cooks is definitely on my list for may. i am thrilled to hear that the food and service are good. thanks for the info!

We are happy to hear that John and Bonnie liked our restaurant. John and Bonnie are great people who I enjoyed very much talking to. They brought a fun group of friends who had a great time and we had a great time having them here as well. They enjoyed grilling their steaks on the grill at their table. One of the gentlemen also did a very nice show on the grill flaming his steak. It was great.

Business is slow with us indeed but that is going to change. On special days like last Valentine's Day it was a mad house. The restaurant was completely full with walk-in customers waiting all the way down the stairs. They were determined to eat at Cooks and we stayed open untill 1 in the morning for them.

Three part time waiters and 1 part time cook did not show up which did not make it easy on us but we managed.

John, it was our pleasure being at you all's service, as they say in Texas. We will be here for your next trip next year. Be safe.

Sincerely,
Cooks Restaurant

Well now I have 2 restaurant's on my do list...Thanks to Sherry. All you can eat with red wine........Im starving myself for a couple month's to get ready........

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Dear Cooks Restaurant..
Due to the fact Ive never ate them (or seen any) I will be there the end of may to try a few. I really hope there filling and what ever else you may have to offer. My wife says she has tasted some (I think she's fibbing) but would like to try some thats been cooked. She's laughing at me but I dont get it.....Must be some kinda stupid joke.....
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Dear Larry,
I hope you find the fish balls at Old Fisherman filling and delicious. I've heard that they are quite delicious. As I said before, Old Fisherman is a good restaurant with great food as well. After you try Old Fisherman's fish balls you can try some at Cooks as well. Only ours is bigger or so they say. In any case we will make sure everything will be to your satisfaction.

About your wife laughing at you, I wouldn't know about that. Maybe she's laughing with you.

Just let me know when you'll be visiting us and we will prepare some fish balls for you.

Holy cow ~ you have balls, too??

Sorry I never made it there the month of February. I honestly don't know where the time went. You're a "must do" next year!!

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omg! fish balls are taking over! is no place safe from them? tiny little fish balls! they are attacking!

You know how they say, "it is good to learn 1 new thing a day", well, I learned something on this BB yesterday, I never knew fish had balls!!!!

ahhhhh, there are so many things we aruba addicts can teach.

I literally am sitting on my hands, Gina! I could do a stand up comedy act on your post, but sherry would throw me off here instantly!!

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elaine, are you typing with your teeth? just remember i almost had to delete myself yesterday so i also am trying to maintain self control.

Truth be known, I'm a woman of many talents!! lol

You're the one who started this whole thing with "balls." AND, I know it's as difficult for you to maintain self control as it is for me! "Girls" just like to have fun!!

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awww, i just tried to tell the story of deliciously tasty fish ball. i am innocent of everything! really i am. and if you go to old fisherman make sure to ask for fish cakes as an appetizer. suddenly they will become fish balls: round, little, delicate fishballs.

Elaine and Sherry
Actually I "cleaned up" what I was actually going to post not knowing what Sherry would tolerate, but she DID start it.

Im here to tell you'all Sherry started it all... I might of had something to do with a post just after her but like I was saying, ( I never had seen any and just wanted to know what they looked like and where they were located) Found out the Old Fisherman has little ones and Cooks has the big one's.......

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I think, no, I take that back, I know, if given a choice, I like big "ones." Next February can't come fast enough... I'm getting off the plane and running, not walking, to Cooks! Watch out Ommi!!!

Be still my heart!!

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You bet ya!!!!!

Ain't that right??? Funny thing is that you will always be surprized by the things you didn't know and of which you learned. On this forum I think they call it "getting shocked."

Ladies...please...take it easy. There is enough for everyone. Elaine, please don't run. You may fall and hurt yourself, then you won't be able to enjoy them balls. Fish balls that is.

Women...so predictable. All it takes is a little seduction and talk of big fish balls and they're lining up at the door. Kudos to you, Cooks

I can't wait to try them either - not that there's anything wrong with that

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[quote=kevin d;75800]Women...so predictable. All it takes is a little seduction and talk of big fish balls and they're lining up at the door. Kudos to you, Cooks


This has to be the best Thread Ive ever seen!! Sherry you are something special, Murray has a hand full with you.. (poor guy) We gotta meet, Cooks or Old Fisherman which ever has the biggest Balls, You pick!!!!!!!!!!!

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never fear, we will make those plans... i am starting my list of restaurants in a week or two. i try to savor the decisions just like i do with fish balls.

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Okay Ommi, when I arrive next year, I'm walking in, walking right up to you and making this request...."before I decide what to order, can I see your balls?"

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Not a problem at all. As soon as you ask for them they will be right up.

Ommi, you not only have "big balls," you're a good sport to take all this abuse!!

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OK Ya'll I'm putting Cook's on my "must" list for this coming December. I have to see these "balls" that Omni is bragging about!!

Now folks, lets not forget these so called balls or off some kind of fish species.....Inwhich Ive have not learned yet, but when my travels leads me to Cook's in May he will show me, unless Elaine grabs em and runs away to eat em on the beach....... before I get there...

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No abuse taken at all but you made me blush.

Larry, not to worry, Elaine does not go back until next Feb. Can't wait to read your report about these "fish balls" that Omni has.

I'm happy to hear that you've put us on your list. Depending on which part of December you are visiting you'll be able to eat those balls and see fire works as well.

Wooowww....hold on a second.....that didn't sound right didn't it??? Let me rephrase...you'll be able to eat the fish balls and see fireworks outside the window if its after December 27. I hope that sounds better.

PG is right. Elain is coming February of next year. Either way there will be enough for everyone.

Elaine, did you see that, you get to see fireworks too?

Speaking for myself ~ if ever, whenever, however I eat them, I'll see fireworks!!!!

The hell with the balls!! After all this back and forth banter with Ommi who has been such a good sport, and a lot of fun, I just want to meet him!!! lol

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Elaine I have a fantastic idea, you and I go see Omni in Feb. 2009. I just love "fireworks"!!
And you are so right, Omni is being such a good sport about all this stuff we are throwing at him about his "fish balls"! You are OK in my book Omni.

i have a better idea... let's get all of the restaurants together for a 'big balls'(fish that is) contest.

and yes ommi, you are one heck of a guy to join in on this fun.

Big balls contest????????????? Please, please, please sherry, can I be a judge???? It'll kinda be like Aruban Idol!!


Gina ~ You're on for February, girl!

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yes, you asked first so you get to be a judge. you can do that job with your hands tied behind your back, hahahaha.

Thank you, thank you!!! My hands tied behind my back??? Wow, you give me much too much credit!!

Okay Ommi ~ because of the good sportsmanship you've shown, you get to show me yours first!!

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Thanks my friend. You are all wonderfull, fun and good sports as well.

Thank you for including me Sherry. I'll be honored.

But let's make it better with a twist. Schedule ya'lls trip for May with Sherry. We'll take my car, I'll drive you guys to get your balls around the island. Elain will be the judge and all of you the jury.

Elain....you are the first on my list.

Believe it or not, there are parts of the island that I still haven't seen after 14 trips. Are the "balls" different in different parts, or is it kinda like, " you've seen two, you've seen them all?"


Watch out ommi...."here come da judge!!

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Aruba is a unique island. It is small in size and big in flavor. Its flavor is different in each corner yet you will feel like you have not traveled the island completely and will never get to the end of it. It is a never ending variety of flavors and SIZES. Court in session.

I have "banged" the gavel; court IS in session. Sir Ommi, it's time for you to show me yours, and I'll show you mine ~ evidence, that is!!!

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Geeee, been gone for 3 days fishing a Bass Tournement and come back to see were having Court over who" balls are the biggest and with the best flavor.. OK... count me in...By the way, Before this bass tournement I had some of the local fishermen thinking I was a nutcase when I told them about the Aruba Fish Balls.. Seems nobody here found any.."so they did look anyway" ha...I didnt win any money because I was too busy holding the fish upside down all day..... thanks alot people.........

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Elaine and Omni, I just got off the phone with my cousin that I take to Aruba in Feb. and she said for me to "sign her up" for the balls and fireworks. So now we are three!!!! It gets more kinky every day!!!

Gina ~ I think we chased Ommi away!! All I did was rap my gavel!!
Just kidding.... I think Ommi's great!! lol

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Sorry that I disappeared for a moment, but my wife and I went thru a difficult time during these last few days. Our six year old had surgeory so that was an emotional chaos for us. Thank God that everything went well and he is fine now recovering. Regarding the fishballs, you can bring as many people as you want. There are balls for all.Btw Elain, it takes a lot to scare me away. Hahahahahaaa

Glad to hear that your son is o.k. It must have been upsetting time for you and your wife as your son is so young.

Thank you for your well wishes.Indeed it was quite upsetting. We were scared, upset, worried, felt helpless, and brokendown. Today with the good news we feel tremendously relieved. I gave everybody a free cocktail today at the restaurant to cheer his good health.

Were sending well wish's from the "show me state" in Missouri for your Son and Family. Take Care......

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