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Based on my possibly problematic addiction to the Food Network and the Travel Channel, it seems like that food-wise, the last few years have been all about fancifying classic American comfort food. Over-the-top sliders, gourmet hot dogs, craft peanut butter sandwich boutiques, upscale sausage places (I think they are called charcuteries now…they are that fancy)…WellKeep reading »
Yesterday, my friend Kevin invited me to an impromptu BBQ rib cook-off being held at Estel’s. The prize? $800! He was competing with three other participants (one from the island, one from Kansas City and one from Oregon) to name the best ribs on the island. An idea the four of them cooked up overKeep reading »
Update at the bottom of the post. I love something new. Another sports bar in San Pedro? Serving wings and Belikins? Ho-hum. There are so many bars and restaurants in this town, that I do love it when someone has the creativity (or the money) to try something more. (It’s VERY hard to come upKeep reading »
The weather here has been amazing. Incredible perfection. Good hair weather. Low humidity, ideal sunshine, warm but not too warm. Sunrises have been perfect and sunsets amazing. And this isn’t even the side of the island where the sun sets. I am feeling a bit…off. Sick I guess but I am sick of being sick!Keep reading »
Last night a good chunk of the town arrived at Casa Picasso to celebrate the re-opening for “the season”, Casa Picasso’s one year anniversary party and to taste the new food from their brand new chef. Some were a bit late…there was a town-wide meeting at the High School at the same time!…but everyone…EVERYONE wasKeep reading »
Yesterday I decided to try a new spot for lunch. You might think that would be a tough task in such a small town. San Pedro’s population is under 30,000. But there is a new bar or restaurant springing up constantly. CONSTANTLY.And, the scuttlebutt around town is that Geo’s Hideaway Cafe and Meat Market (interestingKeep reading »
Where I’m from, Sunday morning brunch is a big deal. On a warm spring Sunday, around 1-2pm, the streets of Manhattan are packed with people either eating or lining up to eat and drink brunch.Here in Belize? It’s only starting to grow in popularity. Estel’s is a very popular breakfast place and always has aKeep reading »
The past few days, Ambergris Caye has seen the most beautiful weather. Intensely blue skies, pretty puffy white clouds with lavender underbellies, a slightly cooling breeze, super HOT sun and at night? A huge full moon.Rainy season? What rainy season? Yesterday also happened to be International Coastal Clean-Up Day organized by the ocean conservation group,Keep reading »
Wet Willy’s Cantina has always been famous in San Pedro for the big, crazy Wednesday Ladies’ night party, for being one of the best swimming docks in town and the annual Jerry Jeff Walker concerts but…honestly…never for the food. The kitchen had been closed for quite a few years. But new owners are in town…andKeep reading »
Yesterday I headed into town just before lunch. Sure, this cloud was looming in the direction that I was headed…but I thought I could beat it. Ok…I’m not going to make it. I ducked into La Isla Supermarket across from the Belize Yacht Club which is owned by one of my favorite people, Abdul. HeKeep reading »
Last night, Casa Picasso restaurant closed for a special event. Tien, the chef, was preparing a fixed 3 course menu of tasty Vietnamese plates by reservation only. Casa Picasso’s menu always has a touch of an Asian flair …from Malaysian Chicken Satay to Shrimp Fritters with Spicy Peanut sauce…but there is tons more. Like Crab Mac &Keep reading »
Yesterday started early…apparently in San Pedro, chicken tacos are what’s for breakfast. All of the 3/$1bzd (yes…that’s about 16 US cents) taco places in town open from early morning until they run out of tacos. Usually around 10am. I have always heard that Neri’s is the best and since I mentioned them in yesterday’sKeep reading »
Yesterday was the last day of conch Season in Belize…it closed 2 months early since the national fishing quota had been met and as an attempt to preserve the quickly dwindling conch population. It was one of my last chances to have a taste of one of my favorite seafoods (see the bottom of thisKeep reading »
Yesterday was a beauty, warm, sunny and breezy. The sea was pretty choppy and churned up. Lots of sea grass was keeping the beach raking crews very busy. I spent most of my day getting a serious sunburn on my face. But I did get out of the pool for a bit. There is aKeep reading »
There are a few places that I recommend to EVERYONE that visits Ambergris Caye. You need to snorkel at Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley. Have a beer or two at the Palapa Bar. And you must have breakfast at least once at Estel’s Dine By the Sea. You’ll find it right on the beachKeep reading »
Despite the fact that the pupusa is an El Salvadorean dish, if I was the head of the Belize Tourism Board, I would make it mandatory that all visitors to the island sample a pupusa on each trip to Ambergris Caye. Perhaps a stamp in your passport to give you a 25% discount on yourKeep reading »
More on these eggs later…here is the post. Back Street (more properly known as Angel Coral Drive) is a road of small, local food shops, tiny grocery and produce stores, old school houses, used clothing stores like this one My Clothes Shopping in San Pedro and more. It’s a very eclectic local mix. Yesterday, trying toKeep reading »
Let me start by apologizing. For some reason, I don’t want to get on the internet. It’s not that it doesn’t work, I just don’t want to log on. It’s madness, I know! I am a total addict. Let’s see if I can shake this horrible affliction.Perhaps I need inspiration.Let me tell youKeep reading »
I woke up early today to take a long walk down the beach. A little much needed exercise. The sun was just up, fishermen were trolling for bait fish and pelicans were drying their wings in the wind. The dock is just south of me at a condo complex called Tara Del Mar. And justKeep reading »
I posted a few days ago about my brush with “celebrity” at the Chicken Drop (see: Wahoo’s Lounge) but my day started much earlier with a walk into town. A visitor was showing local kids, Mark and Johnny, how to search for hidden treasure on the beach. The sun was definitely coming out after aKeep reading »
