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THE SAN PEDRO SUN
VISITOR GUIDE
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February 23, 2012
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Ambergris Caye, Belize
Central America
Vol. 22
#08
Lovin’ the Pub Personality at Lola’s!!
Barrier Reef Drive, which many
locals still refer to as “Front Street”
is San Pedro’s showcase of community and commerce. Beginning on the
south end with the Public Library, the
San Pedro Belize Tourism Board office and the bustling San Pedro Roman
Catholic School, and ending with the
world renowned Phoenix Resort, what
lies between the beginning and the end
of this busy artery is a variety of businesses, gift shops, our beachside Central Park and of course restaurants and
bars. When choosing a place to dine,
or imbibe the day (or night) away, each
location along the way offers their
own unique personality. Depending
on what you are in the mood for, be it
beach front dining or bar stool banter,
there is something for everyone along
this popular street.
If you are in search of a smaller,
more intimate bar that has great ambience, food and drinks then Lola’s Pub
& Grill, located on the northern end of
Barrier Reef Drive is the place to be.
Lola’s is the quintessential pub, with
soft lighting, warm colors and barstool
appeal. With individual tables along
a wall-length bench, a few tables on
the front sidewalk or just bellied-up
to the bar, patrons enjoy a welcoming
and comfortable scene. Boasting their
status as a “karaoke-free zone”, the
evenings at Lola’s are graced with the
musical talents of the likes of acoustic
guitar and vocalist extraordinaire Gino
or the smokin’ guitar jams of Spencer
with Zac on percussion. While sports
fans can enjoy the games on three flatscreen TV’s, Lola’s maintains more
of a pub personality than a sports bar.
Lola’s Pub goes above and beyond
the average beer and cocktail menu
most serve on the island. Besides
stocking an impressive selection of
single-malt whiskeys and scotch and
top-shelf spirits, they concoct killer
margaritas, martinis and mojitos. Try
a super chilled shot of Patron tequila
with a “pickle back” (pickle juice) chaser or an ice cold shot of
Jägermeister. They have a great menu of specialty drinks that include
temptations such as the sweet coconut and chocolate “Chocolate Nut”,
frozen strawberry daiquiris or super bold Bloody Marys. Of course
man cannot live on libations alone, and the pub food served at Lola’s
is the perfect complement to the cocktails, or vice versa! The bright
flavors of their super fresh salsa, made with ripe tomatoes, lime juice,
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Lola’s Continued from Page 1
Delicious Sliders
Crab Rangoons
diced habanero peppers Chicken
and cilantro literally pop skewers
in your mouth, and the
homemade crunchy tortilla chips are the perfect salsa mate. Their
signature Rasta Pasta
crab rangoons have been
an island favorite for
years, and once you have
sampled these addictive crispy fried wontons
Crab Cakes
stuffed with delectable
spiced cream cheese and
crab meat served with a
tasty dipping sauce you
will know why! If it
leaves you wanting more
seafood, their crab cakes
are a crustacean sensation; or for something
lighter, the Caprese salad with fresh tomatoes,
mozzarella cheese and basil leaves
drizzled with tangy olive oil and balsamic vinegar is a refreshing delight.
In the mood for burger? Try their per-
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fectly seasoned sliders or for a super
yummy twist the blue cheese sliders
or burgers are the best! Want to heat
things up? The extra spicy stuffed jalaContinued on Page 6
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IMPORTANT #s
Police
206-2022
South Police Sub-Station - 610-4911
Fire
226-2372
Emergency
911
Crimestoppers
800 922-TIPS
Los Pinos Clinic 602-6383 and 2262686.
Dr. Lerida Rodriguez: 226-2197 or cell
620-1974.
Dr. Miguel Allison: 226-4052 or cell
600-9071. (Pharmacy 226-4051)
San Pedro Chiropractic Clinic 6296562.
Doc, Chiropractor: 634-0723.
Hyperbaric Chamber - 226-2851 or
226-3195, Antonia Guerrero - 628-3828
or 226- 4501.
San Pedro Polyclinic II - 226-2536. Dr.
Zuniga: 670-8755.
Ambergris Hopes Clinic - 226-2660,
Emergencies: 629-3618.
US Embassy - 822-4011
Labour Office - 206-2700 (Open 8am 5pm, Mon. - Fri.)
Canadian Consulate - 223-1060
Mexican Embassy - 223-0193
Guatemalan Embassy - 223-3150
Honduran Embassy - 224-5889
British High Commissioner – 822-2146
Local British Warden – 226-3658/6103658
San Carlos Medical (MD & Dentist
Services) - 7:30am - 9:00pm, 226-2918
Escalante Neighborhood Watch - 6057803 Daytime only, 662-2725 Nighttime
only, 630-5945- Call between 10:30pm
and 6:00am.
AA Meetings: Daily 7:30pm, 5 Boca Del
Rio O,M,W,D. 226-2020.
Church Services
San Pedro Roman Catholic Church
Sunday Mass: (English) 8am & 10am &
Baptism: 11am; Spanish: 7pm; Mass or
Communion Service every night at 7pm.
Saturday evening: Anticipated Sunday
Mass: 7p.m. Daily Masses 7am & 7pm.
Living Word Church Service Sun. 10:45
a.m, Youth Meetings on Sundays at
7:30p.m., Women’s meetings on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., and Men’s meetings on
Thursday at 7:30 p.m. We do Christian
charity work. 226-2950.
Assembly of God Church on
Angel Coral St. T-W-St.-Sn. at 7:30 p.m.
Lighthouse Christian Radio - 101.3 FM.
226-4673, Cor. Buccaneer & Pescador
Drive.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints - Sunday Services: Sacrament Meeting 9am, Sunday School
10am, Priesthood & Relief Society 11am.
Wednesday Scripture Study 7:00 pm. On
the beach, in front of Ambergris Divers
@ Blue Rail Apartments.
San Pedro Church of Christ: Across the
bridge to the left. 206-2731. Services:
Sunday – 9am-11am, Bible Study &
Worship Service. 7pm-8:30pm – Worship
Service. Wednesday – 7pm-to8:30pm,
Bible Study; Thursday – Ladies Classes;
Friday-Youth Class
Miscellaneous
The Lions Club of San Pedro relies on income from its Friday Night BBQ, plus Reds’ famous chicken ceviche to support
the needy community. Bingo starts at 7:00pm every Friday!!
Help a great cause -have dinner with us!
Green Reef A non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of sustainable use and conservation of Belize’s marine and
coastal resources. [email protected] /226-2833.
Saga Society A non-profit “humane society” to address the
stray cat and dog population in San Pedro. Phone 226-3266.
SP Town Library - 206-2028.
SP Post Office - 206-2260.
Water, Sports & Tours
GRUMPY & HAPPY - Snorkeling - private snorkel tours - just
you on the boat, no set schedule! Visitors with special needs and
children are welcome. Call 226-3420 or 672-1234. Visit www.
grumpyandhappy.com, or Email: [email protected].
WHITE SANDS DIVE SHOP - Specializing in daily fullservice diving and SCUBA instruction. We pick you up at your
hotel’s dock. www.whitesandsdiveshop.com, 226-2405.
Real Estate...
SUNRISE REALTY - Land, homes, businesses, condos
and investment properties. Call 226-3737, fax 226-3379 or
E-mail: [email protected]
RE/MAX Isla Bonita, 1ocated at 10 Coconut Drive, San
Pedro. 226-4400 e-mail: [email protected] or visit our
website at www.owninbelize.com
AMBERGRIS VACATION RENTALS - A full service property management company. Vacation Rentals and Long Term
Rentals. Relocation Services. 11 years of experience working
and living in San Pedro. www.ambergrisvacationrentals.com,
[email protected], US Reservations: 1-310-4387368, Belize cells: +501-600-3579, +501-625-1390.
Transportation...
CARTS BELIZE - Conveniently located just one block north
of the airstrip. Hourly, Daily & Weekly. Call 226-4084.
COASTAL XPRESS WATER TAXI – Scheduled ferry
service & water taxi for Ambergris Caye. Phone 226-3007.
Crystal Auto Rentals - Two locations in Belize:
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport and 5 Miles Northern Highway. Free shuttle service to and from our Belize City
office to anywhere in Belize City. Tel: 011-501-223-1600 Fax:
011-501-223-1900 (direct dialing from U.S.A.) Toll Free in
Belize: 0-800-777-7777 Email: reservations@crystal-belize.
com or visit our website at http://crystal-belize.com
ISLAND ADVENTURES - Golf cart rentals, located just north
of the airstrip. Quality golf carts, competitive prices. 226-4343,
[email protected] and www.islandgolfcarts.com.
Services...
CASTILLO’S HARDWARE - Storm supplies, electronics, household appliances, tools, home repair items and
a wide variety of paints, stains and varnishes. Pescador
Drive. Phone 226-2302.
SuDoku! Answers on Page 6
Tourist
Information
Belize Tourism Board - 227-2419.
Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) - 227-5717.
Belize Hotel Association - 2230669, [email protected]
San Pedro Tourist Guide Association 226-2391.
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T H E S A N P E D R O SUN VISITOR’S
CELI’S RESTAURANT ON THE
BEACH at the San Pedro Holiday Hotel, serves Great Fajitas, salads and local
dishes for lunch. Delectable Seafood
Speciaties for dinner. OUTDOOR &
INDOOR DINING 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday Beach
BBQ. Also try CELI’S DELI for treats,
lunch specials and hot breakfasts!
BLUE WATER GRILL – Island cuisine with a twist! Wood-fired Oven Pizzas, Sushi & more! Open daily. Happy
Hour 4 to 6 p.m. 226-3347.
Ak’bol Yoga Resort - Vegetarian/Vegan/Carnivore, Beach Bar Grill,
hearty breakfasts served all day +lunch
open 7-5pm. Local food @ local prices
+ fish + salads + pizzas + desserts. 1
mile north of the bridge, on the beach.
MICKEY’S PLACE - Open daily 6:30
a.m. - 10 a.m. for breakfast, 11:30 a.m.
- 2:00 p.m. for lunch and 6 - 10 p.m.
for dinner. Burritos on Wednesdays.
Dining Out...
Pescador Drive. Call 226-2223.
Kama Lounge Bistro - Ethnic
fusion cuisine, exotic Kama-kazes, sliders
and trio desserts. Located over the bridge.
Candlelight beachside dinners. 226-3709,
[email protected].
Hurricanes Ceviche Bar
- Not just drinks, we serve delicious
seafood and yummy bar eats. Dining
and drinks with a view. Located on
the water between Sunbreeze and The
Palms. 226-4124.
AJI Tapa Bar & Restaurant:
Open Daily 11am - 9pm. Happy Hour
Daily: 1pm - 4pm. Please join us: 2264047.
CASA PICASSO RESTAURANT &
LOUNGE – Enjoy tapas dining with
global flavors in an artful setting. Specialty
martinis & wines compliment the menu.
Dinner served Tuesday-Sunday 5:30pm –
10pm. Reservations suggested 226-4333.
[email protected]. Located
south of town beyond the Crystal Water
Plant.
Portofino Restaurant - Enjoy our Euro-Caribbean inspired menu
and spectacular Caribbean views. Also
offering a full VEGETARIAN Menu.
For Reservations & Free Transportation, please call 226-5096 or 678-5096.
Funky Monkey Bar & Grill
– Serving American cuisine with daily
specials and desserts. Awesome ocean
view, great people and Funky Monkey
theme! ¼ mile north of the Sir Barry
Bowen bridge at the Cloisters. Open
7am-8pm Tuesday through Sunday.
GUIDE
BLUE IGUANA GRILLE - Caribbean
seafood with an American twist. Fantastic views, open late Wednesday through
Monday serving lunch and dinner. Located above Crazy Canuck’s at Exotic
Caye Beach Resort. Sunday Beach BBQ
with live music great drink specials all
week walk-ins and reservations welcome,
226-3038.
Lola’s Pub - The best stocked bar
on the island! Martinis, Single Malt,
Bourbon, Pickleback Shots, Tequila
Shot Chillers. Karaoke Free Zone.
Across from Belize Bank on Front
Street. 206-2120.
...Unique Offerings...
SAN PEDRO FITNESS CLUB – A/C Gym, Fully-equipped. Open to the
public. Tennis Courts, Lap and Family pools. As about our GROUP rates &
PROFESSIONAL trainers. Open 7am-8pm Monday - Friday, 7am-5pm Saturday, 11am-5pm Sundays. 226-4749. www.sanpedrofitnessclub.com
THE GREENHOUSE - Fresh Produce & Seafood. Belizean and imported
speciality. Fresh herbs, cold cuts, chilled
goods, plus an exciting selection of
groceries. A/C local on Pescador Dr,
next to St. Francis Xavier Credit Union.
226-2084.
Ak’boL Yoga Resort - Yoga
Monday-Saturday 9am, Sundays 10am
Restorative/Meditation $15US/class,
Kids Yoga Tuesdays 3:30pm, Massage
$75US, AquaFit Mon/Wed/Sat 11am,
Full Moon Drumming. Back Packers
$35US/nt+. Cabana Summer Rates.
CAYE INTERNATIONAL BANK Offering Demand Deposit Accounts,
Loans, Savings Accounts, etc. cibl@btl.
net or phone 226-2388.
g o Nature H ealth F ood
Store: Assisting you in achieving,
maintaining and enhancing your health
and wellness goals. Shop goNature for
your Vitamins, Supplements, Specialty
Grains and Flours, Sports Nutrition,
Vegetarian Diet, Gluten Free Diet,
Organic Goods. Located next to Belize
Yacht Club Open Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
and Sat 10am-2pm. 601-9214.
Party...Party!!
THE Hangover Sports Bar
at the HOLIDAY HOTEL - Enjoy delicious tropical cocktails and
hang out on the deck on the beach.
Barrier Reef Dr. 226-2014.
Fido’s Restaurant & Bar
- Sunday Funday – Live Music &
Jam; Monday: Taco Night; Tuesday
– Karaoke; Thursday – Wings Night;
Friday – Prime Rib special; Saturday
Night – Rockin’ Night! Every Night
is a special night at Fido’s! 226-3176.
Average Joe’s Bar - Awesome
chili dogs and chicken wings, plus
Wednesday’s HOT WING contest.
Don’t forget Saturday Live Music and
Sunday karaoke. On Blake St before
Caribeña Fuels.
Wet Willy’s - The fun starts here,
at the end of the pier! Open daily from
11AM, with special evening activities.
226-4136. On the dock in front of Blue
Tang Inn.
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Lola’s Pub
Continued from Page 3
peno poppers will bring a tear to
your eye or cool things down with
yummy breaded chicken strips!
The menu not only boasts a nice
selection of reasonably priced
appetizers but full meals as well.
And for dessert, the Chocolate
Cherry or Pina Colada shots are
a perfectly sweet and intoxicating
finish to your meal!
Currently ranked number six
out of 68 restaurants in San Pedro
on Tripadvisor, some of the comments read, “loved the small town
Fans can watch sports from the 3
atmosphere and the fantastic slidlarge screen TV’s, while enjoying
ers”, “the best little pub in San
drinks from the WELL stocked bar.
Pedro”, “great experience every
time . . . don’t miss Lola’s . . .”
and “great food, nice staff, cold
beer!” We could not agree more!
From 11:30am until midnight
Lola’s is open Monday through
Saturday with live music starting
at 8pm with Gino on Wednesdays and with Spencer and Zac
of Fridays. For more information
please call 206-2120 or check out
their Facebook page at http://www.
facebook.com/LolasPubBelize
Spencer and Zack
provide great music.
SuDoku Answers!
Puzzle on Page 4
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Wolfe’s
Woofers
by
Dennis Wolfe
One problem
after the other
“Good morning, Tommy,” I said, as I
sat at his table. “Has Charlie been downstairs yet this morning?”
“He just went upstairs for a couple of minutes. He said that if you came
in to tell you he’ll be right down.”
I ordered a cup of coffee from the waiter at Estel’s Restaurant and sat there
with Tommy, enjoying the morning.
Tommy held up a copy of The San Pedro Sun.
“I was just reading your column from last week,” he said. “It makes me
curious. Where do you get your stories?”
“You just have to be a good listener,” I said. “Just sit here and listen for a
few minutes. Good stories are all around us.”
At the table next to us an older gentleman in his seventies said to another,
“Bill, as the best man at your wedding, I just have to ask how the honeymoon
went.”
“I’ll tell you Harry, it was one problem after the other.”
“What do you mean?”
“When the time came, my new wife took off her wig and put it in the closet.”
“She wears a wig?”
“Yeah, but that’s no real problem. It turns out that her left hand; the one
where she always wears a glove, is not real either. She put the hand in the
closet.”
“I can see where you might have a problem,” Harry said.
“It got worse,” the groom said. “By the time she was ready she had taken
out her glass eye and her false teeth, along with her fake eyelashes and stored
them in the closet. Oh, yeah, by the way she has a wooden leg.”
Harry said, “I see what you mean. One problem after the other.”
“That wasn’t the biggest problem,” Bill said. “The biggest problem was
trying to decide whether to spend our honeymoon on the bed or in the closet.”
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