View Full Version : 12/2014 - Gusto Tropical Pizza
Seņor JayJay of Medellin
12-07-2014, 08:53 AM
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110546&d=1417960219
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110546&d=1417960219
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110544&d=1417960154
Seņor JayJay of Medellin
12-07-2014, 08:56 AM
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110547&d=1417960519
they were setting up and giving out samples
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110548&d=1417960524
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110549&d=1417960529
They were giving out sample pizzas the first few days before opening.
Seņor JayJay of Medellin
12-09-2014, 07:59 AM
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110670&d=1418129899
100's of samples
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110671&d=1418129900
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110672&d=1418129902
Seņor JayJay of Medellin
12-09-2014, 11:39 AM
They were ready to open Gusto Tropical Pizza
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110730&d=1418143082
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110731&d=1418143100
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110732&d=1418143107
Seņor JayJay of Medellin
12-10-2014, 12:33 PM
They finally opened and we ordered a pizza
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110888&d=1418232704
like a calzone
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110889&d=1418232707
everything fresh
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110890&d=1418232711
JD426
12-10-2014, 01:13 PM
That Pizzeria looks very Delish
BUT
The business end of those Pizza Peels.. (that large thing they use to put the pizza in the hot oven and then take it back out)
should NEVER be on the Dirty Floor like that..
They make WALL RACKS SPECIFICALLY FOR them
look it up.
maybe thats how you guys got Sick... even with the hot oven touching it, you dont know whats on that dirty floor and then transfers to your pizza crust which you are eating.
just sayin.. Place looks nice though..
That Pizzeria looks very Delish
BUT
The business end of those Pizza Peels.. (that large thing they use to put the pizza in the hot oven and then take it back out)
should NEVER be on the Dirty Floor like that..
They make WALL RACKS SPECIFICALLY FOR them
look it up.
maybe thats how you guys got Sick... even with the hot oven touching it, you dont know whats on that dirty floor and then transfers to your pizza crust which you are eating.
just sayin.. Place looks nice though..
I was sick days before I ate there.
tgunz
12-10-2014, 03:10 PM
That Pizzeria looks very Delish
BUT
The business end of those Pizza Peels.. (that large thing they use to put the pizza in the hot oven and then take it back out)
should NEVER be on the Dirty Floor like that..
They make WALL RACKS SPECIFICALLY FOR them
look it up.
maybe thats how you guys got Sick... even with the hot oven touching it, you dont know whats on that dirty floor and then transfers to your pizza crust which you are eating.
just sayin.. Place looks nice though..
If you look closely at the last pic with the chica working, you can see the peels are sitting in some type of box, or holder if im not mistaking.
If you look closely at the last pic with the chica working, you can see the peels are sitting in some type of box, or holder if im not mistaking.
Looks like a box to me.
JD426
12-10-2014, 03:59 PM
If you look closely at the last pic with the chica working, you can see the peels are sitting in some type of box, or holder if im not mistaking.
Not in this pic....
and never mind the fact that the DRAIN is open right there ....
but i guess im just being way too picky for DR standards..
and i dont want to beat the horse... it was just a thought...
They are obviously in the middle of still finishing the Restaurant..
And just to be Clear I would definitely TRY the Pizza, it looks great....
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110672&d=1418129902
tgunz
12-10-2014, 04:44 PM
Not in this pic....
and never mind the fact that the DRAIN is open right there ....
but i guess im just being way too picky for DR standards..
and i dont want to beat the horse... it was just a thought...
They are obviously in the middle of still finishing the Restaurant..
And just to be Clear I would definitely TRY the Pizza, it looks great....
Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110672&d=1418129902)
Definitely nasty! Something now that you pointed out I'll be looking for. DAMN! Hopefully this is not an issue in my favorite pizza spot in sti. But If I can lick a Chicas ass , I can probably over look a peel resting on the floor! :)
I'm guessing the picture I'm referring to is newer because the open drain is connected to a sink and painted.
Definitely nasty! Something now that you pointed out I'll be looking for. DAMN! Hopefully this is an issue in my favorite pizza spot in sti. But If I can lick a Chicas ass , I can probably over look a peel resting on the floor! :)
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: I concur!
tarzan
12-10-2014, 05:31 PM
That Pizzeria looks very Delish
BUT
The business end of those Pizza Peels.. (that large thing they use to put the pizza in the hot oven and then take it back out)
should NEVER be on the Dirty Floor like that..
They make WALL RACKS SPECIFICALLY FOR them
look it up.
maybe thats how you guys got Sick... even with the hot oven touching it, you dont know whats on that dirty floor and then transfers to your pizza crust which you are eating.
just sayin.. Place looks nice though..
WOW, great attention to detail JD. :iconTU: Nothing gets by here. :corky: I think when they put it back In the Hot furnace it pretty much
kill all type of bacteria it may have, but still....
Not in this pic....
and never mind the fact that the DRAIN is open right there ....
but i guess im just being way too picky for DR standards..
and i dont want to beat the horse... it was just a thought...
They are obviously in the middle of still finishing the Restaurant..
And just to be Clear I would definitely TRY the Pizza, it looks great....
Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110672&d=1418129902)
If you haven't already, try this place out. It's about 20 yards west of Janets in Cabarete on the same side of the road. It's a little more authentic and pretty good imo.
Disclaimer- the pics are from 2012, but I saw them still open as late as earlier this year iirc.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110934&d=1418252503
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110935&d=1418252503
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110936&d=1418252503
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110933&d=1418252502
The guy is a little nuts, but fun.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110937&d=1418252504
If you haven't already, try this place out. It's about 20 yards west of Janets in Cabarete on the same side of the road. It's a little more authentic and pretty good imo.
Disclaimer- the pics are from 2012, but I saw them still open as late as earlier this year iirc.
Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110934&d=1418252503)
Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110935&d=1418252503)
Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110936&d=1418252503)
Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110933&d=1418252502)
The guy is a little nuts, but fun.
Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110937&d=1418252504)
Looks good.
JD426
12-10-2014, 06:16 PM
Kirk Hammett and Keith Richards opened a Pizza Parlor ???
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110935&d=1418252503
Awesome....
Looks good.. will try it out..
Kirk Hammett and Keith Richards opened a Pizza Parlor ???
Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110935&d=1418252503)
Awesome....
Looks good.. will try it out..
Better not see that thing hit the floor.
tarzan
12-10-2014, 07:37 PM
Better not see that thing hit the floor.
That one is on the floor too next to the furnace. :rofl::rofl::rofl:
That one is on the floor too next to the furnace. :rofl::rofl::rofl:
The germs in the pussy you eat will kill floor germs, I hear.
Seņor JayJay of Medellin
12-11-2014, 08:10 AM
Lots of good stuff at Gusto
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110974&d=1418303349
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110975&d=1418303351
They also have the beach area behind
A view from Yayows
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111104&d=1418340725
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111105&d=1418340726
Seņor JayJay of Medellin
12-13-2014, 09:35 AM
They did alot of work on the beach
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111322&d=1418481183
Seņor JayJay of Medellin
12-13-2014, 09:40 AM
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111323&d=1418481575
cool place to hangout
Seņor JayJay of Medellin
12-13-2014, 11:55 AM
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111336&d=1418489643
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111337&d=1418489647
psriches
12-14-2014, 08:16 PM
They finally opened and we ordered a pizza
Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110888&d=1418232704)Do they use decent cheese???
Do they use decent cheese???
Its very good for DR.
Seņor JayJay of Medellin
12-18-2015, 09:40 AM
We were at Gusto everyday
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126107&d=1450449543
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126108&d=1450449546
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126109&d=1450449549
Drjetman
12-18-2015, 02:12 PM
Those chicas look fine. I know you'll be going back Jimmy.
yayow
12-19-2015, 08:47 AM
Actually it is totally different from the beginning of the thread, when it was first reported on in December of 2014, run by a totally different group, and everything is much better, in my opinion.
You recall in July when you came for the 4th of July invasion, we had the beach all to ourselves, as they were in a transition period. The original Gusta who I sold my business to, now subleases to a couple of Italian guys, they opened July 10th of 2015, and signed a sublease for 6 months due to expire Jan. 2016. They are doing a great job, they are the ones who hired the sexy chicas on the beach. They also have gone through 2 pizza makers the current one is excellent, a young kid early twenties who trained at a bakery, probably the best pizza, I have tasted in this country.
I expect and hope that they renew their lease, this time cutting out the middle man, and signing directly with Rocco. The original Gusta is having financial problems, so don't expect them to be around much longer. As the owner of that property across the street, that includes the hotel and original restaurant, is taking them to court. I hope these guys continue, as I like their pizzas, good taste at a good price. Plus they hire sexy, fuckable chicas, changes them in and out often, so always new tang. Once they work there, and get used to fucking for gringo money, it is hard for them to stop cold turkey, I get to meet them, talk them up, and when they leave, and looking for a little help, they know they can call me, to get them over the hump on occasion.
Jimmydr
12-19-2015, 08:50 AM
Actually it is totally different from the beginning of the thread, when it was first reported on in December of 2014, run by a totally different group, and everything is much better, in my opinion.
You recall in July when you came for the 4th of July invasion, we had the beach all to ourselves, as they were in a transition period. The original Gusta who I sold my business to, now subleases to a couple of Italian guys, they opened July 10th of 2015, and signed a sublease for 6 months due to expire Jan. 2016. They are doing a great job, they are the ones who hired the sexy chicas on the beach. They also have gone through 2 pizza makers the current one is excellent, a young kid early twenties who trained at a bakery, probably the best pizza, I have tasted in this country.
I expect and hope that they renew their lease, this time cutting out the middle man, and signing directly with Rocco. The original Gusta is having financial problems, so don't expect them to be around much longer. As the owner of that property across the street, that includes the hotel and original restaurant, is taking them to court. I hope these guys continue, as I like their pizzas, good taste at a good price. Plus they hire sexy, fuckable chicas, changes them in and out often, so always no tang. Once they work there, and get used to fucking for gringo money, it is hard for them to stop cold turkey, I get to meet them, talk them up, and when they leave, and looking for a little help, they know they can call me, to get them over the hump on occasion.
We were there 8 days. I don't see how they can survive since we were most of the business. They are really good.
yayow
12-19-2015, 08:56 AM
They were slow this week, I attribute it to pre Christmas, they have had excellent results, so much so, there are times I can't get a seat, but you are right they were very slow this past week. We will know for sure, once Christmas passes.
yayow
12-19-2015, 09:02 AM
Also when they sign the new lease directly with Rocco on January 10th they will have no more restrictions from the original Gusta. He doesn't allow them to really operate on Duarte street, play music and do the things go they want to do, once they are independent from the other guy the better for them. Right now the only thing they can do is the beach side, as the original Gusta has put restrictions to stop them from directly competing.
Remember my main business and best money maker when I had the place was calle Duarte, right now they can only produce on the beach side, that should all change, Jan. 10th.
Jimmydr
12-19-2015, 09:46 AM
They were slow this week, I attribute it to pre Christmas, they have had excellent results, so much so, there are times I can't get a seat, but you are right they were very slow this past week. We will know for sure, once Christmas passes.
If anyone deserves to be around 20 years, they do.
Seņor JayJay of Medellin
12-20-2015, 07:06 AM
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126206&d=1450613031
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126207&d=1450613034
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126208&d=1450613036
Seņor JayJay of Medellin
12-20-2015, 07:08 AM
We ate about a dozen of these
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126209&d=1450613210
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126210&d=1450613213
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126211&d=1450613215
Seņor JayJay of Medellin
12-20-2015, 07:12 AM
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126212&d=1450613436
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126213&d=1450613438
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126214&d=1450613441
Seņor JayJay of Medellin
12-20-2015, 10:45 AM
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126224&d=1450626200
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126225&d=1450626203
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126226&d=1450626205
Seņor JayJay of Medellin
12-20-2015, 10:47 AM
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126227&d=1450626372
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126228&d=1450626374
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126229&d=1450626377
Seņor JayJay of Medellin
12-21-2015, 08:39 AM
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126245&d=1450705098
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=126246&d=1450705100
j_d66
12-21-2015, 11:22 AM
The pizza looks good
so does the puntang :corky:
pizza and puntang such a good combination
The pizza looks good
so does the puntang :corky:
pizza and puntang such a good combination
One of my favorite combinations.
Westy
12-22-2015, 02:02 PM
The pizza looks good
so does the puntang :corky:
pizza and puntang such a good combination
One of my favorite combinations.
Maybe not served like this, though. :cheesygrin:
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=76106&d=1368054233
j_d66
12-22-2015, 03:59 PM
Maybe not served like this, though. :cheesygrin:
Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=76106&d=1368054233)
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=76106&d=1368054233
I would be devouring that for sure
But would pick the green olives off first :corky:
yayow
01-02-2016, 11:03 AM
WeII it is over, Gusta tropical on the playa as we know it is done, they of course wanted to stay, but they signed a bad contract.
As it turns out the people I originally sold my business to, are back in control of the beach, and are suing the two Italians who did such a good job in building the business, Italians is too bad for them, as high season is here, and boca has been packed over the holidays, and all signs are that it will continue as many tourists due to Isis crisis have changed European vacation plans to the the carribean, and the D.R., gets a share of that.
The new guys agreed to pay gusta hotel 60,000 euros on January 1st close to $70,000 for the business, way too much, and they realized it, so they tried to renegotiate, but the hotel guy wouldn't budge as he has some issues as well that I will get to later. They had a six month trial period with Rocco, paying $1,100 a month for the beach and Duarte side, where the pizza oven was located. To be fair the hotel dude spent about $25,000 for improvements he made from when he bought the business from me. Including hiring an architect for the new design on the beach and on Duarte side, including the pizza oven which came direct from Italy, and all told after shipping and customs came to about $15,000.
Now getting back to the hotel guy, he is actually out on his ass over there, as from what I understand he is being sued by the owner of that property for lack of payment, he hasn't paid rent in 3 months, could be 4 now. His rent was $ 6,000 a month, so he owes either $18,000 or $24,000, so he obviously needed the euros he was expecting to receive.
Bottom line is it goes back to the hotel guy, who knows nothing about the bar business as displayed by his mismanagement, when he had it before. All the chicas that worked on the beach are now out of work. But that is kind of good news for me, as I have 5 of their numbers and a I am willing to help them out, in their time of need.:rolleyes::corky: As long as they help me out mutually.
Jimmydr
01-02-2016, 11:26 AM
WeII it is over, Gusta tropical on the playa as we know it is done, they of course wanted to stay, but they signed a bad contract.
As it turns out the people I originally sold my business to, are back in control of the beach, and are suing the two Italians who did such a good job in building the business, Italians is too bad for them, as high season is here, and boca has been packed over the holidays, and all signs are that it will continue as many tourists due to Isis crisis have changed European vacation plans to the the carribean, and the D.R., gets a share of that.
That is bad news.:icontd::icontd::icontd:
el toro
01-02-2016, 01:11 PM
Sorry to hear about this. Always something in DR when you think there's a great thing going, there's some business issues or personal conflicts, tricky contracts etc..that put an end to it.
I may be able to help one or 2 of the beach chicas when I return--only because they're in need. jaja
Jimmydr
01-03-2016, 08:39 AM
Sorry to hear about this. Always something in DR when you think there's a great thing going, there's some business issues or personal conflicts, tricky contracts etc..that put an end to it.
I may be able to help one or 2 of the beach chicas when I return--only because they're in need. jaja
There will be dozens of others in need of your help.
yayow
01-03-2016, 08:48 AM
There will be dozens of others in need of your help.
For sure, supposed to meet one today, and another ex-waitress tomorrow, should be fun knocking them off one at a time
Jimmydr
01-03-2016, 08:49 AM
For sure, supposed to meet one today, and another ex-waitress tomorrow, should be fun knocking them off one at a time
You knock one off, two more show up.
You knock off two at one time and three show up.
They can't all be helped.
yayow
01-03-2016, 08:51 AM
You knock one off, two more show up.
You knock off two at one time and three show up.
They can't all be helped.
True..... just trying to do my part:rofl::corky:.......... so many in need.......what's a man to do?
Hunter
01-03-2016, 08:53 AM
True..... just trying to do my part:rofl::corky:.......... so many in need.......what's a man to do?
Wont the hotel guy reopen the business under a new name? Using same pizza open etc?
Jimmydr
01-03-2016, 08:56 AM
Wont the hotel guy reopen the business under a new name? Using same pizza open etc?
I think he had it before and failed.
Jimmydr
01-03-2016, 08:57 AM
True..... just trying to do my part:rofl::corky:.......... so many in need.......what's a man to do?
Starting a project that is doomed for failure:corky:
Help 50 or 100 and there are 10,000 left out:mrgreen:
Jimmydr
01-03-2016, 08:58 AM
True..... just trying to do my part:rofl::corky:.......... so many in need.......what's a man to do?
Create a special unit.
It should include Skynyard and El Toro.
yayow
01-03-2016, 09:07 AM
Wont the hotel guy reopen the business under a new name? Using same pizza open etc?
Don't know what his plans are, he and I aren't particularly friendly, had a small confrontation with his son about as year ago, when he bitches about me using my table to entertain some chicas of mine, had to remind him to read the contract. Yesterday they removed all the tables etc., plus they put a security guard all day on the beach as if they thought the other Italians to do something. Kind of stupid in my opinion. I think he has two weeks to clear out from the hotel side his equipment, don't know where he is putting it but Rocco won't give him any more room, so I guess their plan will eventually be to put the kitchen stuff in the area where the pizza oven is, and having seating on Duarte at night along with the beach. But who knows? I think he has the wrong personality for this type of business, but maybe he has learned something, observing the other guys, but he is stubborn so I doubt it.
yayow
01-03-2016, 09:10 AM
Starting a project that is doomed for failure:corky:
Help 50 or 100 and there are 10,000 left out:mrgreen:
lol, depending on what you consider to be failure, :rolleyes: I don't know but knocking off sweet young chicas one at a time, when it fits my schedule, is pretty successful in my book.:corky:
yayow
01-03-2016, 09:12 AM
Create a special unit.
It should include Skynyard and El Toro.
no cutting everybody out, nobody else shares :rofl:
have to go it alone :biggrin:
Jimmydr
01-03-2016, 10:15 AM
Don't know what his plans are, he and I aren't particularly friendly, had a small confrontation with his son about as year ago,
Those that argue with you, die soon after.
Jimmydr
01-03-2016, 10:17 AM
Don't know what his plans are, he and I aren't particularly friendly, had a small confrontation with his son about as year ago, when he bitches about me using my table to entertain some chicas of mine, had to remind him to read the contract. Yesterday they removed all the tables etc., plus they put a security guard all day on the beach as if they thought the other Italians to do something. Kind of stupid in my opinion. I think he has two weeks to clear out from the hotel side his equipment, don't know where he is putting it but Rocco won't give him any more room, so I guess their plan will eventually be to put the kitchen stuff in the area where the pizza oven is, and having seating on Duarte at night along with the beach. But who knows? I think he has the wrong personality for this type of business, but maybe he has learned something, observing the other guys, but he is stubborn so I doubt it.
First my main chica goes off to Europe and then my favorite pizza place closes. I bet the owner took her to Europe.:corky:
el toro
01-06-2016, 10:54 PM
Yayow - just checking, how's the 'helping' the Gusto girls working out??
yayow
01-07-2016, 12:07 AM
Yayow - just checking, how's the 'helping' the Gusto girls working out??
two thus far
Jimmydr
01-07-2016, 07:46 AM
two thus far
Its a start.
Westy
01-07-2016, 08:21 AM
Yayow - just checking, how's the 'helping' the Gusto girls working out??
two thus far
Every little bit helps. :mrgreen:
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