Meson El Coto in calle Antonio Millón now has a ‘For Rent’ sign in the window.
Finlay’s The Corner
Empty for a long time now, there is evidence of activity inside Finlay’s The Corner on avenida Castilla Perez. Workmen have started with renovations to the interior.
Chique Lounge
Chique on calle Chaparil looks to have closed, the latest incarnation of the bar not lasting very long at all.
Amazonas
The former Touch of Spice in avenida Castilla Perez is now all green and yellow and is going to be Amazonas, a Brazilian Churrasqueria. Not open yet, but won’t be too long. If it’s as good as the one in Torrox Costa….
Rainbow slice
With St Paddy’s Day just around the corner, time for a recipe. St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Slice and Bake Cookie. Swilled down with a drop of the black stuff, naturally.
Best ham in the world
A dozen gourmets brought together in Madrid by ‘master slicer’ Florencio Sanchidrián have concluded that the best ham in the world is the Denomination of Origin ‘Los Pedroches’ from Córdoba.
Sahara
Bar Sahara on calle Chaparil is currently closed due to internal renovation.
Speakeasy
The Speakeasy in calle Málaga is currently undergoing internal renovation, might not be too long before it reopens.
Bar Cavana gets wings
Bar Cavana in Plaza Cavana has fitted wings to its street terrace to provide a bit of shelter during inclement weather, once again presumably for the benefit of the smokers in the community.
Cafeteria Ortiz
Cafeteria Ortiz on avenida Castilla Perez has installed a small pavement terrace, presumably to combat the effects of the Anti Smoking Law.