Just Shana: NY Avenue Beach Bar

Upon my return from NY and the prospective job I went up for not panning out I wasnt in the best mood.  "The sig" picked up on it and so when he picked me up from Union Station he suggested we visit the brand new NY Avenue Beach Bar.  It was about 10:30p on Sunday and the bar was open until midnight so we went for it.

I did an impromptu interview with one of the managers and found out that the idea for this concept had been in the mind of another NY Avenue business owner for quite some time but never really put into production.  Upon meeting and getting to know the owners of the Beach Bar it began to really take shape.  Around October/November of 2011 the wheels were set in motion to make it a reality.

The great thing is it has the support of other business owners of very popular and successful spots in the DC area who have banded together to assist in the success of the new venture but I am certain they wont need much assistance as I see it taking off in a big way.

The sand is bought in from Ocean City, the food truck, Sundevich has amazing food at even better prices and the owner of the truck has huge personality to boot.  The drinks are potent and tasty and the price point is doable.  We had top shelf margaritas for $9.  There are three bars and one even has a frozen drink maker  - sand, sun and slushies?  yes please!  There is a fancy port a potty, friendly staff, great sounds provided by a DJ and beach appropriate games.

The owners are open to suggestions and have even recently implemented a movie night so I suggest you run, dont walk to the NY Avenue Beach Bar.  I will meet you there.  Swimsuits optional.  :)

inside the port o potty - fancy right?

port o potty photo op

late night sand and sip action

"the sig" in action

look for the sign!

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Just Shana: Back to Barbados...The Finale!

As I stated in the last post I was treated to a few days at Bouganvillea Beach Resort as a thank you for my assistance with the film 'Chrissy!'.  The images will tell the remainder of the story, all I can say is I cannot wait to return.  Enjoy and thank you for following the Back to Barbados series.  :)

my room-yes I kept the Do Not Disturb sign on the entire time

headed somewhere...or coming back, I dont know

path to my room

path to the restaurant at the resort

one of those rooms belongs to me!

view at breakfast

I would hang out here too

after breakfast I took a walk on the beach

normally I HATE sand...

but this sand I couldnt get enough of

realizing it was really my last day there  :(

I even did a video (though it is being a pain to upload at the moment)!  A sad mess I was LOL  Definitely missed my family but who would want to leave this place???  I would be a beach bum for real, how can you hold down a normal 9-5 with this place as your backdrop?  It is beyond me.  

Just Shana: Back to Barbados...(Part 3)

After we finished shooting I had a few days to rest and relax before heading back to the states.  I was treated to a stay at the lovely Bouganvillea Beach Resort and there aren't enough words to type that can convey the beauty of this place, or of Barbados in general.  So of course I have the pics to share...but first my girls, Tanya and Nathania took me on the Mount Gay Rum Tour.  Why, why, why is that tour so awesome?  It is a must attend attraction.  See below:

Tanya, myself & Nathania before the tour-love them

about to watch a short film on the history of Mount Gay but I was already tipsy at this point due to the free rum punch...

see?  more rum punch after the movie *smh*

and then a tasting...help me...

Nathania...who BTW maybe did one of the 3 tastings and the others she poured in my cup...

and of course I drank it LOL

Tanya didnt drink any of hers...

so of course I had to help her out LOL

Tanya & I

drinks starting to kick in so I had to sneak behind the bar for a photo op 

time to visit the actual plant but sorry, no pics allowed inside  :(

after the tour you can do the lunch option which of course we did and it was delicious...and yes more free drinks were had.

So thats that.  I didnt take any food pics because I was too busy stuffing my face but rest assured it was amazing.  I cant wait to go back for the premiere so I can do the tour again!  Thanks again Tanya & Tan-Tan!  Stay tuned for Part 4!