Rollin’ on the Riviera (and Beyond)- Caramba’s 2010 Report - Page 2

angelhouston819 · 01-02-2011

Another great installment. I visited mojito queen several times in Nov. I had been there in the past, but this past trip it became one of my favorite spots. Love their blended mojitos and the Queen is great at multitasking as you posted earlier. Era Ora does have excellent food as does Byblos. The seafood dish from Las Cazueles looks yummy. Will have to try in May!! Ready to read more!!!

Jacko · 01-02-2011

Three days till we leave!..you are helping to get us even more excited...thanks!

cmsitaly · 01-02-2011

Watch out now, MQ now also has A's stamp of approval. It's on the must do list for sure!

Duck · 01-02-2011

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicaramba !! lovin' this !

maestranba · 01-02-2011

As always, an exiting and interesting Caramba report!!! Is Era Oro in the same location it used to be on 1st?

angelhouston819 · 01-02-2011

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Originally Posted by cmsitaly

Watch out now, MQ now also has A's stamp of approval. It's on the must do list for sure!

Ha ha!! JimmyMN turned me on to this place. Again...their blended mojitos are really good and around $5..

caramba · 01-02-2011

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Originally Posted by cmsitaly

!Ay Caramba!

Your trip report is muy bueno! So excited to go back soon, and glad to hear Era Ora is still producing wonderful food and is still open!

Can't wait for the Ziggy installment

I've got, let's see... 3 more installments before I get to that day.

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Originally Posted by angelhouston819

Another great installment. I visited mojito queen several times in Nov. I had been there in the past, but this past trip it became one of my favorite spots. Love their blended mojitos and the Queen is great at multitasking as you posted earlier. Era Ora does have excellent food as does Byblos. The seafood dish from Las Cazueles looks yummy. Will have to try in May!! Ready to read more!!!

I will have to try a blended mojito sometime!

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Originally Posted by Jacko

Three days till we leave!..you are helping to get us even more excited...thanks!

Missed you this year, Jack. I will try and post a few more installments before you go!

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Originally Posted by cmsitaly

Watch out now, MQ now also has A's stamp of approval. It's on the must do list for sure!

It deserves a spot on the bar crawl for sure!

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Originally Posted by Duck

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicaramba !! lovin' this !

Thank you, Duck, it is so much fun to re-live it.

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Originally Posted by maestranba

As always, an exiting and interesting Caramba report!!! Is Era Oro in the same location it used to be on 1st?

I believe it is in the same spot, yes, although this was our first time there. I remember Harris raving about it last year.

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Originally Posted by angelhouston819

Ha ha!! JimmyMN turned me on to this place. Again...their blended mojitos are really good and around $5..

I think we were getting 2 for 1 drinks- it was soooo inexpensive to drink there- dangerous!

thejillybean · 01-02-2011

Wonderful TR!!! Not going to make it to Playa this year

Our daughter is studying abroad in Buenos Aires so we're heading there instead...
missing PDC but living it through these GREAT TR's!!!!

thanks...

Tallyho · 01-03-2011

Another winner from Anne! Great pictures of the M.Q. Dance floor, it captures to feeling of being there...oh to be back in Playa. Can't wait for more.

caramba · 01-03-2011

I know, writing this makes me want to go back all the more.

This cold has knocked me down

but not so much I can't keep writing.

Just going through a ton of pics from Sunday and will post the next installment in a few....

Ranger · 01-03-2011

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Originally Posted by caramba

I know, writing this makes me want to go back all the more.

This cold has knocked me down

but not so much I can't keep writing.

Just going through a ton of pics from Sunday and will post the next installment in a few....

Hi Anne,
You mean the weather cold or you have a cold? It was great hanging out with you and Brian, just not long enough.

We want to go back too!!!

PS; more TR por favor!!!

caramba · 01-03-2011

Sunday, December 5th

Luckily there were no hangovers today, but we were moving a little slowly. We scrapped plans for a road trip until the following day and told Harris and Paul we’d meet them up at Canibal Royal about noon-ish.
It was a picture perfect beach day. I let Brian sleep in while I whipped up a huge breakfast (the only one I’d bother cooking in our little makeshift studio kitchen). We feasted on scrambled eggs, bacon, fried potatoes, pico de gallo and croissants and then I walked it off for a while on the beach.

After lounging around a bit and checking email we hopped in the car and drove up to Canibal. Brian shouldn’t have listened to his navigator saying “turn here” on this street, though, and we did a little bushwacking on some bumpy roads before getting back on track. I know it’s around here somewhere!

I was psyched that after fooling around with the camera and charging it it worked fine today, but I missed the best photo op on this side road by not being fast enough, as I missed the man on the bicycle with the 3 foot long, 30lb. + fish chained to his handlebars. I even made Brian turn around but he was long gone up another road by the time we turned.

We really like Canibal Royal and settled in for a long afternoon of chiiling and munching and alternating the beer and water routine.

The truffle oil fries and edamame might seem like an odd match but they were sooooo good. We tried the Rock ‘n Roll Shrimp at one point which was okay but didn’t satisfy the way these other apps did.
The vibe here is cool and fun. Our waiter Luis was very attentive and the music was great.

We felt pure relaxation and we had a blast. Brian broke out the video camera and we took some footage from the rooftop deck. What great views from up there!

Harris and I went for a quick dip and I walked the beach a little bit. But mostly we just sat back and vegged. It was a bit more busy than we’d found it last year, but still not what I’d call crowded. I’d say it was a perfect Sunday afternoon.

And what would Sunday evening be without prime rib at Manne’s? I was looking forward to eating there that night, not only because I love Manne’s but because we were hoping to be joined by Rick, Sue, and Steve (Snappysammy). We told Harris and Paul we’d meet them over there about 7 and went home to regroup.

As wifi is only available in the lobby area at Fisherman’s I hung out there for a while but saw they were setting up for some big Mexican fiesta night. On that note, we’re outta here…. We lazily drove to the edge of Playacar and parked on a side street then walked through the plaza expecting to grab a drink at La Bodeguita del Medio. It was gone- I’d heard it was reopening up north somewhere although we never did end up checking that out. Disappointed one of our favorite neighborhood stops was gone and thinking we were a tad early for Manne’s we stopped for a quick drink on the swings at Pez Vela.

Of course that ended making us a few minutes late getting to Manne’s but there we found Harris, Paul and Steve patiently waiting, and saw Rick and Sue a couple minutes later. Everyone but Steve and Sue had prime rib and it was as good as I remembered if not a bit pricy at 250 pesos, but it was tasty, as were the margaritas and the shots (thanks, Rick!)...

Even better was the company, though. I was glad to have an opportunity to get to know Sue as we really didn’t have a chance to talk at the peep meet, and Steve hadn’t been around that night and I was looking forward to a few tall tales and tips for our later adventures. I found Sue to be spunky and inspirational with her brave fight against cancer and her move to Mexico. In fact I admire them all for their adventurous spirit and hope that someday we’ll join the ranks of the expats who have made Mexico their home. Thank Jah (or heaven or what have you) for this forum for bringing such a great bunch of peeps together! Anyway, the conversation wound down and we went straight home that night, after making a plan to meet Harris and Paul in Akumal the next day for snorkeling and then another diversion that I had up my sleeve.

caramba · 01-03-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger

Hi Anne,
You mean the weather cold or you have a cold? It was great hanging out with you and Brian, just not long enough.

We want to go back too!!!

PS; more TR por favor!!!

Me.... I have a terrible cold.... "working" at home today.

We enjoyed hanging with you guys a lot, too! Wish it had been longer.... and speaking or TR's, I'm anxious to see more from YOU! I want to hear about Tulum...

Rissask · 01-03-2011

Great job so far! Looking forward to more, Anne...you and Brian are such a cute couple.

And homemade limoncello-hats off to you!

I love that stuff.

queencityfan · 01-03-2011

Great report so far!

Thanks for the pictures of Frankie and Oso, they are so sweet, too bad they are so underfed!

01-03-2011	#24 (permalink)
Tallyho life=playa Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 558	Great tr Another winner from Anne! Great pictures of the M.Q. Dance floor, it captures to feeling of being there...oh to be back in Playa. Can't wait for more.

01-03-2011	#27 (permalink)
caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,643	Sunday, December 5th Luckily there were no hangovers today, but we were moving a little slowly. We scrapped plans for a road trip until the following day and told Harris and Paul we’d meet them up at Canibal Royal about noon-ish. It was a picture perfect beach day. I let Brian sleep in while I whipped up a huge breakfast (the only one I’d bother cooking in our little makeshift studio kitchen). We feasted on scrambled eggs, bacon, fried potatoes, pico de gallo and croissants and then I walked it off for a while on the beach. After lounging around a bit and checking email we hopped in the car and drove up to Canibal. Brian shouldn’t have listened to his navigator saying “turn here” on this street, though, and we did a little bushwacking on some bumpy roads before getting back on track. I know it’s around here somewhere! I was psyched that after fooling around with the camera and charging it it worked fine today, but I missed the best photo op on this side road by not being fast enough, as I missed the man on the bicycle with the 3 foot long, 30lb. + fish chained to his handlebars. I even made Brian turn around but he was long gone up another road by the time we turned. We really like Canibal Royal and settled in for a long afternoon of chiiling and munching and alternating the beer and water routine. The truffle oil fries and edamame might seem like an odd match but they were sooooo good. We tried the Rock ‘n Roll Shrimp at one point which was okay but didn’t satisfy the way these other apps did. The vibe here is cool and fun. Our waiter Luis was very attentive and the music was great. We felt pure relaxation and we had a blast. Brian broke out the video camera and we took some footage from the rooftop deck. What great views from up there! Harris and I went for a quick dip and I walked the beach a little bit. But mostly we just sat back and vegged. It was a bit more busy than we’d found it last year, but still not what I’d call crowded. I’d say it was a perfect Sunday afternoon. And what would Sunday evening be without prime rib at Manne’s? I was looking forward to eating there that night, not only because I love Manne’s but because we were hoping to be joined by Rick, Sue, and Steve (Snappysammy). We told Harris and Paul we’d meet them over there about 7 and went home to regroup. As wifi is only available in the lobby area at Fisherman’s I hung out there for a while but saw they were setting up for some big Mexican fiesta night. On that note, we’re outta here…. We lazily drove to the edge of Playacar and parked on a side street then walked through the plaza expecting to grab a drink at La Bodeguita del Medio. It was gone- I’d heard it was reopening up north somewhere although we never did end up checking that out. Disappointed one of our favorite neighborhood stops was gone and thinking we were a tad early for Manne’s we stopped for a quick drink on the swings at Pez Vela. Of course that ended making us a few minutes late getting to Manne’s but there we found Harris, Paul and Steve patiently waiting, and saw Rick and Sue a couple minutes later. Everyone but Steve and Sue had prime rib and it was as good as I remembered if not a bit pricy at 250 pesos, but it was tasty, as were the margaritas and the shots (thanks, Rick!)... Even better was the company, though. I was glad to have an opportunity to get to know Sue as we really didn’t have a chance to talk at the peep meet, and Steve hadn’t been around that night and I was looking forward to a few tall tales and tips for our later adventures. I found Sue to be spunky and inspirational with her brave fight against cancer and her move to Mexico. In fact I admire them all for their adventurous spirit and hope that someday we’ll join the ranks of the expats who have made Mexico their home. Thank Jah (or heaven or what have you) for this forum for bringing such a great bunch of peeps together! Anyway, the conversation wound down and we went straight home that night, after making a plan to meet Harris and Paul in Akumal the next day for snorkeling and then another diversion that I had up my sleeve. __________________ My last few trip reports- Around the Roo in 16 Days The Alux & the Shaman Rollin' on the Riviera Playa by Way of Coz Bringing Ixchel Home- our Mexican puppy adoption!

01-02-2011	#16 (permalink)
angelhouston819 añejo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 9,431	Another great installment. I visited mojito queen several times in Nov. I had been there in the past, but this past trip it became one of my favorite spots. Love their blended mojitos and the Queen is great at multitasking as you posted earlier. Era Ora does have excellent food as does Byblos. The seafood dish from Las Cazueles looks yummy. Will have to try in May!! Ready to read more!!!

01-02-2011	#17 (permalink)
Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 30,889	Three days till we leave!..you are helping to get us even more excited...thanks!

01-02-2011	#18 (permalink)
cmsitaly añejo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 4,729	Watch out now, MQ now also has A's stamp of approval. It's on the must do list for sure!

01-02-2011	#19 (permalink)
Duck añejo Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Home of the HUSKERS ! Posts: 6,055	iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicaramba !! lovin' this !

01-02-2011	#20 (permalink)
maestranba añejo Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4,102	As always, an exiting and interesting Caramba report!!! Is Era Oro in the same location it used to be on 1st?

01-02-2011	#23 (permalink)
thejillybean way into it Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 150	Wonderful TR!!! Not going to make it to Playa this year Our daughter is studying abroad in Buenos Aires so we're heading there instead... missing PDC but living it through these GREAT TR's!!!! thanks...

01-03-2011	#25 (permalink)
caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,643	I know, writing this makes me want to go back all the more. This cold has knocked me down but not so much I can't keep writing. Just going through a ton of pics from Sunday and will post the next installment in a few....

01-03-2011	#29 (permalink)
Rissask Canada Dry Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 49,561	Great job so far! Looking forward to more, Anne...you and Brian are such a cute couple. And homemade limoncello-hats off to you! I love that stuff.

01-03-2011	#30 (permalink)
queencityfan añejo Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 3,342	Great report so far! Thanks for the pictures of Frankie and Oso, they are so sweet, too bad they are so underfed!

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