I bought a bar in Costa Rica!!! And named it after my dog!!

My name is Steve and my wife, Julie, and I have always enjoyed coming to Costa Rica. We have talked about purchasing a home here and eventually moving here. After visiting in March of 2023 I discovered that a little bar in Ojochal was for sale. And, long story short, our five year plan became a three month plan.

I have been in the restaurant and bar business since 1989 in some way shape or form. I have owned my own bars and restaurants since 2003. After selling my last restaurant in 2021 it seemed only logical to buy a bar in Costa Rica. Right?

So who is Stan? He is our golden retriever and that is his image on our logo. My first bar, opened in Seattle, Washington, was called Norm’s which was our golden retriever when I opened it. It seemed only fitting that I name my next bar after my current golden. And he represents how I want people to feel when they come to this bar. Relaxed, happy, chill, friendly, and sometimes kind of goofy. One person who met him described him as “pura vida”. And I think that is very true. He’s just as happy hanging out around the pool as he is going on an adventure.

If you find yourself in Ojochal come by and see us! Stan is usually at the bar and sometimes hanging out in the fountain out front.

PURA VIDA!!!