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Cuisine of Saint Martin for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

The gastronomic capital of the picturesque island is the city of Grand Case. This is where popular national restaurants and colorful bars are located. Local cuisine is a harmonious blend of Caribbean, African and French culinary traditions, so regional food will appeal to fans of the exotic. Local people have their national drink, guavaberry liquor. It is produced from special berries that grow in remote areas of the island and ripen in August. The liquor is made following ancient recipes and is long kept in special wooden casks, so drink gets a unique floral-fruity fragrance.
Your active city break in Saint Martin. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
The vast majority of travelers are attracted to the island by beautiful beaches that are well-equipped for a variety of water sports. There are 37 beaches on the island, so it’s easy … Open
The La Villa Restaurant invites visitors to try popular local food. It is situated next to the city center. In addition to original national food, classic French dishes are represented in the menu. The restaurant has a festive atmosphere and attractive prices. You can continue an acquaintance with national culinary tradition in the L'Auberge Gourmande restaurant.
In its spacious hall even a large company of visitors can easily accommodate. In evenings, L'Auberge Gourmande often hosts live performances. Budget travelers like Bistro Caraibes, as food choice in this friendly restaurant is always very large. At lunchtime visitors are offered special set menus that are available at very attractive prices. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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1. You can visit the island at any time of the year, but the most favorable holiday period is from December to April. Vacationers are sure to bring a sun protector, as they can get burnt on … Open
The Pascal restaurant is very popular among pizza lovers. The luxury menu and wine list, helpful staff and friendly atmosphere have made Pascal one of the most popular dining places on the island. There are attractive restaurants in every city of the island. Guests of Marigot have to visit the Tropicana restaurant.
The town has an attractive restaurant of national cuisine, Orange Fever, which updates the menu few times per season. Not far away is a popular sushi bar Moulin Fou, where each dish is a masterpiece of culinary art. In the area of ​​Simpson Bay vacationers point out the Vesna Taverna & Bagel House, the main feature of which is a large selection of desserts. It resembles classic restaurant tavern with its design; there is always a cozy and relaxing atmosphere here.
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National cuisine of Netherlands Antilles

Local people do not disregard traditional Dutch dishes, whether it is light-salted fish or cheeses. If we talk specifically about culinary masterpieces that include meat, we have to mention special pies called pastechi. The meat filling in them is combined with spices. That's the most popular local snack. In restaurants, you can always find a lamb or goat stewed with vegetables, a unique iguana soup, and even a well-done poultry. The last dish has an uncommon name for this place, galina. However, most of the menu is still occupied by dishes that may seem very unusual. These include pork tails stewed with papaya and rice. … Open

Unique sights around Saint Martin

Shell Beach

From the series “Most Fabulous and Magic Beaches”
Check on the map:   Distance from Saint Martin center - 30.6 km.
The length of the unique beach is about 1 000 meters. Hikers and those who like to relax in secluded atmosphere like the place. Despite the fact that the Shell Beach is known to thousands of travelers and enjoys great popularity among them, it doesn’t feature traditional touristic infrastructure. For many years, it has being able to keep the natural beauty. That’s best place for those who have long wanted to look for beautiful shells at the coast. … Read further

Juancho Yrausquin Airport

From the series “The Most Dangerous Runways in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Saint Martin center - 50.6 km.
Considering the fact that the orbit is surrounded by the high cliffs and borders its beginning and end on the steep slopes, the chance of the successful landing seems rather small. Overall, these features make Juancho E. Yrausquin one of the most dangerous airports in the world. If the pilot settles on a few meters, he can take the plane into the abyss. The large aircraft can not land at this airport at all. … Read further

Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Saint Martin

Long Bay
Another widespread dish is called “Fungi” - this is how they call a vegetable stew, which may contain a variety of meats. All the components are stewed over low heat for a very long time, so the meat turns out to be very tender and juicy. A lot of hot spices are ... Open »
Tortola
If you love fish dishes, Tortola is a culinary paradise for you. Old wife is a delicious fish fillet cooked with vegetables and fruit, or pancakes made of fish or seafood. Shark soup and grilled fish with vegetables and okra are also popular. Local restaurants usually ... Open »
Antigua Island
A unique fruit that only grows in Antigua is a black pineapple. Why it is called “black” is unknown, it differs from a regular pineapple only by a smaller size and a sweeter taste. Unfortunately, it is rarely going to export – the harvest is quite little. The ... Open »
Dominica Island
When you order a meal, remember that almost all local food is served with hot pepper sauce Bello. The soups are thick, nourishing, the most popular ones are with meat. An interesting local finding is a meat, backed in banana leaves, which add an interesting flavor to ... Open »
Diamant
Farse a crab remains one of the most popular dishes that tourists enjoy ordering. It is a special crab type that is cooked with various hot spices. Don’t forget to try clams that are usually cooked on coals, as well as northern red snapper filet, kingfish, and ... Open »
Bavaro
This region is rich in fish and exotic seafood, however, seafood delicacies are almost absent in the menus of local restaurants. Local people prefer grilled or spit-fired fish. Sometimes, fish is cooked in coconut milk and served with spicy sauces. Tourists, who want ... Open »
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