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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Valentine Menu

If another year of candy or chocolates is sounding ho-hum, how about a beautiful evening out with your honey at one of Grand Cayman’s most romantic restaurants? Edoardo’s is cozy any night of the year, and the chef has crafted an extra-sumptuous menu for Valentine’s Day. Check out this mouth-watering line-up:

Cream of Tomato and Crab Bisque or Coconut Shrimp with Mary Rose Dip or  Wahoo Tricolor Salad with calamari. lobster and shrimp, topped with radicchio, endive and arugula 

Baked Sea Bass with Parmesan and Egg Crumb Crust in a roasted red pepper and dark rum sauce, served with Mornay mushrooms and seasoned vegetables 

or 

Grilled 14 Oz T-Bone Steak with Lyonnasse Sauce served with green risotto and vegetables

or

Farfalle tossed in a Smoked Vine-Ripened tomato sauce topped with Scallops, Shrimp, Lobster, Cajun Kabobs, and Goat Cheese

and

Sinful Chocolate Cake with Madeira Sauce and White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

All for $60.00 + 15%

Since Valentines Day falls on a Saturday, reservations are suggested.

Edoardo’s Fine Italian Cuisine     Telephone (345) 945-4408                 West Bay Road

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Cayman Traditions

Ladies, here is my #1 rule about splurging: make sure it’s worth it. Don’t waste a high calorie splurge on junk. We’ve all given in to an impulse like a jumbo bag of peanut M & Ms at the checkout counter and five minutes later we wished we hadn’t. Why not save splurges for treats that are truly amazing and worth every single calorie? I’m talking New York Cheesecake, creme brulee, real Italian gelato, and anything including Godiva chocolate. In the Cayman Islands, there are many splurge-worthy sweets out to choose from, including truffles from Cayman Taffy, Sticky Toffee Pudding from Calypso Grill, a slice of warm Tortuga Rum Cake drizzled heavy cream, and any flavor of ice cream from Cayman Traditions.

Cayman Traditions features a wide variety of homemade, hand-dipped ice cream in tempting flavors like Rum-Raisin, Naisberry, Mango, Papaya and even the traditional Caribbean favorite “Grape Nut” Ice Cream. Yes, that’s Grape-Nut, like the cereal.  It’s vanilla ice cream flavored with Grape Nuts and it’s fabulous!

Cayman Traditions is an ice cream parlour and an old fashioned country store, with locally made taffy, sea salt, crafts, T-shirts, affordable artwork and prints, and souvenirs. Stop in soon for a scoop of ice cream that is worth every calorie.

Cayman Traditions       Upstairs at the Royal Watler Cruise Ship Terminal

Telephone (345) 943-3777

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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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Caribbean Lobster

The best part of any Grand Cayman vacation is splashing around in the crystal clear Caribbean water. Look no further than Fat Fish Adventures for personalized attention and one-of-a-kind tours. This friendly local company is known for organizing small scale groups and arranging custom private excursions. The knowledgeable staff has years of experience and ensures that the exciting trips are safe for all guests.

The guest’s favorite choice among the many options is The Wave Runner/Jet Boat Lobster Hunting Tour. Imagine powering out to the lobster grounds on wave runners or jet boats and snorkeling around to locate a Caribbean lobster hole. The Fat Fish guides are experts and can assist any guest when it comes to lobster hunting. Return to a special beach bar restaurant and relax while your lobster is perfectly prepared with melted butter, garlic, cheese and all the fixings. It doesn’t get any better than that!

Other tours include Stingray City Jet Boat and Wave Runner Tours, Deep Sea Fishing Tours and Night Fishing Tours. Or chat with the staff and arrange a custom tour designed just for your group. Call the friendly folks at Fat Fish Adventures today and book your day in the sun!

Fat Fish Adventures               telephone:   (345) 327-4973       www.fatfishadventures.com

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We all crave comfort food in the fall and wintertime, even if it is 80 degrees and sunny year round in the tropics. Occasionally, nothing will do but a belly full of warm, nourishing food that reminds us of our mother’s fragrant kitchen. It is possible to find something other than conch fritters and margaritas in the Cayman Islands if you know where to go.

A quick tour of our favorite local comfort foods includes a selection of home style dishes in Grand Cayman.

Casa Havana The Field and Forest Mushroom Risotto is a heavenly dish of perfectly prepared risotto topped with Madeira Cream and shaved Parmesan. The generous portions might seem overwhelming at first, but after one bite, you will find a way to finish it. Save a bit of room for Bananas Foster or White Chocolate Cheesecake. In the Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa on West Bay Road. Telephone:     (345) 945-3800     ext. 6017

Chef Ottmar’s Fisherman’s Reef Bar and Grill Skip lunch and work up an appetite for Chef Ottmar’s Herb Crusted Loin of Colorado Lamb.  Served with homemade garlic mashed potatoes, a cabernet-shitake reduction, and homemade bread, this lovely entree will leave you with very little room for dessert. If you simply must indulge your sweet tooth, by all means order Soraya’s Flourless Chocolate Cake. In Morgan’s Harbour, West Bay. Telephone:     (345) 945-5879     www.fishermansreef.ky

Grand Old House 100 years of tradition are behind every meal at this historical waterfront landmark in South Sound. Seafood lovers will adore the legendary Captain’s Thermidor. A succulent mixture of shrimp, scallops, crab claws and lobster are served in a light brandy mustard sauce. Fresh mashed potatoes and a medley of fresh vegetables round out this classic dish. Telephone:     (345) 949-3333     www.grandoldhouse.com

The Wharf Enjoy sensational ocean views while feasting on a luscious meal courtesy of Austrian Executive Chef Christian Reiter, Kick things off with Home Made Lobster Bisque with just a touch of brandy and Port. Follow up with the Pumpkin and Apple Stuffed Corn-Fed Chicken Breast, served with oven roasted potatoes and cognac sauce.  On West Bay Road. Telephone     (345) 949-2231     www.wharf.ky

Decker’s Grille and Lounge Whet your appetite with Mushroom and Cider Smoked Chicken Potstickers, seared in sesame oil and served with a soy-ginger emulsion. The star of the signature main dishes is the Smuggler’s Beef Tenderloin. A prime cut filet of beef tenderloin is stuffed with Caribbean lobster, roasted with sage butter, and topped with garlic mashed potatoes, a red wine glaze, and seasonal vegetables. Across from the Grand Cayman Beach Suites Resort in West Bay Road. Telephone:     (345) 945-6600     www.deckers.ky

Calypso Grill The sticky toffee pudding is so rich, delicious and satisfying that each spoonful is culinary rapture. A moist cake is buried under a toffee sauce that melts in your mouth. Don’t make the mistake of ordering one portion to share with other diners! It deserves to be yours, and yours alone. In Morgan’s Harbour. Telephone:     (345) 949-3948     www.calypsogrillcayman.ky

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Cafe Del Sol

“What do you mean you don’t have a Starbucks here?” Don’t worry; a great cup of coffee can still be found in the Cayman Islands at Cafe Del Sol. Cafe del Sol now has three locations: The Marquee Shopping Center off West Bay Road, Camana Bay next to Books and Books, and in downtown George Town on the waterfront in Aqua World Duty Free Mall next to Harley Davidson.

An addition to fresh brewed specialty coffee and a large collection of fine teas, the menu features a full range of espresso creations, frappes and coffee alternatives such as Mexican Spiced Cocoa. The Caramel Macchiato is worth every wicked calorie, and The White Chocolate Mocha is a heavenly concoction made with espresso, white chocolate, steamed milk and whipped cream.

Smoothies made with fresh fruit come in luscious flavors like banana, blueberry, mixed berry, strawberry-banana, blackberry, melon or mango. Paired with a low fat muffin, a smoothie from Cafe Del Sol makes an ideal on-the-go breakfast.

Stop into the nearest Cafe Del Sol and get your java buzz on.

www.cafedelsol.ky

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Prime

Who knew? The most impressive salad bar in the Cayman Islands is tucked into Prime, a new Brazilian Churrascaria Steakhouse located in Governor’s Square. For $19.00 CI, treat yourself to an all-you-can-eat antipasto bar loaded with healthy, ultra-fresh menu choices. The richly appointed new restaurant features a two-tiered granite island with soups, salads, roasted vegetables, cured meats, cheeses and seafood. Warm woods, soft lighting and an open floor plan make this elegant hotspot special enough for any occasion.

Seasoned restaurateurs Markus Mueri and Neil Bryington are responsible for introducing this exciting dining concept to the Cayman Islands. With many years of success under their belt in Grand Cayman, they are experts in providing the ultimate culinary experience to their Cayman clientele.

If you are in the mood for low calorie choices, typical healthy options include grilled portabella mushrooms, steamed mussels, marinated veggies, fresh corn salad with baby red skinned potatoes, fragrant carrot soup, fresh hummus and mixed green salad.

If you prefer to indulge a wee bit, typical splurge-worthy selections are creamy lobster bisque, fresh rolls with butter, nibbles from the exquisite Charcuterie board, Caesar salad, plump olives, tri-colored pasta salad, rice and beans, and smoked salmon.

Meat lovers can enjoy the total Prime lunch experience for $34.00 CI. The Brazilian rotisserie is the center of attention at Prime, with choice cuts of meat sizzling in clear view of the diners. The charming staff will stop by to hand carve portions of different cuts of meat until you’ve had enough.

Make your way over to Prime and treat yourself to a mouthwatering luncheon worthy of a goddess. You deserve it!

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

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Eats Cafe

Sometimes nothing will do but a huge, juicy, diet-busting burger. Eats Cafe on West Bay Road has the yummiest, freshest burgers around with a wallet-friendly price tag. Fresh buns, top grade beef and endless topping options are the reasons Eats Burgers are famous in Grand Cayman. If burgers aren’t your thing, you can choose the Triple Decker Clubhouse sandwich, the scrumptious Garlic Prawn & Fresh Mango Wrap, or the Blackened Mahi-Mahi Sandwich. Sandwich prices are in the $6.95-$8.95 range. If you are starving and feel a huge beef craving coming on, splurge on the Sirloin Steak Fajitas for $13.95.

The eclectic decor is sunny and bright, with modern artwork and big, comfy booths. One visit to Eats Cafe and you’ll see why it’s a popular local hotspot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Full Service Bar, Air Conditioned and Kid-Friendly.

Eats Cafe

Open Daily 6:30 AM-11:30 AM, Sunday 6:30 AM-12 PM

Telephone: (345)-943-EATS (3287)

www.eats.ky

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