openings and closings in Playa - Page 14

psa24 · 07-27-2006

Two Questions:

1. Has the restaurant that replaced Apasianado opened. Tierra Madre???

2. Has the new club above Karen's opened. What type of place is it?

ldcc · 07-28-2006

I read on another thread that the restaurant Apassionato (spelling ?) is closed.
Had the restaurant changed hands? This was my 'treat' restaurant until last year. We had always had excellent food and great service but last February the service was poor and the food mediocre at best. What happened?? Anybody know?

claudiadeplaya · 07-28-2006

Where Apasionado was there is "Madre Tierra" ir is a seafood and steak grill place has Rockefeller oysters and lots of duck dishes the owners have another restaurant in Cancun but with a very different menu

**ryberg** · 07-28-2006

Haven't confirmed from another source (other than just having seen it sit empty for over a year now, I mean!), but I have heard a report from a peep (who shall remain unnamed unless s/he wishes to indentify him/herself) to the effect that the son of owner of El Faro commented that that property has been sold and will all -- except for the lighthouse (rest easy, Mapchick!

) -- be torn down soon.

Steve

JudyBluEyes · 07-29-2006

[quote=claudiadeplaya]I know this was mentioned very early on this thread regarding soccer games and so but I just wanted to report that Zenon is open and doing good at the George and Dragon soon to be listed at the Playa Info directory, the business owners of the plaza where he is, organized a fashion show and I ran into Judy blue eyes and family there, he is going to have fish and chips and shepherd´s pie and all those good things! Im looking forward to that!

Judy Blue Eyes and her family

Cool pic Claudia!!!

I think I found the picture Jez......hahahaha!!!!!!

**ryberg** · 07-29-2006

Couple more shots of new stuff for ya...

The new Alltournative office on the highway, near the glorieta by Sam's, Hospiten & Centro Maya, looks to be well on the way to finished when viewing it from the outside, at least...

And this new bust of Mexican hero Benito Juarez has just been put into place at the intersection of Juarez Ave & the highway, to be seen by all those turning in to head toward the beach.

Shot of it in its setting.

Steve

**james** · 07-30-2006

Steve, those shots are simply craptacular!

**ryberg** · 07-31-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by james

Steve, those shots are simply craptacular!

You're welcome!

And welcome back, by the way. Hope the return trip with youngster in tow was blissfully uneventful. Nothing like trans-Atlantic crossings with a young child. Unless perhaps it's a trans-Pacific crossing with a young child (about which, believe me, I know)...

And now, here's another for ya, for another recent opening: Petit Marrakesh (spelling not guaranteed!), a little place that opened up a couple of weeks ago on Calle Corazón, immediately next to Spa Itza (the entrance of which can oh so vaguely be seen immediately to the left, in the photo below). Delmy & I and a couple who from Mérida who are friends of ours ended up here one night recently, in no small part because of the sort of infectious enthusiasm of the proprietor, a man from Morocco who speaks at French, Spanish & English in addition to whatever he may have grown up speaking there. He is really a treat to talk to and to have as a host, very warm and interactive, and is obviously trying hard to make sure people are happy. One example is the portions, which (especially in light of the fact that this is a combination of Moroccan and French cuisine) are impressive. Lots of unusual flavors in use, as well. If you want to see what I mean, try evening something relatively simple like the vegetarian couscous. We've already been back and I couldn't make my way through an entire order even when I'd skipped lunch that day.

Anyway as I told him, we were very happy and I would stop by to take a shot and mention the opening on this forum thread. Sorry it's only during the morning, before they open (later they set up several tables outside, though they also have several inside), but I finally resolved to take this shot after failing for several days to get one during the evening (which anyway would probably have come out just as craptacular but dark as well

).

Here you go...

Steve

Petit Marrakesh, Moroccan & French cuisine, Calle Corazón (next to Spa Itza)

claudiadeplaya · 07-31-2006

Welcome back James y familia!!!!
Here one at night but then this is like a competition of who has the worst one right Steve?
Im still hopefull that my skill will someday match my enthusiasm!

**Mindbender** · 07-31-2006

We met the gregarious owner of Petit Marrakesh too but had already eaten, so we'll be going another day.

The menu looks excellent and he's also got some very exotic large parasols over the outside tables now.

Pick up one of his cards to get 10% off too.

**ryberg** · 08-07-2006

Well nothing that I can find on the flier for the upcoming El Faro Bazaar to Benefit Angel Notion spells it out explicitly, but it would certainly seem to corroborate the above noted story about El Faro finally having changed hands and bigger changes perhaps on the way. The flier says they're selling sheets, towels, pillows, mattresses, mirrors, lamps, chairs, beach chairs, tables, windows, doors, toilets, shower heads, laundry equipment -- even a pizza oven. Sounds like literally everything but the kitchen sink.

And on a different point, I learned from big posters there when driving by recently that the construction at the site of the former parking lot sandwiched between Plaza Antigua and the airstrip, near the in-town entrance to Playacar, is actually going to be condos. I had assumed it would be shops and office space, given the location. Seems to me like an odd place for condos, but what do I know...

Finally, don't have a shot of it, but the first (of more?) pedestrian walkway over the highway looks to be near completion. This is well north and you'll see it now going in or out of town without any trouble.

Steve

StewartG · 08-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindbender

We met the gregarious owner of Petit Marrakesh too but had already eaten, so we'll be going another day.

The menu looks excellent and he's also got some very exotic large parasols over the outside tables now.

Pick up one of his cards to get 10% off too.

Personally, I don't like to eat odd or exotic food. Don't Morrocans eat dog or something? Y'all can stop posting stuff like this and just tell me when the Burger King on 5th FINALLY opens. I'll probably plan my next trip to Playa around that...

JEZ · 08-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by StewartG

Personally, I don't like to eat odd or exotic food. Don't Morrocans eat dog or something? Y'all can stop posting stuff like this and just tell me when the Burger King on 5th FINALLY opens. I'll probably plan my next trip to Playa around that...

Ha ha ha!

**Heather** · 08-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindbender

We met the gregarious owner of Petit Marrakesh too but had already eaten, so we'll be going another day.

I met a charming Moroccan man at the bank last week, who told me he was the owner of this restaurant. When he heard me coughing pretty badly (remnants of my bronchitis), he said that what I needed immediately was a hot tea with honey, and strong arms to hold my body. Don't know if he was offering or what, but he seemed very outgoing and personable.

I look forward to trying the restaurant.

licuadora · 08-07-2006

[quote=Heather]When he heard me coughing pretty badly (remnants of my bronchitis), he said that what I needed immediately was a hot tea with honey, and strong arms to hold my body. Don't know if he was offering or what, but he seemed very outgoing and personable.

That's one of the most romantic pick-up lines I've heard in a long time.

07-28-2006	#197 (permalink)
ldcc lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 14	Apassionato Closed ? I read on another thread that the restaurant Apassionato (spelling ?) is closed. Had the restaurant changed hands? This was my 'treat' restaurant until last year. We had always had excellent food and great service but last February the service was poor and the food mediocre at best. What happened?? Anybody know?

07-30-2006	#202 (permalink)
james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,745	Steve, those shots are simply craptacular! __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image!

07-27-2006	#196 (permalink)
psa24 life=playa Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Delran, NJ Posts: 667	Two Questions: 1. Has the restaurant that replaced Apasianado opened. Tierra Madre??? 2. Has the new club above Karen's opened. What type of place is it?

07-28-2006	#198 (permalink)
claudiadeplaya life=playa Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Playa Posts: 808	Where Apasionado was there is "Madre Tierra" ir is a seafood and steak grill place has Rockefeller oysters and lots of duck dishes the owners have another restaurant in Cancun but with a very different menu

07-28-2006	#199 (permalink)
ryberg playa maya guy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: wandering between the Village Vanguard, NYC, 1961 and the Plugged Nickel, Chicago, 1965 Posts: 10,841	Haven't confirmed from another source (other than just having seen it sit empty for over a year now, I mean!), but I have heard a report from a peep (who shall remain unnamed unless s/he wishes to indentify him/herself) to the effect that the son of owner of El Faro commented that that property has been sold and will all -- except for the lighthouse (rest easy, Mapchick! ) -- be torn down soon. Steve

07-29-2006	#200 (permalink)
JudyBluEyes añejo Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Playa Del Carmen Posts: 4,611	[quote=claudiadeplaya]I know this was mentioned very early on this thread regarding soccer games and so but I just wanted to report that Zenon is open and doing good at the George and Dragon soon to be listed at the Playa Info directory, the business owners of the plaza where he is, organized a fashion show and I ran into Judy blue eyes and family there, he is going to have fish and chips and shepherd´s pie and all those good things! Im looking forward to that! Judy Blue Eyes and her family Cool pic Claudia!!! I think I found the picture Jez......hahahaha!!!!!!

07-29-2006	#201 (permalink)
ryberg playa maya guy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: wandering between the Village Vanguard, NYC, 1961 and the Plugged Nickel, Chicago, 1965 Posts: 10,841	Couple more shots of new stuff for ya... The new Alltournative office on the highway, near the glorieta by Sam's, Hospiten & Centro Maya, looks to be well on the way to finished when viewing it from the outside, at least... And this new bust of Mexican hero Benito Juarez has just been put into place at the intersection of Juarez Ave & the highway, to be seen by all those turning in to head toward the beach. Shot of it in its setting. Steve

07-31-2006	#204 (permalink)
claudiadeplaya life=playa Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Playa Posts: 808	Welcome back James y familia!!!! Here one at night but then this is like a competition of who has the worst one right Steve? Im still hopefull that my skill will someday match my enthusiasm!

07-31-2006	#205 (permalink)
Mindbender Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 3,133	We met the gregarious owner of Petit Marrakesh too but had already eaten, so we'll be going another day. The menu looks excellent and he's also got some very exotic large parasols over the outside tables now. Pick up one of his cards to get 10% off too.

08-07-2006	#206 (permalink)
ryberg playa maya guy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: wandering between the Village Vanguard, NYC, 1961 and the Plugged Nickel, Chicago, 1965 Posts: 10,841	Well nothing that I can find on the flier for the upcoming El Faro Bazaar to Benefit Angel Notion spells it out explicitly, but it would certainly seem to corroborate the above noted story about El Faro finally having changed hands and bigger changes perhaps on the way. The flier says they're selling sheets, towels, pillows, mattresses, mirrors, lamps, chairs, beach chairs, tables, windows, doors, toilets, shower heads, laundry equipment -- even a pizza oven. Sounds like literally everything but the kitchen sink. And on a different point, I learned from big posters there when driving by recently that the construction at the site of the former parking lot sandwiched between Plaza Antigua and the airstrip, near the in-town entrance to Playacar, is actually going to be condos. I had assumed it would be shops and office space, given the location. Seems to me like an odd place for condos, but what do I know... Finally, don't have a shot of it, but the first (of more?) pedestrian walkway over the highway looks to be near completion. This is well north and you'll see it now going in or out of town without any trouble. Steve

08-07-2006	#210 (permalink)
licuadora life=playa Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 632	[quote=Heather]When he heard me coughing pretty badly (remnants of my bronchitis), he said that what I needed immediately was a hot tea with honey, and strong arms to hold my body. Don't know if he was offering or what, but he seemed very outgoing and personable. That's one of the most romantic pick-up lines I've heard in a long time.

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