San Joaquin de Flores is a quaint town located just outside of Heredia about 15 minutes outside of San Jose. It is known for its safety, and very tranquil atmosphere. The main street is easy to pass by if you do not live there or know that you are there, but it is a place [...]
I found my place in Sabana by the park – Mac’s American Sports Bar and Restaurant. Next time you’re looking for a great place to catch a game, make it yours. Mac’s has everything you need in an American Bar and Grill. Friendly bartenders are always looking to make sure that you’re well taken care [...]
First San Jose Location Opening Just Five Months after Signing Agreement MIAMI, Mar 22, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Miami-based Pollo Tropical® announces the opening of its first franchised restaurant in Costa Rica, in San Jose’s main square: Parque Central. The opening marks the first of what it hopes will be at least five Pollo Tropical [...]
We have a tradition of celebrating my sons’ birthdays somewhere interesting. In the past they’ve blown out birthday candles in the U.K., Paris, Iceland, and natch, Disney World, and last week they turned 14 in the noisy and spectacular jungles of Costa Rica. I’ve been to Mexico, Belize and Guatamala, but found the high-quality food [...]
Costa Rica may soon be part of the growing list of countries to adopt measures aimed at protecting non-smokers from secondhand smoke and part of the 150 million plus smokers in Latin America and the Caribbean that are finding it more and more difficult to smoke in public places. More than half the countries in [...]
If you are looking for a place in Costa Rica to watch Super Bowl XLVI, and see the New England Patriot take on the New York Giants, Tom Brady vesus Eli Manning in the house that Peyton Manning built in Indianapolis, then look no further than Texas BBQ in San Joaquin de Flores. This quiet [...]
Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) plans to open its first Costa Rican location in May as the world’s largest coffee- shop chain boosts its presence in the region. Since announcing plans to enter the Central American market in August 2010, Starbucks has opened six locations in the region, including four in El Salvador and two in Guatemala. [...]
How One Man Took On Texas When last we left-off it was 1893. We were at the Chicago World’s Fair at the first San Antonio ”Chilley” stand. Had we stood on line we would have been rewarded with a sampling of meat seasoned with a blend of hot chili peppers and other spices. It was [...]
When trying to describe Italian restaurants in Costa Rica, authentic, traditional and outstanding fit very few, but not so with Il Padrino. Located in Rohrmoser, just west of the new stadium (Estadio) on Pavas Boulevard, Il Padrino attracts both a local and foreign clientele. There are many loyal return customers and as we said they [...]
To generalize a Costa Rican meal, one would certainly have to talk about black beans and rice (gallo pinto). This simple, standard dish, often referred to as comida tipica, is the backbone of Costa Rican cuisine. While many of the dishes are still prepared with oils high in saturated fats, Costa Rican food is generally [...]
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