At the request of a friend, I'm providing an update on the Halloween party at Dos Gringos. For the most part it was a rousing success. However we did learn one major lesson - Do Not Invite Children! There were a TON of kids at the children's party which was supposed to go from 5:30-7, but which actually went until at least 9 as we didn't have a proper method of saying to the kids (well, to the parents really) "Get out now!". Also there was some guy who was in a great Hulk costume, but who took it upon himself to scare and chase all the kids around after they'd eaten a pinata full of candy, thus causing what could only be described as loud, screaming chaos. However, after 9 things got a little more adult and the margaritas started flowing. Halloween party pictures can be found here.Since Halloween is just around the corner and I will obviously not be attended either my sister's or SparklyD's (I kept wanting to type SneakyD there... I think she should change her online persona) epic parties, we've decided to do it up here at the best Mexican restaurant in Phuket, and bring a little bit of North America to Thailand. And with my mad GIMP skillz (I hate Photoshop) I even put together a snazzy flyer. I reiterate my previous S-M-R-T statement.
Well, looks like SparklyD let the cat out of the bag as it were. You're reading the blog of a proud new Mexican restaurant, bar and guesthouse owner in Phuket, Thailand. Well, co-owner. Things are a little slow right now given that it's low season and all, but hopefully it will pick up come November. We recently hired a new chef from Boston. He's introduced a breakfast menu so we open at 8am now, and soon he'll be working to help clean up the Mexican fare. And we're going to be doing up some BBQ/Tex-Mex stuff as well. There's also some staffing issues that we're trying to sort out - who'd've thunk that finding quality, English-speaking staff would be difficult in Thailand?? In fact, the other night we had a birthday party for the gf and I ended up working the bar all night cuz it was super busy. So add that to my resume - bartender extraordinaire (though really it consisted of opening bottles of beer and mixing margarita pitchers).
We plan on doing some cleanup in the guest rooms as well. Some paint here, some new amenities there... basically just make things a little more appealing to the non-fratboy crowd. Though as far as Chalong goes I can't think of a better place to live. I know I had a great time living there.
