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I Got Crabs at Ruben's New Restaurant Today...

GypsyJan - 7-30-2017 at 06:02 PM

Snow crabs at the buffet. They were sweet and delicious.

His new place is near Puerto Nuevo, Km 42.5, Rosarito.

BajaTed - 7-30-2017 at 07:49 PM

The former waiter at La Fonda, correct???

Yes, We Met Him First at La Fonda

GypsyJan - 7-30-2017 at 08:02 PM

He opened his first restaurant across from Las Gaviotas, then took over the Palm Grill in Cantamar, then renovated the Lighthouse next door when the Palm Grill was leveled to put up the VIP gas station.

He was paying the Borja family $5,000 a month rent in Cantamar.

Now he owns his own land and the building that he constructed.

del mar - 7-30-2017 at 08:03 PM

I love ruben's new restaurant....dollar drafts everyday from 10-6 (except sunday) doesn't hurt also!:coolup:

pacificobob - 8-1-2017 at 10:55 AM

snow crab = the genus Chionoecetes also known as opilio... is also known as tanner crab. is a northern ocean crab. not from southern waters. in southeast alaska we used to call them "welfare" crabs as they were the last on everyone's list for preferred crab. after Dungeness, and king.

basautter - 8-1-2017 at 06:27 PM

You mean you "had crabs" at Ruben's? Could be misleading...

AKgringo - 8-1-2017 at 07:01 PM

Quote: Originally posted by pacificobob  
snow crab = the genus Chionoecetes also known as opilio... is also known as tanner crab. is a northern ocean crab. not from southern waters. in southeast alaska we used to call them "welfare" crabs as they were the last on everyone's list for preferred crab. after Dungeness, and king.


The tanner crab is a separate species than the ophillio. The ones we pulled from pots in bays on Kodiak Island were larger, and closer in quality to King crabs than the ophilio. On the Deadliest Catch, the Bairdi crab they go after are the Tanners.

The best crabs, are the ones that are pulled right out of the pots, cooked and eaten while still hot! They lose flavor by the hour, even with the best of care. To me, freshness is more important than species.

[Edited on 8-2-2017 by AKgringo]

BornFisher - 8-1-2017 at 07:01 PM

Thanks for that. Will check out soon.

the Grammar Choice Was Deliberate

GypsyJan - 8-1-2017 at 08:33 PM

bajagrouper - 8-1-2017 at 08:41 PM

They make a special soap for your condition......

basautter - 8-3-2017 at 06:21 AM

LOL!

pacificobob - 8-3-2017 at 08:31 AM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
Quote: Originally posted by pacificobob  
snow crab = the genus Chionoecetes also known as opilio... is also known as tanner crab. is a northern ocean crab. not from southern waters. in southeast alaska we used to call them "welfare" crabs as they were the last on everyone's list for preferred crab. after Dungeness, and king.


The tanner crab is a separate species than the ophillio. The ones we pulled from pots in bays on Kodiak Island were larger, and closer in quality to King crabs than the ophilio. On the Deadliest Catch, the Bairdi crab they go after are the Tanners.

The best crabs, are the ones that are pulled right out of the pots, cooked and eaten while still hot! They lose flavor by the hour, even with the best of care. To me, freshness is more important than species.

[Edited on 8-2-2017 by AKgringo]


thanks for that. i had some suspicion that was the case. that said...nothing like eating king crab that was in the water 12 minutes ago, while anchored in a spectacular cove.

gsbotanico - 8-4-2017 at 03:36 PM

Quote: Originally posted by GypsyJan  
Snow crabs at the buffet. They were sweet and delicious.

His new place is near Puerto Nuevo, Km 42.5, Rosarito.


Thanks for the info. I was wondering what happened at the newest Primo Tapia/Cantamar location. I had noticed it was closed. I'll visit his new location. Can you be more specific about the new location? North or south of Puerto Nuevo and east or west side of the highway? I don't want to pass it by and have to backtrack.

del mar - 8-4-2017 at 03:48 PM

west side of the highway, you could hit with a driver south from bahia cantiles (now happy hour) or (alcatraz) ;)

north of puerto nuevo

[Edited on 8-4-2017 by del mar]

gsbotanico - 8-5-2017 at 06:45 AM

Quote: Originally posted by del mar  
west side of the highway, you could hit with a driver south from bahia cantiles (now happy hour) or (alcatraz) ;)

north of puerto nuevo

[Edited on 8-4-2017 by del mar]

Thanks!!

The Gull - 8-7-2017 at 08:56 AM

South of Puerto Nuevo. Directly across from the Cuota offramp/onramp at Primo Tapia.

willardguy - 8-7-2017 at 09:50 AM

Quote: Originally posted by The Gull  
South of Puerto Nuevo. Directly across from the Cuota offramp/onramp at Primo Tapia.


that restaurant is now sitting vacant.