What is Maxi’s and Why is Everyone Talking About It?
What is Maxi’s? The question started popping up on social media on Saturday night as Facebook check-ins and Instagram posts drew curious minds to inquire. Maxi’s is the newest gastronomic adventure by internationally acclaimed Chef Jennie Staines. Owned by her mother Elvi Staines and managed by her son Oscar Pinelo and her niece Elvie Guerrero, it’s another […]
Holy Pizza Truck Stop!
This is a blog that I have been wanting to write for a long time, but I felt like it was missing something. Something like PIZZA! The Truck Stop is an amazing kid friendly place up north here on Ambergris Caye. It has lots of yummy food and fun activities like corn hole, horse shoes, […]
Everybody is Talking About Kakaruchi’s Grill?
A couple weeks ago, I learned that Kakaruchi is now cooking up a storm at his new diner. Who, you might ask? – You know, Enrique Luna! Everyone on the island of Ambergris Caye knows him as Kakaruchi, a nickname he got stuck with when he moved to San Pedro! He has jumped on the […]
A Walk through Food and Culture – Belize Food Tours
I’m gonna quote my daughter and say “Belize Food Tours – Best idea EVER”! My curiosity got to me when Dora and Felipe came by with a goodie box filled with surprises and a special invite. No, I could not wait until the tour to find out what this was all about. So, we scheduled […]
Island BBQ Grilling Competition Becomes Major Attraction
Close to 1,000 ribs are prepared to feed the masses that gathers every year to sample finger licking good BBQ ribs at Estel’s annual Cookoff and that is nearly not enough to supply the demand of the hundreds that attend the event. The cookoff is gaining momentum and people are looking forward to the lively […]
Must Try Signature Dishes at Hidden Treasure Restaurant
I look down at the menu of Hidden Treasure Restaurant and I always find it difficult to select my dinner. Should I have the amazing Almond Crusted Grouper that I loved so much last time, or should I go for something new? It was so delicious! Decisions are the worst, although any choice at Hidden […]
Discovered Rice Pupusas in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
I would probably be in big trouble living in El Salvador with pupusas available at every corner; LOVE THEM!!! A traditional yumminess that has been incorporated into the Belizean cuisine as more and more immigrants from our neighboring Central American country come to call Belize their home. There are three pupuserias in San Pedro Town […]
Riverside Dinning at Maracas Bar & Grill
On the banks of the New River in Orange Walk Town lies Maracas Bar and Grill – a restaurant that has everybody buzzing about their delicious Belizean and Mestizo cuisine. Located just a few minutes from town in a naturally styled outdoor venue, Maracas Bar and Grill is an ideal place to taste the richness […]
Chef Jennie Staines Raises the Bar at Elvi’s Kitchen
She keeps outdoing herself and coming up with new and fantastic dishes which have now placed Elvi’s Kitchen on top, as one of the leading restaurants in the country. Chef Jennie Staines, daughter of Ms. Elvi Staines, has also cemented her position as one of the top chefs in the country and is well known […]
Bella Italia Restaurant Is Doing Something Right
In the short amount of time that we sat waiting for our food at Bella Italia Restaurant, I saw quite a few boxes of pizza come out of the kitchen ready for delivery. And still, in no time, our Italian food was out – two pizzas, lasagna and shrimp pasta. The cook is a fast […]
