By steve rosen (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 3:12 am: |
from my published travel journal entry.....
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By John Stigaard (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #115) on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 10:02 am: |
Yes, I really enjoyed having dinner there. It is worth the wait and the food is outstanding.
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By herman mowery (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #379) on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 10:32 am: |
You have to learn to slow down on Bonaire but isn't the food worth the wait? It's the way meals should be, good food, close friends and conversation. *&^$%$%#!! PBD setting in again.
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By Kelly Jo Lott (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1121) on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 11:04 am: |
I agree with you, Herman. We are just so used to rushing everywhere, that it's so nice when you finally realize, hey, I don't have anywhere to be. I love that realization. Ahhhhhh
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By Israel A. Sanchez (BonaireTalker - Post #34) on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 6:51 pm: |
Awesome way to break the ice! What a great story. I'm sure most of us in this board, if not all, can relate to your story. Kudos for the great attitude and not becoming another pushy, obnoxious tourist. I now have to try to place. Just piling up excuses to go back! Coach Izzy
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By susan stine (BonaireTalker - Post #15) on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 8:28 pm: |
We also ate at Donna and Georgio's and we had an absolute wonderful experience. I was able to meet Donna in person and I had the grilled lobster and the stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer. The meal itself was served with a wonderful dish of pasta and our entire group truely enjoyed our meal. And before we left the little restaurant on the side of the road Donna came up to me and she offered me a gift, which was a wonderful rubbing of a fish and I can only say that most of my experiences with the people there were all like that. I was very flattered to be treated so well they made me feel as though simple old me was important and I can't wait to go back.
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By Carole Baker (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3455) on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 12:02 am: |
Welcome, Steve and Susan....I couldn't resist this one...here's a look at THE menu! Can't wait to enjoy another meal at Donna and Giorgio's in a few weeks! Carole
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By Carole Baker (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3456) on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 12:08 am: |
Here are some more shots from Donna and Georgio's....The handsome fellow is my husband, Joe...anxiously awaiting the fabulous food about to come. Carole
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By steve rosen (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #8) on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 2:16 am: |
The wait wasn't the problem, just that we didn't know about the single menu concept. We thought they were ignoring us!
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By Sue Ryan Goodman (BonaireTalker - Post #43) on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 6:24 am: |
I guess I'm in the minority for not finding anything to like about D&G's. We went there in February with our 2 kids and arrived early with only a few tables seated. The wait to order wasn't too bad, but it then took forever to get drinks and then our food, despite letting them know the kids were hungry and asked for their food (pasta & pizza) with our salads. Then the food was a big let down - my husband's steak was tough, dry and horribly overcooked (he asked for medium rare & it was beyond well done). By this time we had been there well over an hour and the kids were already asleep in the truck, so we just asked for our check, which also took forever, and decided to never return.
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By gregg brewer (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #531) on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 7:58 am: |
Sue,
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By Cynde (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11111) on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 12:40 pm: |
Gregg, Croccatino's is good Menu, we have a local bar on the warf in Dana Point, they have the same type of menu...the waitress has to bring it over, prop it against something while you read what you want...and that's in California! Turks...great food, great drinks...great atmosphere They do however, have ONE Online Menu
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By susan stine (BonaireTalker - Post #16) on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 12:49 pm: |
Well I am sorry to here that. I only wish your experience was as wonderful as mine, maybe it was the special attention that was given to me from Donna but I do not think so because we ate first. Our group also ate at Gibi's and he himself was a treat. I just adore him., when we finally found the small local restaurant I ordered what I had set out to try which was the kabrito stoba and the pika simboyo. The stew was delicious and topped of with the pika sauce which Gibi's daughter made (I think it was his daughter) up for us special was excellent. Then after we ate Gibi came over and sat down with our small group and we all must have talked for and hour or more. The last place we ate was Casa Blanca Grill another great dining experience all of which I can not wait to return to. Maybe with some trinkets from california.
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By Carole Baker (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3459) on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 6:34 pm: |
Craig, what a show! Absolutely fabulous. You have captured a lot of the flavor of Bonaire in your slide show. I will be certain to pass it along to my diver friends who have not yet experienced Bonaire...this just might be the last "push" they need to get the reservations going! Thanks again for letting us in on your fun. Carole
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By Carole Baker (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3461) on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 6:37 pm: |
Oops....pasted this in the wrong spot! LOL. Carole
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By Linda Stoltzfus (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #222) on Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 11:40 am: |
In 2002 we had excellent meals at Donna & Giorgios. We took leftovers "home" for lunch the next day. I couldn't wait to return. Then in 2003 we took another couple with us, bragging all the way, and the food was tough, cold and generally a bad experience. So in 2004 we didn't return...there are so many other restaurants to experience....maybe next year we'll try again!
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By Leslie McIntyre and James Astley (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #9) on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 9:21 am: |
It's interesting how some reviews are glowing and others mediocre. I guess all restaurants have bad days. We ate at Donna and Giorgio's in late March, each ordered something different and each had a great meal. Our friend decided he'd like to end his meal with a glass of port and a cheese plate - neither of which was on the menu. The waitress looked puzzled, then got Donna, who came over to our table, talked to our friend for a moment or two, and went back into the restaurant. Ten minutes later a cheese plate with four different cheeses, and a very nice glass of port arrived. The price was nominal. Excellent service. We certainly plan to go back when we return to Bonaire in August.
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By Harrie Cox (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #135) on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 5:59 am: |
I have been to Donna's & Giorgio several times, but the last time, 2004-05-23, we had less good experiences.
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