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Family Fun on Isla Mujeres

For quite awhile now, the Kinnon family has considered Isla Mujeres the perfect family getaway. We often joke that we are Isla's "bridge and tunnel" people! If you lived in Manhattan and took the Jitney to the Hamptons every weekend from Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:04 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Top 5 Hamburgers on the Riviera Maya

OK, I know. "When in Rome, blah, blah, blah...." However, sometimes, even surrounded by all this glorious ceviche and barbacoa and pollo pibil, you just want a burger; a good old American style hamburger. After all, is there anything quite as Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 15, 2010 1:59 PM by Rob Kinnon | 6 Comments

Caribbean Cuisine - Mango Cafe on Isla Mujeres

"This time, we really should try that place." I remarked to Rob as we puttered by in our rented golf cart "It looks super cute." I've lost count of how many times, I've made that same comment in the almost two years since Mango Read More...
Posted Wednesday, July 07, 2010 7:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

NEW! Tickets Available Online for Taste of Playa 2010

Limited release all-inclusive VIP Passes and discounted sampling tickets are now available for Taste of Playa 2010 through advance purchase online at http://www.tasteofplaya.com . The highly anticipated culinary event will take place November 21 in Playa Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 01, 2010 4:23 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Taste of Playa 2010 Announced for November 21st !

If you are planning to be on the Mayan Riviera in the Fall of 2010, don't miss Taste of Playa 2010!! Taste of Playa is an annual culinary event in Playa del Carmen that celebrates the creativity and cultural influences of chefs throughout the Riviera Read More...
Posted Tuesday, June 15, 2010 5:47 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Changing Times at John Gray's Downtown - A Food Revolution in Cancun

It began with an impassioned invitation on Facebook a few weeks ago, a call to action from local celebrity Chef John Gray for all of us to wake up! Wake up and start really thinking about the food we put into our mouths. Where the vegetables and fruits Read More...
Posted Monday, June 07, 2010 3:28 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Run for the Roses at Wicky's in Playa del Carmen!!

Wicky’s First Annual Kentucky Derby Charity Event Saturday, May 1, 2010 Wicky’s Restaurant & Beach Club in Playa del Carmen is hosting their first Annual Kentucky Derby Race & Charity Event on Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 12:00 pm to Read More...
Posted Saturday, April 24, 2010 10:52 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Top Ten Cheap Eats in Playa del Carmen

Anyone who has spent any time at all in Playa del Carmen can tell you that there are hundreds (nearly 800 to be more precise) restaurants and eateries to choose from in this eclectic city. It would be nearly impossible for any one person to try them all, Read More...
Posted Monday, February 15, 2010 1:42 PM by Rob Kinnon | 20 Comments

Babe's Celebrates 10 Years in Playa!!

Last night Per Langoe and Lena Bermann invited all of their friends to celebrate a truly momentous occasion: the 10th anniversary of Babe's Restaurant in Playa del Carmen. Without a doubt, Babe's is now practically synonimous with Playa del Carmen, Read More...
Posted Sunday, January 31, 2010 10:10 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

"Hope for Haiti" Benefit in Playa del Carmen a Huge Success

Yesterday afternoon, the beach in front of Wicky's Restauran t in Playa del Carmen was the place to be for great BBQ and live music! The fundraiser, "Hope for Haiti", benefiting, Doctors Without Borders , was hosted by Wicky's, attracting Read More...
Posted Monday, January 25, 2010 10:06 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

"Hope for Haiti" Fundraiser in Playa del Carmen

On Sunday January 24th, fund-raising events will be executed simultaneously in Playa del Carmen and Akumal to raise much needed funds for the victims of the devastating earthquake that wracked the small island nation last week. This initiative, “Hope Read More...
Posted Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

New Cooking School Opens in Puerto Morelos

The Little Mexican Cooking School officially hangs out its shingle on December 8th and will continue with what they call ‘cooking class adventures’ every Tuesday and Thursday until the end of April. The school was born as a result of the passions Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:17 PM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Big Love for Playa Legend Captain Dave

A few days ago, many Playa del Carmen residents,including our family, received a message from Miss Sarah, Captain Dave's sister up in Memphis Tennessee. It seems after a battery of tests, doctors have discovered that our favorite pirate has small Read More...
Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 9:48 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Tapas Nights at Chicago Don Jose

Let's see. Where could you possibly find authentic Spanish tapas served in a restaurant named for a famous North American city owned by a French couple? In Playa del Carmen, that's where! Every Saturday evening, the owners of Chicago Don Jose, Read More...
Posted Thursday, September 24, 2009 7:14 PM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Movin' and Groovin' at Bad Boys Beach Bar

Recently, Captain Dave invested in a new sound system, some top of the line equipment to support Playa's favorite house band, The Nasty B.astards. We have been a little tied up lately, getting the kids settled back into school, working with clients Read More...
Posted Sunday, September 13, 2009 7:13 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments
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