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This is the place to get Restaurant & Music news.
Restaurant Telephone Numbers here

Music Schedule for the Goodies HERE
 
Just to let you all know that the wine bar "el Buen Vino" has
officially opened in Bucerias!  They are at Av. Mexico #27, 3 blocks
north of the main plaza, and 1 block from the beach, between Hidalgo
and Guerrero.  Adam and Nicola look forward to seeing you soon, so drop in, look around and say "HI'!

Chinese Takee Outee is back.  They will be open on a limited basis for
the low season.  Starting Friday, April 18, the hours of operation
will be 5 to 7 p.m., Jalisco.  Orders for Friday must be placed on
Thursday.  For Saturday, they must be placed on Friday.  Email to
chow4711@hotmail.com or call: 298-1038 or 322-118-4076.  They have
removed a few items from the menu.  The prices remain the same.

A new bar and hamburger place is open in Bucerias.  It is operated by
Hugh, who used to be at the Shamrock.  There are different types of
burgers,  which are, supposedly, very good.  It is on Calle Alfredo
Bonfil, on the second floor of the south side of the street, almost
directly above the taxi stands.

Restaurant La Cascada, La Cruz,  will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, only,  for the summer.  Coral 61.  329-295-5948.

If you didn't make it to Rhythm 'n Ribs in February, or you just want
to revive your memories, look at this wonderful slide show put on by
Virtual Tours. http://www.vtoursonline.com/virtualtours/mexico/bucerias/Rhythm_and_ribs.htm.
 There is also a slide show in progress for the Bucerias Bilingual Cultural Center.
 

Buddy's The Bar Above has closed for the summer season. Buddy says "See you all next season with specials and new menu items! Have a nice summer".

Belushis Hokey Bar - A new "fun bar' has opened on Av Lazaro Cardenas #108, just 2 blocks from the Royal Decameron Hotel. It is reported they have 'heavenly burgers' and play hokey every other night.

Mezzogiorno  will be closing on every Monday starting April  7th thru the end of
November.

Frascati's, La Cruz
, will be open starting at 3:00 pm (Jalisco), for
the next two weeks, serving late lunch/early dinner.

The Frijoleros are back!  Baby Carlota Balam will stay home with her
sister, Amalia Xol, and the nanny, so Danny and Camila can make music.
 They will be playing at Macondo in Sayulita on Thursdays; Cafe Del
Mar in San Pancho on Fridays; and El Arrayan in Puerto 'Vallarta on
Saturdays.
 

Buddy's Bar Above will be closed for a couple of weeks. Phone!
Take a virtual tour and see what you're missing! view Virtual tour
Call for reservations to (329) 298 1599

The Shamrock Irish Pub and lounge in Bucerias, is open 7 days a week from 11am till 1am.
Happy hour is from 7 till 9 daily
Weekly program is as follows;
 Mon, ladies nite, drinks half price all night long for Ladies.
 Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday - live music.
Serving great food all day and night. Call 329 298 3073 or
 Email - theshamrockbar@gmail.com
with any enquires. Join us for a rip roaring family evening for St. Patty....March 17

At Bucerias Garden Bar and Grill, on Av. Mexico, Bucerias,  There is live music every Monday with the Pelos Largos and Friday with the Goodies.
Also, ART SHOW/SALE every Wed -1pm to 5pm water colours and acrylic paintings by Anita Wann

Bambu Cafe will be closing on Sunday afternoon, March 9th.   Kathleen Andersen
has purchased the restaurant.  She will be opening mid-April.

New Italian restaurant in Bucerias.  It is called
Toscana Mia.  It is located at Calle Hidalgo 25, across the street
from the Palacio Chino.   For reservations, call cell:322-149-1281.

The Aki Samurai Sushi Restaurant in La Cruz has re-opened.  This
restaurant is owned by Akira Magamizo.  Also, I have been told that a
new restaurant opened in the La Cruz Marina but I was not given the
name.  Supposedly, it has a great view, good food and reasonable
prices.
 

 There is a new Italian restaurant in town called La Quinta di
Francesco.  This one has very reasonable prices.  It is located on the
corner of Agustin Melgar and Constituyentes, one block off the lateral
by the car wash and one block toward the lateral from Espressions. The
food is good and plentiful.  Francesco, the owner, had a special
opening night for invited guests.  He donated all proceeds equally to
Manos de Amor and R.l.S.E., the orphanage in Puerto Vallarta.
 
 Espressions,Please call 298-0749 to make
a reservation.
 
Karen's Place, on the beach in Bucerias, .
Reservations:  call 329-298-3176 or email:
karensplacebucerias@yahoo.com.

Mark's Bar and Grill, Lázaro Cárdenas 56, Bucerias,   
For reservations: call 329-298-0303 or email:
marksbarandgrill@yahoo.com.
 
At Frascati's, La Cruz,  Reservations 295-6185 or frascatilacruz@yahoo.com
Ave. Langosta 10 en La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
 
Black Forest, La Cruz, 
Call for details or reserve now. Phone 329-295-5203 or e-mail

Frascati's, La Cruz
, is starting a Preferred Customer Program, and the
management of Frascati, as a token of appreciation, is giving away the
Frequent Customer Card to all the locals, foreigners and nationals of
Banderas Bay.  With the card, you will be part of our preferred
customer program, and you will receive a 10 per cent discount on your
dinners.
The card can be picked up at Frascati's,  (Open all week 5-11 pm) with
Sebastien Defayes, or inquire by email (frascatilacruz@hotmail.com).

Miguel Angel Restaurant, in Bucerias Centro. For more
info and to book your reservation, please call Miguel at 329-298-2275
or email: armigrano@hotmail.com

La Cascada, La Cruz,  will be closed Sundays and Mondays starting
Sunday Jan 13th

Armi Grano and the Viva Jazz Trio has found a regular gig at the brand
new restaurant in Bucerias called "Adriatico's".  Adriatico's is
located on Lazaro Cardenas, across from Mark's.  Armi will play there
every Tues, Wed, Thurs and Fri from 7 to 10 pm.  As for the
restaurant, be sure to take a fat wallet because Bucerias has never
seen prices like these.

Britannia, La Cruz,
Texas Hold'em Poker on Thursdays; the bar opens at 6:30 p.m.


There are now four nights with live music at Le Reve, La Cruz:
Mondays - Bossanova with Cristina and Nacho, a very good Mexican
singer, guitarist pair. Wednesdays - Son Jarocho, that is Veracruz
folk music with El Rojo, the lost Viking! Fridays - Electro-Tango with
Gus and the Extremos (Gus, an excellent guitarist, was one of the
founding members of the group Sombreros Verdes that later became Mana)
Saturdays - Rumba Flamenca with the Tatewari, three very talented
young musicians from La Cruz.     La Reve/Hikuri is roasting coffee
now - organic fair-trade coffee from Chiapas - freshly roasted and
ground  to your taste. The Gallery and Coffee are open 7 days a week
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.(sometimes later) and the Restaurant is open from
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 10.30 p.m.every day except Tuesday. And.
they are starting a video-night at Le Reve - Sundays and Wednesdays,
beginning Sunday,  Feb 11th (no charge, film begins at 7.30 p.m.
Jalisco time).  Drop on by for the program.

Congratulations to Los Frijoleros!! There is a new, little Frijolera,
born on Thursday, January 31st.  She is, as yet, unnamed.  She is
cute!  Weighing in at 4.1 kilos, she is round and firm and fully
packed.


Latcho and Andrea will be playing Gypsy music & Flamenco Fridays at Black Forest Restaurant, La Cruz, starting Nov. 23rd. 329-298-5203.  They are also playing now, on Thursdays at Don Pedro´s, Sayulita. 329- 291-3090

Salsa, merengue, bachata, and cha cha classes are now available at
Mango's Dance Cafe in La Cruz.  All levels taught (beginning,
intermediate, and advanced).  No partner necessary, there will be
plenty of people to dance with!  Afternoon and evening classes taught
Wednesday thru Sunday.  Call for class schedule.
Each class is 80 pesos or 550 pesos/8 classes/month.
Private lessons are also available for 350 pesos.
Kids (ages 5-12) classes are 400 pesos/12 classes/month
Mango's Dance Cafe, Camaron 200.  Tel: 329-295-5736  Ask for Brian or Jeannette

Sweet Thing open with a full breakfast and lunch menu, as well as a selection of breads and sweet
things to go.  Hours of  operation are: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m, closed
Wednesday.  

Sandrina's, Lázaro Cárdenas 33, Bucerias:  
For reservations: call 329-298-0273 or email: www.sandrinas.com

Black Forest Restaurant, in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle,
 Reservations recommended. Call 329-295-5203 or email: contact@blackforestpv.com

Karen's Place, on the beach in Bucerias, .
Reservations:  call 329-298-3176 or email:
karensplacebucerias@yahoo.com.

Mark's Bar and Grill, Lázaro Cárdenas 56, Bucerias,   For reservations: call 329-298-0303 or email:
marksbarandgrill@yahoo.com.

Ixta, Lázaro Cárdenas 500, Bucerias,   For reservations: Call 329-298-3486.


La Quinta Bar and Grill, Agustin Melgar, Bucerias, has changed their
hours to 12 noon to 10 p.m.  Telephone: 329-298-3919.

Swimmers i
s a new restaurant that has opened in Punta de Mita. They
are located at the far end of restaurant row, nearest to the surfing
waves. They offer a varied menu as well as whale watching and
snorkeling excursion tours to the Tres Marieta Islands. Surfing
lessons as well surfboard and paddle boat rentals are also part of the
beach club type of experience. For more information or to book boat
tours or surfing lessons, call Swimmers at 329-291-5418.
 

Sweet Things Bake Shop & Cafe is open. Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will be serving breakfast and lunch, as well as the off sales bakeshop where you will be able to pick up breads and pastries to take home.  An added bonus, a long needed community bulletin board, compliments of Manos de Amor, will be displayed on the premises.  This is the place to advertise for help wanted, items wanted or for sale, etc.  Ads cannot exceed 4 x 5 inches.  No commercial printed ads.  Ads must be dated and will be removed after two weeks.  So, peruse the ads, and enjoy Sandy's great cooking.
 
 
Bambú Café has re-opened.  The hours are 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  Their are a few changes to the menu,  including the addition of the Big Bambú Burrito to the afternoon menu.  Breakfast is of course available all day.  A full bar is open all day, as well.
 
A new seafood restaurant has opened at Ave. Estaciones #4 (2nd traffic signal in Bucerias), across the side street from Famar's.  They advertise restaurant and bar but do not have their liquor license yet.  I think you can bring your own. 329-298-2733.
 
La Cascada, La Cruz, will be serving lobster for $210 pesos, starting Wednesday, Nov. 28th.  They hope to have specials every week during high season.
 

Frascati's, La Cruz, Reservations, 329-295-6185.  Av. Langosta No. 10.


Espressions
reservations -  298-0749 or email the.leakes@gmail.com
 
 
La Reve (formerly Hikuri), in La Cruz, is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
and 6-12 p.m., everyday except Tuesday.  On Mondays, Gene and Ron play
contemporary music.    On Saturdays, Tatewari play Flamenco.  La Reve is located at Coral #66.

The Sunday Jam sessions have begun at Anna Banana's, La Cruz.  Music starts around 4:00 pm.  Bring your instruments or just come listen.  Russell's Rib Wagon will be there as well.

Latcho and Andrea will be playing Gypsy music & Flamenco Fridays at Black Forest Restaurant, La Cruz, starting Nov. 23rd. 329-298-5203.  They are also playing now, on Thursdays at Don Pedro´s, Sayulita. 329- 291-3090

Russell's Ribs will start serving ribs at Philo's and at Anna Banana's on Sunday, starting at 4:00 p.m.

The Patio Piano Bar is open everyday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., or later, depending on the crowd. La Lomita Restaurant is open from 5-10 p.m.

La Cascada Restaurant, La Cruz,  closed Mon only. Usual hours 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.Tues - Sun.

The Frijoleros, Danny and Camila, will be playing on Thursday nights at La Quinta, starting this Thursday, Nov. 8th. While you are there, ask for Lydia's Chiles en Nogado. I hear it is wonderful. La Quinta is one block off the highway, on Agustin Melgar, in Bucerias.

The "Street Taco" place in La Cruz is going to be open on Wednesday nights also, starting next week.

A new bakery is opening in Sayulita in the Libreria Sayulita Bookstore. It is called Sandrita's. They are also looking for a spanish teacher. Go to their website at www.sandritas.com .

Buddy's Bar Above, Centro Bucerias, open Tuesday-Saturday, 6-11 p.m. Stop in to try your old favorites and some new ones.

La Lomita, on Agustin Melgar, Bucerias, now has a piano bar. Alberto, of New York City and Costa Rica, plays and sings a variety of types of music-jazz, gospel, crooner style tunes reminiscent of Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. For dinner reservations or more information, call Ernesto at 298-0097.

Miguel Angel in Centro Bucerias will be hosting jazz nights with Armi Grano beginning in December.

The Goodies/Mike Curlette - weekly schedule
The Goodies/Mike Curlette

The Goodies/Pelos Largos/RonaLoca/The Chosen Few/Mike Curlette
April 23 th to 8th of May

Tuesday
Britannia “Open Mic” 7:30-10:30pm - $30 Peso
Frozen Margaritas    #65Coral, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle


Tuesday
Langostinos (Without Me) 7:30-10:30pm “The Goodies”

Wednesday -
TBA

Thursday
The Tree House (Miguelitos) 9-12pm “The Goodies”

#287Basilio Badillo, Old Town Vallarta

Saturday
Langostinos 7:00-10:00pm “The Goodies”  Playa Los Muertos, Old Town Vallarta

Sunday
Ana Banana’s Jam (Open Mic) 4-9pm

#48Tiburon, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle



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A new Taquería is open in La Cruz, at 6:00 PM Jalisco time. It is located right by the plaza on Camarón St. #27.

Richard and Denise Chow have re-opened their Chinese Takee Outee. Excellent food! They are open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday for pickup or delivery. For more information, or to order, call 329-298-1038.

Mezzogiorno has re-opened for the season, everyday except Monday.
 
In case you are wondering what is happening across the street from Mark's-Massimo is building a new Italian restaurant.  He expects to open in December.  His son, who operated the Avenue Bistro (formerly Carolina's) will be the chef.
 
The Black Forest Restaurant, La Cruz, Closed on Saturday. open 6.p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
To reserve your table, call 329-295-5203 or email

 


Aduato's Beach Club in Bucerias
has closed at their original location.  They have now re-opened at Av. Del Pacific # 11A, Bucerias. (formerly Capri, which is being remodeled) phone (329) 298-2790 for reservations

 

Frascati, Ave. Langosta 10, La Cruz,    Dining hours are from 5 p.m. until midnight.  
A reservation for the private room with air conditioning is suggested. Also,
visit their new gift shop.  Phone: 329-295-6185. 

Please call Esspressions to confirm the weekly selections,  298-0749 or check
the board in front, which is updated nightly for the following day. They are now open at 3 pm on Sundays for football. Light snacks and lunches served.

The Frascati Bar & Grill  is located on Calle Langosta in La Cruz. The menu presents Italian specialties with a Tuscany region flavor characterized by the wood oven and an open
grill for customers to watch the preparation of fresh fish and seafood. Also offering homemade pastas, salads, imported wines and a full bar.
For more information please call 01(329)295-6185.

Washers are back for the season. Saturdays at 1 p.m., Jalisco time,
behind the Optician's office on the lateral.
This is across the highway from Famar's.

The Black Forest Restaurant, La Cruz, Closed on Saturday. Every day,
except Saturdays from 6.p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
To reserve your table, call 329-295-5203 or email

There is a new restaurant in Bucerias called  Casa Triskell on Hidalgo,
the same street as Tapas del Mundo and Dr. Maro.  
The owner, Lionel,from Brittany, knows his crepes.  
He is serving 2 quiches and about 8 entree crepes, and several dessert crepes.

WeBe's we will continue the tradition of Burgers & Brats on Monday
nights for $45 pesos.
WE BE closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Casa Lori Catering is accepting reservations to serve parties, weddings and
gatherings for the coming season.
We offer a full service menu of main dishes including Mexican dishes,
Italian delights, appetizers, and salads.
Of course, Russell's famous Ribs and chicken are always available.
They prepare and serve your choices and clean up, all using their own staff.
This means NO WORK!! for the hosts. Contact Russell or Lori at 329-295-5206.

Britannia will open for Monday Night Football with  $12 pesos beer, 7:30-9:30.  
Tuesdays will be open mic and Wednesdays, just open for dinner and drinks,
Thursday night Texas HoldEm.
Come play !! Britannia is located at Coral 65, La Cruz. 
Phone: 329-295-5740

La Quinta, at the corner of Agustin Melgar and Constituyenes, Bucerias, is now open everyday from noon until 9:00 p.m.  Beginning in November, they will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Pie in the Sky has Gourmet To Go items that can be taken home and
popped in the oven.  
They include Gourmet Chicken Pies, Gourmet Chicken and Vegetable Empanadas,
Gourmet Spinach and Cheese Empanadas and Gourmet Pizzas.
Pie in the Sky is on the lateral as you enter Bucerias from Puerto Vallarta.

The Coffee Cup, in Bucerias, located on Lazaro Cardenas,
where Los Chatos used to be, and across the street from Scott's Tour office, has great coffee and Blue Bell ice cream and incredible breakfast bagels and sandwiches.  
They are open every day 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

 

One third of the Frijoleros is still performing on Saturday nights at El Arryan in Puerto Vallarta. 
That would be Danny.  Camila and Amalia Xol are still staying close to home.

Caracol Arte y Café 's main business is the wholesale of coffee beans,
roasted to perfection and 100% organic, high shade grown in Chiapas,
southern Mexico, certified by Naturland of Germany and fair traded direct
from the farmers. We are also beginning to make a variety of rustic breads
that are the perfect match with our cups of gourmet coffee and natural teas.

We go for nature and are environmentally friendly in our products and in our attitude !
Our place is nothing fancy, but we are sure you will feel comfortable and at
ease with how we serve you and cater to your needs.    
Stop by for a free cup of coffee and a small sample of our bread when you
mention you are from quest.bucerias.com.or www.buceriasmexico.com.
LunaCaracol Arte y Café is located at Coral 57, next to La Cascada Restaurant,
in the new business quarter of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Our hours are from
5 to 11 pm PV time.
We close on Mondays.
Horacio Villegas R.
Luna Caracol
Arte, Café y Panadería Rústica
Coral 57, Centro,
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Bahía de Banderas,
Nayarit 63732,
México   Tel. ( 329 ) 295-5930   hvlunacaracol@yahoo.com