If you’ve been following my blogs, you’ve been reading about the reasonable costs of an evening out here in Jaco , Costa Rica
Michael, Faith and I went out for opening night at a new club in Jaco, but the music was too loud for conversation. We walked to a new place we heard about…one with an adult atmosphere. It’s called Orchid, and it’s located in the rear of the legendary Monkey Bar. The décor was chic, the music was nice, the staff was elegant and it appeared that we found “our place”. We ordered three glasses of white wine. We toasted to our evening and took a sip. It was unanimous! The wine was really close to being ready for salad dressing.
Justin (the manager) said “That’s all the white wine we have. I’m not charging you for it. How ‘bout a Chilean sparkling wine?”
It was OK, and we talked and danced and we enjoyed. Our glasses empty, we ordered another bottle. Justin explained that we drank their only bottle, but he did have a Moet & Chandon Imperial “that was a little bit more money”. We toasted and danced and talked some more and enjoyed our evening.
“La cuenta por favor” (check please).
“WHAT???!!!! - $406.49”
After being told that the amount was correct, and alter recovering from our myocardial infarctions (heart attacks), we paid our bill and headed home.
The lesson? Ask what “a little bit more money” is.
Imported products have large duties imposed on them in Costa Rica . A U.S. restaurant would charge from $80-$100 for Imperial, so $120-$150 would have been appropriate in Jaco.
Medical tip: Ask for the price before you order.
So much for Orchid in Jaco.
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