By Benjie Brown on Monday, May 17, 1999 - 8:26 pm: |
One of the most memorable pictures of Bonaire comes from dining at the restaurant with the "back porch view" of the sunset -- Richards. Richard himself, I believe from Boston originally, gives a guided chef's tour through the menue on the blackbord while you sip your favorite drink and listen to the water breaking softly against the shore on a few feet from your table! The fresh seafood is outstanding and time seems to stand still for just a minute while thoughts meander through your mind. This is our favorite place to eat on Bonaire.....
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By Cheryl A. Roberts on Wednesday, May 19, 1999 - 2:39 pm: |
Richard's is a wonderful place to eat with great atmosphere.
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By Cheryl A. Roberts on Wednesday, May 19, 1999 - 2:45 pm: |
Oh, and one more thing....I do not recommend Den Lamin Seafood. There was POOR service, mediocre food and fairly pricey for what we tried. In comparison to all the other places, I know we won't go back.
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By mary pequinot on Monday, May 24, 1999 - 12:15 pm: |
Richards is great, as is the Mona Lisa. If you go to Richards put on mosquito repellent.
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By Robert Deal on Tuesday, June 8, 1999 - 1:46 pm: |
Browsing these comments, I have to agree that Richards can be good...sometimes. However, our last time there (Jan/99) was highly unsatisfactory, with poor service, resulting in cold food and wine that arrived long after everyone had finished eating. Over the years the quality of the staff has seemed to fluctuate. Hope that things will be better the next time we try it.
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By michael gaynor on Wednesday, June 9, 1999 - 8:02 am: |
Beef eater is now closed. The owners are still trying to sell it and they are quite willing to negotiate with the right people. Could be a gold mine for the right combination of menu and management.
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By Tony Paugoulatos on Wednesday, June 9, 1999 - 9:07 am: |
That's one of the biggist disappointments I've had since I heard that the Leeward Inn had closed.The Beefeater was one of my favorites and I know we will miss it when we're there. Any news on why they've closed it? Also, any word on when or if Papa Don will open his new place?
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By michael gaynor on Wednesday, June 9, 1999 - 12:54 pm: |
Papa Don and Ditta are still looking for a new home. Beefeater closed becuase Richard and Brigitte were jus working too hard, running a whoesale supply company and managing their rental properties. They really needed a rest. I agree, I will miss the rest. as well
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By Robert Deal on Wednesday, June 9, 1999 - 3:58 pm: |
What a bummer to hear that Beefeater is closed! It was always such an great place and an easy walk from Divi Flamingo. I have to agree that the site should be a gold mine for the right people.
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By Carolyn Matheson on Wednesday, September 29, 1999 - 2:22 pm: |
Oh no! I am totally depressed to hear that my "home away from home", Leeward Inn, has closed! We spent 5 wonderful vacations there, and Don and Ditta treated us just like family! What happened? Does anyone know where they are now or what the latest is on this friendly pair? And what will Bonaire do without Papa Don's famous pizza??
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By Linda Richter on Wednesday, September 29, 1999 - 4:22 pm: |
And Bonaire lost it's only stop light, too.
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By Linda Richter on Wednesday, September 29, 1999 - 4:29 pm: |
It must have been mentioned on another thread. The Beefeater will be reopening November 1 under the same owners. Hello, banana curry, here I come.
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By michael gaynor on Saturday, November 4, 2000 - 2:04 pm: |
Amadues is alive and well, open 7 (yes seven) days a week for luunch and dinnner. It is being run by a new management team and I had coffee with them this morning. It looks like we are all in for a real treat!
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