Cuisine Trinidad Tobago
The best lounges don’t have to try. No need for the ubiquitous liquor company-sponsored nights, promo girls putting in weekly appearances or killing themselves to stay relevant. DR!NK LOUNGE & BISTRO (yes, the formerly know as Drink Wine Bar) just works. Of course, it helps that Dr!nk boasts a brand new look and menu that plays … Continue reading »
Many consider Debe to be the capital of doubles in Trinidad. So when Sterling recently sent us his take on Debe’s doubles and delicacies, we just knew we had to share it with you. Here’s his roundup of doubles and delicacies in Debe (in his own words). “All the vendors in Debe have real tasty … Continue reading »
Get ready for tons of healthy choices at the SALAD CAFE, a new restaurant on the Avenue in Woodbrook. We’re talking salads that make a meal like D Big Shot (lettuce, olives, capers cherry tomatoes, chick peas and feta cheese with salmon and tossed in a cumin dressing. The cafe menu is cleverly divided into … Continue reading »
Dinner and a movie just got easier thanks to the recent opening of URBAN OASIS CAFE in the Digicel IMAX complex. The menu at this full-service cafe is short and sweet with sandwiches, salads and pasta along with desserts, a full coffee bar and a fantastic tea selection from Numi Organic Tea. URBAN OASIS sandwiches … Continue reading »
Tucked away on Rust Street, ALL ITALIAN is a refreshing affair with its all white walls and carefully curated stock of Italian wine and gourmet foods. Nearly 100 bottles of Italian reds, whites and Prosecco are on display along with a few box wines, which we sampled on the day we visited. What’s not love about … Continue reading »
Dim sum anyone? Last Sunday after taking in a film at the Chinese Film Festival, we felt a visit to TIKI VILLAGE was in order. Why TIKI VILLAGE? We wanted good dim sum served up with a view. Located on the eighth floor of the Kapok Hotel, this restaurant offers up dim sum delights among the tree … Continue reading »
ZABOUCA BREADS has “reached!” The bread roster at this artisan bakery includes a Green Olive & Thyme, Flax Seed Batard, Sunflower Rye along with a multigrain bread, miche, baguette and a spelt boule. Carb lovers can also get their fill from the ZABOUCA ”quick bread and scones” menu with delightful-sounding scones like Blueberry Cornmeal, Coconut Ginger, Toasted Hazelnut Chocolate and the Cheddar Green … Continue reading »
An all-day breakfast is what drew us to THE CANVAS BISTRO & BAR and we were smitten from our first visit. Sleek and brightened by a large storefront window fronting Long Circular Road, THE CANVAS feels like an upscale version of a diner. And like a good diner, the menu offers a variety of hearty breakfast options … Continue reading »
Our blogger meet-up at BUZO OSTERIA ITALIANA ticked all the boxes for a fantastic lime – great food, wine and a little bubbly (always appreciated), and tons of chat. This meet-up saw another blogger added to the bunch, ChutneyGarden helmed by local writer and fellow food lover Sharon Millar. And of course, TriniGourmet’s Sarina, Q of … Continue reading »
Where do you go for great ice cream in Trinidad & Tobago? We like the old-time ice cream carts like B&M, Mama’s and Willie’s, but sometimes we crave the cold stuff at the end of meal or in a nice indoor environment like a restaurant. Here are six places that we love to stop in or just … Continue reading »
Lovely housemade cakes, desserts and other pastries are the focus at BUMBLEBERRY CAKES & DESSERTS, a bright upstairs cafe in Duncan Village. Coffee drinks, teas and smoothies are also served and you can pop in for brekafast and lunch for salads, sandwiches, wraps and more. Link to our Bumbleberry pictures. Cuisine - Bakery & Coffee Address/Phone - … Continue reading »
We’re working on a Doubles’ Diary post and want you to help us finalize our top 10 list of doubles’ vendors that we must try. Tell us in the comments who has the best doubles and who to add and/or remove from this list: – Mohammed’s Doubles at O’Meara Road junction (love that the ladies … Continue reading »
Weary after a busy Carnival Monday, we finally popped into KAVA for dinner to see what the pizza buzz is all about. KAVA’s pizza menu offers 18 thin crust pizzas fired by a combination gas and wood burning oven. Exciting pizza toppings abound here from the signature KAVA (goat cheese, caramelized onions, toasted walnuts or capers) to the … Continue reading »
A few Fridays ago, we were invited to dine at Crews Inn’s LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT for a special Chef’s Tasting Menu. As always, the restaurant’s fantastic waterfront ambiance grabbed the lead role while we feasted on culinary standouts like the Roast Fillet of Sea Bass over Salsa Huancaina, Saffron Pomme Purée & Macedoine Vegetables. Sadly, due to camera issues we weren’t … Continue reading »
