Deposito turned Bistro in Asuncion!

The last few months have been a flurry of activity for Sirenita & Adrian as they are not only growing a baby but creating a new culinary venture called the Tide Pool bistro located in Campo Sirena at the beach in Asuncion.

With alot of help from friends, we turned an old Corona deposito into a cool little food stand. Adrian is a fantastic cook and Sirena's pies and pizzas are awesome. They use wholesome fresh ingredients and will be open all day long for fresh seafood like fish tacos, sushi, sashimi, abalone & caracol burgers and they will cook your catch how you like it too as well as prepare lunches for fishing and daily specials...fresh squeezed juices and of course pizzas.


Over the last couple weeks, we've had several practise inaugurations and looks like this will be a great little hangout! I may never cook again!!!

Here is Bajafam at last night's bacon wrapped gourmet hot dog night. We will be putting the finishing touches on the place this week...plants, beachcombed stuff etc. I wish the kids the best of luck in their new business.

[Edited on 7-30-2010 by shari]

We have had the ultimate pleasure of sharing in Adrian and Sirena's new venture. We have been spoiled by Adrian's culinary talents and Sirena's joyous laughter. Here are a few samples of what you may at enjoy at the Tide Pool:

Sis ready to enjoy her Cabrillo Sashimi ~


The Sashimi ~


Here is the Cabrillo peppered and seared ~


Cabrillo with Adrian's secret citrus soy sauce~


Halibut with Adrian's special barbecue teriyaki and sweet peppers ~


Moonrise over the "Sandcastle" ~


It's amazing what a little heart can do to a little hut by the beach! Here's to great success to Sirena, Adrian and their new family. Much love to you!!!

Weeeeee!!!
Well this is exciting to say the least! I'm glad everyone has liked our treats so far, I think that the thing that makes the whole experience, is the fact that both Adrian and I enjoy making the food as well as hanging out with everyone and seeing big happy smiles (or psycho smiles as depicted above ) from start to finish.

It's been a roller coaster ride for us but we are grateful for every single minute of it so far and we very much look forward to having more and more guests!!!

Thanks to Bajafam for braving the taste tests and for the lovely photos!!!

i found the photo of the original deposito!

see?! Like I said! A little heart goes a long way!!

Crap! Now I really need to sent up my permenant tent at Campo Sirena!! Send Lionel home to work and visit and the kids and I will live Vagabondo style in the campground. Hmmmm....that doesn't sound so bad!!

That looks great!

Good luck on the venture... get more bar stools, I want to go back to Asuncion!

I still remember the yellowtail that Shari sliced up and served just an hour after the fish was caught!

July, 2007:


Juan catches it.


Shari cuts it up.


David enjoys it!

Well...I feel that since norte was so polite with his question, it deserves an answer from me...

This is not a complete change of plans, I am not one to give up that easy and I will complete my degree. It is, how ever, a slight delay and a brand new set of doors that lay waiting to be opened.

Sometimes life changes in such drastic ways that all we can do is take what ever comes our way with gratitude and an open heart and mind, because even our mistakes and bad moments make us grow as people.

That said, I really hope to see everyone here at one time or another and share this new part of our lives with you all, not only the bistro but also the soon to come bundle of joy.

Thanks for all the great comments and good wishes, as I've said before a little prayer and good vibes go a long way.

As for the beer issue, we do not have an alcohol permit yet, sooooo....you won't be able to buy beer at the tidepool. But you are welcome to bring your cerveza while enjoying a bite to eat!!

And Kat...my dearest kat...



"Originally posted by KAT54"
"Do you think there is enough people in town to support this?"
Yes.

"Am I the only one to see that this is a wood shack
and not a proper bistro?"
Definition of Bistro:
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural bistros
Etymology: French
Date: 1921
1 : a small or unpretentious restaurant
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bistro

Agree to disagree


"Sanitary conditions?"
Our sanitary conditions are just fine, both Adrian and I work hard to keep the cooking and eating environment clean, and to be honest, I've seen much worse sanitary conditions in well established restaurants.

"Should not this boy go north and get a real chef job? "
He does look qualified. That was an option, but is it really worth it to make a few extra pesos and to be far away from his family? We are both excited and in my opinion (and it seems as though in many other peoples mind as well), we are capable of making this work, as Bajafam said "a little heart goes a long way"...and it's not our fault that you can not see that.

"What are you thinking?"
We are thinking of our future, we already know it's not going to be a piece of cake, but then what in this life that is worth the time of day is? We would not be doing this if we didn't think it would work. All we ask is to be given the benefit of the doubt, who knows what could happen down the road, after all T.I.M. right??

"Guide these children down the correct path. "
Each one of us has a very personal definition of the "correct path", but in reality, there is no one and only path that everyone must take, our paths are simply trails that we make for ourselves as life goes on and it's our personal decision which one we take.

"The several visitors you have each year will not support them.
Do not most businesses go broke in a year? "
That is something that remains to be seen, and even if this option does not work, at least no one would be able to say we did not do our best and tried...after all that's all that can be asked of anyone.

SiReNiTa

Thanks davidK, Udo and Bajamedic!

Norte, I've come to accept scrutiny and it does not bother me because even if it's not pleasant, it makes me a stronger person day by day. Thank you for your good wishes!!

I enjoy sharing our lives with many people from this forum and I know very well that there are a few "trolls" that will always have something unpleasant to say, but the good outweighs the bad in many many ways...I'm glad to say that putting up with a few snide remarks here and there is a small price to pay!

Mulegemichael...all I can say is I'd say you are TOO right but I was taught that if I have nothing nice to say not to say it at all...

The path each of us is on right now is exactly the right path for right now. Paths flow and curve, fork and change. If each of us consciously follows our own paths, we will likely have adventurous learning experience.

My congratulations and best wishes to you, Sirena and Adrian, on your new bistro business endeavor. Food cooked with talent, love and good cheer, eaten by the ocean with cerveza of my choice.... sounds like an excellent day to me.

nena

Positive Vibrations!When people broke thru in the Sixties everyone was criticized but look at the Movement now. New thots and Frank Zappa. In the long run a Restaurant may not be... but for the moment, let's go for it!! It's great Baja still has remote areas where fish tacos, Peace and Love still command attention!! I'm happy to think that Serenita and her Ol Man have larger visions---Environmental, maybe!! Peace Tio

Serenita & Adrian,
Life's road can be full of many lumps, bumps and curves that many of us have had to endure. I for one know this first hand as well and can tell you with your loving family and friends you will prevail and come through this winding road just fine. There will be good times, difficult times, fun times and times of struggle but with your positive look on life you will make it as many of us have.
Don't let the nay sayers bring your journey down, you will make it and wish you two the best that life can bring to you. Just play the hand that has been dealt and make the best of it, time goes by so quickly and before too long you will be looking back to this very special time and sharing it with others. Good luck to you and Adrian and soon to arrive...........

UnoMas