Fidel Murphys Pub

Sometimes, nothing but a big, juicy steak with all the fixins’ will satisfy a hungry tummy. The best deal in the Cayman Islands on Tuesday nights is at Fidel Murphy’s, a friendly authentic Irish pub located in Queen’s Court on West Bay Road.

You get your choice of steaks:

Certified Angus Beef Aged 8 oz Rib Eye $18.00, 8 oz Filet Mignon $22.00, 12 oz T-Bone Steak $20.00, 12 oz Porterhouse Steak $21.00, 12 oz New York Strip $15.00, or 8 oz Tuna Steak $13.00.

Then you pick two of your favorite side dishes: Baked Potato, Steak Fries, Mashed Taters, Side Salad, Two Fried Eggs, Sauteed Mushrooms. Sauteed Onions, Coleslaw, Vegetables

Then, you get choice of sauces: Creamy mushroom, peppercorn, red wine jus, onion gravy, lemon butter sauce, garlic cream sauce or spicy gravy.

Each steak comes with a fine glass of complimentary wine: Cavit Merlot, Cavit Chardonnay, or Straccali Chianti.

Fidel Murphy’s         Queen’s Court Plaza, West Bay Road 

Telephone: (345) 949-5189

Fidel Murphy

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Macabuca

Looking for some good old-fashioned fun this weekend? Saturday, May 30th, 2009, head up to West Bay (across from the Turtle Farm) for The Country Hoe Down at Macabuca. Enjoy the sounds of Bob Mosley and & Gone Country, J.R with Chuck and Barrie Country Band, and DJ Craig and One World during the band breaks.

For some down home country vittles, there’s an all day BBQ to satisfy the hungriest country gal or guy. Choose from: Classic Burgers/ Dry Rub Spare Ribs/ Spicy BBQ Chicken/ Beef Brisket Sandwiches/ All served with Fries & Baked Beans/ $10.00 CI each.

For the ‘lil cowpokes: Hot Dogs & Corn Dogs are CI $5.00 each. Large fries with Curry Gravy, only $5.00 CI.

There will be pony rides from 2:00 PM along with other kid’s entertainment, and Budweiser bucket specials for the grownups;

The fun starts at HIGH NOON and goes till CLOSE! C’mon down! 

Macabuca                  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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Triple Crown

Are you craving a tasty curry dinner tonight? Locals know that on Monday nights, the place to get a delicious plate of the curry of your choice is The Triple Crown Pub on West Bay Road. Choose from Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp and your choice of Korma, Vindaloo, Rogan Josh or Madras Sauces, and served up popodum, chutney, mint yogurt, and basmati rice. All starting at only $10.00!

Every Monday Night From 6:00PM to 10:00PM

Plus, Happy Hour 4:00PM to 7:00PM! With $2.75 Beers and 2 for 1 mixed drinks, 2 for 1 House Wines

Call 345-943-7821 for more details

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Azzurro Caffe

The last time we threw a dinner party, I took the easy and the delicious way out: I picked up the phone and called Azzurro Catering, a division of Azzurro Caffe. I don’t mind cooking for six to eight guests, but anything over that can be tiring. It’s better to call the experts at Azzurro. My recent dinner party ended up with 20+ guests invited, and the folks at Azzuro had the menu figured out in a snap: some yummy cold appetizers (a sample: smoked salmon with a secret cream cheese spread and extra yummy dark brown bread triangles), two kinds of wonderful lasagna (one traditional red sauce & meat and one creamy veggie), orzo salad with caramelized onions (a masterpiece of flavor), crusty garlic breads laced with aged Parmesan cheese, and their signature dish: Caesar Salad with giant homemade croutons, topped with the special “from scratch” Azzurro dressing. For dessert, the pastry chef put together a melange of tiny desserts beautifully displayed on a white platter.

The best part is, for a small fee, someone from the Azzurro staff will turn up at your home shortly before your guests do, with the entire sumptuous meal already warm and expertly prepared. The main dish and the breads will be popped into your warm oven, the crisp salads will be slipped into your fridge, and all the food will be arranged on spectacular white serving platters right out of the pages of Bon Appetit Magazine. All you have to do is chill your wine, arrange the flowers, and slip into a gorgeous hostess outfit.

The next day, you can drop the serving dishes back at Azzurro, or one of the courteous staff will be happy to stop by and collect the dishes if you prefer, for another small charge. I found that the cost of the catered food was comparable to preparing it myself, considering the value of the time it takes to shop for and prepare the food. My guests were extremely impressed with the quality of the food and in fact made fools of themselves when it came to the Caesar’s Salad: there was not a leaf of Romaine lettuce left! Do yourself a favor and order extra servings of the Caesar’s salad; it’s outrageously good! Everything we ordered was superb, and the service was terrific. The staff is great to work with, and if you don’t see what you like on the catering menu, ask for a meeting with the chef, John-he’s delightful and creative.

For your next dinner party, give your guests a lovely meal from Azzurro and a relaxed hostess!

Azzurro

Buckingham Square,  Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Telephone: +1 (345) 946-7745

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by Dahlia Jones

Sip fine wine, enjoy beautiful artwork from artist Dahlia Jones and nibble on free appetizers from Prime Churrascaria at the complimentary wine tasting event at Tortuga Liquors at Governors Square Thursday, April 30th from 5PM-7PM. (Yes, you heard that right: free appetizers from Prime!)  If you haven’t made your way over to the elegant new Tortuga Store, you simply must stop in soon. The showcase Governors Square location is stocked with fine liquors and wines and is the perfect spot for tonight’s wine tasting.

Featured artist and special guest: Dahlia Jones 

Featured Wines: Chateau Los Boldos Sauvignon Blanc Tradition , Chateau Los Boldos Cabernet Sauvignon Tradition, Chateau Los Boldos Carmenere Tradition 

Appetizers Provided by: Prime Churrascaria

Prime

By the way, mark your calendars: this event takes place on the last Thursday of every month. What better way to expand your wine knowledge and have a bit of fun!

Tortuga Liquors      Governors Square, West Bay Road    

Telephone (345) 946-6864

http://www.tortugarumcakes.com/

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Prime

The choices are endless for Easter Sunday Brunch in the Cayman Islands: the oceanfront champagne brunch at the Westin, the legendary luscious brunch at the Ritz, “Sunday’s Secret Pleasure” at The Brasserie with the irresistible rack of lamb, to mention just a few. Just open up the Cayman Compass newspaper and a dizzying array of options will present themselves to anyone seeking a post-church Easter meal.

My personal recommendation for Easter 2009 is the Easter Sunday Brazilian Brunch at Prime Steakhouse. Anyone familiar with Prime knows that this establishment is a world-class restaurant that understands the concept of Churrascaria-style dining.

Here is the Easter Buffet Brazilian Brunch menu:

Breakfast Specialties: Spinach, Swiss & Prosciutto Quiche, Classic Eggs Benedict, French Toast with Apricot Compote, Scrambled Eggs, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Home Fries

From the Buffet: Shrimp & Corn Chowder, Cream of Cauliflower & Brie, Fusilli with Smoked Salmon, Shrimp & Bay Scallops in a Lemon-Basil Cream, Penne with Mushrooms and Prosciutto in Port Cream, Cayman Style Rice & Peas, West Bay Plantains

Appetizer Buffet: House Smoked Fish Platter with Salmon, Trout, Tuna, and Wahoo, Pasta Salad, Conch Ceviche, Fresh Fruit Platter, Bavarian Pasta Salad, Seasonal Marinated Mushrooms, Classic Caesar Salad, Assorted Sushi Platter, Tomato and Mozzarella, Cheese Board with Swiss, Gorgonzola, Goat, St Andre and & Brie, Cured Meats and Olives

From The Churrascaria (Carved Table Side): Lemongrass-marinated Red Snapper, Citrus BBQ Wahoo, Parmesan crusted Flank Steak, Rosemary Roasted Leg of Lamb, Brazilian Linguica, Traditional Top Sirloin, Jerk Chicken, Smoked Brisket, BBQ Sauces, Chimi-Churri Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Dessert Selection:Chocolate Brownies, Cookies, Profiteroles, Mini Orange Tarts, Calabeaut Chocolate Tart 

Sunday Brunch : CI$35.00       Endless Bubbles:  CI$10.00 

Children 8-15 yrs old:  CI $19.50   Children up to 7 yrs old: FREE   

Prime Steakhouse

Governor’s Square, Seven Mile Beach

Telephone:       (345) 623-7272      

Hours Lunch: Monday to Friday 11.30am–2.30pm Dinner: Daily 5.30pm until Closing Sunday Brunch: 11.30am–2.30pm, Easter Brunch: serving all day from 11.30am to 9.30pm

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Bacchus

Enter the doors of Bacchus, Grand Cayman’s award winning restaurant and wine bar, and you will feel as if you have stepped into your favorite Parisian bistro in the Latin Quarter. Inside the warm decor, the arches give the place an authentic “wine cellar” feeling, and Bacchus is an ideal setting to enjoy a superb glass of wine from the outstanding wine list.

Bacchus is known among the local residents for the fantastic weekly specials. Dining out in Cayman can be a very expensive endeavour so locals know where to go for the best weeknight values. An excellent example is “Champagne & Lobster Night” at Bacchus. It’s All-You-Can-Eat-&-Drink! This means yogurt for breakfast, salad for lunch, and showing up at Bacchus absolutely ravenous for lobster and champagne!

Enjoy Broiled Lobster Tail, Lobster Thermidor, Lobster Curry, and Lobster Island Style, with the champagne flowing all evening too, for only CI $49.95 per person! This special runs every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Other weekly specials include Super Steak Fridays, Monday Fondue Nights, 3 Course Wine Dinners, and Bubble Nights, which include Veuve Clicquot and Caviar Canapes.

For reservations call 345-949-5747 or visit www.bacchus.ky

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Champion House

If you want to experience authentic Cayman-style dining in one of Grand Cayman’s most popular restaurants, consider a trip to Champion House II on Eastern Avenue. Ask anyone from Cayman where to go for good local food and chances are you’ll get sent to this down-home, squeaky clean eatery that packs in locals and tourists alike, 7 days a week. It was started in 1965 by Mrs. Susan Robinson in her kitchen, and over the years Champion House has become a household name in the Cayman Islands. It’s known for both the restaurant facility and the catering business.

Champion House serves Caribbean Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily, but it is most famous for the buffets. My family’s favorite is the Seafood Buffet.

For CI $19.95, each diner gets a huge feast!

Salad Bar Sushi, Shrimp Salad, Smoked Salmon, Crab Salad, Tuna Pie, Marinated Conch, Potato Salad

Cold Station Mussels, Clams, Snow Crab Cluster & Shrimp

Appetizers Conch Fritters, Butterfly Shrimp, Peppered Shrimp, Jerk Chicken Rolls

Sides Steam Veggies, Fried Plantains, Rice & Beans, Seafood Fried Rice

Meats Crab Cakes, Seafood Pasta, Jerked Chicken, Jerked Pork, Blackened Mahi, Grilled Snapper, Turtle Stew, Conch Stew

Desserts

For more information about this wonderful spot, visit http://www.championhousecayman.com/

The Seafood Buffet at Champion House is Everyday 5PM-10PM

Call today 345-949-7882

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