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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

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, Fun, 2009

"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

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Charity, Live Music, 2009

"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

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Mayan Riviera , Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Charity, Live Music, 2009

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

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Puerto Morelos , Restaurants/Bars, Schools, Fun, 2009, Cooking

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

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Live Music, 2009

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

Filed under: Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, 2009

John Gray Welcomes the Owner of Adobe Guadalupe Vineyards

On Friday evening, Chef John Gray invited friends, foodies and members of the "Uncorked Club" to enjoy a special tasting of three wines from Mexico's prestigious Adobe Guadalupe Vineyards . This beautiful estate was established by Tru and Read More...

Posted Saturday, September 12, 2009 1:11 PM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Filed under: Events, Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, Fun, 2009, Wine

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

At long last, our beloved Mayte Vargas has her very own place. Mayte and her friend Ale have opened "El Bar", a cheerful, open air, rooftop bar located across from the Hotel Kinbe on calle 10 in downtown Playa. From my perch on the swings, I Read More...

Posted Friday, September 11, 2009 10:11 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Live Music, 2009

1st Annual Taste of Playa an Overwhelming Success!

Finally, after three months of hard work and countless hours of planning and organizing, Taste of Playa went off to rave reviews. The event saw nearly three thousand Playa del Carmen residents and tourists come through the grounds. Some came just to look Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:53 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Charity, Volunteering, 2009, Taste of Playa

Tickets Available Now for Taste of Playa !!

This week, leading up to the First Annual Taste of Playa International Food Festival on September 5, 2009, an event that features some of the most talented chefs in the Riviera Maya, tickets went on sale at various locations in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2009 10:36 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Mayan Riviera , Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, Fun, 2009

Birthday Fun in Cancun

This year, our dear friend Kim, decided she wanted to do something "different" to celebrate her birthday. Great! we thought anticipating some fabulous dinner in a restaurant that is not one of our regular haunts. Perhaps an elegant evening at Read More...

Posted Monday, August 31, 2009 10:56 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Filed under: Cancun , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, 2009

Chef John Gray Unveils New Signature Bottling

Last week, at our weekly "Uncorked Club" outing, Rob and I had the good fortune of getting a sneak preview of John Gray's new signature wine, "El Corazon". Made from grapes sourced in Mexico's beautiful wine region , Valle Read More...

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:37 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, 2009, Wine

Fine Dining in Playa del Carmen at Cocina 38

For months, Rob and I have been looking for an excuse to check out Cocina 38, one of the newer fine dining establishments in the burgeouning north end of Playa del Carmen. Back in June, during the initial organizational phase of Taste of Playa , Roberto Read More...

Posted Saturday, August 8, 2009 4:54 PM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

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Good Eats Playa del Carmen - La Cueva del Chango

One of our very favorite spots in Playa del Carmen, one of the first we ever dined in even before moving to Mexico, is La Cueva del Chango . When we arrived, five years ago, this restaurant, nestled in the jungle off of Calle 38, seemed to be in the middle Read More...

Posted Saturday, July 25, 2009 12:28 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Filed under: Playa del Carmen , Restaurants/Bars, 2009, Taste of Playa

The Mojo Zone Celebrates One Year of Good Music and Good Times!

The Mojo Zone was THE place to be last Thursday evening as musicians and music lovers from all over the Riviera Maya packed into Bad Brad's place to celebrate the 1st Anniversary of this popular live music venue! It was standing room only, and just Read More...

Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 12:29 PM by Rob Kinnon | 8 Comments