The Best of Cayman

It’s that time again where Caymanians, local residents, and tourists from all over the world will be able to vote for their favorite places in the Cayman Islands! This will be The 3rd Annual Best of Cayman Awards, and the polls will be open through the 31st of January. Last year, over 20,000 people from all over the world voted for all the BEST places in Cayman!

It’s easy. Just visit www.bestofcayman.com and vote for your favorite spots. If you are considering a visit to our lovely islands, this website is the perfect place to begin your research! Read up on the best places to eat, drink, shop, play and relax in the Cayman Islands. This exhaustive site has reviews, video clips, classifieds, news, local weather, menus, local events, and just about any other information a visitor or resident might be looking for in The Cayman Islands. Keep www.bestofcayman.com bookmarked in your favorites to keep up with everything happening in Cayman.

Don’t forget to pop by the site soon and vote for your fave Cayman hotspots!

www.bestofcayman.com

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The Brasserie

We don’t really need a reason to go to The Brasserie, one of Grand Cayman’s most elegant and beautiful restaurants. Locals know that The Brasserie, known as “The Island’s Secret Pleasure”, has some of the finest food and drink in The Cayman Islands. Tucked into Cricket Square, The Brasserie is known for their fresh-caught fish caught on their own fishing boat, as well as succulent salads, decedent desserts and fine wines.

The Brasserie offers a tempting Happy Hour every Friday evening from 5:00-7:30 PM. The “De-Stress Happy Hour” includes:

• Complimentary tapas platters
• Complimentary seated chair massage for shoulders and neck in the patio room, provided by BodyWorks
• Specials on authentic Sangria and select wines   

If you decide to stay for dinner to further de-stress, take 10% off your bill.

Aah, the weekend! Kick it off in style at The Brasserie.

Visit www.brasseriecayman.com for detailed information including menus and directions, or call (345) 945-1815  

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Cafe Med

A bit of bubbly, exquisite food, and the balmy tropical breeze…sounds like New Year’s Eve in the Cayman Islands. This year, pass up the black tie scene and make it a cozy evening at Cafe Med. The menu for New Year’s Eve is decadent, with the usual Cafe Med blend of succulent Mediterranean fare and Caribbean kick.

NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECIAL MENU

• Cream of Asparagus Soup garnished with bacon bite
• Carpaccio Di Manzo Mediterraneo thinly sliced beef tenderloin dressed with mustard & lemon vinaigrette with portobello mushrooms & shaved Parmesan
• Insalata Rifrescanti with honey mustard dressing
• Seafood Combo medallions of lobster & jumbo shrimp served in a champagne cream sauce with fresh garlic mashed potatoes & veggies
• 12 Ounce New York Strip Steak grilled to perfection with fresh mushroom red wine demi-glace sauce with roasted potatoes & veggies
• Chicken Saltimboca Sauteed Chicken breast in white wine garlic sage butter topped with Parma Ham, served with rice and veggies
• Homemade Italian Tiramisu
• Creme Brulee
• Fresh Strawberries in Lemoncello Cream
• Bottle of Prosecco per couple

Only CI$100.00 oer couple plus a 15% service charge

Boun Appetito!

Cafe Mediterraneo      West Bay Road, Galleria Plaza        Telephone (345) 949-8669

For full review visit www.caymangoodtaste.com

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The Cracked Conch

In the Cayman Islands, the best weather of the year starts at the end of November. While North Americans bundle up in sweater and mittens, Cayman folks are spending as many evenings as possible outdoors. If you are looking for a glorious alfresco dining experience, plan an evening at The Cracked Conch in West Bay, across from the Turtle Farm. The large restaurant was completely remodeled after Hurricane Ivan with a tiki bar, a stunning upscale cocktail lounge, indoor and outdoor dining, and one of the largest patio areas in the Cayman Islands. In spite of it’s size, the Cracked Conch has a cozy, tropical vibe with tiki torches and the sound of crashing waves in the background.

The seafood is ultra fresh, and the menu is a fusion of Caribbean and international flavors. If you are feeling virtuous, a tempting healthy meal is easy to manage at Cracked Conch. Start with the Marinated Conch Salad, a divine ceviche made with fresh local conch and peppers. Fill up on the Oriental Mesclun Salad, with melt-in-your-mouth local papaya and a homemade ginger-sesame dressing. For your entree, choose the fresh caught Steamed Wahoo, a steamed mild white fish served on bed of warm ratatouille.

The Cracked Conch serves lunch, dinner and an all-day menu. The beef, pasta and vegetarian selections are just as tasty as the signature seafood dishes. The Cracked Conch is elegant enough for a special occasion, and relaxed enough for a weeknight. Visit soon and enjoy your night under the Caribbean stars.

The Cracked Conch                         North West Pointe Road in West Bay, across from the Turtle Farm      

Telephone:     (345) 945-5217       

book reservations online at www.crackedconch.com.ky

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Abacus

The current economy is squeezing most of us when it comes to weeknight wining and dining. We must be clever when it comes to procuring the finer things in life. One way to indulge your pallet without breaking the bank is to visit Abacus for a cocktail on Wednesday evenings. With every glass of wine or cocktail, enjoy two “amuse bouche” bites on the house.

The nibbles are sure to be top-notch at Abacus, a new restaurant located in Camana Bay. Elegantly decorated, Abacus is the place to mingle with the “in crowd” and enjoy Caribbean classic flavors prepared with a contemporary twist.

Stop by any Wednesday 5:00PM-8:00 PM for “The Ultimate Threesome”: two amuse bouche bites with the purchase of a cocktail or glass of wine.

Abacus                  On the Paseo, Camana Bay           Telephone:    (345) 623-8282   

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Boogie Nights

The best dance party in the Cayman Islands is Boogie Nights, held the last Friday of every month at The Wharf. The Wharf Restaurant is one of Cayman’s premier waterfront restaurants, located in the heart of George Town on West Bay Road. Boogie Nights is a classic seventies dance party that kicks off at 9:30 PM, and be sure to arrive early so you don’t miss a minute of the fun. The dance floor fills up with revelers wearing bell bottoms, silky pantsuits and Farrah Fawcett wigs. Hosted by KISS 106.1 FM and The Wharf, Boogie Nights is packed with people of all ages and is equally popular with visitors and residents.  DJ Ben Maxwell handles loads of requests with ease. and keeps the boogie tunes spinning.

Don’t miss the Halloween Party on October 31st. Since Halloween falls on a Friday night this year, the “BOO-gie Nights” party will be an absolute blast!

THE WHARF

West Bay Road
Telephone: (345) 949-2231
Facsimile: (345) 949-0397
Website: www.wharf.ky
Email: thewharf@candw.ky

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Taste of Cayman

Don’t miss out on the 21st annual Taste of Cayman on Saturday, November 22nd, 2008. Sample different cuisines, enjoy live entertainment and bring the kids for fun and games.

Over 30 of Cayman’s finest restaurants will showcase their best dishes, featuring both local and international cuisine. Nibble on everything from mouth-watering Greek dips to Jamaican jerked chicken and pork. Japanese teriyaki steak, Caymanian rum cakes, fudge, conch fritters and marinated conch are just a few of the choices for visitors. The restaurant showcase starts at 5pm at the new Camana Bay’s Towne Center, complemented by drinks from the fully-stocked cash bar.  

Entertainment includes local bands and DJs playing calypso, soca, rock, reggae, country and pop. Kids can enjoy carnival games, storytelling, arts and crafts, bouncing castle, face painting, and clowns.
The proceeds from the night’s event will benefit the Lighthouse School, the Pines Retirement Home, and many other local charities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be richly fed, entertained, and to help local charities.

For further information about Taste of Cayman 2008, contact the Cayman Islands Tourism Association, via telephone (345) 949-8522 or email Kim Pisano at kimpisano@cita.ky

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