Last December, I noticed that Cuatro had started their new service offering. That post contains some photos inside the business.

On February 6, Cuatro had the grand opening of Marca and I received an invitation to attend.

I have been fortunate to attend many such functions because of this blog and I enjoy each and every one of them. I get to meet a lot of nice people and am usually the only gringo around.

While I rarely go out in the evening, there is no way I would ever pass up going to an event that has Chef Luis’ catering the appetizers. I took no photos of them as I was too busy eating.

Luis and others spoke before the ribbon cutting ceremony. This business compliments his restaurant because you can stop in and find many things to take home. There is also a large selection of wines to choose from.

The event was set up in Cuatro’s parking lot. My photos are in an album at the end of the post.

Antonio Singh was there and I hadn’t seen him in some time. I met several new people. One was Vielka Ledezma, who has VLedezma Photography. She was photographing the event for Luis. Her business card and contact infer is in the album.

I also met Edwin Mirands, who was shooting photos for his website VIPPanama.net. His card with contact info is in the photo album.

He obviously gets around to many of the events that are going on in this area. If you want to see a large number of the Chiriquí young ladies, just check out his site. Here are his photos of the inauguration.  Who knows, you might even find me in one of the photos.

Lilliam and I were the first to arrive (a gringo trait) and about the last to leave (a Panamanian trait). There was music playing and there was a continuous video of the restaurant and food preparation. I also noticed that the video featured Finca Santa Marta, owned and operated by Ron and Kim Miller, where Cuatro gets many of its organic products.

If you stop into Restaurante Cuatro of the new Marca Cocina + Vino, tell them that you read about them on Chiriqui Chatter.

I know all everyone thinks that all I do is eat and that is close to true. We are currently in a construction project and I haven’t had time to post. I have, however, had time to eat. Another of my quick stops is the Speed Way. As I said in the first post, you might not normally think of going to a filling station to eat, but their sandwiches worth a try.

My last time there I had the club. Didn’t have bacon, but did have egg. I enjoyed it and it was quite filling for the price.

Earlier in the month I revisited SmokiN Mamma’s. This time I tried the kabob’s. I have to admit the meat used as very tasty and very tender. I really enjoyed it. I didn’t order the Onion Bites, but will next time. I really liked them the first time.

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If you like frozen yogurt, have I got good news for you. There is a frozen yogurt location that has opened up in David. It is on the InterAmerican Highway, directly across from Auto Centro. Here is a Google Map.

We stopped in the other day and everyone enjoyed what they got.

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Here is how it works. When you enter, to your right will be a line of yogurt machines. Take the size cup you want from a dispenser on the right of the line. I recommend the large size for your first time there.

Now for the tough part. You have to chose which flavor you want to eat. Of course, you can make it easy on yourself and choose several. That is why I recommend the large size for your first time.

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The price will be based on weight.

The line will then lead you to a toppings area and again, you can choose as many or as few as you want.

Next stop is the cashier, who will weigh your purchase and give you your bill. Very simple system and very tasty products.

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Now have a seat and enjoy. I didn’t take any photos of our selections. Mouth went into action before I remembered to take photos. Just take my word for it, you are going to enjoy yourself.

If you stop into Jewelberry, tell Julia, you heard about them on Chiriquí Chatter.

There is a new burger place that has opened up on the Interamerican Highway. They are on the same side and before you get to Mae Lewis Hospital. This is handy in case you eat too much and need your stomach pumped.

Natalie and I tried two of the burgers. I had the mixed burger (part pork and part beef) and Natalie had the all beef. We both gave then a thumbs up. I also ordered the onion bites. The were seasoned well and I liked them.

Between the onion bites and the burger, I was stuffed, however, not to the point I that I needed my stomach pumped.

You will notice that the burger does not come with the standard El Rey bun. They have their buns specially made.

I saw some Kabobs going to another table and that will be what I try next time.

I took a photo of Samual and  Adolfo (on the right) who is the owner of SmokiN Mamma’s.

They are open Monday through Saturday. They will be open Superbowl Sunday. If you stop into Smokin Mamma’s, tell them you heard about them on Chiriqui Chatter.

A comment just came on the last Mi Tierra Post. It confirms that Mi Tierra has moved into the Parrillada Willhouse location, but it will retain the Parrillada Willhouse name.

The opening date is still set for Friday, January 31.