The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Restaurant in Breakers has one of the best Sunday brunches in the Cayman Islands. This charming restaurant has a stunning ocean view, an air conditioned patio, a tremendous wine list, and gourmet food. Getting there is fun: it’s a classic Cayman Sunday drive, through Bodden town, with nothing but miles of jaw-dropping azure ocean to see. So leave behind the hustle & bustle of Seven Mile Beach this weekend and head East for The Lighthouse. The friendly staff will charm you, the food will delight you, and the gift shop will tickle you-it’s not the usual stuff you would expect. The Lighthouse gift shop has a wide selection of unique and exceptional jewelry, home decor items, and art.

The Lighthouse Sunday Brunch has many tempting options, check ‘em out:

Omelet Station $12.50

Prawns Biryani with all the trimmings $15.00

Grilled Salmon with Spicy Tomato Concasse served over Spaghetti in Basil Oil $15.00

Cajun Spiced Free Range Chicken Wrap with Fries $14.00

Beer Batter Fried Fish N Chips with Coleslaw and tartar sauce $13.50

Roasted Prime Rib with Mushroom Sauce, Roast Potato, Yorkshire pudding, and veggies $17.00

For reservations call 345-947-2047 for reservations. Visit http://www.lighthouse.ky/ for more information about this lovely restaurant.

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Starvin Artists

Finally! Grand Cayman has local co-op of talented artists, sharing unique and original works of art with the community.

Ivan Mclean at work

Kara Julian creating art

Starvin’ Artists      345-945-5014

#5 Bay Harbour Center

Sunday-Friday 9:30-6:00

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Rooftop Classes

Imagine doing an intense work out with the fresh Caribbean sea breeze filling your lungs and miles of ocean to gaze upon. It can be a reality with Group Yoga or Boxing classes at The Grand Cayman Beach Suites! Log onto http://www.caymansports.net/ for a full schedule of classes. This is one of the most unique fitness concepts in The Cayman Islands and certainly one of the most scenic ways to work out!

There are classes in Yoga, Pilates, Boxercise and Circuit Training, with highly trained instructors who also know how to put a good dose of fun into every class. The classes are conveniently offered pre-work, late afternoon and early evenining, seven days a week.

It’s only CI $15.00 per class. Private classes available upon request.

There is no excuse not to try one of these terrific classes soon! Get outside and enjoy the grand beauty of the Cayman Islands during your workout for once instead of staying inside a gym.

Boxing

Cayman Sports    Telephone 345-926-2776   

email warren@caymansports.net

http://www.caymansports.net/

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Maybe you’re here on vacation, or maybe you live here, and you’ve decided to stick around and “Staycation” in Grand Cayman instead of heading off-island. And why not? It’s fabulous in GC as long as you don’t have to put a suit on and sit behind a desk somewhere! But girls, some cute new clothes are in order if you’re going to be “Staycationing”  in town; you need a few new things to wear in order to get into the Off Duty Mood.

As usual, Funky Monkey has the perfect summer stock to perk up your summer wardrobe. Grab a new sexy T shirt or a whimsical dress and some catchy costume jewelry to mix things up.  The all-new stock from LA Class is light, sexy, body skimming and comfy. Also look for fresh tops from Pink Lotus, Green Dragon, and Pico & Salsa Jewelry too (as in way cute cuffs, necklaces, rings & belts).

Funky Monkey has the stuff you want, the stuff you need, and the stuff won’t be able to live without once you try it on! My favorite is still Vata, the best work out clothes on the planet. Vata will make you look 5 lbs thinner, 5 years younger and in better shape than you are….trust me! Try it on and see for yourself. I used to own a ton of bargain workout gear and I swapped it all out for a few precious Vata outfits: it’s that good! Plus it lasts forever. One size fits all (seriously) and it will make you feel like a super-babe. Read all about Vata on their fun website: http://www.vatabrasil.com/

Funky Monkey
Governors Square

Telephone:    (345)-943-8659   

Funky Monkey

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The Cracked Conch

Looking for an elegant meal paired with French wines? Make your way over to the Cracked Conch on Friday, July 3rd and enjoy an exquisite evening of fine food, beautiful wines, and a million dollar ocean view. Celebrate the Tour de France with a five course traditional dinner paired with six French wines.

Check out the special chef’s menu:

Amber Jack Tartar with Cucumber, Lime & Vanilla Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, NV (Champagne)

Mediterranean Seabass Pan Fried with Ratatouille, espelette chilli buerre blanc Michele Redde, Pouilly-Fume 2007 (Loire)

Seared Tuna Salad Nicoise with Poached Egg, tomato, caper, black olive vinaigrette Chateau D’Aqueria, Tavel Rose 2007 (Rhone)

Buttermilk Marinated Crispy Quail with pickled jalapeno, beet emulsion, pea shoots & truffle oil Louis Jadot, Gevrey-Chambertin 2005 (Burgundy)

Lamb Leg Confit with Roasted Pumpkin and bergamot foam Christian Moueix, St. Emilion 2005 (Bordeaux)

Caramelized Pear Tart with Marscapone ice cream Domaines Schlumberger, Gerwurztraminer, Grand Cru Kessler 2004 (Alsace)

It will be a very special night at the Cracked Conch. $75.00 plus tip. Call now and reserve your space!

The Cracked Conch is a lovely spot to visit any time. 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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Energy

Deanna Smith is a Certified Stott Pilates Instructor, certified kinesiologist and certified exercise physiologist with the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. Originally from Canada, Deanna’s health and fitness experience is a unique combination of traditional exercise, pilates and rehabilitation training. Her Bachelor of Kinesiology emphasized the scientific approach to health, physical activity and rehabilitation.

Deanna’s experience working along side physiotherapists and chiropractors in Canada has given her a unique and specilized exercise knowledge base. She has extensive experience training clients with specialized needs including pre/post surgery patients, low back pain sufferers, motor vehicle accident victims, heart disease and stroke patients, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and diabetic populations, pre and post natal women, the elderly and children.

Deanna trains out of ”Energy”, a unique 2000 sq foot fitness studio located at Cricket Square. Energy’s fully equiped Pilates apparatus room is the only one of its kind in the Cayman Islands and also boasts a large hardwood floor studio space for classes, small group and private training which is fully equipped with a variety of strength training equipment. She is also available for mobile training.

Energy’s exclusive private studio setting allows Deanna access to a private space to train her clients and use of both traditional and pilates equipment. This allows her the opportunity to design exciting and uniquely specialized programs for her clients. So whether you are starting to exercise for the first time, worried about injuries or just need that extra motivation to get going, Deanna’s professional and personal dedication to your success will translate into a first rate, personalized fitness program just for you!

Deanna is passionate about health and fitness and a true believer that when the body feels good, the mind and spirit will follow suit!!

To contact or book an appointment with Deanna, please call 946-6006 or email her at  energy@candw.ky

This update comes to us courtesy of Cayman Active. For a full calendar of fitness events in the Cayman Islands, visit http://www.caymanactive.com/ . Be sure to sign up for Cayman Active’s monthly newsletter to stay on top of sports, health and fitness and health in the Cayman Islands

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Cayman Airways

Hey, Cayman chicks, are you looking for a reason to pop up to Miami or Tampa and get some “retail therapy”? Then check out the two-for-one sale at Cayman Airways. Summer travel on Cayman Airways is getting another boost this year with a special “Companion Flies Free” sale! I was a little skeptical about this deal, but I checked it out and it’s the real thing!  I picked up tickets with a girlfriend of mine: round trip, Grand Cayman-Tampa, under $275 US! That leaves quite a bit of shopping money left for Tampa International Mall!

This sale can be booked through June 26th and is good for travel through September 30th.

Applicable to most Cayman Airways destinations, the “free companion” offer applies when accompanied by one full-fare-paying adult travelling round trip. Companions must travel on the same itinerary, and taxes and fees are not included in this special.

Full fare tickets to US gateways this summer start at US$308. Seats are limited for this special and may not be available on every flight, so early booking is recommended. Regular change fees and baggage restrictions apply.

To book, visit www.caymanairways.com , call Cayman Airways reservations on 345-949-2311, or call your local travel agent. You better call soon, some flights are sold out, and the sale ends Friday. Get your butt on one of these flights soon!

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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 “Fondue Night” at Bacchus. It’s a blast! Pick your favorite fondue, and dip until you can’t eat another morsel. It happens every Monday and Wednesday night. (My fave strategy is to get the Cheese first, and then the Chocolate.)

Cheese Fondue  $18.95 per person

Fondue Bourguignonne  $34.95 per person

Chocolate Fondue $12.95 per person 

Don’t forget the “Champagne & Lobster Night”. 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 evening from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Other weekly specials include Super Steak Fridays, 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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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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Try-This-Tri

If you have a swimsuit, a bike and a pair of running shoes, the Try-This-Tri event is for you! This family friendly triathlon will start and end at the Camana Bay Sports Centre in the grounds of Cayman International School, Camana Bay. The race will include a pool swim; a great start for those of you who may be shy about open water.

After the pool laps, athletes will exit to the transition area in the parking lot and then crank the bike leg and finish with the running course. Adult bikers will proceed out of Camana Bay, looping northward on the by-pass and back on West Bay Road, followed by a run through Camana Bay town centre and the Paseo. Kids, 16 and under, will race entirely within Camana Bay, contributing to a safe and scenic race for all. Teams are welcome and draw prizes and food will be available for everyone.

Registration at Cafe del Sol, Camana Bay: June 12 and 13, 4pm - 6pm.

Race Day Body Marking - one hour before race start.

                                                             
Adult Sprint:  800m swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run        7:30 AM
Adult Super Sprint:  400m swim, 6 mile bike, 1.5 mile run       8:00 AM
Kids’ Super Sprint:  400m swim, 3 mile bike, 1.5 mile run       8:30 AM
Small Kids’ Race:  25m swim, 1 mile bike, 1/2 mile run         9:00 AM 

For more information visit www.caymantri.com.ky or email Larry Walters at wild@weststartv.com

This update comes to us courtesy of Cayman Active. For a full calendar of fitness events in the Cayman Islands, visit http://www.caymanactive.com/ . Be sure to sign up for Cayman Active’s monthly newsletter to stay on top of sports, health and fitness and health in the Cayman Islands

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