CJ
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Arts & Beer
On our last trip to San Jose we drove by Arts & Beer south of Todos Santos. We thought about stopping and checking it out, but we figured maybe
next time. Have any Nomads stopped for lunch or drink. How is it? 
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tiotomasbcs
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The place has some killer drinks and has been popular for a long time. However, the owner is a real jerk! If your not hungry & don't want to
eat you can't use the bathroom kinda thing. Lots of stories of insults so most locals don't go anymore, mostly tourist and some Cabenos. Remember
the Soup N-zi?! Let us know if you visit. Tio
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Bajaboy
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lots of horror stories out of that place....no gracias
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cabobaja
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Took a friend to Art & Beer about 6 years ago. We ordered Pacifico's. Brought us our beers and a plate of very good chocolate clams. Very
tasty. When we asked for our check (had 4 beers) they charged us 200
pesos for the clams. We stated that we did not order the clams. The response was, "no, but you ate them." My friend and I are locals for 15
years. Needless to say, we have never been back.
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Lee
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Neighbors and friends of mine in Pesky were 86'd when the owner made some bizarre comment and they responded. Forget what it was -- sounded like
the owner was off the wall.
Not going there -- might punch this guy.
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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Katiejay99
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The owners now require a 40 peso minimum for anyone to enter the bar or restaurant area. Mostly because they have invested a lot of money lately to
putting in a long woonden walk-way out into the desert as well as many new and VERY large sculptures around the property. Alfredo, the owner, also
doesn't want people rambling around gawking at his paying customers.
He now serves free clams with all orders and if they are not in season, a nice plate of chips with a great salsa. He also gives every person a free
beer when they leave.
His mixed drinks are $160 pesos but they are about the same size as 3 from any other bar.
He does get testy and he does have a gruff personality. He has been known to lose his temper and attack when provoked. His wife, Lourdes is a
sweetheart of a woman.
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Barry A.
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I went in there with friends and my wife about 7 years ago--------the owner was such a jerk that I almost punched him--------we left and I would NEVER
return. The guy is a real nut!!!! My wife, who is a total sweetheart, almost lost it she was so mad!!! In the 30 years we have been together I have
NEVER seen her so mad!!!
Never again-------the most obnoxious man I have ever met.
Barry
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Katiejay99
He does get testy and he does have a gruff personality. He has been known to lose his temper and attack when provoked. His wife, Lourdes is a
sweetheart of a woman. |
Might be a medical condition as well. But, the personality disorder? Driving people away is bad PR. Guessing he doesn't care. He's
doing something right being with a sweetheart.
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F*ck it.
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CJ
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Thank you for the reply. It really doesn't sound like our kind of place. We'll stop in La Paz and have lunch at the Shack before heading south.
Gracias CJ
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tiotomasbcs
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Amigo, Shut Up Franks has been remodeled and has good food and 3-6pm Specials! Cold Beer and real, live locals. Katie Jay! Good to hear your voice.
Love your description of the man; will attack if provoked!  like an Animal. TS & Pescadero have a few options. Enjoy.  Tio
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Katiejay99
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Thanks Tio! I like going to Marinas in Pescadero. GREAT Hamburgers! (tacos get old after awhile).
[Edited on 7-28-2012 by Katiejay99]
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