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TicoBob, and the name of "that" club would be? Details, details... you know what I'm saying?

I actually wrote a fairly lengthy review of that other club some time ago... I hate to give away my good spots, though. This one in particular is close to me, since I know the owners and operators, and I've seen far too many drunk gringos go in there and make total asses of themselves.

This is the one reason that I never devulge the truly great spots, and I hate to not be able to do that. Check the VIP area, I trust people there far more than the freebee board.

Thanks for the update on Hooters TicoBob, hey did you see Jessica the bartender from Key largo working there? She told me she was hoping to get a job there. Can you believe they told her she would make $1500 week?

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With that type of pay and tip potential I don't think most guys will have any greater luck trying to score on one of the Hooters waitresses than they do with BM/KL bartenders. You'd probably have as much chance with a Hooters girl back in the US.

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Prolijo wrote:



If the weekly earnings are anywhere near accurate and if the penalty for fraternization is correct your chances of dating one are:

SLIM TO NONE

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Took the wife there today for lunch. She had rib,s and I had wings. I forget who posted, but he was right about the noise level. The food was ok, not the best I have ever tasted, but ok. They are not serving alcohol yet. Bummer. However we enjoyed it. It was something different with the cute waitresess and the little shows they put on not to mention the HOOTERS. Most who posted here said they wouldn,t come to Costa Rica to visit an establishment like this. I can understand that. However having lived here for more than twenty years and living on a farm and eating a pretty much tico diet every day, we found this to be a pretty nice change from the norm. Just my opinion, nothing more.

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I know some of the owners of other places in the plaza there, and they filled me in a little...These girls are all taken from "other" places and countries, given a 2-year contract, and make $2k per month base. They were also given a $2k "bonus" for their new "Hooters". I don't know who is financing the place, but now I know why the prices are so high.

What??? No Gringos in "Gringozu" or Santa Ana. LOL.

I was there for lunch yesterday, at about 12:30, with a Tico friend. The place was close-to-full, and he was the only Tico in there.

An hour later, it was completely packed. There were, at this time, more Ticos coming in, but still predominantly Gringos. Surprisingly, there were a lot of hot chick customers (girlfriends of guys who wanted to check out Hooters, from the looks of things).

Here's what's different about the new Hooters here: There's about 10X more girls working there. And they're hot. Almost all of them. Young, big titted and hot. Unlike many of the Hooters in the States that often have trailer park girls and cottage cheese working now.

The women wearing black hooters t-shirts are brought in from other countries as trainers. They get paid more.

The food is identical to the Hooters in the States. But expensive, like the other posters mentioned. My buddy and I both got the cheapest thing on the menu-- chicken fingers, and a couple of Coca-colas. The bill came out to $15. Buffalo chicken sandwiches were about $8 a sandwich, if I'm remembering correctly.

It's a fun place, for every once in awhile. But it's definitely no bargain.
Sidenote: There is a "Samurai" Japanese restaurant in the same shopping center. It's a high-end restaurant. Classy, and you and your date can have pretty good Jap. food for about $30 for the two of you-- no liquor included.

Now that I'm on a roll... Here's another observation about the American-style restaurants in Escazu: I find them interesting, as there are subtle differences, and it's enjoyable to watch how different the Ticos react in the same type of environment.

For example: At a Friday's in the States, when it's somebody's birthday, the waiters will come around and drag-assedly (is that a word?) sing the birthday song. The customer will slump down in his chair with a look on his face that says, "Jesus H. Christ... get me OUT of here!"

In CR, it's totally different. The Ticos really get into it: The waiters sing the version of the Friday's birthday song in Spanish, and the customers-- instead of wilting-- get up on the table and START DANCING while the waiters are signing. This is especially fun to watch when it's a hot chickie.

Anyway-- that's my .02.

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Rolex;
I usually hit Outback or Friday's on the weekends and that when I find the oposite mix, ie: more well off Ticos than Gringos. Sorry, thats just what I see.
LVSteve

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At Outback? Really?

That's interesting. I've only been to the Outback maybe three times, but it's been predominantly Gringo. However, it does seem like most of the other restaurants in the rest of that shopping center cater to a mix of upscale Ticos and Gringos. So, anything is possible?

How is that Mexican restaurant in that center? My chick friend wanted to go there the other night, but since I was paying (for the meal) I stubbornly insisted on the Japanese restaurant. But I should probably go back and sample the Mexican rest., too. Any good?

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Rolex;
Haven't tried the Mex. place but will.
I really like Outback and I treat it as a one hour vacation to the states. Whenever the chica and I go to Friday's, its usually for appetisers and exotic cocktails.
I have a question for you; Is the Tony Romas any good? Haven't tried it yet.
LV

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I don't like Tony Romas back in the States, so I've been remiss about trying it, here.

There is however a very good Texas-style BBQ joint, somewhere near Bario Amon, that even plays Willie and Patsy Cline on the jukebox. I was pleasantly surprised. The prices weren't bad, either.

I don't remember exactly where it is, but next time you're in Zona Blue, ask Eddie, the manager.

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You are talking about JR's. Been there with Pidd, Easy & VB on a few occasions. Pretty good. Within walking distance of ZB and Paradisio Casino.
LV

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I can believe they said that , but is that figure realistic for a Hooter's girl ? Hmm........ not that I care much, but I do question that.

Anyway , thanks for all info. I'd surely pay a visit next month with my tica friend. 1500 a week... those chicas better be top notch eye candy

Some points:
-Costa Rica had, until a few years ago, the highest number of US based fast food places per capita in Latin America (not including PR). Just to give you an ide there are about 28 McDonald's here, about six more than all of Peru (which has about 15 million in population). Add in a similar number of BK, 20 or so KFC, 40+ Pizza Huts, 20+ Subway and so on and it's definitely a busy fast food market dominated by US chains (with Wendy's coming next year). The next step has always been casual dining as marked by TGIF, Denny's, Outback and now Hooters.
-Outback in that mall has really struggled up until recently. Actually, that whole strip mall was struggling until they added enough restaurants (and the Courtyard) for some traction. I think they went too far because there in nowhere near enough parking for all the restaurants (what else is new in CR). Tony Roma's is still struggling while TGIF is doing okay. Escazu is so-so as a market; while the weekends are solid, the weekday lunchtime crowd is suspect.
-The mexican place is okay; I much prefer Fogoncito. Abracci is uneven, though they have good live music on the weekends. TheItalian place and Chancay are probably the best of the lot.
-It will be interesting to see how Hooters does. Being next to the Courtyard will help. The parking squeeze will hurt. My guess is that they will do okay and will catch on eventually. No way a waitress makes $1500, not unless she's giving hummers under the table.