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 »
AIOLI (Maraval, Trinidad) – We’ve been looking forward to this restaurant’s opening! Located in Ellerslie Plaza (above Boomers/Mario’s Pizza), AIOLI is now open for lunch (Monday-Friday, 11:30am – 3:30pm) and dinner (Monday-Saturday, 6:30pm – 11pm). The menu is “European fusion with a heavy Mediterranean base.” Reservations are recommended. Link to AIOLI Facebook page. SALAD CAFE (Woodbrook, Trinidad) – … 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 »
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 »
ZABOUCA BREADS (Woodbrook, Trinidad) – This artisan bakery opens at #73 Tragarete Road (across the street from the gas station) on Friday, March 15th and initially the hours will be Thursday 10am-6pm; Friday 10am-6pm; and Saturday 9am-5pm. Menu items will include multi-grain and country breads along with scones. Link to more information on Zabouca Breads. AL’S DINER (Petit Valley, Trinidad) – … 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 »
Recently, one of our foodie dreams was realized with our first blogger meetup with TriniGourmet, Belly In Hand, Bring it to the Table and Learning Patience. Thanks to the efforts of the always effervescent Corey from Learning Patience, CHAUD CAFE WINE & BAR graciously hosted our food blogger luncheon, which pleasantly melted into dinner as we tasted, sipped and … Continue reading »
Latest restaurant openings here (link) DREAM LOUNGE (San Fernando, Trinidad) – Opened in Gulf View, DREAM LOUNGE is surely to become a hot ‘limin’ and dining spot in South. (868) 223-CHIC or 681-1747. Link to Dream Lounge menu and Facebook page. PIT ‘N PUB BAR & LOUNGE (Port of Spain, Trinidad) - Hours: Monday-Thursday 1oam-2am; Friday-Saturday 10am-4am and Sunday 4pm-midnight. #31 … 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 »
