Sue and Barry

EsuriJohn

Kath Las Colinas

I emailed again and received an apology. They have been very busy and not able to answer everyone unless a specific question was asked. They have had applications for membership from over 300 people and couldn't answer everyone. I was told that the membership cards would be ready for collection once they were open. Lets hope a good proportion of the members become customers. Kath

Jon-Bxl

Isn't it great that THREE HUNDRED people have already applied for membership!!!

Before its even opened!

I always said there was a huge demand in CE for more options... also with a weak GC it makes it even more attractive. Then we have the new resto opening soon. In the 'old days' we had a shop, Jags and the GC and every time there was some sort of event (Brazilian dancing, singers quiz, bingo etc) the bars were full.

These days we have far more people here in CE, our car park is buzzing and will be full very soon.. so we have more people than before when we had more options.

I hope the 19H will sort out their problems and open soon, 'something' seems to be happening. I hope it will have a 'Spanish feel' - with a mixed menu. It would be good to bring the 2 major communities together a bit more. Like I said before we can get burgers, fish and chips, English Brekkie etc already in CE in the GC/shop.

Like EVERYTHING in Costa Esuri --- we have to be patient and wait for the admin to sort out even though it seems to take forever.

Same for the new resto. On the forum its called a 'fusion' resto, its become a nickname, but if they have one Thai dish - or an occasional Thai evening - that nickname works. I love Thai food so anytime we are here and there is a Thai evening we will be there. If there is a small selection of Thai food on the usual menu - even better!

We have a great change coming.... we will have to wait... but we are used to that. I am pretty sure the shop will remain the social centre of CE - for the Brits at least.


Jon

Jon-Bxl

Oh dear looks like there are more delays here. As I mentioned earlier 'don't hold your breath'

Rumours abound - but as ever - who really knows? A small few I would think.

I think we will be lucky to see it open even in 2 weeks time. I heard that membership has significantly grown past the 300 number mentioned previously. So there is a huge demand here and I hope everyone is pulling together to overcome whatever hurdles there are 'behind the scenes' to serve a very large community demand: This is across the whole of CE and maybe even further out.

Stunning really for me that in advance of opening there is such a huge demand.... and great news too. But as ever in this CE corner of the world... we have to be patient. All this lost business and jobs waiting means that the sooner it opens the better - for everyone

I wonder if the new so-called 'fusion resto' will actually open first.

Jon

elaleman

Good morning . .

that sound not so good . . If they not open really soon . . will be more difficult to survive the winter . .
As they make normaly the most money in summer . .

About the Fusion Resto . . looks also like there are some Problems . . The neighbours allready ask in town hall - they dont want a resto infront of the new house . .
And looks like that there are some papers missing . .

I hope the best for both

EsuriJohn

Jon-Bxl

Hi John

I know you don't like the term 'fusion' resto.... and it may be incorrect, as you've mentioned - but its kind of become a 'nickname' for the new German owned resto - with the possibility of a Thai menu item - or a Thai evening. I for one will go to every Thai evening I can if the food is as good as you expect.

Shame that you will miss the opening of both - but lucky you as permanent residents you will have ample opportunity to try both!

We are invited to a Swiss villa with some Swiss friends in Portugal for the Swiss game tomorrow. They are going to make an authentic Swiss Raclette for afterwards...... HELL! I wont be able to make that as I have to hotfoot it after to the England game. Their raclettes are amazing.

Ive heard good feedback about the golf club on England games.... great atmosphere so I will go there. If you go and are there before me save me a place, please.

Jon

bitmanev

not sure how many of the about 3k people in Costa Esuri are calling than restaurant 'fusion'...

Jon-Bxl

Its the nickname that appeared on the forum when we first heard about it, way back, having an international ownership with the possibility of a Thai option. In the absence of an actual name. Not used by everybody of course.

Hey on here the Sabores de Beira has been called the 'bordello' ... Not used by everybody of course.

No big deal for me, as it gives the resto project a recognisable moniker.

On a more serious point, I hope the owners have ALL paperwork completed. The town hall (for example) haven't shown much allegiance to CE. I have a moniker for them too, unrepeatable on a forum !! Not used by everybody of course

We have had multiple experiences of problems delaying projects - admin mess-ups, incomplete planning, 'the system' here.... Etc Lets hope that after the huge investment they planned they also had the project fully pre-approved i.e the T's crossed, I's dotted etc.
Jon

Jon-Bxl

Lots of work going on at the 19H and rumours of a Friday night opening!!! 2 more days

Will finally believe it (though) when I have a drink in my hand on that great terrace....
Jon

Jon-Bxl

This is possibly the weirdest post Ive done!!!

Im NOT in the know.... Or involved,,, I have absolutely no commercial interest in this business.

But lets just say if you are passing the 19hole = hoyo19.... tomorrow (Friday) at (Lets say ) 19:30 in the evening, you may find that it is the OPENING!!!!!

Maybe someone is pulling my plon*er. For years Ive been excited about new social busineses in CE. And Ive even invited friend to join us, but not a group! Just in case Ive been duped!!!

So if Ive been 'had' we carry on to town.

But if it is really opening . FANTASTIC NEWS and go past and STOP if it looks open have a drink on that great terrace, and welcome the new manager, Lolo to the new business.

Jon

Jon

MikeJ

Is this the same as the 'Restaurant Los Drago (Social Club) I found on google maps ?

Mascara22

Kath Las Colinas

Me too. 🤞