Places to eat
Empanadas: The Real Deal
Sunday, June 29th, 2008Every once in a while I get a craving for a good empanada… the kind that is getting hard to find in Panama these days. Recently, I started on a campaign to find the a recipe for the traditional Panamanian empanada, and this is what my sources came up with. I thought I’d put it […]
Horseracing Panama Style
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Panamanians love to gamble, especially on the horse races. From Panama City just head out east on Vía José Agustín Arango, to Juan Díaz Apdo.I in Zona 9A where you will find Hipodromo Stadium. Entrance is free and races are held on Thursdays starting at 5 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays, from 2 pm onward. […]
Panama’s Garden of Eden
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008The mountain country town of El Valle de Anton is one of the most picturesque places in all of Panama. Located in the crater of an extinct pre-historic volcano and at an altitude of 2,500 feet, El Valle offers a peaceful environment, and one of the most pleasant, cozy places to stay.
The Park Eden Bed […]
Fruit Drinks Stand in Panama City
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The next time you are in Panama City, treat yourself to the wonderful juice and frozen juice based drinks at one of the local stands in the City.
They are usually drive through window-based and the fruits are just INCREDIBLE.
The Panama Gringo was feeling a little too tired when he sampled a frozen fruit punch […]
Manolo’s - King of the cheap breakfast and phenominal fruit $2.50 plate
Monday, July 16th, 2007Across from the Veneto Casino (on via Veneto) lies one of the oldest Manolo’s restaurants in the city. I am not sure if they are part of the chain but I do know if you want great coffee and the best fruit and nicest waitresses in Panama City - Gringoes - come to this […]
The Wine Bar with 2 locations in Panama City is an excellent value
Sunday, April 22nd, 2007The with two locations (el Cangrejo near the Veneto Hotel and Casine and on the Causeway) is the home of some delicious Italian style grub. Frequented by many gringos, the ambiance is sufficient, the English by the waitstaff is adequate and the service is a bit faster than in other places in […]