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Mexico 0, Uruguay 1: Uruguay and Mexico advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup, while host South Africa and France were eliminated.

World Cup 2010 update: Mexico plays heavily favored France on Thursday at 11:30am in the World Cup. A victory or tie would be huge. Mexico played to a 1-1 tie against host team South Africa last week. Next week’s opponent, Uruguay, plays South Africa at 11:30am on Wednesday. The USA, which got a surprise tie against favored England last week plays Slovenia on Friday at 7:00am. Watch the World Cup live at Marina Cantina, Pancho Villa or Bananas.

Five Palms Restaurant, San Carlos, Sonora: Breaking Records Against All Odds

When owner Nino Aidi told his friends and business associates that he was going to extend his Five Palm Restaurant chain to San Carlos they told him he was crazy. They told him that this was too risky and the timing for opening a new restaurant wasn’t good however, they forgot that Nino loves the impossible and thrives on risk. Not only has the latest location thrived, in the two short weeks since opening day the restaurant broke all records among all of his other locations!

In San Carlos the clientele is a bit different from his restaurants in Obregon and Hermosillo due to a large expat population. What he has found is that instead of his usual lunch and dinner hours of 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. respectively, he now has lunch customers at noon and diners at 5:00 p.m. which are dining hours more familiar to Canadians and Americans. In other words, he doubled his business with the new location and if that is not enough proof that his new restaurant in San Carlos is a success; he already has repeat customers, and that includes me!

Born and raised in Paris, France Nino learned the art of hospitality through his family’s hotels; Royal Monceau in France and Cham Palace in the Middle East. His Syrian and French culinary background are expressed in the interesting, extensive, and savory menu. While living in the United States to expand his English language skills Nino met his lady love and followed her to Obregon, Sonora. He said he fell in love with the Mexican people and the food, especially the tacos! His exposure to American dishes and Mexican fare add another layer of interest to the menu. read more…..

Around San Carlos & Guaymas in Photos

San Carlos Plaza’s nice bright facelift

San Carlos Plaza

To see more photos, click here. New photos added weekly.

Restaurant Las Palapitas on San Fransisco Beach

Restaurante las Palapitas

Banana Boat rides in front of Bonifacio’s

Bonifacio's Cotton Club

Sandra’s Mariachi at Evie’s

Sandra's Mariachi - Evie's

Where are the Fish?

fishing sierra

Are you staying cool?

Tough fishing out on the water. Sometimes though the ride is enjoyable enough! Had a few afternoons with lots of sailfish coming up. They are tough to hook though. A lot of smaller fish that aren’t taking the baits too well. Only a few reports of dorado being caught, yet they are larger fish. Some of us are thinking with the lack of squid around that the fish are following them. Not too many flying fish either. Other baits could move in at any time though.

I saw a couple tuna schools come up very briefly last week, but they were back down within seconds. Only a few tuna were caught, with one close to 90#. Some big marlin into the 300# range are around but many of them are just ‘sleepers’. They must get hungry at some point though. Our action inshore was a little spotty for sierras with so much bait and seaweed around in close.

A couple days of wind, but for the most part the days have been very nice out there. It’s starting to get a little warm if the wind isn’t blowing. Not quite as much life out there these days, but you never know. We had dolphin following us for an hour the other day. Lots of mantas jumping in close. We passed a nice little whale shark the other day. We stopped the boat and it came right up to us. I pulled out the snorkel gear and dove in with it. I think it was contemplating how to remove some of the half dozen ramoras on it.

July Fourth weekend will see the International Fishing Tournament hosted by Ernesto Zaragosa. Hope to see you there for this three day event that is always a lot of fun!

tight lines,

Bryan

Team Margarita Sportfishing

http://www.scaaMexico.com

Bryan Replogle

Diving Report

We had some windy days, but especially early in the mornings, we had some excellent diving opportunities. In the shallow coves, the water is warming up steadily and in some spots reaches 83 degrees Fernheit, but as you go deeper, it drops to 78 F. Visibility greatly varies from 5 to 40 feet, so choose your dive site wisely.

At San Pedro Island, the water is between 73 F at one hundred feet and 79 F at the surface. Visibility was over 50 feet, especially a little deeper. I played with a little electric bullseye ray. They are rechargeable with 14 volts. I also found these interesting venus girdles again. They are 4 feet stretched jellyfish, but sideways, so they are 4 feet wide and 4 inch long. They do not have tentacles that sting and are beautiful to watch in the sunlight.

Let’s hope we don’t get too familiar with hurricanes Blast and Celia. Everybody else is more than welcome and keep on diving.

Come on down,

A curious Bullseye Puffer Pals around with me at Lalo Cove (VIDEO)

The latest video from SanCarlos.tv shows you some quick facts about the puffer fish. Watch the video

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Guaymas Ostioneros Baseball: June Games

ostioneros Blue = home game Orange = away game EMP = Empalme SL = San Luis AP = Agua Prieta

What’s Playing at MMCinemas?

Some of the movies now playing:

The A Team (as of today, it only shows that it is playing in Spanish, so check before you go). Based on the popular 80′s TV series, and starring Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, and Jessica Biel.

From Paris with Love. In Paris, a young employee in the office of the US Ambassador (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) hooks up with an American spy looking to stop a terrorist attack in the city (John Travolta).

Remember Me. A romantic drama with Robert Pattinson.

The A Team (as of today, it only shows that it is playing in Spanish, so check before you go). Based on the popular 80′s TV series, and starring Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, and Jessica Biel.

Shutter Island. Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese once again teams up with Leonardo DiCaprio in this spine-chilling thriller.

The Last Song with Miley Cyrus, Greg Kinnear and Liam Hemmsworth.

The Prince of Persia. Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this action adventure movie.

Robin Hood. Starring Russell Crowe, the story of an archer in the army of Richard Coeur de Lion who fights against the Norman invaders and becomes the legendary hero known as Robin Hood.

Most “Hollywood” movies for adults are in English with Spanish subtitles, but check before you go.

Cost — Adults $47 pesos, $37 pesos on Wednesday. And, the first movie each day is only $42 pesos.

MMCinemas has a new website. For a full listing and show times, click MMCinemas. In the upper right hand corner, click SELECCIONA TU CIUDAD — choose Guaymas, then Selecciona tu Complejo.

Happy Hours

Bonifacio’s. Half price appetizers from 12:00pm – 2:00pm and 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

Captain’s Club. Every day from 3:00pm to 5:00pm with 15 peso Corona, Pacifico, and Chope. 35 peso Margaritas and 25 peso well drinks. Closed on Tuesdays.

Ruby Wine Bar. 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Corona and Pacificos are 10 pesos each and well drinks are 20 pesos each (including margaritas).

Fiesta Hotel & Bar Coral. 1:00pm to 7:00pm. 15 peso beer.

Evie’s. 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Saturday. 2×1 national drinks.

Pool House Sport Bar. 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Tuesday to Sunday with Tecate 12.50 pesos, 1 lt cerveza 35 pesos. Free pool during happy hour. 2×1 pizza on Thursdays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm while you listen to Danny Moreno’s Rock and Reggae.

Club Nautico. The bar opens at 12:00pm with Happy Hour from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. 11.50 pesos ($1 USD) cervezas. Thursday is Lady’s Night — free admission and free drinks from 9:00pm to 11:00pm for women.

Pancho Villa. Everyday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm, beers are only 15 pesos, except for Sol, which is only 10 pesos. Big screen TVs in the sports bar.

Tequila’s. 3:00pm -6:00pm.

Banana’s. Monday to Friday, 4:00pm – 6:00pm: 15 pesos national beer 25 pesos well drinks. Every Sunday is “Bloody Mary Sunday” with 25 peso Bloody Mary’s all day long. Everyday: 45 peso margarita and 55 peso pina colada.

Marina Cantina. 11:00am -5:00pm, Monday through Friday, 12 peso beer (Pacifico, Pacifico Light, Modelo, Modelo Light, Corona, Corona Light). And, Ten Peso Tuesdays with 10 pesos beer (Pacifico, Pacifico Light, Modelo, Modelo Light, Corona, Corona Light) all day long (11:00am until closing) — no food purchase necessary!

Paradise Bar. Thursday, all day, 25 peso national drinks. Everyday, get a 10 bottle bucket of Sol for 150 pesos, or bucket of Tecate for 200 pesos.

Mar de Cortez at Pilar. 4:00pm – 6:00pm with 20 peso beer, 20 peso margaritas and 70 peso pitchers of beer.
Botaneros. 5:00pm to 7:00pm. 2×1 drinks. Plasma T.V.s, Fish n’ Fries, Mozzarella sticks, nachos, hot wings, chili cheese fries and more. Hours of operation are 3:00pm to 11:00pm. NEW

Who’s Who in Entertainment?

Bobby (of the Bobby and Leslie Duo) has been in San Carlos for muchos anos..and is known for his 12-string guitar style and wonderful stage presence. His Rock roots go back to “rubbing shoulders” and performing with the Byrds, Spanky and our Gang, the Association and other 60′s and 70′s acts.

He has a recording studio in San Carlos and has played most of the venues here including Bananas, La Palapa Griega, and currently at Evies….

1. First concert; Peter, Paul & Mary. OMG, how I loved Mary Travers. (or was it lust?)

2. First album; Music over Directv’s XM Satellite Classic Rock. My Domestico loves this stuff.

3. First album; Meet the Kingston Trio

4. Genre I don’t get; MTV and the flavor-of-the-month talent singing through auto tuners

5. Act I’d like to see live; Crystal Bowersox. Mamasox roxs. I think she’s the best they’ve ever had on IDOL

6. My guillty pleasure; Addicted to American Idol.

7. Funeral music; Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door”, or the classic, St James Infirmary (…tell em Bobby’s been here and gone)

8. Band/artist who impacted me; Terry Kirkman of the Association. In his pre-Association days, Terry managed a club in Upland, CA where I played. His nightly critiques, after hours, helped me grow as a performer.

9. Favorite album; No contest: The Beatles “Rubber Soul”… Coolest cover and the music was insane!

Who’s Who in Entertainment is written by local musician Eric Holland

What’s Popular on What’s Up San Carlos’ Website?

Border Wait Times. Ever wanted to know how long the wait at the border is? Well, there is a Gov. website which updates the wait times every hour, and now we have a direct link to that website on our home page, called “Border Wait Times“
San Carlos Mx Weather. Your online resource for Guaymas and San Carlos Mx Weather, including daily temperatures, monthly averages, Sea of Cortez marine weather, tide and current predictors, satellite images, solunar table, sunrise, sunset and storm warnings.

Wild Bill Wichrowski. The new boat on this year’s Deadliest Catch is the Kodiak. Her Captain is none other than San Carlos’ own Wild Bill Wichrowski. Watch the Deadliest Catch video that features Wild Bill Wichrowski and the Kodiak crew joining the show.

What’s Happening This Week?

Wednesday, June 23

Entertainment

Wednesday Movie at the Yacht Club is over for the season.
Eric Holland. 6:00pm – 9:30pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
Omar Arriaga Piano & Guitar Music with Guests. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
Karaoke. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.

Clubs & Organizations

AA – Meeting. 6:00pm, at the Grupo Tetakawi AA meeting place on the road to Loma Del Mar next to the Bomberos (Fire Station). Call 226-0954 for more info.

Thursday, June 24

Entertainment

Omar Arriaga. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Bonifacios Cotton Club NEW
Danny Moreno. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Pool House. Reggae and Rock.
Mariachi. 6:30pm, Evie’s Iguana Bar.
Eric Holland. 5:30pm – 8:30pm, La Palapa Griega.
Karaoke. 7:00pm in Bar Coral at Hotel Fiesta.
La Familia. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.
Karaoke. 9:00pm, Club Nautico.
Karaoke. 9:00pm – 3:00am, Froggy’s.
Silencio de Blanca. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa.

Friday, June 25

Entertainment

Danny Moreno. 6:00pm to 10:00pm, Ruby Wine Bar.
Omar Arriaga, Piano Sunset. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Hotel Fiesta.
Manuelitos. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Captain’s Club.
Grupo Sexto Sol, Paradise Bar.
La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequilas.
Giacoman. 9:00pm – 12:00am, Bar Coral in Hotel Fiesta.
Luna. 9:00pm – 2:00am, Froggy’s.
Control A. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
DVJ Tato. 10:00pm – 3:00am, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
De Javu. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa. Mariachi at midnight.

Clubs & Organizations

Tecalai Library. 9:00am – 11:00am. Works on a “leave one, take one” basis. Or, if you don’t have a book to leave, you can make a small donation.

Saturday, June 26

Entertainment

Omar Arriaga. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Bonifacios Cotton Club NEW
Danny Moreno. 5:30pm -8:30pm, La Palapa Griega.
Ron Daizley. 6:30pm- 9:30pm, Captain’s Club.
Bobby & Leslie: “unplugged” with The Twins. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Evie’s Iguana Bar.
Cash Ross. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
Manuelito y Los Retro Rockets. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.
Grupo Sexto Sol, Paradise Bar.
La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequilas.
Armando Quirós “Guitar Player”. 5:00pm – 8:00pm and 9:00 – midnight at Hotel Fiesta.
Luna. 9:00pm- 2:00am, Froggy’s.
DVJ Tato. 10:00pm – 3:00am, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
De Javu. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa. Mariachi at midnight.
Control A heats up the dance floor with live salsa, pop, rock and dance tunes from 11:00pm to 2:30am at Club Nautico.

Sunday, June 27

Entertainment

Omar Arriaga. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacios Cotton Club NEW
Control A. 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
Cash Ross. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
Open Mic. 6:30pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
Danny Moreno. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Froggy’s.
Acoustic music from Luna. 7:00pm -11:00pm, Froggy’s.
Sandra’s Mariachi Band . 10:00am – 12:00pm, Fiesta Hotel.
Jorge Pomp presents “unplugged” Trova, Sunday’s starting at 9:00pm, Club Nautico.

Clubs & Organizations

Church Service. Chapel by the Sea non-denominational Christian Church. 8:30am.
Church Service. San Carlos Community Church, 9:00am.
AA – Meeting. 6:00 pm, at the Grupo Tetakawi AA meeting place on the road to Loma Del Mar next to the Bomberos (Fire Station). Call 226-0954 for more info.

Monday, June 28

Entertainment

Silent Movie Night with Omar Arriaga.7:45pm – 9:15pm, Captain’s Club. NEW

Tuesday, June 29

Entertainment

Danny Moreno & Omar Arriaga. 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Soggy Peso.
Efrain and Martin Giacoman. 5:00pm -8:00pm, Fiesta Hotel.

Sports

The Nifty Niners – the ladies 9 hole golf group. 9:00am. Visitors, residents and golf members are welcome to join us at the San Carlos Country Club. For more info, email us at scniftyniners@yahoo.com or call 226-1519.

Save these Dates: (see next week’s newsletter for more information on these fun-filled events):

July 1 – 4th. 63rd International Billfish Tournament.
July 13th. Festival del Mar Bermejo.
July 22 – 25th. Convention AESMAC: parties, dance, coronation and “trashion” show.
July 30 – Aug 1st. Hooked on San Carlos fishing tournament organized by Sonora is Safe.
September 5-7th. Labor Day Fishing Tournament.
October 9 – 11th. Cantina Cup Fishing Tournament.

If you’re asking yourself, how do I get my events & happy hour added, the answer is simple: Just email us and we’d be happy to list your events for free.