Foodie Fridays — El Jefe Breakfast from Unión Café Antigua

Healthy and delicious normally are not together in a sentence; somehow someone forgot to send the memo to the staff of Unión Café Antigua, located on 6a calle oriente. Not only are most of the dishes vegetarian, some are even vegan; they all are mouthwatering and delightful to the eye and cameras. Of course, they … Read more

Foodie Fridays — Best Artisan Hot Dogs and Craft Beers in Antigua Guatemala

Foodie Fridays — Best Artisan Hot Dogs and Craft Beers in Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Brewing Company offers what in my humble opinion is the best hot dog in town. They start with a local homemade artisan sausage on a pretzel bun, then they add dijon mustard seeds, pickled cabbage, onions and fries on the side. This delicious hot dog pairs well with their Fuego IPA craft beer or … Read more

Foodie Fridays — Indian Bowl from Unión Café Antigua

Foodie Fridays — Indian Bowl from Unión Café Antigua

As I have said before, the foodie options for vegetarians and vegans keep on getting richer and tastier. One doesn’t even have to be a vegetarian to enjoy a delectable bowl such this Indian bowl that is pack with so much flavor, textures and nutrients that you will not miss the meat.

Coffeehouses Are The Original Co-Working Spaces

Antigua Daily Photo — El futuro es encantador by RUDY GIRON

As I have said before, coffee shops had been and still are the premier co-working spaces in Antigua Guatemala, especially when there’s a plentiful supply of delicious coffee; free Wi-Fi internet access and power outlets, don’t you agree? Even though there are several co-working spaces in and around La Antigua Guatemala, many people still prefer … Read more

Foodie Fridays — Artista de Café

Antigua Daily Photo Foodie Friday's — Bagel at Artista de Caf

The new location of Artista de Café on 5a avenida sur, only a few steps from Ruinas de San José El Viejo is so charming and enchanting; with lots of light and plants. I can see why so many people use this coffee house as a co-working space. Come back tomorrow if you want to … Read more

Foodie Fridays — Tortillas con chorizo y longaniza y queso Chancol

PHOTO STOCK: Tortillas con chorizo y longaniza y queso Chancol by Rudy Giron

Tortillas con longaniza ahumada [smoked white sausage] and gorillas con chorizo ahumado [smoked red sausage] from Tecpán are among the most popular foods in Guatemala. You can find them in restaurants, on the streets, but often in the backyard or front yard’s barbecuing known as churrascos or parrilladas. These tortillas con chorizo and longaniza also … Read more

Enjoy Craft Beers and Volcano Vistas Around Antigua Guatemala

Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Sibarita is a combination of sybarite, epicure, gourmet and foodie plus a taste of the best things in life. At the beginning of May, I set out to visit the three main micro breweries found in Antigua Guatemala and even though this month was one of the busiest … Read more

Enjoy Craft Beers and the Rooftop Vistas from Antigua Guatemala

Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Micro cervecería for microbrewery. As I mentioned earlier this month, we are very fortunate to have so many microbreweries in Guatemala and three in Antigua Guatemala: Antigua Brewing Company, Antigua Cerveza and Cervecería 14. Believe it or not I was abled to visit all three Antigua Guatemala craft breweries this … Read more

Enjoy Craft Beers and Sunflowers in Antigua

PHOTO STOCK: Craft Beers and Sunflowers Plantation

Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Cerveza Artesanal for craft beer. The cervecerías artesanales, craft breweries, movement went to full steam within the last five years or so. We have so many microbreweries in Guatemala and three stand out in Antigua Guatemala: Cerveceria 14, Antigua Brewing Company and Antigua Cerveza. I will … Read more

Foodie Fridays — Tostones from 27 Adentro

Foodie Fridays — Tostones from 27 Adentro by Rudy Giron

Can you believe it has been over a year since I last posted an entry on the Foodie Fridays series? I am glad I am reviving this delicious series with a photograph of the appetizing tostones with hilachas, shredded beef fried plantain patties served by one of my favorite foodie spots in Guatemala: Restaurant 27 … Read more

Pandemic Sights: Fast Food To Go Only

PHOTO STOCK: Pandemic Sights - Fast Food To Go Only

Welcome to the new normality in Antigua Guatemala. Restaurants can only serve to go or delivery; thus their gorgeous dining areas remained closed. Interesting enough, I made a fisheye view of the dining area on March 16, 2020, the last day restaurants were allowed to serve customers at the tables. Take a look at the … Read more

Try the Guatemalan Shrimp Ceviche and Picosita Beer

PHOTO STOCK: Guatemalan Shrimp Ceviche and Picosita Beer

The first Guatemalan food I shared with you guys was shrimp ceviche; back in May 14, 2006. Of course, ceviche is one of the most popular foods found through out Guatemala; thus there are over dozen posts on the different variations of ceviche found in and around Antigua Guatemala. Today, I also share with you … Read more

Sights of Our Times — Restaurants Open Only for Take Away and Delivery

Sights of Our Times — Restaurants Open Only for Take Away and Delivery

Since March 16, 2020 restaurants are allowed to operate for take away and delivery order only. Many had to adapt to selling food online as well as to take take away orders by phone. For order delivery, some restaurants have their in-house food delivery motorcycle while the majority of restaurants depend on the food delivery … Read more