201906 Dining Guide

Three Restaurants at W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal are Open to the Public

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Come On In … We’re Open!

by Rachel Cherry White

We love Costa Rica: the

weather, the beaches, the people and the food. Now, by opening three new restaurants in Reserva Conchal, the W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal has significantly enhanced our foodie scene in Guanacaste, adding new variety to tempt our tastebuds while putting a fresh twist on the Tico cuisine we know and love.

Head chef Julio Cesar Valdivia oversees all of the restaurants and was integral in creating the concept for each.

His philosophy is simple, but fun. “I always try to use local ingredients,” he says. “I simply use the best products and try to

surprise the guest.”

His innovative menus feature “elevated Costa Rican dishes”, and you may be surprised at what he can do with our humble gallo pinto.

While Valdivia hails from and studied the culinary arts in Peru, he’s worked all over the world including Dubai, Colombia and India.

The three restaurants are open to the public and each features different foods for whatever your mood. All of the menus are seasonal and will be changed periodically to freshen things up, while keeping signature dishes in place.

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BEACH CLUB

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Cocina de Mercado

With an open kitchen allowing guests to interact with the chef, this market-inspired restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s a casual place to mix and mingle, with both an air-conditioned indoor space and outdoor seating. Breakfast is international with a local flair, featuring café chorreado, a juice bar, pancake stations and more. Lunch and dinner items include salads, brick-oven pizzas and other comfort foods.

Must-try: Lamb shank cooked 18 hours and served with coriander risotto, with warm apple pie for dessert, topped with cerveza ice cream (a nod to the hotel owners who also own Imperial) and caramel sauce.

WHATEVER /

WHENEVER®

How to get in on the action Contact the Whatever / Whenever team to make your reservations, 24/7.

Call: 2654-3600 WhatsApp: 8489-7458

Latitud 10° Norte

Explore a labyrinth of exotic flavors in this boutique bistro, serving more sophisticated fare. Both Costa Rica and Thailand fall on the same latitudinal lines, and the dining room takes full advantage, serving traditional Latin American cuisine with Thai inspiration.

“Costa Rica is home to 4 percent of the world's biodiversity, which means we have 4 percent of the ingredients right at our fingertips,” says Hector Ladeveze, general manager of the W.

Must-try: Slow-cooked short ribs or shrimp chorreada (the chef ’s reinvention of a classic Latin American breakfast food is the breading for the shrimp). Then for dessert, take your tastebuds to indescribable heights of delight with la degustación del cacao, a multi-layered fusion of cacao tastes and textures.

Zona Azul

At this vibrant adult playground, the food is beach club but better. The irreverent menu serves up big portions and even bigger flavor. The food is relaxed, unfussy and easy-to-eat poolside.

Must try: Boss burger, followed by pecan pie for dessert.

We haven’t even talked about the mixologists and the wide array of cocktails served up at these new W Hotel dining spots. Check out our Dining Guide in future Howler issues for more information. In the coming months, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at each restaurant, including interviews with the chefs. In the meantime, go taste for yourself how they’re breaking new ground in Costa Rican cuisine.

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cool things to do every day

Monday 3 to 4pm MASTERS OF MIX

Cocktail tasting and mixing lessons at the Living Room Bar so you can be a Mixmaster too.

$25

Tuesday 11:30am to 12:30pm HANDS ON

Hang out with the chefs and learn some new cooking tips for your fave meal. $45 includes welcome cocktail and ceviche bar with four recipes.

Wednesday 7 to 9pm UNPLUGGED

Chill in the Living Room with some live music.

Thursday 8pm to Midnight

FUNK SESSIONS Get dressed in your funkiest outfits and enjoy classic cocktails while grooving to the oldies.

Hours Breakfast: Mon-Fri, 6:30-10:30am

Sat, Sun 6:30-11am Lunch: Noon-3pm Dinner: 6-10pm

Friday 8pm to 1am FRIDAY NIGHT OUT

It’s just what it sounds like. Get down to the Zona Azul Beach Club for the party.

Saturday 1pm to Sunset FIESTA NO SIESTA

The cool kids are having a pool party and you’re invited. Dive into Veuve Clicquot specials while the DJ plays your favorite songs.

Sunday Noon to 5pm DETOX. RETOX. REPEAT.

It’s bottomless brunch at the beach club. $55

Hours Dinner:

6-10pm

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BEACH CLUB

Hours Lunch: Dinner:

Noon-3pm 6-10pm

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DINING GUIDE

HUACAS

200m west of the Brasilito/ Huacas crossroads, Huacas www.nypizzeriahuacas.com @nypizzeriahuacas

Hours Daily, 5pm-10:30pm Tues-Sun 3pm-11pm

Phone: 2653-6296 8729-5640

New York Pizzeria

Pizzeria

New York Pizzeria is your go-to pizza spot in Guanacaste, for an authentic New York style pizza. Dine-in or take-out available. Enjoy!

Specialties Authentic New York style pizza Freshly made breadsticks

MENU SELECTIONS Meat Lover's Pizza

Pepperoni, ham, salami, bacon, and ground beef

Huacas - Main road, north side halfway between Super Compro and intersection to Brasilito

Hours Daily, 6am - 9pm

Phone: 2653-6273jimemurillo98@hotmail.com

Soda Guaymy

MENU SELECTIONS

Typical Costa Rican Food

If you want great quality typical Costa Rican food and an ice-cold beer, Soda Guaymy's delivers! And its as economical as it gets!

Casados

Fish, chicken and beef served with rice, beans and whatever is fresh

HUACAS

House Special Pizza

Pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, onions, and sweet peppers

Rice with shrimp or chicken

A traditional favorite: Arroz con camerones o pollo

HUACAS

3km south of Huacas, road to Tamarindo

Hours Daily, 7am-9pm Breakfast 7am-10am

La Playita: Poolside Dining

Located at the Seis Playas Hotel, La Playita Restaurant & Bar is open to hotel guests and the public and is known for its friendly and inviting environment. It is the ideal setting for sharing good food and drinks with family and friends, or a romantic dinner poolside while enjoying the convenient distance to our six local beaches.

MENU SELECTIONS

Phone: 2653-6818 info@seisplayashotel.com

Specialties Food cooked to your taste! — con mucho gusto Friday Night Texas Barbecue

Broken Yolk Sandwich $12

Fried egg, bacon or ham and cheese on toast, served with seasonal fruit

Breakfast Quesadilla $12

Eggs, tomato, onion, sweet pepper and cheese, served with seasonal fruit

BLT La Playita $10

Always a favorite for a light bite to eat: bacon, lettuce and tomato

Pasta $14

Build your own pasta bowl, with a mixed salad

Open Grill From $16

Pork tenderloin, chicken breast, ribeye, New York strip, beef tenderloin & catch of the day

Pineapple Flambé $ 4

Our most popular dessert served hot with vanilla ice cream

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DINING GUIDE

PLAYA GRANDE

Main road to Playa Grande, 20m after Wil-Mart

Hours Fri - Sun, 4pm-10pm

Phone: 2249-6166, 8496-2221

Appetizers

Spring rolls, rainbow salad and nems

El Oasis Chill Out and Lodge Authentic Asian Food

Enjoy traditional Vietnamese and Thai cuisine in a tropical garden setting.

Specialties Smiles and good vibes private Asian chef cervice, pho, Free delivery to Playa Grande and Matapalo

MENU SELECTIONS

Main road to Playa Grande

Hours Daily, 8am - 5pm

Phone: 4701-2394 potsandbowls@gmail.com

Pots & Bowls:

Coffee Shop and Plants

Fresh, healthy and fun. Focus on homemade ingredients. Different dietary options: gluten-free, lactose-free vegan.

Specialties Coffee, plants and pots Costa Rican boutique Workshops

MENU SELECTIONS

Choco-Banana NiceCream $9

Peanut butter, cacao, almond milk, granola, bee pollen, nibs

PLAYA GRANDE

Entrees

Pad Thai, bun nems bowl, Cantonese rice, stir-fried wok

Tuna Poke $14

Sushi rice, avocado, edamame, wakame, mango

PLAYA GRANDE

Playa Grande proper

Hours Daily, 8am - 9:30pm Breakfast, 8-11am Lunch, 11am-5pm Dinner, 5-9pm Happy-Hour 4-6pm Sunday Brunch 8am-2pm

Phone: 2653-0480 ripjackinn.com

Rip Jack Inn

Tree Top Dining

A diverse menu that includes fresh local seafood as well as tasty treats from the land, crisp salads, veggie bowls, local dishes and options for kids! Specialties Smoothie bar, fresh and frozen cocktails, bocas menu, vegetarian menu available, gluten-free options, full service for retreats and weddings.

MENU SELECTIONS

Grilled Mahi

Served with a yogurt cilantro lime sauce, mixed veggies and grilled polenta

8 min. drive from Tamarindo, 2km south Villarreal

Hours By reservation

Phone: 8869-9765

Specialties Zipline and BBQ buffet for only $85.

Black Stallion:

Rustic Outdoor BBQ

Dine with the stars of Guanacaste on a private ranch. Enjoy a delicious BBQ buffet with sides. Wine, beer and sangria included! Call for reservations.

Available for private parties and events.

MENU SELECTIONS Mixed BBQ Buffet $45

Baby back ribs, chorizo and chicken, sides included

VILLARREAL

Greek Chicken

Grilled chicken breast with a creamy caper sauce served with roasted Mediterranean vegetables & cauliflower rice

Seafood Buffet $45

A delicious array of seafood and sides dishes

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DINING GUIDE

TAMARINDO/LANGOSTA

Hotel Capitán Suizo, Playa Tamarindo

Hours Daily, noon to 9:30pm

Mon, 7-9pm, Live Marimba Wed, 7-9pm, Avellino Fri, 7-9pm, Live Marimba

Phone: 2653-0075 restaurante @hotelcapitansuizo.com

Specialties Healthy dishes made from scratch with local and fresh products

All taxes included in price

El Barco Del Capitán: European-Tico Fusion, Beachfront Restaurant

El Barco del Capitán is nestled in a beautiful tropical garden within the Hotel Capitán Suizo and offers a modern, healthy and fresh cuisine. Our chef, Jujo Molina, has created the dishes inspired by his European heritage and the incredible products available in Costa Rica. Using our homegrown ingredients from our organic garden, we strive to offer an environmentally friendly menu and an authentic experience to our guests.

Tacos Carne (Lunch) $15

Beef in tortillas with mixed cabbage salad, guacamole and tamarindo sauce

The Veggie (Lunch) $15

Grilled portobello, tomato, zucchini, chilealmonds-garlic sauce, homemade bun

Calamari Crujientes (Snack) $13

Crispy calamari with homemade green pesto and a honey, red onion escabèche

MENU SELECTIONSTartar Capitan (Dinner) $13

Tuna and mango tartar with capers and a cilantro, ginger and soy dressing

Linguini (Dinner) $23

Calamari, jumbo shrimps, mussels, Spanish chorizo, cherry tomatoes, white wine

Lomito (Dinner) $28

200g of tenderloin with a tamarind sauce over Swiss Roësti and vegetables

PLAYA FLAMINGO

Flamingo - 100m south of road to Potrero

Hours Daily, 5:30pm-10:30pm Closed Wednesday

Phone: 8532-8613

Specialties Perfectly grilled ribeye, fish, pizza and, of course, pastas

Vaca Loka:

Italian Restaurant

True Italian cuisine. Pasta like you are in Roma! Fresh bruschetta served when you arrive. We've been told countless times, we have the best grilled ribeye in Costa Rica. Buon appetito!

MENU SELECTIONS House Lasagna c6.500

Ribeye c6.500

SIMPLY SPANISH

el comedor (m) — dining room los cubiertos (m) — cutlery el cuchillo (m) — knife la cuchara (f ) — spoon la entrada (m) — first course

el menu del dia (m) — fixedprice menu

la mesa (f ) — table la pimienta (f ) — pepper

Going to a Restaurant

el plato principal (m) — main course

los platos (m) — courses el postre (m) — dessert una propina (f ) — a tip la sal (f ) — salt la silla (f ) — chair el tenedor (m) — fork

Useful phrases Permiso. — Excuse me. (to attract the waiter's attention) Quisiéramos pedir. — We'd like to order. Bien hecho/en su punto/poco hecho — well done/medium/rare ¿Qué hay de postre? -— What is there for dessert? ¿Hay mesas libres? — Are there any free tables? ¿Dónde están los servicios? — Where are the toilets? ¿Hay ...? — Do you have any … ? ¿La cuenta, por favor? — Can I have the bill, please?

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DINING GUIDE

SOMEWHERE BAR

Margaritaville Beach Resort, Playa Flamingo

Hours Daily from 4pm - 11pm Happy hour: 4:30-6:30

Phone: 2654-4444, ext. 3264

Specialties Nachos, tacos, burgers, salads and sandwiches

PLAYA FLAMINGO

World Famous Margaritas!

5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill: Drinks and Casual Dining

Best place on the Gold Coast to take in panoramic oceanfront views and multi-screen sports TV while enjoying hand-crafted cocktails and a delicious casual dining menu. You will want to return again and again for juicy cheeseburgers and mouthwatering tacos, not to mention the perfect margaritas and other specialty cocktails. Enjoy a beautiful sunset view during the daily Happy Hour 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday nights feature live entertainment with the best of the area's local bands and musical talent.

Sat. June 1 - Joss Araya, 8-10

Fri. June 7 - Charly Lopez, 8-10 Sat. June 8 - José Vega, 8-10

Fri. June 14- Charly Lopez, 8-10 Sat. June 15 - Joss Araya, 8-10

Fri. June 21 - Charly Lopez, 8-10 Sat. June 22 - José Vega, 8-10

Fri. June 28 - José Vega, 8-10 Sat. June 29 - Joss Araya, 8-10

More to come

A perfect blend of Costa Rican and international cuisine that includes freshly caught local fish and grass-fed beef. Enjoy the oceanfront sea breeze on the outdoor patio or dine inside in air-conditioned comfort.

Hours Daily 6:30am to 9:30pm breakfast, lunch, dinner

Phone: 2654-4444 ext. 3269

Specialties Fresh fish, grass-fed beef, international buffets, kids menu

An Italian bistro with a tropical view. Choose from a selection of pizzas, pastas and paninis, or build your own dish with a variety of fresh, delicious ingredients.

Hours Daily 5pm to 11:30pm Pizza only from 9:30pm

Phone: 2654-4444 ext. 3268

Specialties Specialty artisanal pizza oven; design your own pizzas and pastas

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DINING GUIDE

SURFSIDE / POTRERO

1 km east of Banco Nacional in Flamingo

Hours Daily, 6:30am-9:30pm

Phone: 2654-4671, 2654-5340

Specialties Fresh seafood and pasta

NASU: Creative Tropical Cuisine

Welcome to Nasu Restaurant, tropical creative cuisine. Join us oceanside, where the freshest catch is prepared every day by our acclaimed chef. Enjoy the culinary treasures of Costa Rica, where tradition and innovation meet.

NASU Salad $10

Lettuce mix, avocado, hearts of palm, blackberries, orange and passion fruit dressing

Shrimp Spicy Tacos $16

Flour tortilla, breaded shrimp, mango coleslaw and spicy mayonnaise

MENU SELECTIONS

Grilled Octopus $14

Served with garlic buttered baby-potatoes and carrots

Cheesecake $8

Homemade cheesecake with blueberry topping

All taxes included in price

Pacific Lobster $25

Grilled lobster, garlic buttered baby-potatoes with with rosemary and mixed vegetables

Keylime Pie $8

Special dessert of the chef

SURFSIDE / POTRERO

Potrero, 800m north of Banco Nacional

Hours Breakfast, 8-11am Lunch and Dinner, 11am -10pm Kitchen closes 9pm

Phone: 2654-6203

Specialties Fresh seafood Epic sunset view Call for reservations

The Beach House: Beachfront Dining

Renowned for its fresh seafood, this quaint restaurant and bar was transformed from a private residence. Come and enjoy incredible food with awesome sunsets and views of the Pacific Ocean.

Grilled Scallops c10000

Grilled in a bath of Cacique liquor, lime and garlic

Catch of the Day c19000

With tropical salsa, grilled vegetables & potatoes or rice

MENU SELECTIONS

Shrimp Ceviche c10500

Peruvian style marinated shrimp, red pepper and onion, tomato and cilantro with plantain chips

Bang Bang Shrimp c10000

Crispy, creamy, sweet, and spicy shrimp in cornmeal breading with tangy Thai chili sauce

Now Serving Breakfast

Seafood Platter c19000

Fresh mahi mahi, grilled jumbo shrimp, sautéed calamari, with rice pilaf and grilled vegetables

Grilled Lobster Tails - Market Price

Two roasted lobster tails in wine-garlic butter sauce with grilled vegetables and rosemary potatoes

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DINING GUIDE

At Casa Chameleon, 4km north of the Potrero soccer field

Hours Daily, 7am-10pm No children under 12 years

LAS CATALINAS

Phone: 2103-1200 concierge@ casachameleonhotels.com

Specialties Fresh fish, sunset cocktails, "boquitas" menu

Sentido Norte: Fine Dining

Sentido Norte, a restaurant and bar at Casa Chameleon, proudly offers an adult fine-dining experience that celebrates the best of Costa Rican cuisine. Your drive through winding roads above the quaint beach town of Las Catalinas is rewarded by an unforgettable but affordable taste of luxury.

Just a few steps uphill from the bright and welcoming entrance, your table awaits in a gorgeous, open-air perch framed by a panoramic view of the Pacific. A design motif incorporating responsibly-sourced teak adds a sense of warmth and well-being to the romantically lit atmosphere. All food and drinks are inspired by the country’s bountiful abundance, combining uniquely local and native ingredients in the glass and on the plate.

MENU SELECTIONS

Overnight Oats $8

With almond milk, yogurt, fruit, cashews, local honey or tapa dulce

French Toast $12

With sweet plantains and coconut milk cream

Knife & Fork Tortillas $14

Chicharrón or vegan huevos rancheros

Vegan Omelettes $14

With asparagus, mushrooms and caramelized onion

Casa Chameleon Burger $19

Angus burger with arugula, Swiss or goat cheese and aioli

Ceviche $14

Fresh fish ceviche, leche de tigre, homemade "chilero"

Grilled Chicken Wrap $17

With greens, avocado & tomato, spicy aioli

Vegan Bowl $19

Quinoa, mushroom and squash picadillo salad, spicy garbanzo beans

Guacamole and Salsa $12

Hearts of palm ceviche, avocado & tomato

Moules Frities $26

Wok sautéed with garlic butter and chardonnay broth

Grilled Skirt Steak $32

Skirt steak, chimichurri sauce, salad, french fries

Mushroom Lamb Risotto $33

Slowly braised with porcini, portobello and crimini mushrooms

Prices shown include 13% tax and 10% service / Prices subject to change

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