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Shopping @ Centrum
On the way from the airport, Centrum Supermarket is the best place to shop. Map The only thing to please NOT buy is fresh fish as this you will have daily at the local beach off the fishing boats. One thing that is handy for quick fry in the kitchen is a bag of frozen shimps. See shopping list for some more ideas …
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Buy fresh mint, big bag of brown sugar, a bag or two of fresh passion fruit and a lot of fresh limes … Passion Mojito
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Curacao has wonderful white potatoes that have a sweet undertone. Buy artichokes and asparagus to steam with virgin olive oil. For guacamole buy large avocados, red onions, lime and cayenne pepper.
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After boiling and straining the fish bones, fry separately lots of white onion, leaks, garlic, paprika with sea salt and fresh pepper.
When everything is boiled. add vegetables to lightly cook before serving - okra, etc. whatever is yummy. -
So many great Gouda options. Also goat cheese is great. Select some bread - put it in the freezer until you need it.
Sprinkle paprika and some slices of tomato.Use the Panini Griller - please switch it off when finished.
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Fish is always fresh down at Playa Piskadó
Buy fish directly from the fishing boats. Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, Blacktail Tuna, Yellowtail Tuna, Red Snapper, Queen Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Wahoo, Sailfish, Amberjack, Bluejack, Black Grouper, Lobster, Octopus, Lion Fish and many more.
You can get them to fillet the fish but for the tuna tell them not to chop the fish into steaks but rather fillet out the belly and top cut this way. Link here
Isabelle Off The Beach
LOCAL: 3 mins from the villa. This is lovely American style restaurant in a beautiful old-Dutch house with an inspired el fresco garden.
Kunuku Pachi Colá
LOCAL: 3 mins from the villa. Kunuku Pachi Colá is a hidden local family run local spot. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Try the delicious goat stew (kabritu stoba) one of the most famous dishes of the ABC islands. Yummy.
Turn right at the gate and then left when the pass the beach.
Sol Food
LOCAL: 5 mins from the villa. Turn right at the gate and continue down the seaside road. Known as the best pizza on the island. Their brownies are great. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12 - 9. Tell Sunshine (the owner) that we sent you!
LOCAL: The next town is called Barber. Every Sunday they have a food market. Try the pumpkin raisin pancakes. (put Marshe Barber, Kaya Emiterio F. Doran, Barber in your map.)
If you are adventurous, another dish to try is "Sopi di Sangue" or "Blood Soup" in English. It is a traditional soup that is made from pork blood, vegetables, and spices. Blood is mixed with onions, garlic, tomatoes, celery, and other vegetables, and simmered in a pot with broth, herbs, and spices. The resulting soup is thick and hearty, with a slightly sweet and sour taste from the vinegar.
Barber Market
If you are heading down to Blue Bay book an evening at Brass Boer.
It is a collaboration between Dutch Michelin-starred chef Jonnie Boer and restaurateur and entrepreneur Willem Alberts. Jonnie Boer has three Michelin stars. Jonnie Boer Boer was awarded his third star in 2004.
Jonnie Boer influence is perfect for Blue Bay as he always has used nature as a source of inspiration to develop dishes.
Jonnie Boer is the head chef and co-owner of De Librije, a restaurant located in Zwolle, Netherlands, that has held three Michelin stars since 2004. +599 9 869 7215
Below are pictures from the tasting menu, $160 per head.
Driving to Willemstad …
The Hidden Green Movement
Kumpra Lokal - Buy Local … Many people are surprised when they hear that local food is produced on a desert island.
The Hidden Green Movement put local farmers in the spotlight.