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Z-Scene
By Judy Brown
SALUTATIONS, EXCITATIONS, GOOD VIBRATIONS
"Saludos" and welcome back to our ZZZensational paradise by
the ZZZ! The town is buZZing and it looks and feels like there is a major
boom going on. The excitement is palpable what with all the new homes,
roads and "tiendas" being built around Playa La Ropa, Z-Town,
and Ixtapa. Before returning home to Z, I spent a sensational summer in
Seattle visiting the Z-Ever Suave and Stupendous Artiste, Sr. Santiago
"El Toro" Sweetface who lives part-time in the Pacifica section
of Ixtapa. Upon returning to my family of friends in Zihuatanejo, the
enchanting Enrique Zozaya designed Boutique Hotel Amuleto which is owned
by Ricardo Teitelroit and Neglia Tonetto of Los Angeles, California was
the scene of a surprise birthday party that Judith Whitehead, Cindee and
Dan Leo, Tony and Claire Piazza, Publishing Maven Catherine Krantz, and
Z-Most Amazing of All Z-Women Margo threw for me. Funny thing...the ghost
of Jack Benny was there celebrating his 39th as well! The following week
Z-Best Friends, Sandy and Jay Messinger of Boulder, Colorado were in town
to celebrate Jay's Happy Happy. Ricardo Rodriguez, owner/chef of Kau Kan
Restaurant also runs the restaurant at Amuleto and prepared the ZZZ-licious
birthday dinners. The atmosphere at this establishment is exquisite and
is worthy of all the praise it has been getting.
SHMOOZZZY, NEWZZZY
After spending a week at their gorgeous home in Troncones, choreographers
Jacqui and Bill Landrum of Los Angeles are on their way to celebrate the
first time showing of "Cabaret" in Berlin. It is being directed
by Vince Patterson who owns property in Majahua. We look forward to their
return to paradise in time for Christmas and New Years. Fab musician Aikeke,
Director of EMZ (Escuela de Musica de Zihuatanejo), had a busy summer
organizing various programs for the school...great work Aikeke! Christian
of La Cocina Del Sol in Troncones opened his new take-out Cafe Sol which
is doing "kickin'" business! Power Lunching at Villa Del Sol
were Z-Extraordinary One "Commander" Judith Whitehead of Paradise
Properties, Lois Brown proprietress of the enchanting Villa Zanzibar,
Claire Piazza of the Vltava, and Eva owner of Hacienda Eden in Troncones
(their grand opening was a huge success). Rocio Madrazo of Galart was
having her own Power Lunch at La Cantina with a group of artists from
her exclusive gallery.
Z-SIGHTINGS
Dennis Leary, Pauly Shore, Courtney Cox and hubby David Arquette with
baby Coco at the Hotel Villa Del Sol. Clothing designer Betsey Johnson
playcationing at her home in Barra de Potosi, Alejandro Gonzalez I, director
of "Amoros Perros" and "21 Grams" returning to his
home in Ixtapa from Los Angeles for a week of writing confabs.
AIN'T LOVE GRANDE
Spencer Loman of Denver, Colorado and Jana Bouldruan of Goshen, Indiana
got engaged at the elegant Hotel Las Palmas in Playa Blanca; Rob Whitehead
and wife Lupita (with Rob's brother Woodie in attendance) partied at Hotel
Amuleto for their fourteenth wedding anniversary; and Helmut Leins and
lovely bride Erika celebrated the occasion of their one year anniversary.
Congratulations to one and all!
FAVE RAVE
A spectacular four hour drive and we find ourselves in the enchanting
lakeside village of Patzcuaro which is one of our very fave places outside
of Z. The charming squares, awesome authentic food, colorful crafts, talented
artists and most of all the friendly and gentle people of Patzcuaro draw
us back time after time. We especially like the restaurant Mistongo where
owner Susy delights us with her delicious dishes and good humor. We attended
a showing of artist Judith Diem's exotic paintings. Judith is world renowned
and has lived in Patzcuaro for thirty five years. A documentary about
her life and works was recently shown on the Public Broadcasting System
in the U.S.
Join me in welcoming Jose Montilla the new General Manager of the Hotel
Villa Del Sol. Sr. Montilla was formerly the owner of the nuevo latino
cuisine club "Coconut Joe's" in Syracuse, New York. He was also
the manager of the Universal Hilton Hotel in Studio City, Ca. He is full
of life and is a welcome new presence in paradise!
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