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Reports and observations about life as an ex-pat family in Playa del Carmen Mexico from Michele and Rob Kinnon. Real Estate Playa del Carmen market updates and new listings of interest. Advise for other like minded adventurers planning to relocate to Playa del Carmen. Will include commentary and information on local schools, markets, recycling, environmental issues, volunteer opportunities, restaurant reviews and special events.

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Taste of Playa 2010 - Bueno - Bonito - Barato!

I'm hoping this is a good thing as several people have approached me in the grocery store (people I do not know) and said "Taste of Playa, si?" gesturing toward my ever present TOP baseball cap. "Bueno, bonito, barato!" they exclaim enthusiastically! I smile in return and nod my head. "Si, si. Gracias por venir." I reply in my very best, most polite Spanish. Read More...

Posted Monday, December 6, 2010 4:04 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Charity, Taste of Playa, 2010

Got Turkey?

Are you in Playa del Carmen for Thanksgiving this year? How about spending your day on the beach instead of in the kitchen. Wicky's Restaurant and Beach Club has a fabulous menu planned for the day that is hard to pass up. Read More...

Posted Friday, November 19, 2010 7:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Travel, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, 2010

Treat Yourself to Breakfast at John Gray's Place!

This past Monday, Chef John Gray opened his kitchen at the crack of dawn and started his team prepping for the inauguration of his new breakfast menu! John Gray's Downtown in Cancun has been open for breakfast for a few months now and attracting quite a following among the stylish professionals in this crazy coastal resort city. Finally, with high season closing in quickly, it was time to bring Chef Gray's signature breakfast creations to his Playa del Carmen venue, John Gray's Place in Calle Corozon. Read More...

Posted Thursday, November 18, 2010 8:16 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, Taste of Playa, 2010

Special Tasting Menu Features the New Flavors of Chef John Gray!

Last weekend, Rob and I were invited to a special evening hosted by Chef and friend, John Gray, at his flagship restaurant in Puerto Morelos. A "degustacion" menu had been planned and we were to be amongst the first to try some of his newest Read More...

Posted Monday, September 13, 2010 2:10 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Filed under: Events, Puerto Morelos , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Taste of Playa, 2010

Lunch on the Beach at Lol Ha in Akumal

This weekend, we decided a quiet beach day was in order so, on Saturday, we piled everyone in the truck and headed 30 minutes south to our favorite spot in Akumal. Depending on our destination of choice, I sometimes pack a cooler for these impromptu beach Read More...

Posted Sunday, September 12, 2010 7:48 PM by Rob Kinnon | 6 Comments

Filed under: Mayan Riviera , Beachfront , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Akumal, Taste of Playa, 2010

Labor Day Beach Party at Wicky's in Playa del Carmen

Last week, Wicky's Restaurant and Beach Club played host to a beach party and BBQ feast to celebrate Labor Day. Rob and I brought the kids to the beach and met up with some of our friends to enjoy the day. The BBQ was delicious (and I know as I made Read More...

Posted Saturday, September 11, 2010 9:15 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Filed under: Events, Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Holidays, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Live Music, Taste of Playa, 2010

New Degustation Menu to Preview at John Gray's Kitchen - Puerto Morelos

The Riviera Maya's own celebrity Chef, John Gray has cooked up a truly unique and enticing "degustacion" menu for the patrons of his first and signature restaurant, John Gray’s Kitchen in Puerto Morelos. This Saturday, September 11, Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 9, 2010 12:49 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Puerto Morelos , Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Taste of Playa, Wine, 2010

Hurrah! Indian Food in Playa del Carmen

When I got the call on Friday night, I was curious. Isac Bermann, son of legendary Playa restaurateurs Per Langoe and Lena Bermann ( Babes Noodles and Bar ), was having what he referred to as a "test" dinner at his new restaurant. Having achieved Read More...

Posted Wednesday, September 8, 2010 7:54 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Filed under: Events, Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, 2010

Restaurant for Sale in Playa del Carmen Real Estate

Restaurant for Sale • Playa del Carmen Real Estate - $75,000 USD - Restaurant For Sale Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo - Restaurant for Sale in Playa del Carmen. Beautifully designed, well located restaurant for sale in Playa del Carmen. The restaurant Read More...

Posted Saturday, September 4, 2010 9:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Real Estate, For Sale, Buyer Information, Playa del Carmen Real Estate, Investing, Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, 2010

Riviera Maya Top Chefs Gather for Weber Grilling Demo

Recently, Wicky's Restaurant and Beach Club played host to a group of the Riviera Maya's top chefs, a squad of culinary masters representing some the region's finest luxury resorts. Wicky's Chef Pepe Barientos was joined by Chef Humberto Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 2, 2010 4:11 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Events, Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Cooking, 2010

Playa del Carmen Bar Crawl

After the fabulous tequila tasting and dinner at Hacienda Tres Rios, Kay Walten (www.Locogringo.com) and I shuttled the group downtown for a short tour of a few of the Playa del Carmen restaurants and bars participating in the Taste of Playa 2010 culinary event. Read More...

Posted Friday, August 20, 2010 7:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Filed under: Events, Playa del Carmen , Blogging, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Taste of Playa, 2010

Babes Noodles and Bar in Playa del Carmen

If I am not mistaken, I think that Babes on Calle 10 was one of the very first restaurants we ate in before we moved to Playa del Carmen six years ago. It came with high praise on the local message board, www.playa.info, and with good reason. The owners, originally from Sweden, have put every ounce of their energy, creativity and enthusiasm into the restaurant, its design and its menu. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:13 AM by Rob Kinnon | 8 Comments

Filed under: Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, Taste of Playa, 2010

Lunch at La Suegra de John Gray in Puerto Morelos

When you think of The John Gray Restaurant Group do you immediately think of posh high end venues with fancy wine lists and haute cuisine? If so, you may want to pay a visit to Chef Gray's laid back, seaside eatery, La Suegra in Puerto Morelos. La Read More...

Posted Monday, August 16, 2010 11:11 AM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Filed under: Puerto Morelos , Restaurants/Bars, Fun, 2010

Monkeys in Our Midst

The name aside, when you go for a meal at La Cueva del Chango, one of Playa del Carmen most recognized and best loved restaurants, you don't really expect to be sharing a meal with regional primates. But, that's just what happened this week when Read More...

Posted Friday, August 13, 2010 8:44 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Filed under: Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, Wildlife, 2010

Girls' Night Out in Playa del Carmen

“Over the ocean and through immigration to Grandmother’s house we go…” That’s right, the kids are off to visit Grandma in the States, their first trip flying solo. They are excited. We are excited. They will spend a week Read More...

Posted Thursday, August 12, 2010 8:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Filed under: Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Shopping, 2010