“What’s the plan? A six-pack on the beach?”

It’s time to pay the check so I walk up to the counter as Peer figures out my tab. I’ve just had one of the best breakfasts of my life. I’m enjoying the textbook example of immaculate vibes: Peer’s Place, a restaurant, and bar steps from the sea. Surrounded by sand and serving fantastic food with cold drinks, I first visited years back on my original Hopkins journey, and I’m pleased to report it has only gotten better with age. Now 12 years old, Peer’s is a testament to creating the ideal hospitality experience: find a tremendous location, figure out your niche, and do it better than everyone else.  Easier said than done, but Peer makes it look easy.

He sees a lot of tourists due to his location just off the beach,

but also expats and local families because of his personal touch and outstanding menu. Ranging from the traditional Belizean breakfast of eggs, salsa, beans, fruits, and fry jacks to the famous Peer’s Pancakes with bananas, coconut, and cinnamon, breakfast served until noon never tasted so good. And how can you beat starting your day with a good cup of coffee, enjoying that view?  Luckily if you’re getting a late start or have an early morning Scarlet Macaw tour, Peer’s Place is open for lunch and dinner with sandwiches, salads, pasta, and a fair selection for vegans and vegetarians alike. They also provide cold beer and a decently stocked bar.  “You know for many people a six-pack and the beach is an ideal afternoon,” Peer opines. Yes, Peer. Yes, it is.