Nothing drives one to drink like a dramatic, unexpected breakup. Being the the practical girl that I am, I figured I’d turn lemons into lemonade by setting out on a tour of some of Panama City’s best microbreweries while I am in “drowning my sorrows” mode. Seriously though, I really love good beer, a chill atmosphere and supporting local businesses, so win, win, AND win. Here in Panama City, the…
FOOD & DRINK
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GET MIXING AT PEDRO MANDINGA
Locals and visitors alike love Pedro Mandinga and La Rana Dorada for their artisanal brews and handcrafted rum cocktails. They are a staple here in town offering fabulous happy hour specials, salsa nights, sponsored community events and super-cool tours of their distillery and brewery in Tumba Muerto. Recently, they introduced their “Ron de Coco Silver Pedro Mandinga” or Artisanal Coconut Rum of Panama. This sweet rum is an instant classic…
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THE BEST BITES UNDER $10 IN PANAMA
Panama’s food scene has so much to offer: swanky rooftops, rum tasting rooms and some of Latin America’s finest restaurants. The opportunities to eat out in PTY are truly endless, but who can afford that? Not this girl. In an attempt to tighten my purse strings over the past year, I’ve looked for ways to still grab a bite out, without spending a fortune. From happy hour specials to just…
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THE BEST OF PANAMANIAN STREET FOOD
Street food in Panamá is more than just a quick meal – it’s a blend of the cultures that make Panamá unique. Situated at the crossroads of the Americas, Panamá’s gastronomical traditions are a tapestry of its indigenous, Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences that come together in a delectable mosaic of flavors. Did you know that street food in Panamá represents over 40% of local food consumption, making it an…
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ONE OF PTY’S BEST KEPT SECRETS
If I know my fellow expats like I think I do, I know many of them love grabbing a drink. Here in Ciudad de Panama, La Rana Dorada and Pedro Mandinga are quite often a go-to meeting spot. Personally, I really love a mojito at Pedro Mandinga. When I heard about the distillery and brewery tour, I knew I had to check it out. The nerd in me needs to know…
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EXPLORING AUTHENTIC PANAMANIAN FOOD
FONDAS In Ciudad de Panamá, there is no shortage of good food. There are rooftop bars, food truck parks, and elegant restaurants, but what is authentic Panamanian food and where does one find it? Whether you’re just passing through or you make your home here, exploring authentic Panamanian food should be on your to-do list. More often than not, when I want a home-cooked meal, I find myself hitting up…