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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
After several years of offering tasty takeout sushi, catering services and regular sushi nights at restaurants, TAO SUSHI has opened a full service restaurant in Trinidad. Cuisine - Sushi; Asian Serving/Hours - Dinner: Monday-Sunday 6pm – 11pm. (Currently only serving dinner, lunch service will be added in the future). Features/Good to Know - Full service; Full Bar; Outdoor lounges and … Continue reading »
Tucked inside a gorgeous 120 year-old building with loads of architectural charm, sits LA CANTINA PIZZERIA, Trinidad’s newest authentic Italian pizzeria (bringing the count to three!). LA CANTINA started out bringing awesome pies to pizza lovers Tobago and opened a Trinidad location in December 2012. With seating for nearly 100 people - an outdoor patio (perfect for … Continue reading »
Have you pulled up a chair at BACCO, Sando’s first authentic Italian pizzeria? BACCO PIZZERIA ITALIANA arrived in South Trinidad in December 2012 courtesy of the Montis, the former owners of La Cantina Pizzeria in Tobago. The centerpiece of this Sando pizzeria is a wood-fired oven, which turns out superlative pizza pies. BACCO’s lineup also includes a changing … Continue reading »
We’re totally smitten with the newest GOLDEN BELL KOREAN RESTAURANT outlet, the throwback charm of its decor, and the food, oh the food! Located on Maraval Road, the dinner menu features all the Korean stalwarts – Shabu-Shabu (technically a Japanese dish but popular in Korea), Jeongol (hot pot), Jjigae (Korean stew), rice and noodle dishes, and appetizers … Continue reading »
BELLA ON THE AVENUE opened its doors in August 2012, giving the bustling Avenue another stylish place to lime and more importantly, a new restaurant with great food. This week we made it to BELLA for a first look and vowed to return again. Short on time, we ordered from the prix fixe lunch menu, starting … Continue reading »
Situated on the corner of Murray Street and Ariapita Avenue, SONATA KOREAN RESTAURANT is a no-frills spot delivering authentic Korean dishes and a fun table-side grill experience. We recently trekked to SONATA on a weeknight and were pleasantly surprised to have the restaurant and Gabriela, the chef/waitress, all to ourselves. On our last few SONATA visits, it’s … Continue reading »
We recently stopped in at THE LURE in Chaguaramas for cutters and decided to have a full meal because we really relish any chance to dine by the water. Open only for dinner, THE LURE has a nice marina-angler vibe, friendly staff, and most importantly a grilled grouper in a garlic herb white wine sauce that … Continue reading »
