 Aruba - places to eat
On 02 Mar 2005, Chrissy Cruiser <doublebreasted@mail.com> postulated
in news:1tnn2ev27tnal.1j6fi4mnnn1q4.dlg@40tude.net:
> On Wed, 2 Mar 2005 10:20:28 -0500, Jay wrote:
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>> El Gaucho's was closed down for salmonella when we were there
>
> Ouch.
>
> The Flying Fishboe, feet in the water.
Flying Fishbone is expensive, yes, but you must go at least once.
Truly, your feet can get wet at the lowest table on the beach. It
must have been somone's residence at one time. Neat place.
(Tonight, I'd prefer a sandwich on Eagle beach than dinner at the
finest restaurant here in winterland!)
Try the lighthouse (El Faro Blanco). Outdoor dining with a panoramic
view of the island and less expensive. Wildlife just down the steps
from the dining area. (wild goats!)
Then there's Brisas. Very inexpensive, very simple. Excellent
seafood. I like it better for lunch than for dinner, on a tour of the
island. Perhaps on your way to Baby Beach?
Or have a burger at Harry's Bar. Bring them a old license plate from
home for their wall and get a free drink.
The Old Cunucu House is a landmark. Authentic ethnic food if you like
that sort of thing.
Hotels in Palm Beach: Dining at the Hyatt is always good, in any of
the restaurants. Strawberry daquiries at the Windham are the best.
Marriot is also enjoyable. There's a couple of recently new resorts
(last 5 years) that you might try and let us know.
Avoid the chain restaurants and touristy places (Outback steak,
Houligans, the restaurant on the beach s. of Manchebo that looks like
a beached schooner, places in the Alhambra mall, or the mall off the
downtown pier, etc.) offer american style or average fare. So is the
food at your hotel.
Even if El Goucho had a problem, I'd give them a try. It's been in
Orangestad for 20 years and always had great steak.
Have fun. Wish I was there.
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