Some new finds & some old favorites, a foodies trip report, march 2009 - Page 2

Weloveyuca · 03-23-2009

More, More, More!!!! I can almost taste that Modelo now! Dang my mouth is watering!!

Jimontheriver · 03-24-2009

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Originally Posted by Weloveyuca

More, More, More!!!! I can almost taste that Modelo now! Dang my mouth is watering!!

Every time I try to add to my trip report I start reading all the other great ones and never get anymore done on mine. But it's coming, I have the next days photos loaded, maybe tonight.

silvergirl · 03-24-2009

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Originally Posted by Jimontheriver

Every time I try to add to my trip report I start reading all the other great ones and never get anymore done on mine. But it's coming, I have the next days photos loaded, maybe to night.

Looking forward to it!

caramba · 03-24-2009

Your report is making me hungry and I just had lunch!

Both of those soups looked delicious.

Jimontheriver · 03-25-2009

Wednesday, 3/11/09 Chilaquiles / Chips & Chips / Carbonara

Looking for my Chiliquila fix we headed to La Fragata for breakfast

Nice small place with great service, we ordered and they brought us our juice + some toast, butter & jam.

Donna enjoying her eggs, ham and cheese on toast with taters.

Their chiliquilas pollo are just OK, they only offer them with a red sauce and the chicken was like chunks of a grilled breast, not the normal pulled/shredded kind. I think Nativo’s chiliquilas verda are the best I have had in Playa so far.

Not a bad breakfast for about $10US + tip.

We are off to Mamitas and get our first look at the nice wide paved street leading to the beach. But, where is the sidewalk on the new part? I’m thinking 95% of the people using this street are walking, but no sidewalk.

A great day to be on the beach except for the boats unloading cruise ship people.

After 3 or 4 hours at the beach we head back to our hotel we and stop off at a new little place on 5th called Chips & Chips

Not bad for a snack, we tried the shrimp and fries. They were nice and crisp, not greasy and not all breading like you might think. $65pesos with 2 can of Sprite.

We meet Jimi & Char at Bip Bip that evening. They have a fair Margarita and they are 2x1.

Next stop for drinks

Nice huge place upstairs on 5th

Good Margaritas and DJ shots with Sangrita. $50 pesos Margaritas

Our waiter (Ricky) Martan

Very good free chips and a tuna dip.

----DINNER TIME ---- I what to thank Bumper and his GREAT trip report for leading us to ANTICA.

Shared Caesar Salads. So hungry I forgot to take the photos before they are all but gone.

Shrimp and Zucchini Pizza

Jimi’s Spaghetti, But, where is his Red Sauce, he thinks all spaghetti comes with a red sauce, he wants red sauce.

So, now he’s ready to eat, because

He got his red sauce.

My Very Good Carbonara, thank you again Bumper

A great meal and the service was good the night we ate there.

Yes, we thought the service was very good considering we had this large, somewhat rowdy and I’m sure, very demanding group behind us. (Doggiemom, Shammy,Babaloo, DavidB, dougie and more.) This is when Rick got his lucky $2 bill.

eddiet56 · 03-26-2009

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Originally Posted by Jimontheriver

Every time I try to add to my trip report I start reading all the other great ones and never get anymore done on mine. But it's coming, I have the next days photos loaded, maybe tonight.

Great report keep it coming!!!!!!

HAWKEYE · 03-26-2009

Lovin' the pic's and report Jim.
Craig.

Jimontheriver · 03-26-2009

Anyone care to try and guess the name of the place that Donna enjoyed this fine dinner this trip?

silvergirl · 03-26-2009

I don't recognize the dishware...........but it sure looks good!!

maestranba · 03-26-2009

Great report so far, but you're making me hungry!!

We loved trying all different things at Dona Mary's too. The three of us ate for $10 as well. It was our cheapest meal and one of our favorites!

We also enjoyed Antica and had very good service.

Route307Cpl · 03-26-2009

I must eat now!

julie in PA · 03-27-2009

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Originally Posted by Jimontheriver

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He got his red sauce.

Jim - nice T-Shirt. Where are you from? Big Leg Emma plays around this area (Jamestown, NY - which is about 25 mile from us)

Jimontheriver · 03-27-2009

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Originally Posted by julie in PA

Jim - nice T-Shirt. Where are you from? Big Leg Emma plays around this area (Jamestown, NY - which is about 25 mile from us)

That's Jimi in the photo (& Char), our friends. He is from Illinois but his son lives in NY and was the drummer for B L E for the last few years. Big Leg Emma is no more.

Jimi's son Rad & GF Kelly, December 07

julie in PA · 03-27-2009

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Originally Posted by Jimontheriver

That's Jimi (& Char), our friends. He is from Illinois but his son lives in NY and was the drummer for B L E for the last few years. Big Leg Emma is no more.

Jimi's son Rad & GF Kelly, December 07

That's too bad - I never got to hear them play but know some people who were big fans.

Great trip report - as the others have said - reading it makes my mounth water! Can't wait - three weeks and counting!

julie in PA · 03-27-2009

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Originally Posted by Jimontheriver

Anyone care to try and guess the name of the place that Donna enjoyed this fine dinner this trip?

Don't have a clue - but I am curious - looks very appetizing!

03-25-2009	#20 (permalink)
Jimontheriver añejo Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois on the Mississippi Posts: 2,121	Wednesday, 3/11/09 Chilaquiles / Chips & Chips / Carbonara Looking for my Chiliquila fix we headed to La Fragata for breakfast Nice small place with great service, we ordered and they brought us our juice + some toast, butter & jam. Donna enjoying her eggs, ham and cheese on toast with taters. Their chiliquilas pollo are just OK, they only offer them with a red sauce and the chicken was like chunks of a grilled breast, not the normal pulled/shredded kind. I think Nativo’s chiliquilas verda are the best I have had in Playa so far. Not a bad breakfast for about $10US + tip. We are off to Mamitas and get our first look at the nice wide paved street leading to the beach. But, where is the sidewalk on the new part? I’m thinking 95% of the people using this street are walking, but no sidewalk. A great day to be on the beach except for the boats unloading cruise ship people. After 3 or 4 hours at the beach we head back to our hotel we and stop off at a new little place on 5th called Chips & Chips Not bad for a snack, we tried the shrimp and fries. They were nice and crisp, not greasy and not all breading like you might think. $65pesos with 2 can of Sprite. We meet Jimi & Char at Bip Bip that evening. They have a fair Margarita and they are 2x1. Next stop for drinks Nice huge place upstairs on 5th Good Margaritas and DJ shots with Sangrita. $50 pesos Margaritas Our waiter (Ricky) Martan Very good free chips and a tuna dip. ----DINNER TIME ---- I what to thank Bumper and his GREAT trip report for leading us to ANTICA. Shared Caesar Salads. So hungry I forgot to take the photos before they are all but gone. Shrimp and Zucchini Pizza Jimi’s Spaghetti, But, where is his Red Sauce, he thinks all spaghetti comes with a red sauce, he wants red sauce. So, now he’s ready to eat, because He got his red sauce. My Very Good Carbonara, thank you again Bumper A great meal and the service was good the night we ate there. Yes, we thought the service was very good considering we had this large, somewhat rowdy and I’m sure, very demanding group behind us. (Doggiemom, Shammy,Babaloo, DavidB, dougie and more.) This is when Rick got his lucky $2 bill. __________________ Jim & Donna, Growing older but not up TRIP REPORTS 12/2010, A Salty View of Playa 2/2010, Never On 5th 11/2009 3/2009 2/08 11/2007 12/2006 Last edited by Jimontheriver; 03-25-2009 at 09:23 PM..

03-23-2009	#16 (permalink)
Weloveyuca very sparkly Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas for now Posts: 26	More, More, More!!!! I can almost taste that Modelo now! Dang my mouth is watering!!

03-24-2009	#19 (permalink)
caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,641	Your report is making me hungry and I just had lunch! Both of those soups looked delicious.

03-26-2009	#22 (permalink)
HAWKEYE reposado Join Date: May 2007 Location: Windsor Hts. Iowa Posts: 1,362	Lovin' the pic's and report Jim. Craig.

03-26-2009	#23 (permalink)
Jimontheriver añejo Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois on the Mississippi Posts: 2,121	Anyone care to try and guess the name of the place that Donna enjoyed this fine dinner this trip?

03-26-2009	#24 (permalink)
silvergirl añejo Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,948	I don't recognize the dishware...........but it sure looks good!!

03-26-2009	#25 (permalink)
maestranba añejo Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4,102	Great report so far, but you're making me hungry!! We loved trying all different things at Dona Mary's too. The three of us ate for $10 as well. It was our cheapest meal and one of our favorites! We also enjoyed Antica and had very good service.

03-26-2009	#26 (permalink)
Route307Cpl reposado Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 1,131	I must eat now!

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