for the start of the new sowing period.

The Gobierno Provincial del Azuay, the GAD of Nabón and the Atenea Sur Foundation invites you… free transport register in:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIFuoVL_5CboKqVVG2XQf94xXRQkEw0t6nBZcKdIJELBrOHw/viewform?usp=sharing

December 21, from 8 AM to 5 PM, free,

From San Plas Park to the town of Nabon

Eliana Pacheco: fundacion.atenea.sur@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Welcome to Meditation Sunday with Shambhala

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.

Our programs are available in person and online. They are always free – and your donations are also much appreciated.

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Café Ñucallacta – open all weekend

Both shops open Saturday and Sunday with our fresh roasted coffee, pastries, breakfast and fast food. Enjoy the serenity of our new shop on Av. Loja 2320 and Juan Bautista Vasquez. Plenty of green space. We open 9 AM to 6 PM at both locations.

Pumpkin spice lattes
Huevos Rancheros
Apple Pie
Vegan Burritos
Espresso Roasted Coffee
And much, much more

Every day,

Av. Loja 2320 and Juan Bautista Vasquez

Rumi Duchicela: 096 311 4958
https://www.cafenucallacta.com

Saturday at Pájaro y Bestia

Menu for Friday and Saturday, December 16 -17

Smoked pork spare ribs, $9 per pound
House favorite – las mejores costillas de cuenca
High on the Hog Sandwich $5.50
Traditional pulled pork, complete with coleslaw on top
Apple Oink Sandwich $6.25
Pork loin, seasoned with a coffee rub and smoked. Sandwich built from our humongous sandwich roll, mayo, cooked apples, cheddar cheese, pickled apples, spinach, and a generous helping of meat.
Apple Oink Plate $6.25
Deconstructed sandwich on a plate. We turn the sandwich roll into garlic bread.
Fried Onion Hamburger $2.50
A simple, but unique burger. Add cheese for 25 cents.

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Zarza Brewing: $1 off pints and 3 NFL games Saturday

This Saturday we’ll have 3 NFL games starting with Vikings vs Colts, Browns vs Ravens and finishing with Bills vs Dolphins.

Stop by for any game and enjoy $1 off pints all day Saturday with our extended Happy Hour! We open at Noon.

Noel Cheer is now on tap and in wax sealed bottles to go!

Saturday,

Remigio Tamariz between Alfonso Borrero and Lorenzo Piedra

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

Gran Feria at Sisa December 21

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
The city is dressed up for the holidays and looking so pretty. And it’s time again for the Gran Feria at Sisa. The feria will be on a Wednesday this time so that our customers and vendors can be with their families on Christmas Eve. And we will have extended hours too for lunchtime shopping!

Our vendors are preparing things that will delight family and friends. You’ll find festive decorations, treats, gifts, and stocking stuffers. Special things to share, or things you’ll want to use every day. You’ll find things for self-care and health. Check out our vendors and the long list of things that will be waiting for you.

December 21 from 10 AM to 3 PM, free,

Paseo 3 de Noviembre next to the Broken Bridge

Karen: karen.smith134@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Tigua Collections at the CIDAP Holiday Bazaar

There’s still time to bring new or gently used donations to provide Christmas cheer for needy families in the indigenous community of Tigua Chimbacucho, Cotopaxi when you visit the CIDAP Holiday Bazaar this weekend.

Luis Alberto Ugsha will be present selling artwork and accepting contributions of non-perishable foods, new or gently used toys, warm clothing and footwear for kids and older adults in good condition to celebrate the holidays and bring them joy.

On behalf of the Tigua Community,

Muchas Gracias! We look forward to seeing you at the CIDAP Holiday Bazaar.

December 17th and 18th, 10 AM until 7 PM. Tell the guard you have “regalos para Tigua.” Tigua (pronounced Tee-gwah).

CIDAP Museum, Escalinatas y Paseo 3 de Noviembre near Parque de la Madre and the purple bridge.

Luis Alberto Ugsha: albertougsha@gmail.com +593 95 921 7160

City: Cuenca

Christmas Toy Drive – Dr. Grace

We want to thank all our patients and friends who have helped us with their donations, we appreciate you all very much!

We are getting closer to the toy delivery date, and you still have time to be part of this rewarding experience. You can bring your donations to Dr. Grace’s office located at: Miguel Cordero y Av. Paucarbamba / Edificio Work Center – Oficina 210

“Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most.” – Ruth Carter Stapleton

Starting Now

Miguel Cordero y Av. Paucarbamba / Edificio Work Center – Oficina 210

Grace: graceord13@hotmail.com

City: Cuenca

Mind creates – Meditate with Shambhala Sunday

Mind creates everything. That which you think, you become. ~ attrib. the Buddha

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.

Our programs are available in person and online. They are always free – and your donations are also much appreciated.

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Artisanal Market today

Local Artisanal Craftsmen will be selling a wide variety of goods at Plaza El Otorongo today, Saturday between 10 AM and 4 PM.

There will be lots of food, craft supplies, specialty plants, jewelry and other one-of-a-kind products available.

What a perfect place to get those Christmas presents you still want to buy, or just to treat yourself to something delightful.

We look forward to seeing you!

The plaza is on Av. 3 de Noviembre near the foot of the Condamine leading to El Centro.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Plaza+El+Otorongo/@-2.898414,-79.0112769,18.01z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x91cd180e85e65a9d:0x2059c1a571d11738!8m2!3d-2.897971!4d-79.0112099

Saturday, December 17 from 10 AM to 4 PM

Plaza El Otorongo

Magy Pena: acct@pobox.com

City: Cuenca

What is The True Gift of Christmas?

Join with us this Sunday at the International Christian Community as we celebrate the true gift of Christmas, the baby Jesus. Come find out why this baby represents God’s perfect gift for the whole world. Be inspired as we sing Christmas carols, and Susan Bradley shares with us the popular song, “Mary Did You Know?” Also, we will light the 4th advent candle to celebrate the birth of real love in our lives, so do your soul some good and come listen to the good news of Christmas. We will keep the light burning for you.

Sunday, December 18, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM, free,

5-02 Nicanor Aguilar y Solano

Phil Kennemer: kennemerphi1@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Looking for an English speaking church home?

Gather with us at 4 PM on Sundays at Bartolomé de las Casas #5-34 y Tirso de Molina, 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.

Advent and Christmas Worship schedule:

Wednesday, December 21st. Blue Christmas Liturgy 6:30 PM

Christmas Eve, Lessons and Carols 4 PM

Christmas Day, Evening Prayer, 4 PM

We would love to have you gather with us. All are welcome.

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

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

Sunday’s from 4 PM to 5 PM, free,

Bartolomé de las Casas #5-34 y Tirso de Molina

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

City: Cuenca

Botanical garden La Macarena and lunch at Corvel

Tuesday December 27 from 9 to 5

We would like to invite you to a new adventure, La Macarena Botanical garden and lunch at Corvel in Paute.

We start the day with a full English breakfast at La Yunta at 9 AM. After breakfast we drive for 1 hour to the most fantastic botanical garden in Guachapala, called La Macarena, where on our 3 hours walk in easy nice flat paths we will see around 16,000 different kinds of plants, trees and flowers and enjoy the beauty of this place. We will have a break here to enjoy a snack and also a drink made with Guayusa.

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Christmas fruit cake

Hi! I am Michelle Palacios, the pastry chef and entrepreneur.

Our cake of fruits marinated in Cognac will make you feel the magic of Christmas!

Ask for it in any of our 3 presentations!

– 6 portion cake – $10
– 12 portion cake – $15

We make home deliveries within the city without fee.

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Friday Menu at Pájaro y Bestia

* As always, slow smoked pork spare ribs.
With the addition of our second smoker, our process has improved in particular to the ribs. Plus, we have finally settled on a meat provider that we think gives us the best product that we can produce.
* High on the Hog sandwich
Traditional pulled pork complete with a dollop of coleslaw on top.
* Apple Oink sandwich
Today made with smoked pork loin, picked apples, cooked apples, spinach, cheese, and mayo on our humongous sandwich roll.
Or we can deconstruct it and serve as an entree plate with apples on the side and turn that roll into garlic toast.
* Pork Loin plate – see above
* Fried onion hamburger
* Mustard potato salad
* Mac & cheese
* Coleslaw
* Goldie’s cookies

And do not forget the birthday Special. If you have a December birthday, buy a pound of ribs and get a free beer.

If you have never tried the ribs, now is the time. Price increase is coming January 1.

Se 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

Christmas is here! Pig & Cow

Christmas is here! A very special time to enjoy and gather with friends and loved ones. To help you celebrate, Pig & Cow brings you our premium boneless smoked ham. With our compliments, it’s accompanied by our pineapple jam. Spread it on before heating your ham for a delectable centerpiece for your holiday table.

#1• Premium Boneless smoked ham + pineapple jam
($9.08/ lb. Boneless Smoked ham range 1.5 – 2 lbs or 4 – 6 servings)

#2 • Premium Boneless Smoked Ham + eggnog 750ml …. $25

#3 • Premium Boneless Smoked Ham + bottle of wine $20

Write to us at WhatsApp for more options

Don’t miss this Christmas one of your favorite BBQ Specials, our delicious Smoked Baby Back Ribs.

-Full Slab smoked baby back ribs
-6Oz Coleslaw
-Fries

$20

Order by WhatsApp, write us that you come from gringo post and receive a 10% discount on your order of smoked ribs.

December 12 to December 23rd from 10 AM to 8 PM,

Delivery

Eduardo Quintero: WhatsApp 096 095 3106

Tex-Mex food

Have you tried our delicious burritos?
Order them at home.
#santacruz offers you entomated burrito, cooled, crazy burrito, and more!
Chicken/pork/beef/mushrooms
– Remigio Crespo y Esmeraldas
099 926 9635

Noon to 10 PM,

Remigio Crespo and Esmeraldas

David: 099 277 4252
https://www.facebook.com/santacruzrestaurantcuenca

Start 2023 dancing – Paco’s Blues at Common Grounds, Sat. Jan 7th

Kick off your 2023 with dancing!

Paco’s Blues is starting off 2023 at Common Grounds on Saturday, January 7th.

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

Music stars at 6 PM and goes till later on.

$5 cover (luckily some things don’t change).

Looking forward to seeing you in 2023!

Saturday, January 7th, 2023 from 6 PM till later on,

Common Grounds Eduardo Crespo Malo y Gran Colombia

Pacos Blues: pacosbluesband@gmail.com

A Christmas to remember, farm-to-table dinner menu

Gran Roca announces the menu for our “A Christmas to Remember Farm-to-Table Dinner” using our sustainably grown and raised meats and vegetables to produce fresh, healthy and delicious dishes 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.

Our Menu for Christmas Dinner:

~ Sustainably raised on pasture, smoked turkeys, using our professional commercial smoker and our special technique on how we cook them. Cooking a turkey in the traditional way often leads to either overcooked or under-cooked white or dark meat. Our cooking method gets both white and dark meat perfectly cooked, juicy and delicious.

~ Sustainably raised on pasture, smoked pork, using our professional commercial smoker, and served with a tamarind-pineapple sauce.

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Double D’s: Christmas order deadline is today at 5 PM

We’re so glad to see gatherings and celebrations returning after two holiday seasons stifled by Covid. We appreciate your trust and confidence in making our food and baked delights part of your celebrations.

Demand for our holiday desserts and sweets has been off the charts so between that and several catering events, our casserole/soup/salad menus are on hold until after the new year. We may do a small bites/finger foods menu for New Year’s Eve like we did last year. There will be more to come on that.

The deadline to order sweets and desserts for Christmas is 5 PM on Friday. Please know some delivery dates are already completely booked. We’ll do our best to accommodate your preferred delivery date.

If you’re not sure what to give as a gift, why not get one–or more! – of our gift certificates? Personalized, electronic gift certificates are available in any amount and are valid for six months from purchase date.

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This week Specials at Kolo Restaurant and Bakery

Hola amigos. Buenos dias. Hopping you all are doing good and having the best holidays.
This week specials:
Breakfast: Bacon, cheese, caramelized onions omelet, served with potatoes or fruit and homemade bread, coffee, tea or fresh juice $6
Lunch: Beef Cordon Blue, served with curry cauliflower and sweet potato, iced tea, lemonade or juice include $7
Hope you can come soon.

Please share, always help.

December 16th from 8 AM to 3 PM,

Luis Cordero #5-65 and Juan Jaramillo

Frank Gonzalez: frankic85@hotmail.com 099 297 5788

Saturday at Don Colon’s restaurant

Don Colon’s restaurant – 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

Saturday, December 17,

Corner of Parque Calderon

Colon Campos: 099 827 0703