Are you an experienced meditator, a beginner, or just interested in learning more about meditation? Then this workshop may just be for you…

Most people are familiar with the word meditation and many people have some level of experience with meditation. But meditative practices can be much deeper and much more effective than most people know.

The benefits of a consistent meditative practice can be profound and many… from calming down the overactive mind and relaxing, to programming your subconscious mind to lead you to a better life, to leading your energy to heal your body, mind, and spirit… the benefits of a meditative practice are many…

Meditation with specific intent can also be used to explore those past traumas and habits that can sometimes control our lives…

Meditation with Intent can also be used to explore ancestral past life issues and strengths.

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We here at Gran Roca wish to thank all of the guests who attended our Thanksgiving and Christmas to Remember Farm-to-Table Dinners at the beautiful Hotel Los Balcones. What a lovely setting to have a special dinner you’ll surely remember. With that in mind, we would like to announce our special Easter to Remember Farm-to-Table Dinner with Music.

As for the menu, one item is certain, and that is our home grown, pasture raised, smoked turkey. A number of guests came up to us after our Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners to remark how surprised they were at how delicious and juicy the Smoked Turkey was. We have both a professional commercial smoker and a special technique on just how we cook our turkeys. (Yes, it matters.) In addition, we will also be smoking a lamb as lamb is quite popular on Easter as well. And you can select some of both. Remember, no one goes home hungry from a Gran Roca event!

As for the music, Rob will be singing songs from Bernstein’s Mass (He sang in the west coast premiere in the 1970s.) and other beautiful songs.

More menu details will be announced as we get closer to Easter.

Feel free to email us at info@granroca.net if you have any questions and let us know if you would like a reservation for our Easter to Remember Farm-to-Table Dinner with Music on April 9th (4 or 6 PM). We already have a number of guests signed up.

Easter Sunday, April 9th, 4 or 6 PM seating,

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

Rob Gray: info@granroca.net

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:

– Cordon Bleu di Melanzane (Eggplant cordon Bleu) with Marinara Sauce, accompanied with roasted Veggies or roasted potatoes and cheese. 2 portions $10.

– Garlic Butter and Garlic Quesadillas veggies, chicken or beef accompanied with roasted peppers sauce. 2 portions of 12 pieces $10.

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.
– Special Guava jam bread $3.50.
– New appetizer: 20 pigs in a blanket $8.

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Are you looking to eat healthy without it being a big hassle?

With Shungo Foods, you can access healthy and completely organic foods without leaving your home.

We have taken care of finding high-quality foods for you, while also helping local farmers to showcase the excellent quality of their products.

Today we bring you a delicious recipe that you can easily prepare at home using organic products like those from Shungo Foods.

Ingredients:

3 cups of Shungo Foods’ organic chicken, cubed
1 cup of chopped Shungo Foods’ organic carrots

1 medium onion
3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons organic butter
1 1/2 cups of chicken broth
1/2 cup of heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pie crusts of your favorite recipe

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In case you didn’t know yet, Calvo 6 Co opens every day.
From Mondays to Sundays. and from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
We can also send your favorite food to your home, so just give us a call!

Every day from 11:30 AM

Los Cipreses 1-133 and Ordoñez Lasso

Jose: 095 879 3723

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, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, fresh milk and cream. We have some tender beef roasts, steaks and hamburger available. Carefully aged in our meat cooler for 2 weeks, we are offering some of the most mouth-watering, tender selections available.

Also pick up some tasty fruit, veggies, and fresh bread. Get your groceries 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, Tienda Nectar or arrange for home delivery in the afternoon.

Tuesday, March 21st 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

Paradise Indian Restaurant will take a vacation soon. For the first time since opening on October 1st, 2019, the owners and staff will enjoy a well-deserved break. Paradise will be closed starting April 4 until May 10. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and invite you to dine in, take out, or call for delivery service until our April 4 deadline.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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

Rommie Gerber-Reddington, master textile artist will be giving a full day workshop on Shibori, a Japanese dyeing technique. The method gives absolutely beautiful results always.

You will be very impressed with what you create!

Sign up early as class size is limited

The cost includes all materials

To reserve a space or more info contact Rommie at 095 864 6739 or rommie.charles@gmail.com

Saturday, April 1 from 9:30 AM – 4 PM, $50,

Casa Aurora, Corner of Los Cisnes y Las Glondrinas, University of Azuay neighborhood

Lynn Mizono: mizonol@msn.com

City: Cuenca

Dear Mishkeros,

We are celebrating our 2 year anniversary at Mishki Grano and we want to celebrate with you.

Come and enjoy an unforgettable day in the countryside with several activities.

*Making sourdough bread in a wood-fired oven
*Tour of the organic vegetable garden
*Folk music presentation
*Ancestral cleansing
*Traditional lunch and coffee break
*Souvenir and transport
*We are pet friendly

$20 per person, $35 per couple. (Reserve your place with half payment)

For more information please click here

Thank you for supporting local and sustainable commerce!

With love,

Sara

March 25th, from 9 AM to 1:30 PM, $20,

Casa Rosa Blanca

Sara: mishkigrano@gmail.com 099 122 2016

City: Cuenca

FAAN-tastic Celebration Party
Saturday, March 25th 4-7 PM
Join us for Food, Animal Loving Friends, A FAAN-atic Photo Booth & Cuban and Caribbean Music by Noel Batista.

FAAN (Fundacion Familia Amor Animal) is celebrating meeting our Kick-Start matching grant challenge and em-barking on a new journey for animal welfare in Cuenca: Building the first modern, US-standard animal shelter in South America.

Come join the Paw-ty and our mission to make Cuenca known as the city that cares for, loves and respects all animals through Sanctuary, Education, Spay and Neuter and Rescue Adoption.

FAAN was Voted 2023 Best Charity and Best Animal Shelter in Best of Gringo Post Awards. Come meet us and learn how you can volunteer your SuperPowers in Animal Welfare and PAW-ty with us.
A Free Community event/Cash Bar

Register your pack for tickets at https://www.faanecuador.org/faanevents.html

March 25

Luis Cordero, Juan Jaramillo 5-65

FAAN Ecuador: faanatic1@gmail.com 096 920 9764

City: Cuenca

All day Saturday we’ll have all the tournament action starting at noon. Come by for a pint of Green St. Patty’s Day Ale and root for your favorite team.

Saturday,

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

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

Enjoy your weekend with a wonderful dinner, cocktail, and great music!

March 17th, Friday, 7 PM: Guayusa Jazz Trio 2 featuring singer/bassist, Alondra Bravo!
March 18th, Friday 7 PM: Mariangel Mundaray with the Jim Gala Trio

Los Cedros y Los Claveles
Cuenca – Ecuador
WhatsApp 096 322 3377

Friday & Saturday 7 PM,

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

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.

March 18,

Corner of Parque Calderon

Colon Campos: 099 827 0703

Saturday:
-Breakfast: Burrito day, choice of Chicken Sausage, Italian sausage, pork sausage, or vegetarian, comes with enchilada sauce, coffee or tea $5.99
-Lunch: BBQ day! Choice of: Smoked BBQ chicken, smoked BBQ ribs or smoked BBQ brisket, comes with coleslaw, cornbread, French fries or potato salad, ice tea or lemonade $8.50

Sunday:
-Special: Salmon, comes with mashed potato and Caesar salad, white wine cream sauce, ice tea or lemonade $11.99

March 18th and 19th,

Calle Larga 9-40 y Benigno Malo

Orlando Ortiz: orlandoinecuador@gmail.com 098 824 6499

Hey Sunday Brunch Cuenca family.

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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Hello!
Happy Saturday!
Please visit Feeria at Otorongo Lounge from 10 AM until 2 PM. A lot of interesting and natural products. For Feeria, we will have 5% discount from regular price!
Natural oils, Sunscreens, Tea, Infusions and much more.
All organic and made in Ecuador
Natural.EC.Shop

18th March, 10 AM to 2 PM, $1,

Otorongo, Av. November 3

Iryna Salaikina: irene.saley@icloud.com 098 411 9885

City: Cuenca

Happy hour, Saturday from noon to 3 PM!
Margaritas 2 for $8 and fish tacos until they sell out!

Saturday, March 18th noon – 3 PM,

1-77 Plaza Otorongo

Chris Beardman: 093 917 3689

Dear friends, we are an English-German family who decided to show the best places for the Amazon region. Great and affordable.

Anytime march April,

Ahuano Campochocha

Karin Stockl: 099 362 4116

Free! Free! Free dance lessons by Keli and Dale, Place: Common Grounds, every Thursday, 11 AM. You don’t need a partner. If you’re not sure about dancing, you can just come and watch to start. We want to make it fun and easy.

We are showing the basic steps, reviewing Line Dancing, adding the two-step to country western, the basic foxtrot, Cha-Cha, and the Nightclub two-step for pop music. We will add Swing Dance, salsa, and more as time goes on, and as participants request.

Our response, so far, has been very good. Folks are having lots of fun and learning quickly! Come join and bring a friend!

Thursdays, 11 AM – Common Grounds Sports Bar!

Dale Onuffer: daleronuffer@yahoo.com

It’s Paw-ty time with love and appreciation for the many contributors to FAAN’s kick-start matching campaign to purchase the land for building of the first modern, US-standard animal shelter in South America.

Raising over $40,000 in a few short weeks…well that’s testimony to the generosity of animal lovers in Cuenca and around the world. Thank you to our Platinum Anonymous Donor, member of the Gold, Silver and Bronze Paws Circle and the many donations received to help our dogs cross the finish line during the last weeks and even hours of our campaign.

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Come and spend a delightful time at the Ferria with Everything at Otorongo Cafe this Saturday, March 18, 10 AM – 2 PM.

Enjoy some coffee, chocolate and sweets, and visit our vendors and artists.

Portraits and caricatures by Jaime Lara are an added bonus.

What’s available?

Healthy Food
Health Products
Beauty Products
Ecuadorian Crafts
and more

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As always, Casa Yangoe has brought the perfect musician to accompany your night! This Saturday, March 18th, Magic Madness Band will be here! The music will start at 9 PM, and you just have to pay $7 which includes a glass of one of the artisanal beers we have, a glass of wine available, or one of the cocktails we offer on our menu. Come and have fun with us!

March 18th, from 9 PM to Midnight, $7

Benigno Malo Street 5-16 y Calle Larga, Cuenca Ecuador.

Casa Yangoe: casayangoe@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

On Thursday, March 23, a small group will begin meeting weekly to discuss Rupert Spira’s teachings on non-duality, commonly known as the Direct Path. Initially, the size of the group will be limited to four persons, including myself as facilitator and fellow learner. All others who would like to take part in these discussions will be added to the waitlist.

Although Rupert has said that interest is the sole prerequisite for this path of self-enquiry, we ask that participants have a basic understanding of his teachings or classical Advaita. Our primary focus will be the gradual integration of these ideas into every aspect of our daily life.

We will gather every Thursday from 4 to 5 PM at a pleasant venue near Parque Calderón. There is no cost. To request a place, please send an email to smjohnson5@hotmail.com

March 23rd, from 4 to 5 PM, 0.00,

A venue near Parque Calderon

Stephen Johnson

City: Cuenca

Just Breathe. Attention to the breath is a sort of bridge that connects the mind to the body. ~Thich Nhat Hahn

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.

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Come see for yourself! Check us out and see what we are all about. We are genuine, we are real, we are different.

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.

Our message is in English with simultaneous translation in Spanish via state-of-the-art translation equipment. Praise and worship is in English and Spanish.

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.

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Gran Roca announces an Easter to Remember Farm-to-Table Dinner with Music. The event will include an amazing variety of dishes starting with our one-of-a-kind pastured Smoked Turkey and pastured Smoked Lamb. 

The rest of the menu will be vegetarian and is harvested fresh from our gardens here on the farm. Not everyone can live on a sustainable permaculture farm…but you can eat like you do! 

The three most important factors in eating healthy are the farming practices of the farmer, the variety of the foods you eat, and the time from harvest to your table. Gran Roca excels in all three and uses sustainable farming practices to grow our many varieties of crops a number of which are only found on our farm. 

As for the music, Rob will be singing songs from Bernstein’s Mass (He sang in the west coast premiere in the 1970s.) and other songs sung at Easter. 

For Reservations, please send an email to info@granroca.net and we’ll get right back to you. We are still working out some of the details. But, we expect to have two seatings: 4 and 6 PM. 

We are always happy to answer your questions

Easter Sunday, April 9th, 

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

Rob Gray: info@granroca.net 

Hola all chili loving amigos. Felix has such demand for his amazing, perfectly seasoned chili that he has decided to carry it at both King Smokehouse Burgers and King Smokehouse. Yes, this is the same delicious chili you have had on his chili burgers and that he has (up to now) only had at the burger joint. But now you can find it at King Smokehouse as well.

Huge news. And the best? So reasonable at only $5 per pound. Even better, top your hot, steaming bowl of chili with some shredded King Smokehouse melty cheddar cheese. What’s not to love? Well, how about making a complete meal with some Mountain Home Gourmet Cornbread Mix! Now you have it all. Don’t delay – come over Today! It’s Yum Yum time. Disfrute!

King Smokehouse is located just across from beautiful Parque San Sebastian on Coronel Talbot. Open Mon. – Sat. for your convenience. Come on over or call for delivery. We are here to provide the very finest in Smoked Meats, Mixes, Cheese and so much more! The tiny tienda with tons of great stuff!

Daily Mon. thru Sat from 9 AM until 5 PM (Sat. closing at 4 PM)

Coronel Talbot 8-66 y Simon Bolivar

Felix Salinas: felixkingsmokehouse@gmail.com Call or WhatsApp +593 96 904 7724

St. Patrick’s Day at The Pub
March 17th, noon – midnight
March 18th, 3 PM – midnight

Authentic Irish Bangers and mash with peas, $7. Two Irish sausages, mashed potatoes, onion gravy and peas.

Scotch Eggs $3.50. Boiled egg wrapped in sausage, breaded and deep fried.

Irish Slammer $6, Nitro Irish Stout with a shot of whiskey and Irish Cream liquor. Drop and chug!

Beers on Tap
Nitro Irish Stout, Nitro Café Valencia Stout, Irish Red Ale, Scottish Red Ale, Kiplinger Curry IPA, California Golden Ale.

March 17th, noon – midnight March 18th, 3 PM – midnight,

Miguel Cordero Dávila 1-104 y Francisco Moscoso

Shawn Rathjen: 098 332 7839

If you are worrying where to have the authentic Chinese foods and a cup of tasty coffee, please come to Tres I Cafe where you can taste real Chinese foods, snacks and desserts specially prepared in a healthy way by a professional chef and baker. Our coffee is brewed with specially selected local beans to bring you an impressive experience.

You will be assured of the balance between the nutrition and health care, both for vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

Monday to Sunday but Tuesday, from 11 AM to 7 PM,

Juan Jaramillo 7~64 near Park Calderon in historical center

Max: wuxingma@gmail.com 099 464 4722

Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Zarza. This Friday and Saturday we’ll have our special Green Ale on tap.

Friday we open from 4 PM to midnight and Saturday noon to midnight.

See ya soon!

Friday and Saturday,

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

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

This Saturday, we invite you to our 1st Coffee Aficionados Fair! Coincidentally around St. Paddy’s Day.

We will have:
– A small tour of Ecuador’s coffee industry and culture, with hands on activities.
– Workshop on how to best prepare coffee at home using different coffee brewers.
– Artesanal Fair with art, design and organic products.
– BBQ and St Paddy’s Day themed beer.
– Live music with Northern Roots from noon to 2 PM.

March 18th, 10 AM to 6 PM

Av. Loja 23-20 and Juan Bautista Vasquez

Rumi Duchicela: rduchice@hotmail.com 098 619 0490

City: Cuenca

Hola queridos amigos, hope your week started in the best way. We want to let you know about this week’s specials:

Breakfast Migas as breakfast special, drink included $6
Beef Quesadilla, served with sweet potato salad on the best vinaigrette dressing. drink included, $7

We love spicy food!
Hope to see u soon

March 17th from 8 AM to 3 PM,

Luis Cordero 5-65 y Juan Jaramillo

Frank: frankic85@hotmail.com 099 297 5788

They say the early bird gets the worm. Hah! We are gonna flip you some bird.

Your choice of boneless chicken breast or a bone-in leg quarter seasoned with a chimichurri wet rub. Smoked to perfection, then served together with a side of mashed potatoes and chicken gravy.

** Chimichurri Chicken special
** Smoked pork spareribs
** High on the Hog sandwich
** Onion fried hamburger

* Mac & Cheese
* Mashed potatoes and chicken gravy
* Butter beans
* BBQ glazed carrots
* Coleslaw
* Cornbread

+ Goldi´s Cookies

See all you chicken lovers this weekend.
Sé el pájaro!

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

Gran Colombia 13-100 y Estévez de Toral

La Bestia: 098 321 8273 to reserve food or delivery

Don’t forget to attend Feria Tercer Sabado this Saturday, March 18. 10 AM – 2 PM at Otorongo Lounge/Otorongo Plaza. Luly and Dutch will be offering 40% off all their jewelry items. Don’t miss out on this great offer. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday.

March 18th, from 10 AM to 2 PM, Free,

Otorongo Lounge / Otorongo Plaza 3 de Noviembre

Susan Flechas: susanflechas33@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Hello everyone,

I´m an English teacher working at the Isidro Ayora School in Paute. We are looking for a couple of English speakers to volunteer next Friday, the 24th. The purpose is to have a practice and meet and greet with 10th graders to encourage them to practice more and learn from other people´s culture.

If you are interested in helping, please reach me for more details.

Thanks in advance.

March 24th, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

3 de Noviembre and India Pau (Isidro Ayora School))

Gabriel Coronel: gabocoronel@hotmail.com

City: Paute

Dear Mishkeros,

We are celebrating our 2 year anniversary at Mishki Grano and we want to celebrate with you.

Come and enjoy an unforgettable day in the countryside with several activities.

*Making sourdough bread in a wood-fired oven
*Tour of the organic vegetable garden
*Folk music presentation
*Ancestral cleansing
*Traditional lunch and coffee break
*Souvenir and transport
*We are pet friendly

$20 per person, $35 per couple. (Reserve your place with half payment)

For more information please click here

Thank you for supporting local and sustainable commerce!

With love,

Sara

March 25th, from 9 AM to 1:30PM, $20,

Casa Rosa Blanca

Sara: mishkigrano@gmail.com 099 122 2016

City: Cuenca

It is with the deepest gratitude from the dogs of FAAN we announce that we met the matching kick-start challenge grant and raised over $40,000 for purchasing the land and building Ecuador’s most modern and sustainable animal shelter. We’re on our way!

So, with great appreciation, you’re Invited to a “FAAN-atic PAW-TY!”
Sponsored by Kolo’s Restaurant, Cuenca
Saturday, March 25th
4-7 PM
Music, food, animal loving friends
Cash Bar
Reserve your tickets and thank you for making Cuenca proud of our love, care for, and respect for our animals. https://www.faanecuador.org/faanevents.html

March 25th

Kolo, Luis Cordero, Juan Jaramillo 5-65

Rosemary Rein: faanatic1@gmail.com 096 920 9764

City: Cuenca

80s Vibe will take the stage at 9:30 PM, Friday, March 17th, playing some of your favorites from bands: Billy Joel. Huey Lewis, Cutting Crew, The Knack and much more. Dust off your dancing shoes and come join us. There is a $4 cover charge. The address Café Wunderbar, Hermano Miguel and Calle Larga. Café Wunderbar is on the right, going down the steps to Tres De Noviembre.

Friday, March 17th at 9:30 PM, $4.

Hermano Miguel y Calle Larga

Eighties Vibe: maryandjeff4400@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Reasonable diet and balanced nutrition is the first step to nuture one’s health, for this Tres I cafe designed more options in the menu for vegetarians, our intention is to do something in balancing your Yin and Yang in your body.

Monday to Sunday but Tuesday, from 11 AM to 7 PM,

Juan Jaramillo 7~64 near Park Calderon

Max: wuxingma@gmail.com 099 464 4722

You missed our Bento best-seller, we’re bringing this back this week. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside served with a special sesame tonkatsu sauce, shredded cabbage, and Japanese rice, you can now enjoy this popular dish at home.

$10 enough for 2 serving

Tonkatsu (panko-breaded pork tenderloin)
Torikatsu (panko-breaded chicken breast)

Mother and Son Family Kitchen Delicious Asian Dinners
Available for delivery from Thursday to Sunday.
Please give us a day’s notice to prepare your order.
Dinners are enough for 2 servings.
WhatsApp 096 322 3377

Siomai $7 for 10 pcs
available with pork or chicken or shrimp or vegetarian.
Filipino’s take on Shumai [Chinese Dumplings]

Our best-selling lumpia!
$6 for 5 pcs
$12 a dozen
available with pork or chicken or shrimp or vegetarian.

Chicken Wonton Soup $7 a quart

Filipino Dinners
Filipino Feast $13 *serves 2
2 chicken skewers
4 veggie egg rolls
Pancit (str fry rice noodles and veggies in a savory sauce)

Chicken Adobo $16 *serves 6 to 8
Popular Filipino comfort food, whole chicken cut into serving pieces, a mix of white and dark meat marinated in apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and black peppercorns which are browned in olive oil and simmered in the marinade.

Pancit
$9 (2 to 3 servings)
$16 (5 to 6 servings)
with pork or chicken or shrimp
(str fry rice noodles & veggies in a savory sauce)

Thursday to Sunday,

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

Debby and James Dahili: motherandsonfamilykitchen@gmail.com 096 322 3377
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Our Italian version of Drunken Noodles features pasta covered in a sauce of pork sausage, bell peppers, tomato, and white wine topped with parm, parsley, and basil. The soup is a “cliend” favorite we haven’t made in a while: a tomato base with black beans, corn, spinach, chickpeas/garbanzos, and a little bit of onion. It’s seasoned with curry and a touch of red pepper flakes. It’s not super spicy, but it will leave a tingle on your palate. Finish off with a cheesecake bar baked with a blueberry topping.

Italian Drunken Noodles: $25 (6-8 servings); $19 (4-5 servings)
Jamaican Chickpea Stew: $8/lb (2-3 servings)
Blueberry Cheesecake Bars: $3 each

Orders are due by 3 PM on Tuesday, March 21. When ordering please include the following information:

Preference of pick-up or $2 (estimated) delivery
Preferred pick-up or delivery day (Thursday or Friday)
Delivery address, if applicable
Phone number

Pick-up or $2 (estimated) delivery is available Thursday or Friday, March 23 or 24 between 10 AM and 2 PM. Once all of the orders are received, we’ll be able to confirm a more specific time frame. Delivery is free for orders of at least $25.

Thanks to those of you who have ordered since we started our casseroles, soups, and salads in March, 2020. We’re the same people with the same name making the same excellent food since August, 2017. Continue taking good care of yourselves.

Deb and Dawn

Order by 3 PM on Tuesdays; Pick-up or Delivery between 10 AM and 2 PM on Thursdays or Fridays,

Agustín Cueva 3-56 y Honorato Loyola, #201 (no storefront, pick-up location only; 1.5 blocks south of Clínica Santa Inés)

Double Ds Delights: doubledsdelightscuenca@gmail.com 096 802 2545 (Spanish, English; WhatsApp)
https://www.facebook.com/DoubleDsDelightsCuenca

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April 1st from 8 AM to 8 PM,

Huayna Capac y Cacique Duma

Coralia Ruiz: 098 971 4949
https://www.alternativehostal.com/cafeteria

Free! Free! Free dance lessons by Keli and Dale, Place: Common Grounds, every Thursday, 11 AM. You don’t need a partner. If you’re not sure about dancing, you can just come and watch to start. We want to make it fun and easy. We are showing the basic steps, reviewing Line Dancing, adding the two-step to country western, the basic foxtrot, Cha-Cha, and the Nightclub two-step for pop music. We will add Swing Dance, salsa, and more as time goes on, and as participants request.

Our response, so far, has been very good. Folks are having lots of fun and learning quickly! Come join and bring a friend!

Thursdays, 11 AM

Common Grounds Sports Bar

Dale Onuffer: daleronuffer@yahoo.com

La Guarida is honored to present:

– Latin American Divas with SonAutana –
in an exclusive and intimate
dinner-concert.

Thursday, March 16th at 7 PM
Doors open at 5 PM
Admission: $6
(100% of your admission fee goes directly to the musicians).
Reservations with dinner requests are required.
Tel. 099 806 8071

About
Mariangel Mundaray and Hector Hernandez join us again; this time, they will pay tribute to Latin American Divas. They will take us on a musical journey through Latin America paying tribute to female composers, singers and performers in this very unique musical experience.

We are located at Mariscal Lamar and Luis Pauta.

March 16th, from 7 to 10 PM,

Mariscal Lamar 22-23 y Luis Pauta

Andres: underalias@gmail.com 099 806 8071

The community was asking us to bring out a real bacon flavored artisan pizza. From this Thursday onwards you can enjoy “La Nostra Pizza Bacon”, truly an explosion of exquisite bacon flavor.

La Nostra Pizza Napoletana presents you with a rustic Mediterranean pizza which is composed of its traditional pizza dough, Napoletana tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Red onion, fresh basil and authentic cubed bacon, you can order it in its 4 different sizes.

Only for delivery, from Thursday to Sunday from noon. Yenis and Joel will be ready to receive your order and send it to the location of your choice (within Cuenca).

Dare to try this explosion of bacon flavor.

From Thursday to Saturday from noon to 10 PM and on Sundays from noon to 8 PM,

Calle Canton Vinces de los Ríos and Canton Gualaquiza. Misicata-Cuenca-Ecuador

Yenis and Joel: lanostrapizzanapoletana@gmail.com +593 98 305 6004
https://www.facebook.com/lanostrapizzanapoletana

Organic raw butter arrived from Riobamba’s farm.

The butter doesn’t contain chemicals. Only the heavy cream is whipped and the butter comes out and they ship directly to us.

The cows are on a farm and are free to graze. grass fed only.

The price is: $3.50 (a pound)

Free delivery in Cuenca for purchases over $15

7 AM to 7 PM,

Delivery / Pick Up

Daniela Carrasco: qorighee@gmail.com 098 146 0912
https://wa.me/c/593981460912

Come to celebrate Saint Patrick at Café del Museo! Inspired by Irish tradition. Available from noon.

Slan-cha!

Friday 17th, 2023. From noon to 10 PM

Paseo 3 de Noviembre

Sociedad Gourmet: Contact us: 099 378 0721
https://sociedadgourmet.ec/cafe-del-museo/

Are you looking for a healthy and tasty way to prepare beets? Look no further than Shungo Foods! Our organic beets are packed with nutrients and are perfect for a wide range of dishes.

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4 medium-sized Shungo Foods organic beets
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme
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Monday to Friday 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM (Customer Service),

cuenca

Javier Vanegas: salesshungofoods@gmail.com 099 255 8954
https://shungofoods.com

Amapola Bistro and Events, Sunset Dinner
Ancestral Gastronomy
“Expat Specials”
Date: Thursday, March 16th, 2023
4:30 to aprox. 8:30 PM…
Thursday, March 23rd, 2023
4:30 to aprox. 8:30 PM
March… International Woman’s Month.
Thursday, March 23rd, there will be a Quartet Women Cumbia live music combined with theatre performance…
Reservations: Spaces limited….

This experience will allow us to have Federica Vega open the doors of her beautiful nature walk in Turi at the Vega Familia home…

Come experience with us this incredible connection with nature walking thru the family magical garden while Federica shares her vision with us.

We will also visit Eduardo Vega Gallery Ecuador’s most renowned Ceramist. Once again the gallery will be open to the public.
https://www.facebook.com/evegataller?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Afterwards we will be enlightened by a incredible Sunset Dinner at Amapola Bistro and Events in Turi with a breathtaking view of our Cuenca Sunset.

Sacred Gastronomy, nature has plants with curative, medicinal and shamanic properties….

Amapola is focused on sustainable conscience committed with local agriculture farmers plus it has its own organic garden.

Using plants to nourish our beings in a an environment which nourishes oneself thru healthy, spiritual and ancestral gastronomy.

Hope you can join us for our Amapola Bistro and Events “Sunset Dinner.”

Reservations: Space’s limited.

Value $60 per person. Includes door to door pickup transportation services, guide, visit Vega Family Garden with Federica Vega, Eduardo Vega Cerámica Gallery, plus Sunset Dinner at Amapola Bistro & Event’s.

Thursday, March 16th, 2023
4:30 to aprox. 8:30 PM.
Thursday, March 23rd, 2023
4:30 to aprox. 8:30 PM.

Info: ecuadortripsfromcuenca@gmail.com
WhatsApp #099 524 6166

Turi, Cuenca

Abdon Avila: 099 524 6166

We made a mistake in our most recent post about the Saturday Salon: Women Artists, Then and Now. The date is Saturday, March 18, at 7 PM!

March is a month to celebrate and recognize women. In that spirit, we have a series of events that will benefit the local women’s shelter and their project, Mujeres con Éxito. One is the Saturday Salon…

Our Saturday Salon this month is called “Women Artists, Then and Now”. This salon is a slideshow presentation featuring works of art created by women. Starting in 1610 with Artemisia Gentileschi and continuing through the present day, we will see works of women artists who have been recognized and many who are generally unknown. The slideshow has been created by Janda Grove, a working artist who has been studying art and involved in the arts since early in her life.

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Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day weekend with three days of Bands in a row!
Common Grounds offers a wide variety of entertainment and specials ranging from Live Bands on Weekends and much more!

Monday (starting in April: Monday night free movies) 6:30 PM
Fun Trivia” every Tuesdays. from 6:30 to 8 PM hosted by Debra Lynn
Bilingual Gringo Bingo every Wednesday 12:30 – 3:30 PM hosted by Marty D.
Thursday $2 tacos and 2×1 margaritas all day.
This Thursday, March 16th, Karaoke Night! at 7:30 PM
Friday, March17th, Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration! with “Gatos Negros Band” $6 cover.
Saturday Night Live music: This Saturday March18th “Blues Enigma Band” at 7:30 PM $6 cover
Also now, every Saturday at 10:30 PM – until late, stay with us for our After Party show with DJ Margut.
Sunday, March 19th 7 PM New Band: Originally from New Orleans “Deltaphonic Band”

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As always, Casa Yangoe has brought the perfect musician to accompany your night! This Friday, March 17th, Kafune Band will be here! The music will start at 9 PM, and you just have to pay $7 which includes a glass of one of the artisanal beers we have, a glass of wine available, or one of the cocktails we offer on our menu.

Come and have fun with us!

Friday, March 17th, $7,

Benigno Malo 5-16, Cuenca, Ecuador

Casa Yangoe: casayangoe@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Luis Ullauri will be performing the best of his music at the Otorongo Lounge this Thursday, March the 16th at 7:30 PM. Cover: a voluntary contribution.

March 16th, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM, no cover charge,

Plaza el Otorongo, Av. 3 de Novimembre

Herbert Ullauri: luisullauri2@gmail.com 099 998 7932

City: Cuenca

For all the Jazz and Gastronomy enthusiasts, On Thursday 16th. Come and join us to our Jazz night presenting Esteban Encalada’s Trio. Enjoy the beautiful 360º view of the City while listening to live music.

March 16th, from 7 PM, Free cover, Under consume

La Condamine 12-56 y Tarqui. Hotel Cruz del Vado Rooftop “Cúpulas Azules”

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

City: Cuenca

Come join us Saturday, March 25th in the VIP lounge of Carnales Taqueria, Andaléeee! Your bartender Nacho Dominguez will explain and teach you all you need to know about Mexican cocktails.

The event will be presented in both English and Spanish.

Send us a message if you want to reserve a spot or for more information: 098 445 8608.

March 25th, from 2 to 6 PM, $29,

Gonzalez Suarez 8-58

Richard: richardtotoy@gmail.com 098 445 8608

City: Cuenca

Saturday Salon: Women Artists, Then & Now

In this salon, Janda will give an interesting and informative slideshow presentation called “Women Artists, Then and Now”. Starting in 1610 with Artemisia Gentileschi and continuing through the present day, we will see works of women artists who have been recognized and many who are generally unknown.

Please make a reservation for this event with Sarah at IdiomART, where the salon will be held:

idiomartcuenca@gmail.com

* doors will open at 6:30 PM at IdiomART
** this salon is held in the evening so we can have sufficient darkness to clearly see the slideshow prepared by Janda
*** there will be complimentary coffee and hot tea

Saturday, March 18, 7 PM, $10,

Mariscal Lamar 14-25 y Estevez Toral

Johana Sand: johanasand@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Transferencia-Images of Cuenca

If you have not seen the Transferencia exhibit that Janda Grove created with her artist friends, you still have a chance. All the proceeds go to benefit the great organization, Mujeres Con Exito. They do a spectacular job to help abused women and children get on their feet with providing shelter and job training.

“Transferencia: Impressions of Cuenca” is a group art project based upon using architectural features of Historic Cuenca (ironwork, tiles, doors, and more) as the starting point of images.

The exhibit will be at IdiomArt through the end of March

Now thru March 31, Tuesday thru Saturday from 11 to 5 PM, Free,

Mariscal Lamar 14-25 y Estevez Toral

Johana Sand: johanasand@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

St Patrick is here!

This week let’s celebrate in a big way, come dressed in green or with green accessories (Patrick’s green color) and get a free shot, also if you buy one of our Irish dishes the beer is free too.

We will have 2 styles of green beer and 8 more styles in our self-service beer all week.

This Friday, March 17 we will have two guest DJs.
Cover $5 after 10 PM (includes free Heineken and accessory for the party while supplies last)

We will wait for you!

March 17, Open from 4 PM, $5,

Miguel Cordero Davila 2-84 y Alfonso Cordero

Shamrock: shamrockirishpubcuenca@gmail.com 099 648 6158 – 099 280 9076

City: Cuenca

In this salon, Janda will give an interesting and informative slideshow presentation called “Women Artists, Then and Now”. Starting in 1610 with Artemisia Gentileschi and continuing through the present day, we will see works of women artists who have been recognized and many who are generally unknown.

Please make a reservation with Sarah from IdiomART:
idiomartcuenca@gmail.com

* doors will open at 6:30 PM
** this salon is held in the evening so we can have sufficient darkness to clearly see the slideshow prepared by Janda
*** there will be complimentary coffee and hot tea

Saturday, March 18, 7 PM, $10,

Mariscal Lamar 14-25 y Estevez de Toral

Johana Sand: johanasand@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

We are beverage enthusiasts and we search for the best seed for our coffee. We’ve gone to interminable lengths to realize coffee’s full potential. Come experience coffee as we do in a spectacular place to taste quality along with a menu of nicely cooked snacks and delicious fruit juices. 

El Macario, more than a cafeteria, is an experience, a place of inspiration, designed to create, connect, enjoy and meet friends from all over the world. We are passionate about coffee, good food, and travel. We seek to give prominence to the best of Ecuadorian coffee while you enjoy our delicious menu. Our space is ideal for breakfast, a quick lunch or an after office with friends and colleagues. 

​We are located at Huayna Capac and Cacique Duma,in front of Banco Central Museum. 

Opening Hours El Macario Café 

Monday to Saturday 
7:30 to 11:30 / 16:00 to 20:00

I am the owner, Xavier Alvarez: coraruiz96@gmail.com 098 971 4940

Green looks good on you!

Come celebrate Saint Patrick at Café del Museo! On Friday, March 17, toast with festive drinks and a special menu inspired by Irish tradition available from noon.

Slan-cha!

……..



Salud!

Friday 17th, 2023. From noon to 10 PM,

Paseo 3 de Noviembre

Sociedad Gourmet: Contact us: 099 378 0721
https://sociedadgourmet.ec/cafe-del-museo/

Café del Museo Is not just another cafeteria in the museum. When you visit us you will also discover places full of historical value, art and nature. Will you join us?

We have some special offers for you:
Tea afternoons: Tuesdays to Fridays from 3 to 6 PM (Coffee or Tea + Dessert = $7).
2nd Breakfast half price- From Mondays to Fridays from 10 AM to noon.
1 bottle of wine + appetizer= $38. (Fondue brie y miel or Dip Mexicana). From Tuesdays to Thursdays from 4 to 7 PM
2 Cocktails x $10 from Tuesdays to Saturdays from 3 to 8 PM.

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

Paseo 3 de Noviembre

Sociedad Gourmet: Contact us| 099 378 0721
https://sociedadgourmet.ec/cafe-del-museo/

It is brunch time and you deserve the best.
La Creme Soda Fountain has a breakfast promotion:

From Monday to Friday enjoy a breakfast and the second one will be at half the price. This food promo will be available from 8:30 to 11:30 AM in the Parque Calderon’s restaurant.

Visit us!

1- La Creme Centro: Luis Cordero Street 8-74 and Bolivar. In front of the Parque Calderon. We are open from Mondays to Saturdays from 8 AM to 10 PM. Sundays from 9 AM to 8 PM.

2- La Creme Milenium: Avenida José Peralta y Cornelio Merchan in front of La Corte de Justicia del Azuay. We are open from Monday to Wednesday from 12pm to 9pm. Thursdays to Saturdays from noon to 10 PM. Sundays from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Every day,

Avenida José Peralta y Cornelio Merchan in front of La Corte de Justicia del Azuay.

Sociedad Gourmet: lacreme@sociedadgourmet.ec
https://sociedadgourmet.ec/la-creme/

La Guarida is honored to present:

– Latin American Divas with SonAutana –
in an exclusive and intimate
dinner-concert.

Thursday, March 16th at 7 PM
Doors open at 5 PM
Admission: $6
(100% of your admission fee goes directly to the musicians).
Reservations with dinner requests are required.
Tel. 099 806 8071

About
Mariangel Mundaray and Hector Hernandez join us again; this time, they will pay tribute to Latin American Divas. They will take us on a musical journey through Latin America paying tribute to female composers, singers and performers in this very unique experience.

We are located at Mariscal Lamar and Luis Pauta.

March 16th, from 7 to 10 PM,

Mariscal Lamar 22-23 y Luis Pauta

Andres: 099 806 8071

La Nostra Pizza Napoletana, busy in being able to provide the entire community with food that is really to your liking and preference, is happy to present a new and highly anticipated flavor of pizza. It is our rustic Mediterranean “La Nostra Bacon Pizza.” It is composed with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, diced bacon and red onion. Like all flavors, it comes in 4 different sizes.

It is only for delivery, and our hours – as always – are from Thursday to Sunday from noon.

So Yenis and Joel are waiting for you so that you can try our new flavor “La Nostra Bacon Pizza” that surely the rich flavor of bacon will invade your palate.

From Thursday to Saturday from noon to 10 PM and on Sundays from noon to 8 PM,

Calle Canton Vinces de los Ríos and Canton Gualaquiza. Misicata-Cuenca-Ecuador

Yenis and Joel: lanostrapizzanapoletana@gmail.com +593 98 305 6004
https://www.facebook.com/lanostrapizzanapoletana

Rain, Rain won’t go away so it’s time to break out my aged lemons for some traditional chicken lemon soup. My lemons have been aging for over a year now so all the bitterness is gone. The lemons give my chicken soup a delicate lemon flavor without overpowering the lovely chicken flavor.
Groups of 4 or more can add the soup as an appetizer.

See my website for other selections and information.

March 14 -30, Wednesday-Sunday 1 to 8:30 PM,

San Sebastian Park next to the Museum of Modern Art

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

Event note: There will be a special Easter to Remember on April 9th featuring our pastured Smoked Turkey and pastured Smoked Lamb with all the fixin’s. In addition, Rob will be singing songs from Bernstein’s Mass (He sang in the west coast premiere in the 1970s.) and other songs. Please let us know of your interest. Thank you.

You’ll find the freshest harvested and prepared foods in Cuenca at our weekly Best of GringoPost award winning Gran Roca Wednesday farm-to-table market 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, 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.

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Tonight! Enjoy an evening of Ballads and Trova with Renato Albornoz at the Jazz Society Cafe!

Ladies Night 2×1 on All Cocktails

Wednesday 7 PM, 15th of March,

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

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 Chicken, Beef or Pork

Soups
Available in

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

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Craving a delicious burger?

Come to Black Angus Pub, the best spot for amazing burgers and cocktails. We have locally sourced, freshly-grilled burgers that are cooked over an open flame. Our signature secret sauce is sure to tantalize your taste buds! Plus, there’s no better view of the city than from our riverside deck

Our menu offers something for everyone. Let us be your go-to spot for fining dining by the river with gorgeous views of downtown.

Visit Black Angus Pub today and enjoy quality food served in an unforgettable setting!

Specials
Tuesday and Wednesday
2 burgers with (fries) for $11
2 martinis for $10
3×2 on selected beers
Thursday
10 wings + 450 gr of ribs + fries for $20
3×2 on selected beers
Friday
20 wings + 3 beers for $20
3×2 on selected beers

Make a reservation for 4 or more people and get a free appetizer.

5 to 10 PM,

Paseo 3 de Noviembre near to Juana de Oro bridge

Carolina Guevara: carolinagm2290@gmail.com 099 573 2304

* Baby rack of lamb (large and small)
* 1 kg ground lamb

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

Wednesday 3/15,

Los Alamos y 3 de Noviembre

Lenny Charnoff: info@cuencasalmon.com

The local government of Nabón will celebrate this Sunday, March 19th the festival of flowering.

8 AM – Departure from Plaza Otorongo
9 AM – Concentration and presentation to the farmers and local producers Fair. Presentation of plants and natural medicine
9:30 AM – Traditional ritual to thank the water that allows the harvest to start a new year.
11 AM – Pampamesa: communal meal on the ground for all.
11:30 AM – Presentation of groups for traditional dances.
1:30 PM – Andean music group and dance.
2 PM – Closing activity.
Cost: $10 Transportation.

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Enjoy breakfast with local Masonic brothers. Cuenca Wayfarers Lodge #69 will meet this month across the street from our usual location, Kolo’s Restaurant. We meet at Yaku Mama’s, Luis Cordero 5-66 y Honorato Vasquez Inside Hostal Yakumama. We gather at nine. All Masons, those interested in Masonry or those who simply would like to meet men who have lived here a number of years are most welcome.

March 16 at nine, free

Luis Cordero 5-66 y Honorato Vasquez Inside Hostal Yakumama

Ronald Watkins: author@ronaldjwatkins.com

City: Cuenca

80’s Vibe will take the stage at 9:30 PM Friday, March 17th playing some of your favorites from bands; Billy Joel. Huey Lewis, Cutting Crew, The Knack and much more. Dust off your dancing shoes and come join us.

There is a $4 cover charge.

The address Café Wunderbar, Hermano Miguel and Calle Larga. Café Wunderbar is on the right, going down the steps to Tres De Noviembre.

Friday, March 17th at 9:30 PM, $4

Hermano Miguel Y Calle Larga

Eighties Vibe: maryandjeff4400@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

On Thursday, March 23, a small group will begin meeting weekly to discuss Rupert Spira’s teachings on non-duality, commonly known as the Direct Path. Initially, the size of the group will be limited to four persons, including myself as facilitator and fellow learner. All others who would like to take part in these discussions will be added to the waitlist. Although Rupert has said that interest is the sole prerequisite for this path of self-enquiry, we ask that participants have a basic understanding of his teachings or classical Advaita. Our primary focus will be the gradual integration of these ideas into every aspect of our daily life.

We will gather every Thursday from 4 to 5 PM at a pleasant venue near Parque Calderón. There is no cost. To request a place, please send an email to smjohnson5@hotmail.com

Weekly, starting March 23rd, from 4 to 5 PM, free,

A venue near Parque Calderon

Stephen Johnson

City: Cuenca

St. Patrick’s special!

We are so Lucky to be in potatoland to indulge you with this five-course tasting menu so you can handle the all the beers and Irish whiskey!

1. Potato cakes with cream cheese and smoked trout.
2. Cider steamed mussels
3. Colcannon potatoes
4. Guinness Irish stew
5. Irish cream tiramisu
Some soda bread is served with your meal.
All for $20

But! if you don’t feel live having the whole meal, you can pick any dish and we will make sure to feed you right.

To get along we will have Irish whiskey, green beers, cocktails and wine.

And Saturday we will have and Irish breakfast brunch

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Friday, March 17th, from 1 to 8 PM,

Mariscal Lamar 20-16 y Escultor Ayabaca

Sofy: sofyscuisine@hotmail.com Call or WhatsApp:096 353 8425

We made a mistake in our most recent post about the Saturday Salon: Women Artists, Then and Now. The date is Saturday, March 18 at 7 PM!

March is a month to celebrate and recognize women. In that spirit, we have a series of events that will benefit the local women’s shelter and their project, Mujeres con Éxito. One is the Saturday Salon…

Our Saturday Salon this month is called “Women Artists, Then and Now”. This salon is a slideshow presentation featuring works of art created by women. Starting in 1610 with Artemisia Gentileschi and continuing through the present day, we will see works of women artists who have been recognized and many who are generally unknown. The slideshow has been created by Janda Grove, a working artist who has been studying art and involved in the arts since early in her life.

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We are providing free dance classes for anyone who wants to dance. You’re never too old to start doing something fun and good for your health. You don’t need a partner. We teach line dancing, cha-cha, Texas two-step, Fox trot, swing and more. If you’re not sure about dancing, just come and watch; although you will find it hard just to watch. We have fun, we go slow and you will get it.

We are Dale and Keli and want you to feel good and have fun. We are teaching at Common Ground every Thursday at 11 AM.

See you there,

Dale and Keli

Every Thursday, 11 AM to noon, Free,

Common Ground Sports Bar

Dale Oniffer: daleronuffer@yahoo.com

City: Cuenca

Come and spend a delightful time at the Ferria with Everything at Otorongo Cafe this Saturday, March 18, 10 AM – 2 PM.

Enjoy some coffee, chocolate and sweets, and visit our vendors and artists.

Portraits and caricatures by Jaime Lara are an added bonus.

What’s available?

Healthy Food
Health Products
Beauty Products
Ecuadorian Crafts
and more

At the centrally located Otorongo plaza, 3 de Noviembre at the foot of the Condamine

We look forward to seeing you

Saturday March 18 10 AM – 2 PM, Free,

Otorongo Plaza

Magy Pena: acct@pobox.com

City: Cuenca

Let’s celebrate the International Day of Happiness by spreading goodness through the dance by the hand of an incredible teacher of Latin dances Pablo Ramos!

20th of March, 2023 10-11 AM, Free,

Parque de La Madre

Maya Andersen: Mayadave09@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

If you’d like to sew some chicks as a fun Easter or spring decor then come in the Gallery Arrebol. The chicks are easy to sew and also good for beginners from 11-year-olds to adults.

They are most beautiful when you have a lot of them. You can hang them on an Easter bouquet, use them for window decoration, on the fridge with magnet or simply distribute them everywhere in the apartment. A nice gift idea also for friends and relatives.

Have fun sewing yours next Sunday in the Gallery Arrebol! The course will be taught in Spanish and English!
Price includes the material.
Please reserve your spot via WhatsApp or email with Madyson.

Sunday 19th March, 2 to 5 PM, $6,

Mariscal Lamar 17-49 y Miguel Herredia

Madyson: allimakiec@gmail.com 096 312 9138

City: Cuenca

Lamb shoulder and shank (front leg) $20.

Lamb leg (hind leg) $25

Sirloin $8.50 lbs (usually about 1.5 lbs)

Lamb chops $8.50 lbs

Loin chops $8.50 lbs

Stew meat $5 lbs 2lbs packs

Burger meat $6 lbs 2lbs packs

Standing rib roast 7.50lbs

8 AM – 5 PM, Cuenca Ecuador

Alex Duran: 099 378 4886

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

“Eat Like You’re Irish” at Joes’ Secret Garden on Friday, March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day. or have dinner delivered on Saturday, March 18th.

Your string of luck continues and you found the “pot of gold” at the ‘end of the rainbow’ with this special dinner featuring our own ‘house cured’ beef brisket.

Dinner starts with a Green Goddess Salad with sourdough croutons, then traditional corned beef dinner with beer braised cabbage, glazed carrots, colcannon potatoes, and our popular traditional soda bread. We finish it all off with an Irish family favorite with whipped Irish Creme … Ecuador coffee & Ceylon tea.

For vegetarians we offer our stout-laced vegetable ‘shepherd’s pie’ and for non-beef eaters, our trademark garlic and herb roasted chicken alternatives – tell us when you book, please …

Full menu, details, price and reservations at http://www.joessecretgarden.com

St. Patrick’s Day dine-in – Friday, March 17th … we start “Wearin’ of the Green’ at 4:30 PM when the pub starts serving everything including stout and green beer … with dinner at 6:30. Saturday’s pickup and deliveries 11:30 to 5 PM,

Address at time of order

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

Brendan Fraser won the Academy Award. His portrayal is nuanced and pitch perfect. Don’t miss the chance to watch this film.

Join us! Book by calling or text 099 806 8071.

– The Whale –
Tuesday, March 14th at 6:45 PM.
A reclusive English teacher (Brendan Fraser) living with severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. One of the most talked about movies of the year.

– A Man Called Otto –
Wednesday, March 15th at 6:45 PM.
Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks) is a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol (Mariana Treviño), leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down. Experience a funny, heartwarming story about how some families come from the most unexpected places.

Reservations with dinner are required.

We are located at Mariscal Lamar and Luis Pauta. A few meters from La Cuadra station on the Tranvia Path.

March 14th, from 6:45 to 9 PM,

Mariscal Lamar 22-23 y Luis Pauta

Andres: underalias@gmail.com 099 806 8071

La Guarida invites you to:

Mother Sauces
a French inspired, 7-course menu

Friday, March 17th.
Seating available from 5 to 8 PM.
Reservations are required.
Book by calling 099 806 8071.
Cost: $25.

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Who’s ready for some delicious wings? Every Tuesday, we’re serving up the best wings in town for just $0.50 each! Come on down to Zarza and get your fill of crispy, juicy, and perfectly saucy wings!

Bring your friends and family and enjoy a night of wing-eating bliss. Get Saucy with our $0.50 Wings in Zarza!

*Minimum order, 5 wings and any beverage of your choice.

See you there!

Every Tuesday,

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

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

Roasted chicken, diced ham, and a cheesy sauce are tossed with pasta and broiled with an herby breadcrumb topping for this menu’s casserole. The salad is the perfect side dish offering texture and flavor contrasts. Finally, the sweet pairs chocolate and strawberries–a classic combination. Fresh strawberries are placed atop fudgy brownies and covered with chocolate ganache.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake: $25 (6-8 servings); $19 (4-5 servings)
Three Bean Salad: $8/lb (2-3 servings)
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies: $3 each

Orders are due by 3 PM today, Tuesday, March 14. When ordering please include the following information.

Preference of pick-up or $2 (estimated) delivery
Preferred pick-up or delivery day (Thursday or Friday)
Delivery address, if applicable
Phone number

Pick-up or $2 (estimated) delivery is available Thursday or Friday, March 16 or 17 between 10 AM and 2 PM. Once all of the orders are received, we’ll be able to confirm a more specific time frame. Delivery is free for orders of at least $25.

Thanks to those of you who have ordered since we started our casseroles, soups, and salads in March 2020. We’re the same people with the same name making the same excellent food since August 2017. Continue taking good care of yourselves.

Deb and Dawn

Order by 3 PM on Tuesdays; Pick-up or Delivery between 10 AM and 2 PM on Thursdays or Fridays,

Agustín Cueva 3-56 y Honorato Loyola, #201 (no storefront, pick-up location only; 1.5 blocks south of Clínica Santa Inés)

Double Ds Delights: doubledsdelightscuenca@gmail.com 096 802 2545 (Spanish, English; WhatsApp)
https://www.facebook.com/DoubleDsDelightsCuenca

March 15th
Wednesday 7 PM: Renato Albornoz Live!
March 17th
Friday 7 PM: Featuring singer/bassist Alondra Bravo
Huayusa Jazz Trio in Concert
March 18th
Saturday 7 PM: Mariangel Mundaray with the Jim Gala Trio

Food and beverage service starts at 6 PM. The jazz concerts start at 7 PM.

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday,

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

Please join us on St. Patrick’s Day for an early concert followed by a special dinner menu. William Maher and Deb Davis will perform from 4-6 PM. Special Irish drinks will be offered! Then, special dinner options will be available in the dining room or garden (weather permitting). Reservations are requested given the venue size. Put on your green and join us! Donations collected will be given to Helping Kids in Ecuador (HKIE).

March 17th 4-6 PM

Simon Bolivar 12-55 y Tarque

Deb Davis: debadavis59@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

In this salon, Janda will give an interesting and informative slideshow presentation called “Women Artists, Then and Now”. Starting in 1610 with Artemisia Gentileschi and continuing through the present day, we will see works of women artists who have been recognized and many who are generally unknown.

* doors will open at 6:30 PM
** this salon is held in the evening so we can have sufficient darkness to clearly see the slideshow prepared by Janda
*** there will be complimentary coffee and hot tea

At IdiomART

Saturday, March 18, 7 PM, $10,

Mariscal Lamar 14-25 y Estevez de Toral Cuenca, Ecuador

Johana Sand: johanasand@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Kafuné is a Brazilian Portuguese word that means “using your fingertips to lightly caress a person’s hair”. That’s how we want our music to feel…like a soft or soothing caress to the senses. We are a duo with many years of experience touring throughout Europe and Latin America. Our music is a mixture of bossa nova, blues-jazz, smooth Latin American, and original compositions.

For the Patio Sessions concert, our dear friend Naza Gomez will be sharing the stage with us. His bluesy guitar and positive energy will enhance this show, taking it to another level both musically and energetically!

Manuela Calleja Valderrama (Seville, Spain)
Cristian Ávalos (Formosa, Argentina)
Naza Gomez (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Reservations at: res@idiomartcuenca.com

Sunday, March 19; Doors open at 2 PM; Music starts at 3 PM, $10,

Mariscal Lamar 14-25 y Estevez de Toral

City: Cuenca

Definition of a flow state from positive psychology:

“A flow state, also known colloquially as being in the zone, is the mental state in which a person performing some activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. In essence, flow is characterized by the complete absorption in what one does, and a resulting transformation in one’s sense of time.”

It is in the flows of the Qigong practice that the magic happens … To reach this state takes some practice, so that you no longer need to think about what you’re doing.

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The ¡Vamos! Spanish book club is the right place for you if you enjoy reading and you have an intermediate or advanced knowledge of the language. We aim at practicing Spanish while enjoying the reading, interacting with other people and learning different aspects of the culture.

We propose one book per month. Every person reads the book at home and we meet once at the end of the month to share impressions and opinions about what we have read. The session will be guided by a facilitator that will stimulate the conversation with questions and topics related to the book.

For this month we chose the novel “Cajas de cartón” written by the Mexican author Francisco Jiménez. It is an intense account of the journey of a Mexican migrant family crossing the border into the United States in search of a better life. “Cajas de carton” has won the Pura Belpre Honor Award. It is a story told by a young person who wants to study and obtain the right to choose a home. It is a story of survival, faith and hope.

If you are interested in participating, please let us know and we will provide you with more information about how to get the book and the audiobook.

March 31st, from 4 to 5:30 PM, $2 for non-students,

¡Vamos! Spanish School. Calle Larga 11-43 (in front of Mercado 10 de Agosto)

Carmen: vamoscuencaschool@gmail.com 098 299 9083

City: Cuenca

Take this opportunity to Getaway from the noise and over stimulating energy of the city… come with us to an environment where you and your fellow students will practice and cultivate your Qi Gong awareness in complete peace and serenity. Surrounded by nature in the beautiful Yunguilla area of Ecuador at the Inti Kamari Resort.

Our retreats at Pampamisayoc Qi Gong are designed to help you deepen your Qi Gong practice in an intimate setting with master teachers Perry and Frida Curtis and other like-minded Qi Gong practitioners from all walks of life. Combined Perry and Frida have over 65 years of experience practicing and teaching Qi Gong.

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Often defined as the mystical or esoteric strand of Islam, Sufism’s defining feature is the centrality of the individual’s direct relationship with God. It’s a way of life in which a deeper identity is discovered and lived. This deeper identity, beyond the already known personality, is in harmony with all that exists.

During this magical evening, Esteban Valdivia (Argentina) and Gustavo Perez (Colombia) will play sacred Sufi music while Erika Dederle (Colombia) will enter into the sacred whirling dervish dance that has been practiced for centuries. The whirling dervish is an active mediation practice performed within a worship ceremony through which dervishes aim to reach the source of all perfection, or dharma.

The evening will be rounded out with the reading of Sufi tales.

Reservations: res@idiomartcuenca@gmail.com

March 23 at 7 PM, $15,

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

Sarah HB

City: Cuenca

In this workshop, you will learn the basic principles of the Sufi dance technique, called Sema, which unifies music, dance, and Sufi mysticism. Whirling is not only a physical exercise but implies an internal preparation, a connection with the spirit, an exercise that has been developed for hundreds of years and achieved its maximum expression in the tradition of the whirling dervishes of the Mevlevi order, in Konya. -Turkey- 13th century.

The teacher who originated this order was Maulana Jalaludi Rumi, who acquired this spiritual expression in a complex ritual created to ecstasy the soul by connecting the turns of the human being with the cycles of the planets and stars.

In the workshop we will dance with traditional Mevlevi music, using traditional instruments such as the flute called Ney, the leather drums, bendir, the Turkish harp, Kanun, and other instruments of the region.

To register: res@idiomartcuenca.com

Saturday, March 25; 10 AM – 1 PM, $30,

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

City: Cuenca

In this 3-hour class, you will learn the basics of cake decorating as well as how to make 3 different icings. Each participant will receive a beginner kit with decorating tips, coupler, and bag. You will learn the initial techniques for each tip including writing, shell border, drop flowers, roses, and leaves. You will ice a 6″ round cake and decorate it for Easter. You will also learn piping techniques for cupcakes.

Registrar: res@idiomartcuenca.com

Deb Gienau is a Wilton Methods Instructor with over 35 years of cake decorating experience. She has also run a commercial bakery for a grocery store. She has made all her grandchildren’s birthday cakes with themes of WWE wrestling, Marvel’s superheroes, Lilo and Stitch, Frozen’s Elsa, and Survivor for 20 years. She lives in Connecticut and she and her husband spend 3 months in Cuenca each winter.

*The cakes will be pre-made in order to focus on the decorating rather than the baking portion of the class. Deb will share the cake recipe with those who want it.

Tuesday, Mar. 28; 2 – 5 PM, $40 *ingredients and basic decorating tools included,

Mariscal Lamar 14-25 y Estevez de Toral

Sarah HB: idiomartcuenca@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Just two days remain to double your impact on animal welfare and we wanted to share with you how FAAN benefits our community.

Adoption, Shelter, Refuge: Getting at-risk, senior, and medically challenged dogs off the streets and into forever homes. Our current focus is building the first, modern US-style animal shelter in South America.

Education: Reducing abuse and raising awareness. FAAN’s education program is launching in 2023 and focused on improving the care, love, and respect of all animals including a focus on early-grade education.

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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 of the week: Lemon Ice cream

1 liter $8 – 500ml $4.50

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