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Just when thing seemed hopeless with the loss of "Cruzin" in Carrot Bay..along come "Rita's Coolout"...its a brand new building by " Ke Villas" just west of the village. They are starting slowly with amazing breakfast sandwiches..silly priced drinks ( I mean ten years ago prices) I sampled their chicken wings..to die for..! Dont walk or drive..RUSH.. to this place. You will know Jason and Jenny the owners and lets keep them in business!!

It's a great place, great location. Wishing our friends Jason and Jenny much success. And ditto on the breakfast sandwiches...they were very tasty! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />

Carrot Bay?

Heading east in Carrot ..next to the graveyard ..before Coconut Point..they just put a big sign in front of the lovely deck..

Great news, we are going down next week and staying at CRC for a week starting on 3/23. Can't wait to try some place new.
Dave

BTW..re the name "Rita" is Jenny's nickname..cant wait to see you guys here at CRC..beers and bangers in the fridge!

Always see bangers in your fridge. Can never figure which end to light.

Cannot wait to check it out! Rita (a/k/a Jenny) and Jason are very close friends and I could not be happier for them!! Work schedule has prevented me from being able to get to Carrot Bay this last week since Rita's Cool Out opened, but I will be there SOON and OFTEN!! CHEERS and BEST OF LUCK!

Two drive by's & still haven't found it

Ke Villas I know... the graveyard to the west of it, before the new Carrot Bay Post Office ?
Or the other way ?

On the Ke Villas lot..back to the ocean..deck and restaurant on your right..next to the graveyard..

....I'll give it another drive-by
We're talking the new(ish) townhouse structure of Ke Villas ?

The Coffee shop at Ke Villas isn't in full swing just yet but should be within the next week or two.

My niece and her boyfriend stayed at Ke Villas for a couple of nights about 10 days ago after he hurt his back. They thought the place was wonderful and the prices are very reasonable!

I'm not sure if they tried the little cafe or not but I checked it out and it's a nice little spot. The owner (Jerry Cooper) is a great guy and is working hard to provide great value and service.

Jason used to work at Fish n' Lime and knows the trade. I think he and Jenny will do quite well there. I'm looking forward to getting there very soon to sample the goods!

They will open full time Friday night..I suggest we show up in force to support them ( Jason even says he'll be doing Thai food....YEAH!!!!!!!!!!)

I'll see you there Mal and I'll be bringing my camera with me. Unfortunately, I hate Thai food. I really can't stand the stuff that tastes like dirty gym socks they seem to put in every Thai dish known to man. What's it called?

It's some sort of very pungent (and repugnant) green garnish that looks like a delicate clover. Blech! The second that stuff goes in my mouth I want to remove it by any means available. As a result, I avoid all Thai food. Too bad because I generally love oriental food.

Nonetheless, I am looking forward to seeing how they get on and wish them every success. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

Liane, that is cilantro, and it's not your fault you don't like it, it's a genetic thing I believe.

Looking forward to your pictures. As you may know, Malcolm does not have a camera... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

Eric hates cilantro too! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Every once in a while I sneak some in a dish!

How can you hate cilantro???? Parsley ..YUK..Celery..YUK..CILANTRO rules!!!!

I am not kidding you Mal, to me that stuff tastes like really disgustingly dirty sweat socks that have been worn for about a week. It is such a pungent and putrid taste that it often makes me gag and I really can't do anything to prevent it.

Now that I have been reminded what it's called, I even remember seeing a website called I hate cilantro! Some claim it tastes like soap to them but for me, it is my oldest brother's gym socks. Just a truly disgusting flavour.

I wasn't aware it was a genetic thing, but man Oh man, it is a mighty good diet inspiration. The odd thing is that the seeds (coriander) are not nearly as repugnant to me. I can eat stuff made with corriander and not want to upchuck immediately. In fact, in some things, I will even use a little corriander in very small doses on purpose.

Go figure.

Having said that, I have a really sensitive nose. I can smell (and properly identify) almost anything my neighbours are cooking and pretty much what spices they are using. Perhaps it's just too strong for my liking. I really don't have a clue why I hate it so. Maybe it is genetic. I don't recall my mother ever using it at home.

Anyway ... no Thai food for me. I'll eat before I go. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />

By the way, I LOVE parsley, celery, cucumber, brussel sprouts, tomato, broccoli, spinach, squash, yams, all kinds of peppers, radishes, olives, artichoke, cabbage, any kind of peas, cauliflower, every edible mushroom known to man, any onion, asparagus, any kind of beans, and all sorts of veggies and greens things many people don't like.

Don't ask me to eat eggplant or zuchinni though. They taste like cardboard to me. No flavour whatsoever. Not fond of beets either but I'll eat them to be polite and I really don't care for cooked carrots. Love them raw though.

More for me!!!!!!!

Cilantro can be an acquired taste for some people. I remember the first time I tasted cilantro as a young boy, I hated it. But I learned to love the taste with time. Same thing happened with beer, coffee, wine, women, I could go on and on. Sometimes the first time you try something you want to spit it out. Next thing you know, it's a passion. The Mexican restaurants in the barrio here in NY have a heavy hand with cilantro. It's a good thing! I've got about 36 cilantro plants starting in my greenhouse as we speak. Can't wait for the f***ing snow to melt!

ceviche? Yum

Oh yeh..and on East Indian food!!!

Cilantro is big on Mexican food also.
It's also a carcinogen and has the same effect on males as Salt Peter.
It's no wonder Mexicans purchase more Viagra per capita then any other country on Earth.

Rita's should be opening today..we will drive by in a couple of hours..

Maybe you should cut back on the salt? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

Enjoy a Cilantro salad <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

Looking very closed up and nothing on the signboard..hmm..

there really is a scientific study on the love it or hate it cilantro thing! To some people it literally tastes like a bar of soap.

http://mic.com/articles/93345/if-you-absolutely-hate-cilantro-there-s-a-very-good-reason-for-it

personally I love it <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" /> love it heavy in curries, Mexican and thai

Malcolm, a friend of ours and his family own a Thai restaurant here in Buffalo, he is coming to our house Sunday to cook I am so excited to learn from him!!! I'll make sure to remember what he teaches me the next time I see you guys! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" />

Bummer. Guess I'll work tonight then. If you pass by later on and find it open. Call me at 54168 and I'll boot it down there. I'd hate to miss the official opening. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />