BajaNomad - Dmytri's Back ? Not!

Dmytri's Back ? Not!

SteveD - 3-22-2010 at 10:12 AM

Second hand info:

Heard that Dmytri "took back" La Fondas. Also that he fired all of the staff.

Update:
We went to La Fonda's yesterday (Tuesday March 23rd). Dmytri is NOT back. However, one waiter we talked to said he may be back at some time in the future.

[Edited on 3-24-2010 by SteveD]

DENNIS - 3-22-2010 at 10:17 AM

Jeeeezo...I hope you're right. Makes me wonder though, how old is he?

Pompano - 3-22-2010 at 10:33 AM

Good God..I haven't seen him for...well, a lotta years.

Woooosh - 3-22-2010 at 10:47 AM

so La Fonda will revert to its "old" menu? LOL

It would be nice to go back there without getting sick or fleeced. It really is the perfect location and layout and every guest I have taken there really enjoyed it... even the roving roosters.

[Edited on 3-22-2010 by Woooosh]

DanO - 3-22-2010 at 11:03 AM

I'll stop by on Friday and check it out. Might have to force down a Bloody Mary while I'm there.

Bajahowodd - 3-22-2010 at 12:14 PM

Service might be a little slow without any staff. :lol:

but I do agree about the layout and location thing.

BajaBlanca - 3-22-2010 at 01:51 PM

La Fonda ... the ocean waves ... the chickens ... the view .. haven't been there in forever ....... I heard their Sunday brunches used to be delish

Now, if you happen to be in Ensenada for dinner, be sureto get the filet mignon at the HOTEL CORTEZ restaurant ... melt in your mouth and $15 ...

knuckles - 3-22-2010 at 01:58 PM

Keep us posted. The real problem was the awful staff. Attitude with a capital A. Not sure if it was the management or they just hate the touristas.

Bajahowodd - 3-22-2010 at 02:00 PM

I hate the touristas, too. Gotta run. :lol:

DENNIS - 3-22-2010 at 02:23 PM

Everybody misses the point of the chickens. It was up to the customer to grab the little fryer by the neck, hold it high in the air and say, "This is the one for me."
The waiter would take it off your hands and return with it in no time sizzleing on your plate in pieces.

Col. Sanders should try this.

Bajahowodd - 3-22-2010 at 04:12 PM

Colonel Sanders es muerte. :biggrin:

mtgoat666 - 3-22-2010 at 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SteveD
Second hand info:

Heard that Dmytri "took back" La Fondas. Also that he fired all of the staff.

only went to la fonda once. they had a sewage line break and stench was over powering, awful, horrendous. we decided not to take a seat, and they tried to talk us into dining. could not believe with the incredible stench that they even were open that day. i am sure many of you think it is fine, but first impressions are what they are. after smelling that i could never return. every time i drive by it, i think of sewage. isn't that nice?

knuckles - 3-22-2010 at 04:22 PM

The chickens were never a problem for us. Neither are the dogs or the cats or even the mouse that visited our room once. They didnt have attitude problems.

And just in case you all were wondering, this attitude was observed throughout many years of visits, not just a few bad ones. We put up with it because of the location and good food. Once the food went downhill we were outta there.

DENNIS - 3-22-2010 at 04:36 PM

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Originally posted by mtgoat666
i am sure many of you think it is fine,

Well...thanks for that, Goat. Your opinion of us is as high as ever. :lol:

BajaWarrior - 3-22-2010 at 04:39 PM

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Originally posted by DanO
I'll stop by on Friday and check it out. Might have to force down a Bloody Mary while I'm there.

Someone say Bloody Marys at La Fonda?

[Edited on 3-22-2010 by BajaWarrior]

Timo1 - 3-22-2010 at 04:40 PM

Glad you said it Dennis...I wasn't about to be so eloquent

[Edited on 3-22-2010 by Timo1]

[Edited on 3-22-2010 by Timo1]

mtgoat666 - 3-22-2010 at 04:51 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

Quote:

Originally posted by mtgoat666
i am sure many of you think it is fine,

Well...thanks for that, Goat. Your opinion of us is as high as ever. :lol:

de nada

Bajahowodd - 3-22-2010 at 04:59 PM

Does anybody think that Mrs. Warrior could do alot better than that?

:lol:

BajaWarrior - 3-22-2010 at 05:09 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Does anybody think that Mrs. Warrior could do alot better than that?

:lol:

Yes, but don't tell her! :spingrin:

Dave - 3-23-2010 at 12:31 PM

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Originally posted by Woooosh
so La Fonda will revert to its "old" menu? LOL

It would be nice to go back there without getting sick or fleeced. It really is the perfect location and layout and every guest I have taken there really enjoyed it... even the roving roosters.

IMO, there wasn't an appreciable difference in food quality or service after Joe left. The difference was...no Joe. He was/is the best 'front of the house' restaurateur, ever.

elgatoloco - 3-23-2010 at 12:37 PM

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Originally posted by Dave
IMO, there wasn't an appreciable difference in food quality or service after Joe left. The difference was...no Joe. He was/is the best 'front of the house' restaurateur, ever.

Agreed.

DENNIS - 3-23-2010 at 12:43 PM

Is it still just a rumor?

Don't know

Dave - 3-23-2010 at 01:24 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
Is it still just a rumor?

Last I talked to him was a year ago. The new owners had not performed but it was his intention to do almost anything not to take it back. I don't blame him. He's no spring chicken and was enjoying his semi-retirement. His wife, however, was peeed. If it was up to her they'd be shark bait.

lookingandbuying - 3-26-2010 at 11:45 AM

Last time I saw Dmytri I asked him if was happy about selling the place?? His response?? He jumped up in the air at least 3 feet, clicked his heels together and said BEST THING I EVER DID!!!

At some point, well before the slowdown, I was talking with one of the new owners. He claimed the place was worth at least $15 Mil...and NOT Pesos!! I almost fell off the fricking cliff!!!

I for one would love to own the place...price is everything.

noproblemo2 - 3-26-2010 at 12:32 PM

So is he back or not????

Udo - 3-27-2010 at 02:33 PM

Service at La Fonda has been horrible since Dimytri sold his place. Richard, the new owner decided to spend his profits in off-road racing a class seven instead of fixing the place.

Bajahowodd - 3-27-2010 at 05:07 PM

So, he can do what he wants to do. And, long time customers can vote with their feet.

Udo - 3-27-2010 at 05:19 PM

Which is what my wife and I did by shifting our alliances to (next door) Poco Cielo.
Plus, Cheryl, the owner, is using my experience to help attract locals, tweak her menu, and helped in making a better life for Alfie...their pet parrot African Grey.

DanO - 3-28-2010 at 11:38 PM

Stopped for lunch friday. Joe was not around. We had grilled quail, sauteed sea bass and garlic shrimp. All excellent, and great service, kept those bloody maries coming. BW, wait til you see the new beach at Bocana. Wow.

BajaWarrior - 3-29-2010 at 04:12 AM

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Originally posted by DanO
Stopped for lunch friday. Joe was not around. We had grilled quail, sauteed sea bass and garlic shrimp. All excellent, and great service, kept those bloody maries coming. BW, wait til you see the new beach at Bocana. Wow.

Pretty tore up I imagine. I saw a photo of it on LaBocana.org.

How was the upper road? Any hazards along the way? Heading down Friday a.m.

cjesme - 3-30-2010 at 05:55 AM

We love Dmytri and we love Cheryl, from Poco Cielo. Staying with Cheryl is the best place in my eyes. La Mision is hopebully better now that the male manager is gone. I hear Berta is the manager now. THANK GOD. I refused to stay there when he(don't know his name) was manager. Elizabeth is wonderful too. This is the area I am looking to live, come July!!