Chicken and pork dishes are very common in the islands, but everyone has a slightly different interpretation. Pictured above is the BBQ chicken at Smokey’s at the Cove, on the island of Anguilla. The sauce is not thick and sweet, but instead is light and tangy. Order it along with a Red Stripe, and you have the perfect meal to enjoy the beach and the views of St. Martin in the distance. You’ll also be treated to great music at Smokey’s. We never miss a Saturday with The Musical Brothers when we’re on the island. They perform from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday afternoons, and again from 7 to…
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We’ve had hot wings in a lot of places, and they have been good, but the hot wings at Pusser’s Marina Cay were so good we had to come back again and again for more. Pusser’s, famous for their rum, has a number of locations, primarily in the Caribbean. Marina Cay is a small island off Beef Island/Tortola, which always seems to be surrounded by sailboats. No boat? If you’re on Beef Island, give them a call, and they will send a boat to pick you up at Trellis Bay. Staying at Scrub Island? Give them a call, and they’ll pick you up. A word of warning: If the boat…
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The influence of the French is strong in the islands, even in the British islands. This plate of escargot in garlic cream sauce was found at Madeariman’s, located on Shoal Bay in Anguilla. Shoal Bay is one of the most beautiful beaches in the islands, the perfect setting in which to enjoy Madeariman’s offerings, including fish soup, mussels, scallops, and wood-fired pizza. For more from our trips to Anguilla, read our trip reports here, or enjoy our Anguilla photo gallery and journal entries.
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You don’t order from a menu at Rodney’s Cuisine. Rodney Elliott herself greets you to tell you what she’s serving. Today’s menu offered chicken along with the braised pork dish you see pictured above. For authentic, local food, give Rodney’s a try. Rodney’s is located on the main road coming out of Charlestown (headed counterclockwise around the island), on the mountain side of the road. For our report on Rodney’s, click here. If you want a full helping of Nevis, read our seven part trip report here!
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Taste of the Caribbean isn’t limited to traditional foods from the islands. We have encountered many other foods there which are worth a stop on your travels. One of those places is Picante, a Mexican restaurant on the island of Anguilla. The churros pictured above were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect with the accompanying caramel sauce. Picante is a regular stop for us on Anguilla, and it’s not just for the margaritas! For more on our visits to Picante, read our trip report here!
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Taste of Caribbean today presents an island classic, the johnnycake. We’ve tasted johnnycakes throughout the islands, and each chef has a slightly different take on this Caribbean staple. The johnnycake pictured above was our favorite, found at Rodney’s Cuisine on Nevis. They were crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. For more on Rodney Elliott and our visit to Rodney’s Cuisine, read our trip report here! If you want to learn more about this amazing island, read our seven-part trip report on Nevis!
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Taste of the Caribbean is back on the Nevis. We are walking from the Four Seasons, past Sunshine’s, and a little farther down Pinney’s Beach, we come upon Double Deuce. Double Deuce is known for its amazing DD burger, but there are many other delicious offerings on the chalkboard menu, including this grilled wahoo. Take a look at the menu on our trip report on the beach bars of Pinney’s Beach!
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On Taste of the Caribbean today, we have one of our favorite beach eats, conch fritters. A batter is made into which conch, peppers, onions, and seasonings are mixed, and then spoonfuls of the batter are dropped into the deep fryer. Served with a dipping sauce, it’s the perfect partner to a cold Turks Head or other island brew. These beauties were found at Da Conch Shack, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, where you can see the conch pulled from the ocean right before your eyes. For photos and details of our visits to Da Conch Shack, read our trip report!
