In order to start a new life, in April 2007 Storm and Ami Zbel, moved to Costa Ballena from Boston, Massachusetts, with their two small boys Xavier and Adan.
They bought a house near Dominical feeling that this was the ideal place to live, raise children and go surfing.
They began preparing and delivering food to their neighbors in order to become known as the new hosts of the Jolly Roger Bar at the heights of Escaleras. “During the first three years we didn´t even have signs; advertising was by word of mouth and as a special recommendation,” says Ami. Von, their third child was born in Costa Rica. The three boys attend Escuela Verde, and love the ocean, jungle and waterfalls.
The Jolly Roger Bar recently underwent a comprehensive reform: They added a 40m2 terrace and built a new bar of wood, metal and stainless steel.
There are more TV screens to watch sports events and more benches around the deck overlooking the forest and ocean. In Jolly Roger, where intentionally there is no WiFi, you can enjoy the conversations between friends and the stunning sunsets.
Apart from the list of delicious crunchy wings, the specialty of the place, they expanded the offer with draft beer and an exclusive line of Chilean wine.
Chief Pirate, Storm Zbel who was a known DJ in Boston, organizes live music every Wednesday and Saturday. And this December musician Drew LaPlante returns to his home base.
Ami, Storm and their great team are awaiting you on the mountain!
