Top 5 Fruitful Caribbean Cuisine from Andria Mitsakos
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Top 5 Fruitful Caribbean Cuisine from Andria Mitsakos
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Catégorie : Amérique du Nord et Antilles - Gastronomie
- Gastronomie
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No Caribbean holiday is complete without the joy of tangy and sweet fresh fruits! Leave it to culinary travel expert and AMPR president & CEO Andria Mitsakos to share her favorite fruit-inspired food finds. With the Caribbean as her home-away-from-home, Andria adores discovering dishes drizzled in fruity flavors, local herbs and seasonal ingredients. Check out her top five dinners and desserts that celebrate tantalizing island fruits!
Daphne's Restaurant, adjacent to The House, Barbados
Princess Diana frequented its London counterpart, and now this beachfront location next to The House hotel has foodies flocking. At Daphne’s, Chef Marco Festini Cromer’s modern Italian food is perfectly matched to current trends.
Dinner: St. Lucy Pork Chop with spiced potato wedges, apple and ginger chutney
Dessert: Poached Pear with mascarpone and caramelized almonds
www.daphnesbarbados.com
Pink Sands: Harbour Island, The Bahamas
Trendy beachfront Blue Bar and Garden Terrace restaurant welcome international jet-setters at this tropical 18-acre haven on the legendary three-mile pink-sand beach. Executive chef James Van Dyke masters a menu of seasonal specialties complemented by an extensive wine list.
Dinner: Half “Poulet Rouge” Free Range Chicken, salsify and sweet corn hash, micro herbs, wood roasted piquillo peppers, tamarind glaze
Dessert: Drunken Rum Raisin Cake
www.pinksandsresot.com
Marley Resort & Spa: Nassau, The Bahamas
Simmer Down serves gourmet Caribbean cuisine, classic family recipes and traditional Jamaican dishes. Bob Marley’s former personal chef, Mama Lur, adds her special spices. Simmer Down offers a beachfront patio, interior dining room and open-air courtyard with live music stage.
Dinner: Spicy Jerk Fish (Bob’s Favorite) with sweet potato polenta, roasted market vegetables and lemon veloute
Dessert: Native Guava Tasting: Guava upside down cake w/ brandy cream, guava crisp with rum & raisin ice cream, roasted guava Bavarian with wild berry compote
www.marleyresort.com
Strawberry Hill: Blue Mountains, Jamaica
This mountain-top resort combines Jamaican and international recipes for a New Jamaican Cuisine. Strawberry Hill’s dining locations suit your mood, from the Bamboo Room to the Jade Vine Terrace and Gold Room for events. The spa’s customized menu is based on the Elements.
Dinner: Seville Orange Seared Duck Breast suitable for Fire Element
Dessert: Strawberry Cheesecake, a creamy treat with sumptuous strawberry topping.
www.islandoutpost.com/strawberryhill
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino: St. Maarten
Amidst St. Maarten’s nightlife hub, The Point restaurant offers sophisticated palate-pleasers, perched on a seaside cliff. Seasonal sensations are serenaded by a selection of fine wines. Ocean view and soft lighting guarantee a romantic setting. It’s also fabulous for private functions.
Dinner: Casave Crusted Halibut, sautéed spinach, Parma ham potato soufflé, Champagne blueberry salsa
Dessert: Maho Reef Crystal Tear, rolled papaya cream pavlova, saffron banana salad, passion fruit sherbet, the signature dessert, served in a frozen tear drop
www.sonesta.com/mahobeach
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