My OperaThe Food and Beverage
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 5:19:21 PM
Liz made a comment that a lot of my blog seems to revolve around food. Well, I didn't get to look like this by staying away from food, so here is the summary of Baja Food. First night out we stopped at La Tortuga on the strip for Tampaquena. Dan showed off his taste in Super Duper fruity drinks.
The Tampaquena was amazing. Melt in your mouth with fantastic flavours. The service was also fantastic as once again we were the only customers.
Post dinner, we wandered down the strip, and were invited in for a shot of the best Tequila, by a guy who called himself Spike. It was the longest shot of tequila I have ever witnessed, as he spent about 15 minutes lighting the Tequila on fire, pouring it from one pitcher to another, adding more, relighting it and mucking around. In the end we got a lukewarm shot, with no alcohol in it. Even Brent could have had a shot and not fallen off the wagon. The absence of booze was confirmed by my condition the next morning.
The next memorable meal was at Mike's Sky Ranch. Mike Jr, has taken a page from our cabin book. A mediocre meal tastes fantastic after a long day outside in the fresh air. The steak would have been okay in a different setting, but tasted pretty darn good at Mike's. It tasted even better since Dan and Brent had put a "lucky rock" in my pack that morning, just to ensure I worked hard all day.
Since I did not get hurt, I carried the lucky rock for the rest of the trip. Dan points out that it worked well, since I would have hurt much more than my finger without it.....
Saving the best for last, we come to San Felipe. We had dinner at the only restaurant with other customers. It came recommended by Dan, The Baja Mar Seafood Restaurant. Prince Erick was our waiter. Erick was from Baja, but learned his English in North Carolina. He had the NC accent down.
He also suggested a meal that was not on the menu. He later admitted it was something that they were just testing, and I guess three gringos were a good testing platform.
We started with Cadillac Margaritas, or at least mine were Cadillac. The next morning it was quite obvious that Erick was guilty of overserving me.
The meal started with a fish pate, made with Tuna and other whitefish. It was followed by a noodle soup, and then grilled prawns.
There was desert, which I do not remember.
Then this guy came in offering us a bucket of prawns for $20. I tried to fit them in my pockets, but Dan and Brent said I was going to have to sleep on the beach if kept them.
We finished our trip with a stop at Empenada Julia's back in Ensesnada. At Julia's they make the empenadas right in front of you.
Cheers
Skinny Boy Bryan
The Tampaquena was amazing. Melt in your mouth with fantastic flavours. The service was also fantastic as once again we were the only customers.
Post dinner, we wandered down the strip, and were invited in for a shot of the best Tequila, by a guy who called himself Spike. It was the longest shot of tequila I have ever witnessed, as he spent about 15 minutes lighting the Tequila on fire, pouring it from one pitcher to another, adding more, relighting it and mucking around. In the end we got a lukewarm shot, with no alcohol in it. Even Brent could have had a shot and not fallen off the wagon. The absence of booze was confirmed by my condition the next morning.
The next memorable meal was at Mike's Sky Ranch. Mike Jr, has taken a page from our cabin book. A mediocre meal tastes fantastic after a long day outside in the fresh air. The steak would have been okay in a different setting, but tasted pretty darn good at Mike's. It tasted even better since Dan and Brent had put a "lucky rock" in my pack that morning, just to ensure I worked hard all day.
Since I did not get hurt, I carried the lucky rock for the rest of the trip. Dan points out that it worked well, since I would have hurt much more than my finger without it.....
Saving the best for last, we come to San Felipe. We had dinner at the only restaurant with other customers. It came recommended by Dan, The Baja Mar Seafood Restaurant. Prince Erick was our waiter. Erick was from Baja, but learned his English in North Carolina. He had the NC accent down.
He also suggested a meal that was not on the menu. He later admitted it was something that they were just testing, and I guess three gringos were a good testing platform.
We started with Cadillac Margaritas, or at least mine were Cadillac. The next morning it was quite obvious that Erick was guilty of overserving me.
The meal started with a fish pate, made with Tuna and other whitefish. It was followed by a noodle soup, and then grilled prawns.
There was desert, which I do not remember.
Then this guy came in offering us a bucket of prawns for $20. I tried to fit them in my pockets, but Dan and Brent said I was going to have to sleep on the beach if kept them.
We finished our trip with a stop at Empenada Julia's back in Ensesnada. At Julia's they make the empenadas right in front of you.
Cheers
Skinny Boy Bryan
slackwrdave # Thursday, December 10, 2009 5:23:12 AM
Many people are shy or afraid to eat in Mexico. Not me, I chow down! Man, those plates and drinks you had look so good.
You know I'm from NC? Erick is my half brother!
Bryan CoxBryanCox # Thursday, December 10, 2009 6:07:36 AM
I knew you were from NC and I asked Erick if he knew you.....