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Are there well-stocked grocery stores in San Pedro Town for breakfast items (cereal, juices, bread, coffee, fruit, etc.) and lunch items (sandwich meats, bread, pop, beer, wine, chips, etc.)? How do the prices compare with US prices?
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In the spirit of staying informational:
Yes.
About 30-50% higher than stateside. Distilled spirits up, up ,up. (But you didn't ask)
Yer welcome.
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Yes, you can get most items found in US stores here. Island Supermarket comes to mind. The prices are higher here, but that is understandable. Shipping, and handeling cost money. This is not a cheap place to live.
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you'd do best to go to "individuals" who have fruit and vegetable stands....as far as "one stop shopping", that would be a bit pricey. The "Island Supermarket" around the Boca del Rio area is cheaper![than the bigger market]
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And don't go down there with the idea that fruits and vegetables look the same as here, either...unless you like bananas! That's the sorriest-looking flora you ever laid eyes on, but it doesn't taste as bad as it looks. The best veggies are at the Island Market, but they ain't cheap...Jesse is right!
[This message has been edited by Daemyon (edited 12-07-2000).]
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When my boyfriend and I went we packed some boxed pasta mixes, ceral, and snacks so we saved that way.
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re the rickcheri message: The northern store, "San Pedro Supermarket", located by the San Juan statue (not Boca Del Rio) is NOT any cheaper than Island Supermarket which is the big store south of town. In fact the owner/operators are relatives and purchase together.
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We checked out the grocery stores and produce stand, just to see the prices mainly. I suggest you patronize the local small restaurants for meals, and basically you will save money, and the food is excellent.
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Any suggestions as to the best restaurants (as in best value for your $, not necessarily the fanciest)? I heard the Jamaican Jerk was good...any other recommendations by regular patrons?
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Consider Chloes' advice! It is cheaper to eat out . The most expensive meal we ate was $25 Bz. That's $12.50 US! I challenge you to find a meal of similar Quality/Quantity in the Houston/DFW area for less than 2x that. Also, drinking out is cheap too! We found the beer to be close to what we pay here and the mixed drinks were closer to 1/2 what we are used to here. If you really want to buy expensive, buy a beer at the DFW airport!! Important.. you gotta like seafood!
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Definately buy your beer by the case at the beer distributorship. It's MUCH cheaper than buying out at clubs. You get a significant amount of $$ back when you turn the bottles in as well. Any US brand of grocery item is expensive. Some of the items are much cheaper if you don't buy US brands. Eating out can be very economical, and BBQing your fish you caught helps as well. We took our fish to a little restuarant called Amergris Delight and they prepared it for us 4 different ways for 12.50 BZ. What a bargain. We ordered rice and beans on the side and had a fabulous dinner for 4, for about $9!!!!! (US)Can't beat that with a stick. This same place also has FABULOUS pizza (conch included) and they deliver!!!!! Belize it. Debbie
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Jesse, If you are still lurking out there----how 'bout an update on the biscuit and gravy situation at the Hideaway and the status of Sweet Basils. It is also my understanding that the blue curacao inventory at BC's may be suffering, although perhaps by now Charlene has put it on her "shopping list".
Your info as usual is always appreciated.
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Dawnskers, No doubt about it: "Jambel" has the best authentic Jamaican food around, and Fitz is a very cool host! It's right on the beach across from 'Central Park', you know, by the main shipping pier. The food is *HOT* and the tunes are cool...it is a bit pricy, but what isn't on A.C., unless you want rice'n'beans'n'chicken as a steady diet!!!! Tell him "N.Y.-Emile" said to have you taste the beef patties an' coco bread, if he has any...
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The Golden Girls are working hard to get the Hideaway kitchen back in operation, probably within a week. Sweet Basils is in full operation and their adverts say that the path is OK for golf carts again. Charlene would never disappoint you by running out of the makin's for your blue thingies! Come on down!
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Excellent advice! Thanks to you all...my husband wants to know one very important thing; WHERE IS THE BEER DISTRIBUTORSHIP? He will be one happy camper if we can find that! I am assuming that US dollars are readily accepted down there? Traveler's checks also?
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Jesse- The 22nd. I'm bringing a bottle of blue curacao just in case. Char never had any before I brought one in August. She almost flipped when she saw Ernie mixing a blue drink.
Thanks for the Hideaway and Basils update. I suspose that the Hideaway bar will as usual unless because of the aliens they have put in a dress code or cover charge
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San Pedro Distributors (Belican, Coke, water) is located next to Island Supermarket just south of the village. You can hijack a delivery crew on the road anywhere however. Just look for a red trailer towed by a green John Deere tractor. Hideaway Bar is the same except aliens must wear pants now.
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CHOO CHOO... Out of curiosity.... My kid eats blue "what cha ma call its" quite frequently. His lips and tongue always turn blue. Do your "blue thingies" turn your mouth and lips blue?? Maybe that's why the aliens are attracted to you.... Debbie
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Beliken Supply is just south of Coconuts. The case price is $37.50BZ plus bottle deposit, around$5.00BZ. They will deliver free! Best value on the Island. Just call them before 1 PM.
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OOPS, I'm an idiot! Beliken Supply is just south of Island Market. Sorry for the brain fart.
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Thanks to all! Can't wait to get there; heading to bed now...have to get up at 5 am to drive to Miami for our flight. Should arrive in San Pedro sometime tomorrow afternoon! Hope to meet some of you in person; thanks for the info on the beer distributor- Dave's trip is already a success!
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Debbie, I'm not sure 'bout turning blue. After three I become "invisible" and assuredly the "smartest person alive". I'll try to check the mirror after two when one is only bulletproof.
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quote _______________________________________ dawnskers - posted 12-08-2000 07:41 AM suggestions (as in best value for your $, not necessarily the fanciest) _______________________________________
For cheap eats - the chinese take-out (with the 3 leg dogs out front)
1/3 block from Lillies. A couple of FULL SIZE tasty dishes $6 Belize each. BTW try a little Marie Sharp's hot sauce on it!
[This message has been edited by Beach Bum (edited 12-09-2000).]
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Eating out in San Pedro, is cheaper than you eating at any of your favorite places in the USA, no matter where you live. I say go and spend a buck folks, enjoy the local fare.
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Lotsa sample prices at: //AmbergrisCaye.com/help/
prices right off the shelves...
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Hey, when you go to Belikin supply, see if they have any Budweiser or Pepsi...they always get a kick out of people who ask for those two beverages...
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