OPINION | January 07, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist: The Happiest People By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF The people of Costa Rica are some of the most content on earth. Could it be because their priority is financing education not war?
Beach Restaurant Bar+Lounge is a concept capturing the essence of Costa Rica and its eco friendly spirit, KOKi Beach embraces it's environment and community in which it lives. Working with principally local materials, artisans and incorporating mostly reused, reclaimed and repurposed elements this unique space was created. This was accomplished by capturing such things as the wood from an abandoned house in Hone Creek, which now serve as tables and seating for the restaurant as well as the decorative entry feature, the bar bodega and decorative elements. Local river stones were used for the building support as well as the unique bar back wall, while the lamps are a combination of carvings by the local indigenous community in Bribri and a local artisan who specializes in beadwork. KOKi Beach is a showcase of local craftmanship and shows how using the knowledge and traditions of the community one can truly create a modern and environmentally friendly space.
We only use freshest local produced ingredients some from our own farm. We hope you will enjoy the KOKi Beach experience.
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Open daily 5-11PM. Closed Mondays
Another guest greets barman Misael
Market day
We use locally grown and organic veggies whenever we can
Danny Glover came visiting
Food, drinks and fun
This guy lives by the trees
Try something new with our mixologists
Our famed Banana-in-a-Box
Party Time
Koki Beach birds view
Catch of the Day
Wish you were here
the color of stone
Janeth
Our resident sloth loves to hang out in the trees in the center of the action. She is friendly and loves to have her picture taken
Sunset Happy Hours 5-7PM daily
Ocean front in the center of town
Photo Exhibit
Photoexhibit "Somos Todos Caribe Sur" Permanent Exhibition
Our delicious Kokitini
iron gate
an old iron gate that was found on the side of the road is repurposed and will be used as the back gate
coconut planters
developing and drift wood and coconut planter fence for the entry area right into the lounge
the gaviones
cages we are using for the foundation and a design element including the bar back
river stones
these are the typical river stones for the gaviones
model shot
roof too
the roof
sugar kettle
an abandoned sugar kettle as an entry statement.
caribbean inspiration
the great color and the soft material of the local hammock will make great lounge pillows
fallen tree
great lounge table
a fallen tree
after a recent storm we were able to capture some great wood to use for the space
table and chair
the mountain house reconfigured
chairs
the mountain house was a wealth of materials supplying the wood for tables and chairs to start
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