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I (Vicki Skinner - aka "THE Sarong Goddess") created this blog in 2007 to share DETAILED Finds•Lists•Info•Events•Experiences to help bring more EASE to people living in, visiting or thinking of moving to Costa Rica since DETAILS are NOT easy to find!
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Saturday, December 22, 2012

CHRISTMAS EVE & DAY DINNER - Where to find it in Costa Rica - 2012

WOW!!  I think this is one of THE HARDEST Lists to make as MOST places don't even know if they're doing a Christmas Eve or Christmas Day Dinner till days before.  Also, MANY that have done them in the past don't seem to be having Christmas Dinner this year (2012.  Most have said last year wasn't as successful and at least Traditional Christmas Dinner's are EXPENSIVE to make in Costa Rica!!).

So here's what I've compiled - though I'm adding a few more on Monday by around noon!!



TIME OUT TAVERN
RESTAURANT and SPORTS BAR
facebook.com/events/511051978915348
WHEN:
Tuesday - December 25 - Christmas Day
- noon-9pm (or they run out)

IF I were going out - THIS is where I'd go - #1 because their food is SOOOO GOOD - plus it's a
TRADITIONAL AMERICANA Christmas Dinner!


WHAT:
Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Salad, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Pie

10,000•$20-ish (+23% tax)

LOCATION:
Escazu - San Rafael - coming from Calle Vieja - turn South/going up the hill - passing the Costa Rica Country Club.  Go up 5 blocks and on the right corner you'll see a Vivero and they're on the Left just 20 meters where the only sign you'll see says "Yes This is It"!


RESERVATIONS (not mandatory but wise):
2-588-2622
(PLEASE tell them Vicki Connected you)



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MARRIOTT HOTEL CHRISTMAS BUFFET

WHEN:  Christmas Day  -  12/noon to 4pm

My friend Sunra shared of her experience there:  "They had tons of different things, all the traditional things, very good, loads of appetizers, etc, soups, prime beef, turkey, chicken, shrimp cocktail, lots of veggies, mussels, cheeses, etc, etc, and tiny deserts, specialties, but all kinds of choices - all cooked in wonderful ways. It was a buffet.



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BEACON HOTEL

WHAT:
Monday - December 24 - Christmas Eve
Dinner - 7-10pm
(Open Christmas Day but ONLY their regular menu)

WHAT:
Pumpkin Cream Soup, Salad, Turkey and Stuffing and Veges - OR - Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce.  Dessert - Pecan Pie

$35 (+23% taxes)

LOCATION:
Escazu - Centro - 200 meters West of the North/West end of the park (on the East-bound street)

RESERVATIONS: 
2-228-3110


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Alta Hotel - La Luz Restaurant

WHEN:
Monday - December 24 - Christmas Eve
- 7-11pm

WHAT:
Appetizers - Cauliflower Soup with shrimp - OR - Grilled Watermelon Salad. 
Main Course - Pacific SeaBass on Butternut - OR - Chicken Breast on Tamarindo Sauce - OR - Beef Tenderloin with Rosemary Potatoes. 
Dessert - Bailey’s Mouse with walnuts.
1 glass of wine

PRICE:
$50 (+23% taxes)

LOCATION: 
Escazu/Santa Ana - Alto de las Palomas - Calle Vieja - the old road to Santa Ana

RESERVATIONS: 
2-282-4160



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Alta Hotel - La Luz Restaurant

WHEN:
Tuesday - December 25 - Christmas Day Brunch
-  8am-2pm

WHAT:
Appetizers - Ceviche - OR - Pineapple Salad with Shrimp - OR - Avocado Salad. 
Main Course - Pasta Buffet with various sauces - OR - Chicken Wings - OR - Fish. 
Dessert - Mixed Fruit Pie - OR - Chocolate Cake - OR - Flan

$35 (+23% taxes)

LOCATION: 
Escazu/Santa Ana - Alto de las Palomas - Calle Vieja - the old road to Santa Ana 

RESERVATIONS: 
2-282-4160


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GUANACASTE:

WHERE: 
La Finisterra Restaurant

WHAT:
Monday and Tuesday - December 24 and 25

WHAT:
Kir Champagne Cocktail
Capresse Salad Confit
Roast Boneless Turkey
Special Christmas Desserts

$30 (INCLUDES taxes)
(they'll have the regular menu also)

LOCATION:
Playa HERMOSA (North)

RESERVATIONS:
2-672-0227


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LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com


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For NEW YEARS CELEBRATIONS check out:
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/10/new-years.html


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