Despite Marfa’s small size, with a population of about 2000, the town is famous throughout the country for its food, art, and oddities. Although we didn’t get to do everything, we did manage to check a number of things off of our checklist (including the Marfa lights mentioned in the last post).
As soon as we settled in, we visited the Hotel Paisano. Built in 1930, the Hotel Paisano’s architecture celebrates a classical Western style. In 1955, the hotel rose to fame when Warner Bros. decided to film Giant in Marfa, and chose the Hotel Paisano as the location at which all of the stars, including James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor, were to stay.
In the back left corner is a table and a whiteboard that has information on all of the groups that meet at the Hotel Paisano.
The Hotel Paisano also houses an art gallery, a diner, and many small boutiques that sell local products such as books, photos, art, clothing, and these bath goods.
After the Hotel Paisano, we walked around the corner to Squeeze, a smoothie shop. I ordered the “Mango Tropics” smoothie, which was made with mango, pineapple, and banana. Although it was a bit expensive for its size, the smoothie was extremely thick and creamy. The cafe was adorable – tucked away behind a private garden in what seemed to be an old house. The staff was extremely friendly as well, and the owner made conversation with me about my camera!
They also sold German chocolates, which unfortunately I didn’t try!
I tried condensing everything into two posts but with so many photographs and details it just wasn’t happening. Within the next few days I’ll be making a third and final Marfa post!
August 11, 2010 at 11:47 pm
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marfa!!! aahh, i’ve wanted to go for so long. it completely intrigues me.
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