Archive for June, 2017
When the service hits on you when you order drinks: El Be Club (18. April 2017)
The beach in Tamarindo is truly lovely – not too crowded, yet quite alive (especially compared to the Langosta beach which is right around the corner which is rather ‘dead’), and you find a lot of different places to have a drink or eat something small. Obviously, ‘happy hour’ is the time to visit any […]
Pork ribs with actual meat on it in the middle of nowhere: Restaurant La Finca (18. April 2017)
The car ride from El Arenal to Tamarindo is quite a long one – so it is perfect to have a little break in between. We intended to have something in a little town – but everything was closed so we ended up going to this place called ‘La Finca’ which is not really in […]
Surprisingly great dishes but not so great service: Restaurant Observatory @ Arenal Observatory Lodge (17. – 18. April 2017)
There are just some things, I do not understand! We were sitting close to the window at a regular table while having our ‘happy hour drinks’ and decided on the spot to eat something. So, I asked for the menu which I was brought, but I was informed that I cannot place my order while […]
Great view of the sunset in the middle of the national park: Observatory Bar @ Arenal Observatory Lodge (17. April 2017)
When you intend to visit the El Arenal National Park, I can recommend you two things: a) stay at the Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa (which is the only one located right in the national park) and b) bring good shoes. It is definitely worth staying here as there is a beautiful trail area where […]
More than just good – when translation goes wrong: Restaurant Just Good @ Tifakara Lodge (17. April 2017)
When you are on your way to the ‘La Fortuna waterfall’ – which is in the middle of nowhere – you might be hungry at some point. And as the walk down to the waterfall is quite intense (well, especially the ‘up’-part is), it makes sense to strengthen yourself before the walk. By accident, I […]
Rather disappointing breakfast: Restaurant Backyard @ aloft San José Hotel (17. April 2017)
The breakfast selection at the Restaurant Backyard in the aloft San José is decent – you get everything you need starting with a selection of cereals (rather limited), cold cuts, cheese (doesn’t look too appealing) … … various fresh fruits … … and some warm dishes like sausages, eggs, and pico de gallo. The place […]
A restaurant with a concept and mediocre food: Restaurant Johnny Rockets (16. April 2017)
Frankly, Johnny Rockets is not a place I would usually pay a visit but after getting up at 3 a.m., 5 hours of flying, 2 hours of waiting for Sixt to be able to provide the rental car and finally arriving at the hotel 10 hours after getting up, Johnny Rockets around the corner seemed […]
Real Mexican Mariachi experience: Restaurant El Salón Tenampa (14. April 2017)
Given I had failed so far to see Mariachis live, it was about time to fill this gap. So, when you’re in Mexico City, you should definitely go to the Plaza Garibaldi where all the Mariachis are and order a mariachi song for you. Or, you enter one of the many establishments around the square […]
