Our Man in Antigua

Antigua, just a bowl of cereal composed of fruits, flakes and nuts….no? Casa Fuentes, recently closed/opened, getting a coat of paint and maybe a new roof. The wine bar(and a good one)moving up front but a lot of the previous vendors have returned ($$ is $$, eh owners?).

I’m told that Frank’s Place, the most excellent location on the hill, is gone…not surprised, as it didn’t make a lot of economic sense per traffic/crowds/$$….a perfect spot for weddings, parties and concerts but as a day by day restaurant, dependent on a shuttle….sorry..

count the empty boxes for an economic clue: Little Caesars Pizza Pizza is kicking ass and Wendy’s (on the plaza, no less)is Death Valley…why? bad feng shui? whatever, it is what it is.

the Marvelous Marbel is back in town! nope, haven’t had the pleasure (!!)of an abrazo yet, but I’m looking forward to seeing her…she graces this place, delightful imp that she is.

‘told that some folks went to Escuintla today to peek in on the sequestered Frank, he of the many experiences in jail around the world…whether or not there’s enough money to get his butt outa jail is another question, like how many more events will his angels put up with (zero, I heard)…yep, another Fast Eddie deal gone sideways..

and, with any luck I’ll be in Nebaj in a week…Ixil Triangle, Western Highlands…thanks to Jim O, for showing me how to pronounce it…silent ‘J’, throw your head back and grunt…thanks, already had that nailed down, thanks to the take-out tuna sandwich from La Casaca last week…’grunt’ doesn’t cover it, but you get the idea…wanna lose 5 lbs quickly? go there…

so, adios to a short and sweet idea of a great restaurant with a fabulous view…if you missed it…alas but at least, Frank, unlike some people in town, know when to cut their losses and throw in the spinach….wait! there’s a full bar, right? closing party?