Ted now at Pedro McMurphys

[snoozer]

For those friends of Ted (who used to work at Rockys and more recently at Brittania) he is now working at Pedro`s. If you do not know him, stop and introduce yourself, he has been around town for many years and can tell stories for hours or fill you in on information about anything going on in Sosua.

I met the owner of Pedros last night and asked him what the deal is on the inconsistant hours. He explained that he has been having staffing problems and that is the reasson he has hired Ted.


Hope it works out for Ted,, he is one of the good guys in this town.

[Festy]

For those friends of Ted (who used to work at Rockys and more recently at Brittania) he is now working at Pedro`s. If you do not know him, stop and introduce yourself, he has been around town for many years and can tell stories for hours or fill you in on information about anything going on in Sosua.

I met the owner of Pedros last night and asked him what the deal is on the inconsistant hours. He explained that he has been having staffing problems and that is the reasson he has hired Ted.


Hope it works out for Ted,, he is one of the good guys in this town.

Ate breakfast at Pedro McMurphys a couple times in March. VERY GOOD food, service was also very good but I was the only client on both occasions. The waitress was an older, English lady. Pleasant but dry.

I remember seeing Ted at Britannia so often I actually thought he was the owner. Thanks for the update.

[SeaWeed]

they need some normality to that place......
last fall one day you go by and it's closed......the next day it opens for a couple hours......

[TONYTNT40]

they need some normality to that place......
last fall one day you go by and it's closed......the next day it opens for a couple hours......

I use to frequent Pedro's often, but it was only for the waitress working there, I had thing for her and her sister. They had 100pesos lunch special, and 50 pesos beer specials, but the food always sucked. Now they have an old lady waiting tables? No wonder the place is empty.

[Jimmydr]

I use to frequent Pedro's often, but it was only for the waitress working there, I had thing for her and her sister. They had 100pesos lunch special, and 50 pesos beer specials, but the food always sucked. Now they have an old lady waiting tables? No wonder the place is empty.


I am amazed how some people just open things and they are clueless.

[snoozer]

I use to frequent Pedro's often, but it was only for the waitress working there, I had thing for her and her sister. They had 100pesos lunch special, and 50 pesos beer specials, but the food always sucked. Now they have an old lady waiting tables? No wonder the place is empty.

Please read the first post in this thread!!!! Ted is not an old lady.

[Malo]

Please read the first post in this thread!!!! Ted is not an old lady.

At times he acted like one. He chased after me because I walked out of Rockies with out paying the 20 pesos I owed for the internet.

[Apos]

I'm very happy for Ted! :up:

He's a great bartender, excellent friend and has a loyal following in Sosua.

It's not at all easy to find viable employment here at this time, worse now that most people can remember going back 10+ years.

There is a lot of potential for both Pedro's and Ted and hopefully it will benefit us all by having another decent restaurant/bar option near the strip.

[TONYTNT40]

Please read the first post in this thread!!!! Ted is not an old lady.

Please read the second post of this thread, where a poster stated, "the waitress was an older English lady". I was not referring to Ted.

[Malo]

I'm very happy for Ted! :up:

He's a great bartender, excellent friend and has a loyal following in Sosua.

It's not at all easy to find viable employment here at this time, worse now that most people can remember going back 10+ years.



You can go back 50 years, there were never many jobs for Gringos.

[FritoBandito]

Where's Pedro's located??? I'll stop by in July...

[Apos]

Between Harrison Jewellers and Rocky's on Calle Dr. Rosen.
Where's Pedro's located??? I'll stop by in July...



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Sosua Map & Destinations 1. Britannia Pub
2. Property Center
3. C/Alejo Martinez #2, El Batey
4. Sosua Tourist Center
5. Anneliese room & car rental
6. RUBI 92.5 FM
7. Cellular Unlimited
8. Playero Supermarket
9. Banco Popular 10. Playero Supermarket
11. Supermercado Sosua
12. Banco Leon
13. Banco Santa Cruz
14. La Roca
15. Voodoo Lounge
16. Rocky's Bar
17. Super Super
18. Telephones 19. Waterfront Restaurant
20. Casa Marina Hotel (http://www.sosuadominican.com/hotels.htm)
21. Sosua By The Sea Hotel (http://www.sosuadominican.com/hotels.htm)
22. Northern Coast Diving
23. Sosua Bay Hotel (http://www.sosuadominican.com/hotels.htm)
24. Western Union
25. Morua Mai Restaurant
26. Pier Georgio Restaurant
27. Police Station

[Ram]

Ted pours a mean Cuba Libre!! LOL
I am very happy for him. The bar is in a good location, hopefully Ted can help pick it up.

[rushdog34]

i remember way back when someone said pedro's had a great fish and chips when i was gearing up for my first trip but it was always either closed or no one in there so i didn't trust it

[gdogg]

I use to frequent Pedro's often, but it was only for the waitress working there, I had thing for her and her sister. They had 100pesos lunch special, and 50 pesos beer specials, but the food always sucked. Now they have an old lady waiting tables? No wonder the place is empty.

That's when I went there every day. I only got the wings, and they were pretty good. I think I remember the sisters as well...they could've got some!

[gdogg]

Ted pours a mean Cuba Libre!! LOL
I am very happy for him. The bar is in a good location, hopefully Ted can help pick it up.

Ted's great! He made me feel at home on my first trip (important for a newbie). He's one of reasons Rocky's was my home. He can also makes a nice Santo Libre, and used to hook you up with Cialis if you needed it. Glad to hear he's doing well.
:)

[Tiger]

Is Ted the guy who was the boss at Britannias? If so, he runs a good business. Food and service is always great at Britannias.

[snoozer]

Is Ted the guy who was the boss at Britannias? If so, he runs a good business. Food and service is always great at Britannias.

Paul was the owner of Brittania and Ted was the head bartender. The bar was recently sold to a young couple from Canada and they laid Ted off. Not a smart move on their part as he has a lot of ex-pat friends who keep bars such as Brittania going during the lulls between the tourist seasons.

[snoozer]

Please read the second post of this thread, where a poster stated, "the waitress was an older English lady". I was not referring to Ted.

But the old English lady is long gone hence the reason Ted is there.

[Tiger]

ThT
Paul was the owner of Brittania and Ted was the head bartender. The bar was recently sold to a young couple from Canada and they laid Ted off. Not a smart move on their part as he has a lot of ex-pat friends who keep bars such as Brittania going during the lulls between the tourist seasons.

That's the guy I meant. He did a good jo. At britannias. Good for Pedros.

[balcoach]

who own's pedro's now that ted is at the bar?

I will stop by and patron with ted behind the bar, as long as they have done something with the world's most uncomfortable bar chairs!

[snoozer]

who own's pedro's now that ted is at the bar?

I will stop by and patron with ted behind the bar, as long as they have done something with the world's most uncomfortable bar chairs!

I know what you mean, they do have padded cushions on them now but still not great.

Not sure who the owner is, I did meet him last night but do not recall his name.

[gdogg]

At times he acted like one. He chased after me because I walked out of Rockies with out paying the 20 pesos I owed for the internet.

Vintage JimmyDR.
:rofl:

[snoozer]

I stand corrected. I was just told by Ted that the`òld lady` still works the day shift.. The owner (still did not get his name) said they are open every day from now on, 10 am until no more customers at night.

[continentalmike]

I know what you mean, they do have padded cushions on them now but still not great.

Not sure who the owner is, I did meet him last night but do not recall his name.

You only recall the girls a guy is with and then remember the guy:wink:

[weyland]

I stand corrected. I was just told by Ted that the`òld lady` still works the day shift.. The owner (still did not get his name) said they are open every day from now on, 10 am until no more customers at night.
I like Ted fine but I will visit in the daytime. Maybe the older English lady is looking for a husband?

Snoozer, how the hell did you accidentally get a grave accent on the "o" of "old"? I tie my fingers in knots with the ALT and NumLk keys trying to obtain one intentionally for Kreyol words.

[snoozer]

I like Ted fine but I will visit in the daytime. Maybe the older English lady is looking for a husband?

Snoozer, how the hell did you accidentally get a grave accent on the "o" of "old"? I tie my fingers in knots with the ALT and NumMk keys trying to obtain one intentionally for Kreyol words.

Funny you should ask. I have had this laptop for 2 years now and once in a while it switches to the alternative keyboard which apparently is how many laptops are set-up for the Canadian market. Yesterday I finally got sick of it so I googled the problem and it turns out that it is a common problem , especially on HP computers.

You can turn it on and off using " ctrl+fcn+right shift ", not sure if it only works on computers with the special keyboards with the alternative blue characters.

[Apos]

His name is Eric. Nice guy from Jersey. :D

I find the seats much more comfortable now that they have cushions on them although I need a stepladder to get up to the seat! :rolleyes:
I stand corrected. I was just told by Ted that the`òld lady` still works the day shift.. The owner (still did not get his name) said they are open every day from now on, 10 am until no more customers at night.

I know what you mean, they do have padded cushions on them now but still not great.

Not sure who the owner is, I did meet him last night but do not recall his name.

[Beads]

I saw this place only open once during the daytime. You cant operate a restaurant like that. You need consistency with food and hours of operation if you want any business.

Hopefully Ted can bring this place back to life. It did used to have customers especially when it first opened.

[naptime]

His name is Eric. Nice guy from Jersey. :D

I find the seats much more comfortable now that they have cushions on them although I need a stepladder to get up to the seat! :rolleyes:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Malo]

Anyone know the story of Ted? I heard so many different ones but the truth would be nice.

[snoozer]

Anyone know the story of Ted? I heard so many different ones but the truth would be nice.

Story is he used to work at Rockys, then Rose and Thistle, Brittania and now at Pedro McMurphys. He enjoys his beer and golfs when he can. He is known and liked by many as the best bartender in Sosua.

Not sure what else there is to tell you. Some days I envy him for his simple life.

[Malo]

Story is he used to work at Rockys, then Rose and Thistle, Brittania and now at Pedro McMurphys. He enjoys his beer and golfs when he can. He is known and liked by many as the best bartender in Sosua.

Not sure what else there is to tell you. Some days I envy him for his simple life.

Not that story. The story of why he came to Sosua, works for 5,300 pesos a month and lives in shacks like the Dominicans do.

[Apos]

I had a good chat with Eric and he was very interested in people's opinions and feedback. in fact he asked me a few tough questions that showed me he's an intelligent guy. As an absentee owner he seems to fully understand the pitfalls as is making a very strong effort to fix past issues like, well....being open consistently.
I saw this place only open once during the daytime. You cant operate a restaurant like that. You need consistency with food and hours of operation if you want any business.

Hopefully Ted can bring this place back to life. It did used to have customers especially when it first opened. Ted is already attracting customers that they did not have before and with him being there every night, but Wednesdays, things will definitely improve. :up:

[Apos]

Not that story. The story of why he came to Sosua, works for 5,300 pesos a month and lives in shacks like the Dominicans do.
As i understand it, direct fro Ted, he came for the same reasons many of us do:

1. the weather...no snow!
2. the women
3. I can't remember, jejeje :rolleyes:

...and he recently added a 4th reason; he can smoke pretty much anywhere he wants! :D

He has a nice apartment, has a higher wage than many, hopefully makes great tips and can, or at least could, afford to golf a couple time a week. (You'd have to as Ted himself if you want to know more than that...)

Where do I sign up for that????? :lol::p:rofl:

[naptime]

so, what makes ted such an amazing bartender that poeple follow him whereever he goes?

i've never met him before, so im asking this out of geniun curiosity.

i can see following a great chef. or a great barmaid with an amazing body who flirts just perfect with the guys, etc...

but what makes someone follow.... a bartender... ?

it cant be such amazing drink making abilities.. because MOST mongers are drinking santo libre, cuba libre, and presidente. i've had some bad ones, but overall, its not a hard couple of drinks to fuck up..

so.. what gives....?

[gdogg]

As i understand it, direct fro Ted, he came for the same reasons many of us do:

1. the weather...no snow!
2. the women
3. I can't remember, jejeje :rolleyes:

...and he recently added a 4th reason; he can smoke pretty much anywhere he wants! :D

He has a nice apartment, has a higher wage than many, hopefully makes great tips and can, or at least could, afford to golf a couple time a week. (You'd have to as Ted himself if you want to know more than that...)

Where do I sign up for that????? :lol::p:rofl:

Cool. It seems that he's doing a whole lot better than he was the last time we discussed the topic. Good for him!

[Apos]

Ted is "a character" and pours a MEAN Santo Libre!!!

He's a good story teller, has lived here almost 20 years and know a LOT about Sousa and "the scene". When "vitamins" were harder to get, before La Pela, etc...he was a safe source. He luvs to drink and party and has pointed many a guy in the right direction regarding chicas. Working for so long at Rocky's probably helped as well as it has been a real "destination" for many years so many, many, many people have met him. I'm sure he has some guys that are not fans, we all do, but he has a lot of friends and customers that think he's awesome, for whatever reason.



so, what makes ted such an amazing bartender that poeple follow him whereever he goes?

i've never met him before, so im asking this out of geniun curiosity.

i can see following a great chef. or a great barmaid with an amazing body who flirts just perfect with the guys, etc...

but what makes someone follow.... a bartender... ?

it cant be such amazing drink making abilities.. because MOST mongers are drinking santo libre, cuba libre, and presidente. i've had some bad ones, but overall, its not a hard couple of drinks to fuck up..

so.. what gives....?

[Mr. Smooth]

Ted is a good shit. Met him at Britannia while he was bartending there. Had a few beers with him when he got off work. I think he said he was from Alberta. At the time he was living in an apt. right near the Shark Bar down an alley back off the street.

Love to tell a good story, he's full of em. A big fan of classic rock, I brought him a Bob Seger greatest hits cd on one of my visits.

Glad he landed at Pedro's. I will definitely be stopping in a few times when I'm there. And if Pedro's still has the happy hour appetizer and drink specials with the new owner, I'll have my ass in one of those bar stools.

Since the new owner is American, not to be overly patriotic, but just like Big D, it would be nice to support his business providing hours are consistant and customer service is good.

With Ted behind the bar, it sounds like he is going to give it his best shot.

[Apos]

Ted is a good shit. Met him at Britannia while he was bartending there. Had a few beers with him when he got off work. I think he said he was from Alberta. At the time he was living in an apt. right near the Shark Bar down an alley back off the street.

Love to tell a good story, he's full of em. A big fan of classic rock, I brought him a Bob Seger greatest hits cd on one of my visits.

Glad he landed at Pedro's. I will definitely be stopping in a few times when I'm there. And if Pedro's still has the happy hour appetizer and drink specials with the new owner, I'll have my ass in one of those bar stools.

Since the new owner is American, not to be overly patriotic, but just like Big D, it would be nice to support his business providing hours are consistant and customer service is good.

With Ted behind the bar, it sounds like he is going to give it his best shot.

They sure do!

100 pesos food specials 2-6 and drinks 2-8

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[Apos]

NEWS!!!

Ted is now the Manager of Perdo McMurphy's! :D

[Beads]

NEWS!!!

Ted is now the Manager of Perdo McMurphy's! :D


Good for Ted hes a great guy. Met him years ago when he worked at Rockys. Havent run into him in probably 2 years but hes always friendly. Hope this works out for him. Knowing hes running the place I would definitely stop by. Maybe he can hire back some chicas so we can have good food and something nice to look at.

[JD426]

Is this the place that also makes a Great Fish and Chips ?

[continentalmike]

Ted needs to get into shape or a chica pic should be added to that post immediately!

It hurts my eyes

[snoozer]

Ted needs to get into shape or a chica pic should be added to that post immediately!

It hurts my eyes

Told Ted the same thing last night. He has plans to hire a girl soon.

The "older lady " is now gone from the day shift.

[MisterPink]

Told Ted the same thing last night. He has plans to hire a girl soon.

The "older lady " is now gone from the day shift.

That "older" lady gave a great gum job for RD 50 Pesos, maybe Lou will hire her to replace the 400LB barmaid working his day shift? tfcm

[balcoach]

Guadalupe is wired in at Lou's. He can't get rid of her! Vanessa might shank Lou if he did!

[MisterPink]

Guadalupe is wired in at Lou's. He can't get rid of her! Vanessa might shank Lou if he did!

I heard Lou might do a Sumo night starring Lupe'!All the nachos you can eat for RD2,000(includes one Pexi) tfcm

[donquixote]

i would like to make a few comments on some of the posts on this thread

Ted...i have known ted for quite a few years going back to rockies, rose and thistle, and lately britania...

i have found ted a reliable friend to talk to, as well i can attest to him being an honest man..one time in rockies he came after me because i had dropped a 500 peso bill on the floor...he is also one of the few people i have met who when they ask to borrow some money for a few days, actually pay you back,,,

ted loves sosua, and many of us who visit love and respect ted.

as for Pedros...
the first owners did a great job of setting up this place and they had consistant service and also control on the quality of food coming out the kitchen.

the next owners, friends of mine, gave a good attempt but personal things in their lives had them decide to sell.

the latest owners, unfortunately are absentee and have in the past have no concept of running a restaurant..it seems they deceided a while back that they were not getting the income they deceided, so their answer to the problem was they closed much of the time and to compensate, they raised the prices in some case 40%. this just made more people including myself to not frequent nearly as much...

Ted will help the service, but they will also have to give some good value. i did not think their specials were all that special,,in fact the sign says a fish sandwich 100 peso,,,well that is no special, that is regular price..add fries and then it may be a special...at the same time they will have to put some effort into the quality of the food coming from the kitchen...

i wish them the best...i like to go there in the past.

[snoozer]

i would like to make a few comments on some of the posts on this thread

Ted...i have known ted for quite a few years going back to rockies, rose and thistle, and lately britania...

i have found ted a reliable friend to talk to, as well i can attest to him being an honest man..one time in rockies he came after me because i had dropped a 500 peso bill on the floor...he is also one of the few people i have met who when they ask to borrow some money for a few days, actually pay you back,,,

ted loves sosua, and many of us who visit love and respect ted.

as for Pedros...
the first owners did a great job of setting up this place and they had consistant service and also control on the quality of food coming out the kitchen.

the next owners, friends of mine, gave a good attempt but personal things in their lives had them decide to sell.

the latest owners, unfortunately are absentee and have in the past have no concept of running a restaurant..it seems they deceided a while back that they were not getting the income they deceided, so their answer to the problem was they closed much of the time and to compensate, they raised the prices in some case 40%. this just made more people including myself to not frequent nearly as much...

Ted will help the service, but they will also have to give some good value. i did not think their specials were all that special,,in fact the sign says a fish sandwich 100 peso,,,well that is no special, that is regular price..add fries and then it may be a special...at the same time they will have to put some effort into the quality of the food coming from the kitchen...

i wish them the best...i like to go there in the past.

Good post.. You have summarised things well.

I stopped by there this morning and Ted was back working on the books. I beleive this is the first time he has actually managed a bar and if anyone has the experience and knowledge to run a bar for an absentee owner in Sosua it is Ted.

Ted just being there is not enough to turn this place around. Competition is tough at the moment, there are few tourist dollars here and the ex-pat communuity have their own favourite places to hang out.

The success of these places is to have a solid base of expats which keeps the door open throughout the year and then attract the tourists and "weekend warriors" to make the place profitable.

I wish him luck at Pedro McMurphys and look forward to seeing the changes he has made when I return in August.

[Malo]

Sounds like a few 100 other smart guys that came to DR with no real business experience and thought that they would make some money cause it was in a beach town

[snoozer]

Jimmy,for once I do not disgree with you.

You sing the same song about every bar opening or changing hands in Sosua, In the past some have succeeded some have not but in these times the odds are against most bars and restaurants, and your perpetual predictions of failure more likely to be correct

[Malo]

Jimmy,for once I do not disgree with you.

You sing the same song about every bar opening or changing hands in Sosua, In the past some have succeeded some have not but in these times the odds are against most bars and restaurants, and your perpetual predictions of failure more likely to be correct


Absentee owners will always fail, I will bet on it everytime.

[snoozer]

Absentee owners will always fail, I will bet on it everytime.

It is a safe bet but sooner or later there will be an exception. For Teds sake I hope this is the one.

[Malo]

It is a safe bet but sooner or later there will be an exception. For Teds sake I hope this is the one.

Well if Ted makes it boom, they may sll it to someone else and if he can't make it happen, they will fold.

The following business that were successful were run and operated by their owners(Nothing that opened after I stopped going will be on my list):

Rockies
Mora Mai
Bolgna Bar
Baileys
New Garden
Europa
Passions

I can't name one with an absentee owner, maybe I am missing a few

[mikelodge]

His name is Eric. Nice guy from Jersey. :D

I find the seats much more comfortable now that they have cushions on them although I need a stepladder to get up to the seat! :rolleyes:

There goes the drink spit all over again laughing picturing that step ladder. :rofl:

[mikelodge]

Not that story. The story of why he came to Sosua, works for 5,300 pesos a month and lives in shacks like the Dominicans do.


That would be a good question for all the gringos living down there. Perhaps a thread just on that or has it been done?

[mikelodge]

so, what makes ted such an amazing bartender that poeple follow him whereever he goes?

i've never met him before, so im asking this out of geniun curiosity.

i can see following a great chef. or a great barmaid with an amazing body who flirts just perfect with the guys, etc...

but what makes someone follow.... a bartender... ?

it cant be such amazing drink making abilities.. because MOST mongers are drinking santo libre, cuba libre, and presidente. i've had some bad ones, but overall, its not a hard couple of drinks to fuck up..

so.. what gives....?

It is all about the personality like a showman who remembers everyones name and what they drink and any oddities. Tell jokes at the right time to the right people ect.

Every area has some like this both male and female and they are worth their weight in good Scotch if they are honest and don't try to steal from you.

[mikelodge]

NEWS!!!

Ted is now the Manager of Perdo McMurphy's! :D

Sounds Great I hope he does well and keeps those 100 peso Appetizer specials.

That is a great location near the busy NG and TL hotels and could benefit Rockies too since people always like to go to a area where there are 2 places to go in instead of one.

[Gutter Meat]

Was in town a week ago place was closed 24/7.

[Jimmydr]

Was in town a week ago place was closed 24/7.


If the owner can´t run it and be there, it will never survive.

[JD426]

Was in town a week ago place was closed 24/7.
What up with this place ?, the location is absolutely perfect. Why cant they make it work. And I heard their burgers are really good too, and they have happy hour specials too . Very strange.

[gdogg]

If the owner can´t run it and be there, it will never survive.

I'm amazed that there's still a place named "Pedro McMurphy's". It's been inconsistently run since owner #1.

[Apos]

I met the owner and had a really good long chat with him. He is and intends to be an absentee owner which means almost 100% the business will fail/close.

IF the owner is not there and running the business himself he has to trust someone to do it for him which is almost as risky and improbable that it would work. The manager has to be trusted and enabled, with authority and money, to run the business and that is a huge risk that almost no one is willing to take but without that it just cannot work IMO....

Too bad too as I really like Ted and the bar/location but until the right owner takes over it's just not going to be a consistent business.
If the owner can´t run it and be there, it will never survive.

[gdogg]

Ted will land on his feet...he always does!

[WickedWillie]

What up with this place ?, the location is absolutely perfect. Why cant they make it work. And I heard their burgers are really good too, and they have happy hour specials too . Very strange.

Fugly old grannies as the waitress and now Ted. Who do you want to look at when being served? It was working pretty good a few years back when the 2 exceptionally well-endowed and good looking sisters worked there.

[papi_sosua]

Just as absentee novios...case closed.




Absentee owners will always fail, I will bet on it everytime.

[Hemp]

I never cared who owned it, as long as the wings and burgers remain good and those happy hour specials continue......

who cares??? owners come and go there, only the strong few last!

[The Exterminator]

Ted is a great bartender wherever he works so that is good news that he is at this bar now...
but that one speaking about good wings there is WRONG...
The sauce is just tabasco...they are awful...but anyway if their beers are cold nowadays then I will certainly jump in once soon...

T.E.

[gdogg]

but that one speaking about good wings there is WRONG...
The sauce is just tabasco...they are awful...but anyway if their beers are cold nowadays then I will certainly jump in once soon...

T.E.

The wings used to be real good. I ate them almost everyday. That was probably a few owners ago.
:confused:

[Jimmydr]

I never cared who owned it, as long as the wings and burgers remain good and those happy hour specials continue......

who cares??? owners come and go there, only the strong few last!


With less than $5,000 anyone can buy any shitty business in Sosua.

[Apos]

I think you'd find that very difficult to make happen for anything above a basic non-mobile chicken cart. :rolleyes:

Define shitty though, please. Be interested to see what you think you could buy for $5000 USD in Sosua.
With less than $5,000 anyone can buy any shitty business in Sosua.
Pedro McM's has been sold a few times and I understand that it was 6 figures each time...

[Jimmydr]

I think you'd find that very difficult to make happen for anything above a basic non-mobile chicken cart. :rolleyes:

Define shitty though, please. Be inteested to see what you think you could buy for $5000 USD in Sosua.
Pedro McM's has been sold a few times and I understand that it was 6 figures each time...


If you don´t know, I am not about to educate you.

[Apos]

Sunburn making you grumpy this morning? :rolleyes:
If you don´t know, I am not about to educate you.
Feel better soon! :corky:

[Jimmydr]

Sunburn making you grumpy this morning? :rolleyes:
Feel better soon! :corky:


Talk to Mav when you see him. He set up 4 business in Sosua, all under $6,000.

[Apos]

I have and have seen him and his partner in action since 2005 or so. I understand how tough it is to make a go of starting/running a business in Sosua as do you. I'll probably do it again, just somewhere else! :D

Buying a biz generally costs a lot more than starting one though...
Talk to Mav when you see him. He set up 4 business in Sosua, all under $6,000.

[Jimmydr]

I have and have seen him and his partner in action since 2005 or so. I understand how tough it is to make a go of starting/running a business in Sosua as do you. I'll probably do it again, just somewhere else! :D

Buying a biz generally costs a lot more than starting one though...


99% fail, so good luck with your future plans in Sosua.

[Ram]

I just heard from Ted. He said the place is closed. Has not seen the owner in a bit.

[Tiger]

I just heard from Ted. He said the place is closed. Has not seen the owner in a bit.

That's too bad. This was a great place for happy hour and watching the chicas go by. Hopefully someone will open it up again. I think with some hot chicas behind the bar and waiting tables this could be a great bar with a great location.

[Mr. Smooth]

I first went there in 2008 just after the then new owners had bought the place. It was a Canadian couple, nice people. Dude's name is Garth and forgot the old ladies. Then, they had a few hot looking chicas working as bartenders and waitresses. The happy hour appetizers were real tasty, the Presidentes always had a layer of frost on the bottle when served to you. The overhead televisions always were tuned to the hockey or NBA playoffs. It was one of my favorite spots for stopping by while there. Probably went in there every other day in the late afternoon. While there, Garth even mentioned to me that he had just made their first payment!

On my next visit several months later, the opening hours were inconsistant and few customers were to be seen. I heard from the old lady who worked the bar (God...what a turnoff!) that the couple who owned it had split up. That basically started the downward spiral that has apparently enveloped that place ever since. Too bad because it was a great place to hang with friends or even bring a chica in for lunch. I did that many times.

I hope it gets cranked up again one day. But, as Jimmy has said many times before, it needs to be an owner who LIVES there and can be onsite whenever possible. That was and is one of the reasons I think the Britannia has done so well. It had and currently has an owner who lives there, has a place at the Palms as a matter of fact. An active owner, rather than an absentee owner, makes all the difference in the world.

[JD426]

It seems so simple. Hire a couple Hotties with BIG TITS, have them wear skimpy outfits and let them serve the drinks and the food. They cant be salida'd out til AFTER their shift, and make sure the Presidentes are ICE cold. What is the mystery here ???

[Tiger]

I remember being there for the NFL playoffs a couple years ago and you couldn't find a seat.......anywhere. It was completely packed. We had to stand outside to get a glimpse of the TVs.

With that being said.....It can be a sucessfull bar with the correct owner/manager. I thought Ted would be the guy.

[Apos]

The mystery is that you need to be there, hands on, running your business. A distant 2nd option is "trusting" someone to not scam and steal from you and run your place into the ground.

Ted might well have been the right guy but I doubt that he was enabled financially to make it work. It's going to be a money pit till the new year, at least, to give it a chance to generate some loyal expat/local clientèle and repeat foreign/vacationing customers....and positive reviews.
It seems so simple. Hire a couple Hotties with BIG TITS, have them wear skimpy outfits and let them serve the drinks and the food. They cant be salida'd out til AFTER their shift, and make sure the Presidentes are ICE cold. What is the mystery here ???

[Gutter Meat]

Anyone on the ground in Sosua ?? Last month Pedro's was closed. Did they re-open ??

[insular]

Anyone on the ground in Sosua ?? Last month Pedro's was closed. Did they re-open ??

Still closed as of now

[MrHappy]

These 6 figure sales numbers for the key of a business really drive home how clueless some folks can be.

You got six figures to invest, stick it in a CD. Whatever money you make, you make without risk, and without work.

Is it really that hard to figure out?