Here is one more entry for the Only in LAG. Leave it to the creative people of La Antigua Guatemala to produce coffee tables, literally, for a patio dining area. The above dining patio with coffee tables can be found at Fernando’s Kaffee, an authentic Guatemalan coffee shop run by Fernando who roasts his own … Read more
Costa, entregado al placer de comer, filosofaba acerca de Dios. Decía que su existencia quedaba comprobada en el sublime sabor del ajo, o en la combinación sagrada del tomate con la albahaca. —Carol Zardetto, en Con Pasión Absoluta, pág 89 Costa, given to the pleasure of eating, philosophized about God. He said that his existence … Read more
Finding romantic spots in La Antigua Guatemala is not difficult at all, but if you want to really impress your loved one, in other words your better half, head straight for the Welten Restaurant where they have a pool partially covered with rose petals, baroque and classical music in the background, candles and flowers in … Read more
As more houses of La Antigua Guatemala are turned into business, the old architectonic spaces are converted for new uses. Here for instance, we can appreciate how the classic corridor of the Guatemalan house is turned into a dining area. The corridor, corredor in Spanish, was an essential element of many Guatemalan houses which served … Read more
One of the best things about living in La Antigua Guatemala is dining out. Almost everywhere you go you will find elegant, delightful and lovely dining areas, regardless of the quality of the food, which is also an enjoyable challenge in itself. For instance, who’s got the best tomatoes, basil and cheese in town? Where … Read more
Here’s another vista which conveys the mellow and relaxing atmosphere of La Antigua Guatemala. This image was taken at Doña Luisa Xicotencatl restaurant. My best wishes for you and make sure you have a mellow and relaxed weekend!
Café Barista is the newest hipster kid on the block in La Antigua Guatemala. Café Barista opened its doors the week before the Holy Week. The prices are higher than normal, but so is the quality. They also have free wifi zone. Café Barista is located on the Northwest corner of La Antigua Guatemala’s Central … Read more
Nowadays, even fast-food restaurants are creating up-scale spaces within their premises. That’s the case of McDonald’s in La Antigua Guatemala that turned a little coffee cart service they had at the entrance known as McCafé into a large and delightful area for having coffee, desserts and your regular menu with a South view of Volcán … Read more
Oh how I wish I could be like Truman Capote and take this avalanche of twits, news, videos about a scandal developing right now in Guatemala City an turn it into a novella. But, like I said before, “… if Kafka had lived in Latin America, he surely would had been a clerk all of … Read more
Did I miss a fútbol (Soccer) game today, or what? I know Bistrot Cinq is a French bistro on 4a calle oriente in La Antigua Guatemala, but what’s with the French flag? I am sure they left the ladder next to the flag so it is easier to put it down. No big signs or … Read more
A couple of weeks ago I showed the Beer and Hamburger Combo from Flan Antigüeño and I mentioned how Guatemalans have a tendency to adopt foreign foods quite easily. Well, I know I pay little attention to vegetarians when it comes to taking photos of food, but believe, you can be a very happy vegetarian … Read more
It is good to know you can move inside the dining area in case you can not stay in the patio due to rain or if it’s too cold outside. I have only have a couple of items from the Quesos y Vinos Restaurant menu: Paninos and Pizza and I was delighted with both options. … Read more
All kinds of textures are available at the tables in the patio of Quesos y Vinos Restaurant; from the ceramic table tops to the chairs cushions wrapped around Guatemalan textiles. Texture is everywhere you look. As you can see, just because you are having a meal in an Italian restaurant in a nearly 500-year old … Read more
If I was meeting for lunch with you today, I would suggest we do it at Quesos y Vinos Restaurant, just half block away from La Merced Church. See, Quesos y Vinos is a real italian restaurant with some of the best italian food in Guatemala. To top it all, ever since they moved to … Read more
This is the façade of Café No Sé in La Antigua Guatemala, headquarters of the John Rexer’s 1a avenida sur empire. His efforts to take control over the whole 1a avenida sur (1st Avenue South) are a little more humble than Pinky and The Brain Gutiérrez who want the whole world to convert to their tender, juicy and crunchy recipe of fried chicken. 😉