Hollywood Studio Magazine (July 1971)

Visitors to Ensanada may enquire at the Tourist office and public tours are conducted on Weds, and Sundays. Amanda Merida, the hospitable mgr. of Casa del Sol squired us to a most delightful dinner in Del Rey Sol, the only gourmet restaurant in Ensanada and one which has such a colorful background it bears a wee re-telling. On May 23rd next year, El Rey Sol (named after “the Sun King” of France Louis XIV) will celebrate a quarter of a century of serving fine cuisine. Even that illustrious monarch who is famous in history as a connoisseur of fine foods and wines would delight in El Rey’s cuisine today. Daughter, Pepita, of the founding French-Mexican family, studied at the Cordon Bleu Cooking School in Paris and her talents continue to shine through in all that emanates from El Rey Sol’s kitchen. We had a selection of hors d’oeuvres (which is on the complete dinner) that both intrigued and satisfied the edge of appetite. Tiny shrimp on a cracker, heart of artichoke, fresh pickled glazed beets, El Rey’s own pate on tiny slices of French bread, hardboiled egg with dainty garnee of cavier (these are some of those we enjoyed during our THREE visits). The salad'was simple-greens with a slice of ripe tomato, but the dressing of wine vinegar and olive oil, light and just right. My entree was snowy White Sea Bass (twice) and zesty stuffed shrimp on our last night. Amiga, Katherine Kessel, joined me in my choices except for our final dinner which was roast chicken and she mentioned it was excellent. The meals with Santo Tomas wines (which compliment so much!) never exceeded $11 including tip and tax. I might add an outstanding selection of French pastries made in the kitchens of El Rey Sol is included in the price of the meals, as is your coffee. I highly recommend this place as the best in Ensenada. Off for ' La Bufadora ’ We did visit Velasco for luncheon on Ruiz Ave. and it was good as was the Estero Beach restaurant brunch we enjoyed after our visit to the famous “La Bufadora” or blow hole south of Punta Branda point. The rushing waters of the ocean come in to a tiny crevass of shore rocks and spray up with a roaring jet rainbow sparkles of mist which fascinate for hours. I visited Prieto’s my last sojourn and the lobster was magnificent, but because lobster was out of season during our current stay, we passed. All the shops are fun to visit and one can discover many delightful and beautiful gifts for mini-prices. The Gift Shop of El Solecito adjoining and belonging to our hospitable Izabals, was a treasure trove of colorful gifts, and at modest and fair prices. We know, because I walked off a pound or two myself plus Queens 16325 VENTURA BLVD. ENCINO 788- 1330 LUNCHEON DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH BANQUET FACILITIES DANCING... IN THE NEW CASTLE BAR Dare you be Sun tory (f^oycit Japanese Whisky 86.8 proof. A blend of rare selected whiskies distilled and bottled near Kyoto in Japan. SUNTORY INTERNATIONAL, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TRY US FOR DINNER OR A RELAXED WEEKEND It's only a short drive from where you live to the CASA SIRENA MOTOR HOTEL and the LOBSTER TRAP Steak and Seafood Restaurant Both hotel and restaurant at the water's edge with breathtaking marine views, in two short years have become favorites with many from all over California and sought out by the discrimi¬ nating from all over the USA and fourteen other countries. All our rooms and suites in the hotel are taste¬ fully decorated in a style that combines holiday mood with relaxation ... and have color TV, 24 hour phone service, room service, and twin- double, queen size, or king size beds, none less than 80 " long. Surrounded by the boats with gayly colored sails of the Peninsula Yacht Anchorage, we are lo¬ cated ON THE TIP-OF THE PENINSULA . . . CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR, OXNARD :asa Sirena * ’ MOTOR HOTEL reservations: (805) 487-6311 'IV'he* 44041 Lind tU . . . YOU'LL LOVE US! Gourmet Circuit-3