Scottish celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey spotted in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica checking out the local delicacies. Soda Mirna is a small restaurant serving typical, local… Read More »Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsey Boosts Business for a Small Restaurant in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
If you know Honduras, you know Mr Gringo, the baleada king. You can’t miss him. But who is Mr Gringo? Here’s the story behind the… Read More »Becoming Famous: The Mr Gringo Story (or how a Gringo in Escazu, Costa Rica became the Baleada King of Honduras)
An interview with Christi Bettinsoli from Lola’s restaurant on Playa Avellana, south of Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Bettinsoli talks about the impact the economic crisis has… Read More »How Lola’s in Playa Avellanas, Costa Rica is Helping Out in Tough Times
Updated for Thanksgiving 2020: A list of restaurants, hotels, and other places putting on a Thanksgiving spread this week. If you’re celebrating Thanksgiving in Central… Read More »Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving 2020 in Central America
Until recently, there wasn’t a food scene in Costa Rica. But that’s all changing with a bunch of innovative and creative chefs and restaurants turning San… Read More »Checking Out The Emerging Food Scene in Costa Rica
Whenever the subject of obesity in Costa Rica comes up in expat circles, many are quick to blame the influx of US-style fast food. But… Read More »Is Gringo Fast Food Responsible For Obesity In Costa Rica?
Placencia, Belize resident Gary Peterson extols the virtues of the Belizean barbecue. If you’re a meat lover, Belize really could be a place to get… Read More »A Homage To The Belizean Barbecue
It’s not easy being a vegetarian in Costa Rica (although it’s easier than it used be). Here are some tips for avoiding malnourishment, food envy,… Read More »How To Be Vegetarian In Costa Rica
Costa Rican food writer Melissa Guzman grew up in the Cartago mountains where they grow amazing potatoes. Her cherished childhood memories include eating her mother’s… Read More »My Family Costa Rican Picadillo Recipe
What are your favorite Jaco restaurants? Or are you looking for recommendations? Jaco resident Justin DeBoom talks up some of his favorite places in this… Read More »My Favorite Jaco Restaurants And Eating Spots
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