Today was a day full of news. First of all, I learned from my friend and ADP collaborator Guy Howard that Hector’s Restaurant made to the number one position at TripAdvisor for their restaurant listings of Antigua Guatemala. Of course, that’s no news to you guys since you have already since many of the dishes … Read more
I can’t believe Héctor’s restaurant will be celebrating its third anniversary already on Tuesday, September 21. That’s quite an amazing feat for a restaurant with no name, no sign, and no advertising, except, of course, for word of mouth advertising. I congratulate Héctor for such achievement and hope to be there for a feast. These … Read more
Today’s a good day to have a carpaccio at Hector’s restaurant in La Antigua Guatemala, don’t you agree?
Even though Héctor’s restaurant does not even have a sign, most locals, including foreign residents, know about this incredible bistro. Like I said before, Héctor’s French-influenced cosmopolitan cuisine is considered by many as Antigua Guatemala’s best kept ‘secret’.
Make sure you also try Hector’s roasted tomatoes, basil and cheese! and the delicious quiche.
This has to be the best quiche anywhere. Although it is made from eggs, it could be considered a vegetarian dish, right?
Even though Héctor’s restaurant does not have a sign that might point you to where his place is at, most locals, including foreigners, know about this fabulous venue. His French-influenced cosmopolitan cuisine is considered by many Antigua Guatemala’s best kept secret.
Make sure you also try Hector’s roasted tomatoes, basil and cheese!
When you go to Héctor’s restaurant you are surely getting the freshest al dente fettucini pasta in La Antigua Guatemala. I chose fettucini alfredo; it was delicious! 😉 With kind of sauce do you prefer for pasta dishes? [gmap]
These roasted tomatoes will end up looking like this: Tomatoes, Basil and Cheese.
Today’s entry is a pun for the all the different groups of the Guatemalan blog sphere who don’t seem to get along. I have said it before, you only need to unite two Guatemalans to get three groups. 😉
You like potato and I like potahto
You like tomato and I like tomahto
Potato, potahto,
Tomato, tomahto.
Let’s call the whole thing of
But oh, if we call the whole thing off
Then we must part
and oh, if we ever part, then that might break my heart (continue reading the lyrics…)
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