Corner of 38th and La Quinta Restaurants - Page 3

angelhouston819 · 02-21-2011

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Originally Posted by laurab

Baremar is my new favourite place in Playa, I'm there at least twice a week! It's struggling so please please go and don't let it close down! Excellent food, excellent service (if you're cold, ask them if they have a blanket..they do!!!!! NOW THAT'S SERVICE!), good drinks, good wine, good music, great atmosphere, smiling faces, great icecream selection, and mondays/tuesdays they have ladies/men's night.
TRY IT!!!!!

may have to put this place on my list to try in May. had some of their food at Taste of Playa, but i ate so much i can't remember exactly what i had from Baremar!!

laurab · 02-21-2011

I'm sure you'd love it A'! very yummy mojitos too!!!!

I always sit on the couch, just in case

angelhouston819 · 02-21-2011

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Originally Posted by laurab

I'm sure you'd love it A'! very yummy mojitos too!!!!

I always sit on the couch, just in case

are they open for lunch, Laura? i love a good mojito.....what food items would you recommend? thanks....

absoluteAL · 02-21-2011

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Originally Posted by Dpreefer

I love the quick feedback from all you peeps. Keep them coming.

Xococolatier did close. I think they were only open for 3 or 4 months. One of the quicker in-outs I have seen. But this was a failure of concept, even though it had a very spiffy renovation. But how do you make a living on coffee and expensive candy and pastries?

I still need the name and reviews of the Mexican place above Baremar. Very bad location, with the entrance hidden behind Baremar. If they put out a good product, I would love to help them overcome this, but in my experience, a 2nd floor restaurant is very difficult to make successful, and a restaurant where the entrance is not imposing or clearly visible, is only feasable if it maintains an exclusive identity for the cognocenti. I doubt this location can pass these tests, but I hope so because we all know how much work and investment it takes to open a new restaurant, and the emotional investment of trying to present a new concept and good food shoul always be rewarded if the product is good. Give these guys a shot and send your feedback.

Just walked up that way a bit ago.
1) Xococolatier: they were working inside and there was new equipment. I assume that it will reopen soon with a new owner.
2) The restaurant above Baremar is named Maya Luna or Luna Maya. By the time I walked home I forgot

just which one it was

. Sign says "Mexican Cuisine". Ran into a friend when I was up that way and he had eaten there. He described the food as different but good. Dinner for 2 was 600 pesos. The only way to get to the restaurant is a small elevator in a hallway to the left of Baremar. The stairs are broken

......well at least the doorway (door) to the stairs is broken. They will need more than luck to survive IMO.

Redline325 · 02-21-2011

Wow, I can't believe the floor above Baremar is a different restaurant. I was over there two weeks ago and walked up to Baremar to look at the menu. We wound up eating outside at Cocina 38 and were commenting on how nice the 2nd floor of Baremar looked! No idea this was a different establishment, they really need some signage fast! We also love Piola and La Cueva. There was a tapas place too right across on the south side of 38th that looked interesting. I can't wait to try the Cuban place as well...looks like a great spot to listen to live music and smoke a cigar. This is what I had hoped would happen to the north end when we bought there.

VaKshuner · 02-21-2011

Would like to see all of these restaurants added to the map based drectory. Love that thing.

Tahimi · 02-21-2011

We have also eaten at Baremar and found the food and service excellent. The hostess seated us and immediately said to my husband, tonight is your lucky night for "hombres" it is 50% off on Mondays for everything except wine. The waiter was most attentive and could answer our questions about the various dishes that were offered.

The tortilla chips were fresh and three different dips came with them. Coffee was freshly made and hot. Will check the Mojitos out next time.

They repeatedly returned to check on us without being intrusive and no problem with the bill.

We truly felt that every effort was made to make sure that our dining experience would be a pleasant one. " Mujeres" have 50% off on Tuesdays. and on Wednesday drinks are 2 for 1...Not including wine.

We had the pasta which we both enjoyed and will be trying the Salmon on our next visit. The chocolate brownie with ice cream was a nice finish to the meal.

Washrooms very clean and modern with auto flush and auto tap on/off.

Hope that it does well and maintains the same standard that we experienced.

angelhouston819 · 02-22-2011

i just got a confirmation for my reservation request in May at Como Como!! yeah...one less thing to have to do when i'm there!!

babyblue · 02-22-2011

Had dinner last night with hubby and 2 daughters it was lady night 50% off food was really fresh, good and what a deal.
Como Como was just ok

angelhouston819 · 02-22-2011

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Originally Posted by babyblue

Had dinner last night with hubby and 2 daughters it was lady night 50% off food was really fresh, good and what a deal.
Como Como was just ok

good to hear about Baremar. i'm still going to keep Como Como on my list as i have heard from several people that i consider foodies to like the food there.

question..Tahimi posted that Mondays are guys night and Tuesdays are ladies night, but babyblue said last night (which would be Monday) was ladies night. which one is right?

TCed · 02-22-2011

Nice update about this area as we're staying at Mahekal for 10 days next month. Last year we were amazed at the building going on just north of 38th. btw 5th and the beach.
ed

laurab · 02-22-2011

yes they're open for lunch!!
I love the mini crab cakes, the Tostadas de marlin ahumado, tiritas de atun, and cazuela de pulpo in their entrees (don't ask me to translate

)
The shrimp aguachiles are good, but HOT!!!!!!!!!!

Tuna steak is good, also the shimp pinchos (skewers with mango sauce).

I was there on a monday or tuesday forgot which, too bad I always order wine

Quote:

Originally Posted by angelhouston819

are they open for lunch, Laura? i love a good mojito.....what food items would you recommend? thanks....

angelhouston819 · 02-22-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by laurab

yes they're open for lunch!!
I love the mini crab cakes, the Tostadas de marlin ahumado, tiritas de atun, and cazuela de pulpo in their entrees (don't ask me to translate

)
The shrimp aguachiles are good, but HOT!!!!!!!!!!

Tuna steak is good, also the shimp pinchos (skewers with mango sauce).

I was there on a monday or tuesday forgot which, too bad I always order wine

thanks SO much for your recommendations, Laura!! looks like smoked marlin tostados, yuca-thai tuna, and chille ajo octupus pot...
i like hot, but not set your mouth on fire hot. the shrimp skewers with mango sauce sounds great.

thanks again and see you soon!!

LucyE · 02-22-2011

Gosh darn it, now I'm hungry. I hope to try out Piola in May. Too bad I don't eat seafood, as it sounds like Baremar has a good variety of it. I sure hope that some signage goes up and quick on the second floor restaurant.

Sofia Loren · 02-23-2011

COMO COMO!
Very cusy atmosphire.Great food, recomended to come befor 7pm or after 9 pm. Those hours are less busy so you get better food and better service.The chef StefanO REALLY knows what he is doing.
I always go there when i have to get my hair done.
A glass of wine, pedicure manicure with Gretel at Vida salon and then some greek salad and lamb chop (excellent) at como como.
really like those days.
I love this part of town!!

I just returned from Playa after a 10 week stay at home, and found 7 new places open or opening. I need feedback on your experiences with many of them, because I cannot try them all out for inclusion in the restaurant list. Here is a list of the places surrounding this new hot spot corner:

On 38th Street:

Cueva de Chango - Fantastic and reliable place that gave the name 'funky' to Playa's best experiences. Best breakfast in town.

La Piola - Lovely new pizza and pasta place with a great jungle feel to the setting. IMO the best pizza in town, and the pasta is excellent.

La Cava - Have not tried this. A wine bar, but I think with more to note.

Baremar - Beautiful seafood place that has been struggling a bit and needs time to refine its food and service. But it should do well once it gets settled. There is a mexican place that just opened in the floor above. I have no name for it or reports. Give me feedback.

La Portena - small place with only 5 stools and the best Argentinian sausage sandwich in town.

La Rampa - New Pizza place. Any people tried this?

El Emporio - Fine Argentianian style meat place that seems too empty for the high quality of its food. They say it is Uruguayan food, but I cannot tell the difference from Argentinian.

Along La Quinta:

La Bodega del Medio just opened between 32nd and 34th and it is beautiful and has a terrific band of Cuban music. Great for drinks and appetizers, but I have not heard great reports on their dinners.

Chez Celine and Da Gabi - Between 32nd and 34th this bright new plaza haz Chez Celine with its great breakfasts and French pastry and breads and Da Gabi with pretty good Italian food.

Cocina 38 - Continental food of the best order. Best tuna carpaccio I ever ate. IMO the best meal in town.

Deli Panini - A tiny ne place selling 15 kinds of paninis with 4 stools.

Cool Fish - Fish place that originally chased everyone away with their foolishly loud music, but that toned down and I see some customers there. Any reports on the food?

El Facon - A new Argentinian restaurant in the same vein as El Diez. The food is not as good as other meat places and the prices are not cheap.

Pacha Mama - Small but comfortable with a lighter menu of salads, sandwiches and fish dishes.

Como Como - A great new Italian restaurant that seats maybe 30 people. The chef is talented, but often seems to rush his food with the loss of that finished sine qua non. People love this place.

Guacamole - This is the 3rd transformation of this location in 2 years. It seems dark and uninviting, but who knows what they turn out?

El Taco Bongo - A shiny new taco place that looks pretty spiffy. They were just getting ready to open when I left.

Quiote a choice of new places. Give them all a turn and please post your experiences for the consideration of other Playa regulars and newbies.[/quote]

02-21-2011	#35 (permalink)
Redline325 very sparkly Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 32	Wow, I can't believe the floor above Baremar is a different restaurant. I was over there two weeks ago and walked up to Baremar to look at the menu. We wound up eating outside at Cocina 38 and were commenting on how nice the 2nd floor of Baremar looked! No idea this was a different establishment, they really need some signage fast! We also love Piola and La Cueva. There was a tapas place too right across on the south side of 38th that looked interesting. I can't wait to try the Cuban place as well...looks like a great spot to listen to live music and smoke a cigar. This is what I had hoped would happen to the north end when we bought there. Last edited by Redline325; 02-21-2011 at 03:36 PM..

02-22-2011	#39 (permalink)
babyblue sandflea Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9	Baremar Had dinner last night with hubby and 2 daughters it was lady night 50% off food was really fresh, good and what a deal. Como Como was just ok

02-23-2011	#45 (permalink)
Sofia Loren sandflea Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 3	Restaurant 38 st COMO COMO! Very cusy atmosphire.Great food, recomended to come befor 7pm or after 9 pm. Those hours are less busy so you get better food and better service.The chef StefanO REALLY knows what he is doing. I always go there when i have to get my hair done. A glass of wine, pedicure manicure with Gretel at Vida salon and then some greek salad and lamb chop (excellent) at como como. really like those days. I love this part of town!! I just returned from Playa after a 10 week stay at home, and found 7 new places open or opening. I need feedback on your experiences with many of them, because I cannot try them all out for inclusion in the restaurant list. Here is a list of the places surrounding this new hot spot corner: On 38th Street: Cueva de Chango - Fantastic and reliable place that gave the name 'funky' to Playa's best experiences. Best breakfast in town. La Piola - Lovely new pizza and pasta place with a great jungle feel to the setting. IMO the best pizza in town, and the pasta is excellent. La Cava - Have not tried this. A wine bar, but I think with more to note. Baremar - Beautiful seafood place that has been struggling a bit and needs time to refine its food and service. But it should do well once it gets settled. There is a mexican place that just opened in the floor above. I have no name for it or reports. Give me feedback. La Portena - small place with only 5 stools and the best Argentinian sausage sandwich in town. La Rampa - New Pizza place. Any people tried this? El Emporio - Fine Argentianian style meat place that seems too empty for the high quality of its food. They say it is Uruguayan food, but I cannot tell the difference from Argentinian. Along La Quinta: La Bodega del Medio just opened between 32nd and 34th and it is beautiful and has a terrific band of Cuban music. Great for drinks and appetizers, but I have not heard great reports on their dinners. Chez Celine and Da Gabi - Between 32nd and 34th this bright new plaza haz Chez Celine with its great breakfasts and French pastry and breads and Da Gabi with pretty good Italian food. Cocina 38 - Continental food of the best order. Best tuna carpaccio I ever ate. IMO the best meal in town. Deli Panini - A tiny ne place selling 15 kinds of paninis with 4 stools. Cool Fish - Fish place that originally chased everyone away with their foolishly loud music, but that toned down and I see some customers there. Any reports on the food? El Facon - A new Argentinian restaurant in the same vein as El Diez. The food is not as good as other meat places and the prices are not cheap. Pacha Mama - Small but comfortable with a lighter menu of salads, sandwiches and fish dishes. Como Como - A great new Italian restaurant that seats maybe 30 people. The chef is talented, but often seems to rush his food with the loss of that finished sine qua non. People love this place. Guacamole - This is the 3rd transformation of this location in 2 years. It seems dark and uninviting, but who knows what they turn out? El Taco Bongo - A shiny new taco place that looks pretty spiffy. They were just getting ready to open when I left. Quiote a choice of new places. Give them all a turn and please post your experiences for the consideration of other Playa regulars and newbies.[/quote]

02-21-2011	#32 (permalink)
laurab añejo Merchant Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Playa Posts: 1,671	I'm sure you'd love it A'! very yummy mojitos too!!!! I always sit on the couch, just in case

02-21-2011	#36 (permalink)
VaKshuner very sparkly Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 31	Would like to see all of these restaurants added to the map based drectory. Love that thing.

02-21-2011	#37 (permalink)
Tahimi way into it Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 100	We have also eaten at Baremar and found the food and service excellent. The hostess seated us and immediately said to my husband, tonight is your lucky night for "hombres" it is 50% off on Mondays for everything except wine. The waiter was most attentive and could answer our questions about the various dishes that were offered. The tortilla chips were fresh and three different dips came with them. Coffee was freshly made and hot. Will check the Mojitos out next time. They repeatedly returned to check on us without being intrusive and no problem with the bill. We truly felt that every effort was made to make sure that our dining experience would be a pleasant one. " Mujeres" have 50% off on Tuesdays. and on Wednesday drinks are 2 for 1...Not including wine. We had the pasta which we both enjoyed and will be trying the Salmon on our next visit. The chocolate brownie with ice cream was a nice finish to the meal. Washrooms very clean and modern with auto flush and auto tap on/off. Hope that it does well and maintains the same standard that we experienced.

02-22-2011	#38 (permalink)
angelhouston819 añejo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 9,431	i just got a confirmation for my reservation request in May at Como Como!! yeah...one less thing to have to do when i'm there!!

02-22-2011	#41 (permalink)
TCed beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Traverse City, Mi Posts: 372	Nice update about this area as we're staying at Mahekal for 10 days next month. Last year we were amazed at the building going on just north of 38th. btw 5th and the beach. ed

02-22-2011	#44 (permalink)
LucyE añejo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 7,242	Gosh darn it, now I'm hungry. I hope to try out Piola in May. Too bad I don't eat seafood, as it sounds like Baremar has a good variety of it. I sure hope that some signage goes up and quick on the second floor restaurant.

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