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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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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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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Good morning! Bonjour! Taste of the Caribbean embraces the French influence in the islands this morning, with the Pain du Chocolat, found at Geraud’s Patisserie on the island of Anguilla. Look at all those layers! I only wish Geraud’s would open a Wisconsin location! For more on our trips to Anguilla, including loads of delicious food, read our trip reports!
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Today we’re serving up an authentic Anguillan breakfast, complete with whole fried fish and johnnycakes. This dish was served to us at Anacaona Boutique Hotel, located on Meads Bay in Anguilla, one of the best hotel bargains on the island. On Thursday nights, Anacaona serves up an Anguillan buffet along with a performance of the Mayoumba Folkloric Theatre, a show of stories and songs portraying the history of the island. For more from our 2010 trip to Anguilla, read our trip report here!
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Time to daydream a bit. When work gets a bit dull, it’s easy to glide over to Facebook or Twitter, and think about what you would rather be doing right now. If you really had to narrow it down to a list, and put them in order of priority, what makes your top ten? Here’s our list: #10 Cocktails and tapas at SandBar, Sandy Ground, Anguilla. The perfect combination of delicious food and great views. #9 Sip lemon grass water in a lounge chair at the Four Seasons Nevis. The flavored water of the day at the Four Seasons Nevis changes daily, but the lemon grass is the best.…
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We have visited Anguilla three times, in 2007, 2009, and 2010. We stayed at The CuisinArt the first year, Meads Bay Beach Villas in 2009, and Anacaona in 2010. Meads Bay Beach Villas had the most luxurious accommodations, hands down. The four villas are staggered back from the beach, so Villa #1 is right on the beach and #2 is just behind and off to the east of #1, and so on. We preferred Villa #2 because it is set back a little bit from the beach, and felt a more private. The villas are located just next to Frangipani resort, where Straw Hat restaurant is now located. You are…
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