Casa De Lourdes

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Casa De Lourdes - Dinner

by Saphira

Pine Hill, New Jersey

October 4, 2008

Best of IgoUgo Another gust of wind descends its wrath upon us. Diners across the patio hold down wine glasses, table clothes and wire baskets filled with rolls. A cheer of camaraderie resounds as no rolls tragically drown in the swimming pool, this time. ...Read more Another gust of wind descends its wrath upon us. Diners across the patio hold down wine glasses, table clothes and wire baskets filled with rolls. A cheer of camaraderie resounds as no rolls tragically drown in the swimming pool, this time.

Wind aside, Casa De Lourdes is the most magical place in all of El Valle to dine. Making a reservation is important, as the seating is intimate and limited, ensuring that each guest is given the utmost attention.

Our professionally pleasant waiter showed us to our outdoor patio table, already set just for us, thanks to the reservation we had made earlier that day. I was even more enraptured, when I had to discreetly brush a gecko from my chair before sitting down. Speakers played light piano music, which was enhanced by the natural sound of chattering tree frogs.

From the patio, I soaked in the clear view of the night sky, and watched as the patio lights performed a reflective ballet dance on the pool’s surface. My attention could only be drawn away from this beauty by the menu, a menu where everything on it seemed to have the potential to bring me great pleasure. There was a dish to please everyone from seafood lovers to hard core carnivores to vegetarians.

Our waiter seemed pleased with our decisions and promptly returned to ceremoniously uncork a bottle of Chilean wine. We sipped our wine and nibbled freshly baked rolls and in no time our entrees were served. As I bit into my first piece of Grand Mariner shrimp, my mind swirled as I tried to put a name to the familiar flavor. After consuming several more shrimp, it came to me, the sauce tasted exactly like a heavenly orange creamsicle. The shrimp was accompanied by cilantro rice and it all matched perfectly with the wine. My counterpart, enjoyed beef medallions in mustard cream sauce with string beans and potatoes, and even though I was only able to steal a small bite it was equally delicious.

We ordered coffee and desert and as we waited Lourdes herself appeared on the patio in a lovely green dress and a colorful glittering shawl that gave me the impression of a bright beautiful butterfly. With wine glass in hand she gracefully swooped from table to table making certain that everyone was having an enjoyable evening. She was gracious and charming and as I sipped my coffee and ate my crème brulee, I suddenly felt as though I were a very welcomed guest at an enchanting outdoor dinner party.

Our total bill with dinner, wine, dessert and coffee came to $52.90 and we would have gladly spent more for such a happy evening. I’m not sure if it was the atmosphere or perhaps the very drinkable Chilean wine, but we left with our stomachs full and our hearts euphoric.
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From journal Molas and Mud - Adventures in El Valle, Panama

Casa De Lourdes - Breakfast

by Saphira

Pine Hill, New Jersey

April 9, 2008

Best of IgoUgo The air has a delightful crispness to it. It’s the kind of air that you expect to feel on a November day. We walk down the beautifully landscaped path toward the main house. There a lonely orchid greets us, standing at attention like a ...Read more The air has a delightful crispness to it. It’s the kind of air that you expect to feel on a November day. We walk down the beautifully landscaped path toward the main house. There a lonely orchid greets us, standing at attention like a purple sentry. I notice the trellis that was just a tangle of vines last evening is now covered with awakening deep purple morning glories. Breakfast is included with our room stay, but non-guests are welcome to enjoy too for a very reasonable price.

Seated on a stone patio overlooking mist covered mountains, we dive into the basket of fresh baked roles, slathering them with homemade guava jelly. Our severer is exceptionally friendly for the morning and informs us that today’s choices are eggs or French toast. We dined on the light fluffy scrambled eggs yesterday, so we opt to try the French toast. He seems pleased with our choice and leaves us with cups filled to the brim with fresh guava and pineapple. Just as we conclude nibbling several pieces of queso, our server returns with plates containing large slices of French toast and two cup of café con leche. My husband is also given a tall glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.

From the first bite I declare that it is the best French toast I’ve ever tasted. The thick bread is homemade and instead of being sickeningly sweet, as French toast can tend to be, the cinnamon on this toast gives it a deep almost smoky flavor. The coffee is so wonderful that we vow to buy loads of it before we depart from Panama. The waiter informs us that it is Duran coffee and we will later be told by a tour guide that it is so good because it is smooth, and does not have a lot of acid. I also note that no matter how much of it I drink, it makes me energetic without that hyped up caffeine feeling.

As we indulge in our breakfast, morning birds chatter away and butterflies are enjoying their breakfast of the morning glories climbing the nearby trellises. Completely unhurried, we discuss our plans for the day. I take a final sip of my coffee as I watch the mist cascade down the mountains like a mystical waterfall. If I could wake like this every morning, I think I would look forward even to Monday.

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From journal Molas and Mud - Adventures in El Valle, Panama

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