(Panama Gringo) This Panamanian gringo’s pick for the best bar in Panama City has to go to Relic in the Casco Viejo neighborhood. This bar coincides perfectly with the old quarter’s quirky, artsy and unique vibes. Located in the basement of one of the most popular hostels in the city, Luna’s Castle, this unique bar offers a fantastic atmosphere and eclectic mix of drinkers … [Read more...]
Art Shows and Events: August in Casco Viejo
(Arco Properties) Casco Antiguo, Panama Art events keep jumping out of the hat! here are three that were sent to us this week: August 9th: CenaCine at Diablo Rosso. Movie Night: NEDS Non Educated Delinquents. Book your space: 228-4833 August 10th: Edmar Castañeda Quartet, National Theatre August 11th: “Two Seasons” Art Show at Los Del Patio (calle 3ra). August … [Read more...]
Ay Carmela! New Restaurant in Casco Viejo
(Arco Properties) Casco Antiguo Panama. Run by Gonzalo, his lovely wife Vani and their partner Patricia Gómez, Ay! Carmela just opened its doors this week in Casco Viejo. It is located at the groundfloor of Casa Antigua, next to Luna`s Castle on 9th Street and BAvenue, just coming up the ramp. The place is cute and has great sandwiches!. They`ll open for breakfast, … [Read more...]
Organic Grocery Shopping in Casco Viejo, Panama
(Arco Properties) Panama has slowly gotten into the “organic” wave. Little by little, small farms are getting their connections and productions worked out and they`re reaching Casco Viejo! This past month, I`ve been keeping an eye out for good products and services. Here are my favorites! Culantro Rojo Culantro Rojo: Season vegetables, goat cheese, cacao, borojo … [Read more...]
Preparing for the Panama Jazz Festival 2012
(Arco Properties) Lunch with Panamanian Grammy Award winner Danilo Pérez is an experience on its own. He is full of energy and information, but most of it all, I always end up loving Panama a bit more after talking to him. I didn`t know, for example, that Panama was one of the countries that had more “musicians per capita” contributing significantly to jazz. At every Panama … [Read more...]