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Welcome to this bumper 2018 edition of Simply Antigua Barbuda. Within these pages you will find five distinct sections, which represent some of the fabulous publications the team have published over the years. And from this snapshot visitors will enjoy an enlightening overview of our beautiful islands. Nationals will be reminded of the pride we carry here in paradise. Many are unaware that Antigua & Barbuda has an additional island, which forms part of our nation. Redonda, which is uninhabited, but rich in wildlife, is the smallest of our islands and has a complex history. Recent work is helping to restore the island’s ecosystem to protect endangered animals and plants. We are thankful that God has spared Antigua through some very tough weather. Barbuda has been less fortunate, taking a direct hit from Hurricane Irma, the strength of which can only be matched by the resilience of the Barbudans. All fundraising and donations raised by our team have been delivered directly to the needy in Barbuda, and our closest affected neighbour Dominica. In the longer term, the greatest gift to rebuilding is to support local enterprises and the wider economy. This year we are reminded more than ever that tourism is everybody’s business, and we are truly thankful to each and everyone for visiting. After any visit to our paradise you will automatically become a goodwill ambassador, sharing your experience with others who may one day be lucky enough to visit. Please tell the world, “We welcome all visitors with a warm Antiguan and sunny Barbudan smile.” Thank you and God bless.
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PUBLISHERS DETAILS The Buck Stops Here Gulliver Johnson Art, Design & Photography Director Janie Conley-Johnson Editors & Writers Claudia Johnson Madeleine Jardim McComas Creative Designer Nigel Francis - Takumi Media Photographers & Editorial Assistants Yensa Werth, Zinzi Mpande
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Contributors & Photographers Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority, Antigua & Barbuda Ministry of Tourism, Claudia E.R. Francis, Tracey Guerrero, Robin Ramdeen, Blue Halo Initiative Barbuda, ByZia Photography, Nez Photography, Marc Hubbard, Watkins Multimedia, Roddy Grimes-Graeme, Dockyard Divers, Shanna Challenger, Edward Marshall, Jeremy Holden, Silas Walton, Geoffery Giller, Montserrat Tourism Division, Alfred Saerchinger, Franklyn Maynard, Barbuda Belle, Phikwe Goodwin, Chavel “Dotkid” Thomas, Dominique D’Aloia.
Acknowledgements Special thanks to everyone who gave their time, input and support. Created & Published by Leeward Consultants, P.O. Box W1795, Woods Centre, Antigua. T: +1 268 725 4663 T: +1 268 725 5433 info@simplyantiguabarbuda.com FB: SimplyAntiguaBarbuda www.SimplyAntiguaBarbuda.com info@foodanddrink-caribbean.com FB @FoodandDrink.Antigua www.FoodandDrink-Antigua.com bookings@lifesapicnic-antigua.com FB: LifesaPicnic-Antigua www.LifesaPicnic-Antigua.com
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CONTENTS
4 Welcome to Antigua & Barbuda
96-223 FOOD & DRINK GUIDE
6 Publishers Details
98-99 Directory of Establishments
10-95 SIMPLY ANTIGUA BARBUDA
102-117 North Coast Establishments
16-17 Calendar of Events
110 Cocktails - La Bussola
18-25 A Traditional Way of Life
120-125 Gard Center Luncheon Recipes
33-35 Directory of Accommodation
125-155 St. John’s Establishments
40-48 Tying the Knot - Say “I Do” in Paradise
127 Chef Profile - Kareem Doherty
52-55 Rejuvenate - Mind, Body & Spirit
130-135 Creative Culinary Concepts
60-63 Directory of Tours & Attractions
140-141 Island Provision Group of Companies - Brand Ambassadors
68-69 Intrepid Adventures to be Discovered 82-87 Rugged, Remote, Redonda
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88-95 Travelling A to B and Beyond
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146 Recipe - Smoked Mango-Stuffed Chicken Roulade 155 Chef Profile - Lenroy Williams
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156-157 Angostura 1787 Rum Launch
198-199 Catherine’s Café Relaunch
240-289 CARIB ART HOUSE
158-161 Seafood Explosion
201 Cocktails - Bumpkins Beach Bar
242-245 Buy Local - Artisan Gifts and Markets
161-181 Southwest Coast Establishments
203 Recipe - Pan-Fried Snapper
246-247 Duty Free Shopping at Heritage Quay
163 Chef Profile - Shanti “Lal” Dass
205 Recipe - Thai Shrimp Cake
248-287 Designer Pages
167 Recipe - Pan-Seared Salmon
215-217 Hidden Gems - Restaurants to Try
250-256 Upcycle, Recycle, Get Creative
172 Recipe - Pan-Roasted Chicken Breast
218-219 Look Out For...
262-269 Faces Behind The Designs
174-179 Farm-To-Table Eating Local
220-223 Caribbean Seamoss Farms
288-289 The Posh Pirates Antique Shop
180 Recipe - Plantain Crusted Mahi Mahi
224-239 BARBUDA LEGACY
290-320 CARIB HOT PROPERTY
182-214 South & East Coasts Establishments
226-227 Darby Cave & Highland House
292 Pearns Point
188 Recipe - Iced Latte
228-231 Restoring The Ocean - Blue Halo
295 Marina Residences
190 Recipe - Cold Brew Coffee
232-235 Low-Impact Living In Barbuda
296-320 Property Listings - For Rent and Sale
195 Recipe - Trappas Carbonara
236-239 Barbuda From Above
302-303 Antigua Village Beach Club
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SIMPLY ANTIGUA BARBUDA Accommodation Destination Weddings Attractions & Tours The Simply Antigua Barbuda chapter embodies the joy of discovery, leaving no part of our tropical islands unexplored. This is a comprehensive insider tourism guide uncovering Antigua & Barbuda, from tours and attractions to hotels, weddings, well-being and lifestyle. We show our visitors where to stay, unwind and find adventure.
Aerial view acrossValley Church Beach looking towards South Beach, Jolly Harbour Marina and Five Islands.
WELCOME TO ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
365 WAYS TO ENJOY
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JANUARY 6th-21st
FEBRUARY 23rd- 25th
APRIL 27th
Local Cricket - Old Road Playing Field
Golf Open Championships Cedar Valley Golf Club
Guadeloupe to Antigua Race www.sailingweek.com
JANUARY 20th Round the Island Race - AYC www.antiguayachtclub.com
JANUARY Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge www.atlanticcampaigns.com
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See our calendar for a wide range of festivals and events throughout the year. Dates and venues are subject to change without notice. For up to date details check out visitantiguabarbuda.com antiguanice.com barbudaful.net
Super Yacht Challenge www.thesuperyachtchallenge.com
FEBRUARY 2nd Wobbly Boat Club Race www.abma.ag
FEBRUARY 9th-11th Jolly Harbour Valentine’s Regatta www.jhycantigua.com
FEBRUARY 13th Round Redonda Race www.jhycantigua.com
MARCH 3rd
APRIL 28th
Horticultural Society Flower & Garden Show
Round Antigua Race www.sailingweek.com
MARCH 10th
APRIL 29th-MAY 4th
SOOTHE: A night of culture. www.facebook.com/soothelounge
51st Antigua Sailing Week www.sailingweek.com
MARCH 24th-25th
MAY 5th
AYC Annual Laser Open www.antiguayachtclub.com
Dockyard Day Celebrations in Nelson’s Dockyard
MARCH 24th-25th
MAY 5th-6th
7th Annual Wings Youth Football Festival
Sir Reginald Samuel Track & Field Classic
MARCH 28th-April 4th
MAY 6th
15th Gillian Brazier Basketball Shoot-Out
Dickenson Bay Day www.sailingweek.com
APRIL 2nd
MAY 9th (starts)
Easter Monday 4 x1 Mile Road Relay
Antigua to Bermuda Sailing Race www.sailingweek.com
FEBRUARY 16th
APRIL 2nd
Antigua 360 Race www.antigua360race.com
Antigua & Barbuda International Kite Festival, Devil’s Bridge
FEBRUARY 17th AUA Rohr Tinman Triathlon www.antiguatinmantriathlon.com
FEBRUARY 19th-23th
APRIL 18th-24th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta www.antiguaclassics.com
Royal Ocean Racing Club Caribbean 600 Race www.caribbean600.rorc.org
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MAY 12th-13th 6th Annual Wings Youth Basketball Festival
MAY 17th
JULY
NOVEMBER 1st
Barbuda Caribana Celebrations www.visitantiguabarbuda.com
Antigua & Barbuda Mango Festival
Independence Ceremonial Parade & Food Fair
MAY 18th
Antigua & Barbuda Carnival www.antiguacarnival.com
Mike Pigott Jr. Memorial Classic - Sports Fishing Tournament www.antiguabarbudasportsfishing.com
MAY 19th GARD Centre’s Annual Farm to Table Luncheon
MAY 19th
JULY 27th-AUGUST 7th
JULY 30th-31st
NOVEMBER 17th-18th
www.facebook.com/AnnualMangoFest
Jolly Harbour Yacht Club Annual Regatta www.jhycantigua.com
JULY-SEPTEMBER Turtle Watching season
AUGUST 12th
MAY 19th-20th
Urlings Seafood Festival Urlings Fishing Wharf
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament
AUGUST 25th
MAY 21st-24th 27th Annual Whit Monday 4 x 1.5 Miles Road Relay & Walk
MAY 27th “Run in Paradise” Half Marathon www.runinparadise.com
Salty Dawg Sailing Rally from Hampton, Virginia USA to Antigua
Antigua & Barbuda Mango Festival
Wings Youth Volleyball Festival
www.antiguabarbudasportsfishing.com
NOVEMBER
ABABW Federation Bodybuilding Championships FB: antiguabodybuilding
SEPTEMBER 27th World Tourism Day
SEPTEMBER 28th-29th Francis Nunes Jr. Fishing Tournament
NOVEMBER 24th-25th Gemonites Moods of Pan (Steel Pan) Festival
DECEMBER 4th-10th 57th Antigua Charter Yacht Show www.antiguayachtshow.com
DECEMBER 9th V.C. Bird Day Horseracing Meet Cassada Gardens Race Track
DECEMBER 22nd, 26th, 29th Budget Marine Hightide Series
www.antiguabarbudasportsfishing.com
DECEMBER 25th
Romance Month www.visitantiguabarbuda.com
OCTOBER 25th-NOVEMBER 1st
Nelson’s Dockyard Christmas Day Champagne Party, English Harbour
JUNE 14th
OCTOBER 26th
Showcase Antigua Barbuda www.visitantiguabarbuda.com
Antigua and Barbuda Heroes Day
JUNE 1st-30th
JUNE 29th-July 1st Mango Pineapple Culinary Comp
37th Independence Celebrations
DECEMBER 26th Boxing Day Horseracing Meet Cassada Gardens Race Track
OCTOBER 26th, 27th, 31st
DECEMBER 31st
Gospel Fest: Praise in the Park www.gospelfestantigua.com
Nelson’s Pursuit Race www.antiguayachtclub.com
NOVEMBER 1st
DECEMBER 31st
37th Antigua & Barbuda Independence Day
Nelson’s Dockyard Old Year’s Night Party, English Harbour
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Traditional Antigua Breakfast. Salt fish, Fungee, Cassie, Spinach-Okra chop-up, and Eggplant Ratatouille
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A TRADITIONAL WAY OF LIFE Our world in the 21st century can be likened to a speeding train driven by a reckless driver. Carriages swerve from side to side loaded with feckless leaders. Ahead looms a long dark tunnel through which some may see a glimmer of light. The train ignores vast expanses of green pasture through which it careers, its human cargo, drunk on the pursuit of “more more� fails to see the history and tradition that offer continuity and stability to the local populace. These are the people bent on carrying on the old time ways in a global landscape pitted with the contradictions of materialism and so called progress. Old time ways and tradition are scattered throughout our Caribbean Islands and Antigua & Barbuda are no exception. Text: CLAUDIA E. R. FRANCIS
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Antigua Dance Academy - Creole Day Tea Party
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Food fairs and traditional dishes are a part of our culinary culture and are used to celebrate every conceivable occasion from Holy days to the raising of funds for good causes and the community at large. The late, great Dame Gwendolyn Tonge hosted one of the world’s longest running TV series, Cooking Magic, today the show is continued by her daughter Erna Mae Tonge. Several generations have learnt that “we should buy and cook nutritious locally grown food and live within our means.” Another Antiguan mother-daughter team is responsible for Susie’s Hot Sauce started in the
1960s. In 2009, Rosie McMaster received an MBE from Queen Elizabeth in recognition of her pepper sauce’s global popularity. Competition to our traditional foods exists from fast food chains which are no easy push over, but traditional Caribbean food remains a staple. Warri is a game that requires astute mathematical abilities. It was imported from West Africa with our ancestors. Trevor Simon and September Christian have dominated the international arena since 1998 and Simon is the only Grandmaster of the game, an award given at the 1999
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Mind Sports Olympiad in England. Warri enthusiasts can be seen at many roadside venues alongside the ever-popular game of dominoes, an absolute must in every village. Creole Tea parties and African drumming are still a feature of the social landscape in Antigua. Today Creole means mixed and belonging to the Caribbean. Tea parties demand special local dress, excellent manners, polite but lively and entertaining conversation from which life’s many lessons can be learned. Bush tea may be served together with Antiguan delicacies. African drum tradition,
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The Game of Warri and Warri Beans, known as Nickers when playing the game.
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Willikies Coal Makers Building a Pit
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Antigua Dance Academy & ‘Bring Yuh Drum and Come’
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Traditions of Antigua Carnival
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‘Bring Yuh Drum and Come’ is kept alive in the market place which once was the only area the black community were able to gather. Traditional songs and rhythms are now celebrated in a spontaneous tradition with dancers, drums and additional percussion instruments. These events are not just adult affairs; to keep tradition alive children are included in most celebrations in the Caribbean. Coal making and coal kilns have been around for decades and provided a living for many people in the 1930s. Coal kilns are dug into the earth to form a trench. Lengths of Cassie wood
are gathered, then laid horizontally in the trench and re-covered with earth. The kiln must have an air vent; dry materials are stuffed into the hole and doused with oil from which the kiln is lit. Once lit smoke should be seen, not fire for a successful slow-burning process, which can take several days to burn into charcoal. Other good wood for producing charcoal include logwood and mahogany. After the coal kiln has stopped smoking, a hoe or shovel is used to remove the earth and open the kiln. The coals are left to cool before raking up and bagging. Modern Carnival is based on
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the collective cultural traditions which emerged post emancipation; the abolition of slavery August 1st 1934. Carnival has grown into the premier social event of our islands with Barbuda’s Caribana exploding for five days every Whitsun Public Holiday. Carnival is used to market the warmth, creativity and excitement of our people. It has become the largest contributor to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) accounting for an influx of visitors during the offpeak tourist season. Carnival in its present format celebrated 60 years in 2017.
Main Swimming Pools at Sugar Ridge
Luxury Homes | Boutique Hotel | Aveda Concept Spa | Carmichael’s Restaurant | Sugar Club Sugar Ridge is a stylish and intimate luxury lifestyle boutique hotel with spectacular views of Antigua's stunning west coast. For discerning travellers who want to connect with the beautiful island of Antigua in a special way, this is the perfect base from which to explore. At Sugar Ridge you’ll find the perfect place to retreat, relax, recharge and re-energise.
Book your stay today.
reservations@sugarridgeantigua.com
www.sugarridgeantigua.com
+1 (268) 562 7700
GALLEY BAY RESORT & SPA Five Islands Antigua Defining Caribbean beachfront luxury is Galley Bay’s all-inclusive, adults-only beachfront resort. The resort is situated on 40 acres of tropical paradise, surrounded by a bird sanctuary and a three quarter mile long beach. The newly renovated intimate hideaway for discerning travellers is refined, yet gives an unpretentious experience.
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Superior and Deluxe beachfront rooms offer you the chance to step straight from your room on to the sand or enjoy an unobstructed view from your first-floor room. For the ultimate in luxury choose a spacious split-level Premium beachfront suite. Remodelled Gauguin Cottages and Suites complete the charm of this excellent resort. Galley Bay has three open-air, beachfront restaurants that offer Euro-Caribbean cuisine featuring fresh local produce and seafood. There is also a beachside Grill serving up casual fare throughout the day. Guests can stroll the gorgeous white sand beach, sail away on a Hobie Cat, take out a kayak, sunbathe by the resort’s pool with cascading waterfall or enjoy a game of tennis, croquet or horseshoes at no extra charge. Lagoon fishing, bicycle rentals and Internet access across the property are also complimentary. Off-property excursions such as deep sea fishing and island tours can be arranged with guest services for an additional fee. Guests can enjoy luxurious treatments at the newly decorated Indulge Spa. The open-air tree-top treatment pavilions are the perfect
spot for a relaxing massage. Galley Bay offers a Day Pass service for locals. Please enquire directly with the resort for rates and availability.
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Contact Details T: +1 (268) 462-0302 Reservations: +1 (866) 830-1557 www.galleybayresort.com
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THE INN
AT ENGLISH HARBOUR
Come experience it for yourself...
Elegant. Exquisite.
Exclusive... The Inn is one of the Caribbean’s extraordinary luxury resorts. The resort is the perfect balance of a colonial style building with luxurious and contemporary comfort. For the discerning traveller seeking privacy and seclusion the resort has just 28 recently upgraded rooms built on 19 acres of wooded headland with a stunning beachfront cooled by the gentle trade winds of English Harbour...
www.theinnantigua.com
"Ideally located on the captivating southern coast of Antigua, The Inn at English Harbour combines picturesque beauty and historic legend in an intimate boutique resort."
Freeman’s Bay, English Harbour, Antigua, W.I. t: (268) 460 1014 | f: (268) 460 1603 | e: theinn@candw.ag
CARLISLE BAY Old Road Antigua Simple. Discreet. Luxury. Carlisle Bay is a luxury resort looking out over white sand, palm trees and turquoise water, with a backdrop of emerald green rainforest. Sophisticated and contemporary in style, this modern Caribbean classic is instilled with genuine West Indian conviviality.
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It’s the sounds of Carlisle Bay that stay with guests long after they have departed; the song of the birds, the whispering of waves and the swoosh of the palm trees. All the spacious suites have stunning ocean views and cool, calm interiors featuring terraces or balconies with large daybeds. The family-friendly beach and three bedroom Carlisle Suites are separate from the spacious garden, ocean and bay suites for couples. Accommodating guests of all ages, families with children can take advantage of the kid’s club. Guests can enjoy tennis on nine courts with 4 lit for night-time play. They may spend time in the fitness centre, enjoy water sports and yoga classes, while those looking to unwind can chill out in the library, 48-seat cinema or Blue Spa. Many of the luxury treatments at the Spa are exclusive to Carlisle Bay. Some are designed to counterbalance the effects of sun and long haul travel, with a spa menu that includes facials, massages and scrubs. Brush up on your tennis skills with professional coaching or take a boat trip to one of the nearby reefs to sail, snorkel, kayak and windsurf.
The hotel’s four restaurants – Indigo on the Beach, East, Ottimo! and the adults-only Jetty Grill, offer some of the best food in the Caribbean. Enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner on the jetty and live music at the Pavilion
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Bar. Renowned for excellent service and fabulous food, Carlisle Bay offers contemporary luxury amidst a tranquil tropical setting. Carlisle Bay is a member of Leading Hotels of the World.
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Contact Details T: +1 (268) 484-0000 USA T: +1 (866) 502-2855 E: reservations@carlisle-bay.com www.carlisle-bay.com
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ACCOMMODATION Antigua Hotels & Resorts and Barbuda Guesthouses Stay, relax and explore our unique islands and learn why Antigua & Barbuda are the “Gems of the Caribbean”, and the most special destination in the Caribbean, if not the world. Whether you’re seeking a family friendly hotel for a leisurely holiday, a romantic hideaway just for two, a luxurious all-inclusive getaway, a friendly guesthouse for a sporting break or somewhere to host a business conference, we have numerous options for your choice of accommodation. S I M P L YANTIGUABARBUDA.COM
DIRECTORY - HOTELS & RESORTS ANTIGUA MAJOR HOTELS & RESORTS
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Hermitage Bay Antigua
T: +1 (268) 562-5500
Cocobay Resort
E: info@hermitagebay.com
The Admiral’s Inn & Gunpowder Suites
T: +1 (268) 562-2400
www.hermitagebay.com
T: +1 (268) 460-1027
www.cocobayresort.com
E: cocobay@candw.ag
www.admiralsinnantigua.com
Cocos
E: reservations@elegantHotels.com
T: +1 (268) 460-2626
www.hodgesbay.com
Anchorage Inn
E: reservations@cocoshotel.com
T: +1 (268) 462-4065
www.cocoshotel.com
Copper & Lumber Store Hotel
E: info@jollybeachresort.com
T: +1 (268) 460-1058
www.jollybeachresort.com
Antigua Village Beach Resort
E: clHotel@candw.ag
T: +1 (268) 462-2930
www.copperandlumberhotel.com
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Jumby Bay Resort T: +1 (268) 462-6000
E: antiguavillage@candw.ag www.antiguavillage.net
Jolly Beach Resort & Spa T: +1 (268) 462-0061
E: info@antiguaanchorageinn.com www.antiguaanchorageinn.com
Hodges Bay Resort & Spa T: +1 (268) 562-8767
E: info@admiralsinnantigua.com
Curtain Bluff Hotel
E: jumbybay@rosewoodhotels.com
T: +1 (268) 462-8400
www.jumbybayresort.com
Antigua Yacht Club Marina Resort
E: curtainbluff@curtainbluff.com
T: +1 (268) 562-3030
www.curtainbluff.com
Keyonna Beach Resort Antigua T: +1 (268) 562-2020
E: aycmresort@candw.ag
Galley Bay Resort & Spa
E: reservations@
T: +1 (268) 462-0302
keyonnabeachresortantigua.com
Blue Waters Antigua
T: +1 (866) 830-1557
www.keyonnabeachresortantigua.com
T: +1 (268) 462-0290
www.galleybayresort.com
www.aycmarina.com
NonSuch Bay Resort
E: res@bluewaters.net
Pineapple Beach Club
T: +1 (268) 562-8000
T: +1 (268) 463-2006
E: reservations@nonsuchbayresort.com
www.pineapplebeachclub.com
www.nonsuchbayresort.com
Grand Royal Antiguan Beach Resort
Ocean Point Resort & Spa
T: +1 (268) 462-3733
E: info@oceanpointantigua.com
Carlisle Bay
E: reservations@grandroyalantiguan.com
www.oceanpointantigua.com
T: +1 (268) 484-0000
www.grandroyalantiguan.com
www.bluewaters.net
Buccaneer Beach Club T: +1 (268) 562 6785 E: buccaneerbeachclub@candw.ag www.buccaneerbeach.com
E: reservations@carlisle-bay.com
T: +1 (268) 562-8330
Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
www.carlisle-bay.com
Hawksbill Beach Resort by Rex Resorts
Catamaran Hotel
T: +1 (268) 462-0301
E: sandals@candw.ag
T: +1 (268) 460-1036
E: hbaanu@rexresorts.net
www.sandals.com
E: catclub@candw.ag
www.rexresorts.com
T: +1 (268) 462-0267
Siboney Beach Club
www.catamaranantigua.com
Heritage Hotel
T: +1 (268) 462-0806
City View Hotel
T: +1 (268) 481-7531
E: siboney@candw.ag
T: +1 (268) 562-0259 / 60 / 61
www.heritagedowntown.com
E: reservations@sibonybeachclub.com
E: reservations@cityviewantigua.com
www.siboneybeachclub.com
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Sugar Ridge Resort
Bee’s Guest House
T: +1 (268) 562-7700
Codrington, Barbuda
E: Hotel@sugarridgeantigua.com
T: +1 (268) 724-0575
www.sugarridgeantigua.com
Bus Stop B&B South Point Antigua
River Road, Codrington, Barbuda
T: +1 (268) 562-9600
T: +1 (268) 721-2796
E: info@southpointantigua.com
www.southpointantigua.com
Gerald’s Guest House Codrington Village, Barbuda
St. James’s Club
T: +1 (268) 772-0932 or 460-0209
T: +1 (268) 460-5000
E: shortnaky@hotmail.com
E: sjcguests@candw.ag
www.stjamesclubantigua.com
Island Chalet Guest House Madison Square, Codrington, Barbuda
The Inn at English Harbour
T: +1 (268) 460-0065
T: +1 (268) 460-1014
E: theinn@candw.ag
North Beach Cottages
www.theinnantigua.com
North Beach Barbuda T: +1 (268) 721-3317
The Verandah Resort & Spa
E: info@barbudanorthbeach.com
T: +1 (268) 562-6848
www.barbudanorthbeach.com
E: verandah.resorts@candw.ag www.verandahresortandspa.com
Palm Tree Guest House Outskirts of Codrington Village, Barbuda
Tranquility Bay Antigua
T: +1 (268) 784-4331
T: +1 (268) 562-5183 E: info@tranquilitybayantigua.com
Simply The Best
www.tranquilitybayantigua.com
Codrington, Barbuda T: +1 (268) 720-4084 E: andraelee68@gmail.com
BARBUDA HOTELS & GUEST HOUSES
Terracotta Cottage Off River Road, Barbuda
Barbuda Belle
T: +1 (268) 772-0213
T: +1 (268) 783-4779
E: caronclark2000@yahoo.com
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Barbuda Cottages Coral Group Bay, Barbuda T: +1 (268) 722-3050 Canada: +1 (416) 699-1067 E: info@barbudacottages.com www.barbudacottages.com
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THE ADMIRAL’S INN & GUNPOWDER SUITES Nelson’s Dockyard National Park The Admiral’s Inn boutique hotel and Gunpowder Suites have historic charm, casual elegance and personalised service. Built across 18th century buildings, they are idyllically set with world-class views of the historic Nelson’s Dockyard.
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Appearing to come straight out of the history books this beautifully restored and appointed boutique hotel with quaint guest rooms and suites adorned with vintage memorabilia. The property has recently been sympathetically revamped and expanded, creating The Pillars restaurant for fine dining and renovating the Old Hospital building across the lush private gardens into tranquil Garden Suites. Two rows of massive circular stone pillars are a dramatic feature of this garden. Across a short span of water from the Admiral’s Inn, lies The Gunpowder Suites. This inspirationally converted 18th century gunpowder magazine now houses luxury suites with modern amenities, an art gallery, spa and a gourmet poolside restaurant called Boom. The spacious, airy suites are seductive and private. They are each furnished with four-poster beds, ensuite bathrooms, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, minibars, free WiFi, lounge area and a private balcony. Guests are invited to relax in their surroundings, where every aspect is designed to promote serenity and wellbeing. Both properties are sophisticated and serene retreats for unwinding but are located only minutes away from many amenities.
Contact Details T: +1 (268) 460-1027 E: reservations@admiralsinnantigua.com www.admiralsinnantigua.com
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TRADE WINDS HOTEL Dickenson Bay Antigua Every day at Trade Winds Hotel starts with a good morning and a genuinely warm Caribbean welcome. Book now and enjoy one of Antigua’s most homely and peaceful hotels. Trade Winds Hotel is nestled majestically atop Dickenson Bay with breathtaking and panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. Exotic, idyllic and tranquil surroundings make it perfect for vacationers or business travellers. The hotel’s fifty contemporary tropical décor rooms are spacious, airy, bright, intimate, relaxing and comfortable. They are equipped with all the necessary amenities including free high-speed WiFi. Select from Deluxe, Junior or Executive suites all with private balconies and spectacular ocean views. The bougainvillea framed freshwater swimming pool offers an indulgent and re-energising escape to soak up the scenic views while enjoying the cooling trade winds, which inspired the hotel’s name. Dine alfresco on a lovely terrace at the Bay House Restaurant & Bar, surrounded by breathtaking views and the scents of tropical flowers. Known as Antigua’s best kept dining secret Bay House is renowned for superb, fresh, tasty local and international cuisine, friendly staff and immaculate service. Trade Winds is known in Antigua as the ‘Business Travellers’ choice hotel because of its close proximity to the airport and St. John’s City. There are two state-of-the-art multi-function events/boardrooms equipped with multimedia flat screen
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TYING THE KNOT Wedding Requirements to Say “I Do” in Paradise Antigua & Barbuda provide a perfect, romantic setting in which to get married; with picture perfect beaches, turquoise seas and breathtaking, iridescent sunsets, the scenery is astounding. However, the idyllic backdrop is just the beginning when it comes to the magical experience of saying “I Do” on our twin islands, which have developed an imaginative and creative industry - the Destination Wedding. Antigua & Barbuda was nominated the Caribbean’s most romantic destination for the last two consecutive years at World Travel Awards and is indeed among the American Express top ten wedding destinations, and for good reason. Firstly, getting married in Antigua & Barbuda is easy and straightforward from a legal point of view. There is no requirement for any period of residency and all marriage arrangements can be made immediately on arrival, making the process fast and stress-free. Over 1,500 couples apply annually for a Special Marriage licence, of which almost all are granted, making our sunny isles a popular destination to tie the knot. Once here, the options and
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possibilities for weddings are endless. A number of resorts and hotels have wedding planners as part of all-inclusive wedding packages with a multitude of add-on options available, coordinated by staff. Independent wedding planners are also available, catering for everything from essential requirements to whimsical desires. The planner will present recommendations for location, plans for the ceremony, choice of photographer, menus, wine selections, the cake, flowers and all the details that go into the making of a memorable event.
Many couples choose to marry on the beach, of which Antigua boasts 365. However, Barbuda’s miles of deserted pink sand offer a unique beach wedding experience that is unrivalled anywhere else on earth. The seclusion and exclusivity offered by Barbuda and its people is sought after by the rich and famous, but our hidden gem provides a warm welcome to all. The more adventurous couples can even arrive on Antigua’s sister isle via helicopter for another unforgettable experience, and dining under the star-filled skies with an intimate wedding party is
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DIRECTORY - WEDDINGS & EVENT SERVICES PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
E: jpdesigns.jpw@gmail.com
FLORISTS
FB: @jpdesigns.jpw / IG: @jpdesign01
Watkins Multimedia
Sally Harker Fig Tree Studio Art Gallery
Photography / Videography
KO Photography + Design
Fresh flowers seasonal. Call ahead.
T: +1 (268) 720-8807
Photography / Graphic Design
T: +1(268) 773-4321 or 460-1234
E: watkinsmultimedia@gmail.com
T: +1 (268) 728-8474
E: sallyharker@me.com
IG: @watkinsmultimedia
E: kwasi_mark@yahoo.com
FB: @watkinsmultimedia
IG: @kwasi_mark
Creative Blush
FB: @KOphotographyanddesign
T: +1 (268) 783-4302
S.O. Shoot! Photography
E: sheenasamuel0806@gmail.com
CAKES
FB: @creativeblush
E: soshootphotography@gmail.com
Cakes by Angie
Exotic Blossoms
IG: @soshootphotography
T: +1 (268) 720-7233
T: +1 (268) 772-1916 or 461-1254
FB: @SOShoot
E: angelcakesandcatering@gmail.com
E: exoticblossoms2@yahoo.com
www.soshootphotography.com
IG: @cakesbyangie
Photography T: +1 (268) 725-7222
FB: @angelscakesandcatering
Nez Entertainment Services
Bailey’s Countryside Flowers T: +1 (268) 460-2200
Photography / Deejay / Sound System
Happy Cakes
T: +1 (268) 720-5255
T: +1 (268) 782-1402
E: deejaynez@gmail.com
E: thehappycakes@gmail.com
IG: @deejaynez / FB: @nezentertainment
IG: @happycakes Tave Joseph FB: @happycakes
William Simpson Photography
FB: @baileyscountrysideflowers.antigua
WEDDING & EVENT PLANNERS Indigo Event Planners T: +1 (268) 726-5098
Photography / Event Planner
Cakes by Cicely
E: tracy@indigoeventservices.com
T: +1 (268) 783-9700
T: +1 (268) 725-0523
FB: @indigioeventservices
E: w.s.photography@outlook.com
E: cice_06@hotmail.com
IG: @william.simpson.photography
FB: @cakesbycicely
Briggs Events
FB: @Antiguaweddingphotographer
IG: @cicelyrobertssamuel
T: +1 (268) 561-8325
BeeYou Media
Roanna Cakes
IG: @briggs.events / FB: @briggsevents
Events / Photography / Marketing
T: +1 (268) 789-7379
www.briggseventsanu.com
T: +1 (268) 783-4007
E: roannacakes@gmail.com
E: beeyouphotography@gmail.com
IG: @roannacakes
Cat Club Weddings & Events
IG: @beeyoumedia
FB: @customcakesantigua
T: +1 (268) 460-1036 or 764-3366
FB: @beeyoumediaantigua.com
www.roanna12.wixsite.com/roannacakes
E: info@catclubevents.com
Antigua Brides by Joseph Jones
Danz Sweet Dreams
IG: @catclubweddings
Photography
T: +1 (268) 464-7981
www.catclubevents.com
T: +1 (268) 774-7317 or 462-7317
E: daniellegeorgejohn@gmail.com
E: info@antiguabrides.com
www.danzsweetdreams.com
E: briggseventsanu@gmail.com
FB: @catclubweddings
www.antiguabrides.com
Live Love Memories T: +1 (268) 728-8810
FB: @antiguabrides
Shevaughn Cake House
E: melinda@livelovememories.co
T: +1 (268) 782-0911
www.livelovememories.co
JP Designs
E: @vaughn33@hotmail.com
Photography / Graphic design
FB: @ShevaugnCakeHouse
Unique Events by TSR
T: +1 (268) 734-1543
IG: @shevaughn12
T: +1 (268) 726-0079
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Bella Cosmetics
Occasions Party Rental Ltd
IG: @uniqueevents_bytsr FB:
T: +1 (268) 789-8825
Event Planning / Catering / Decor
@uniqueeventsbytsr
E: bellacosmeticsanu@gmail.com
Management / Equipment rentals
IG: @bellacosmeticsanu
T: +1 (268) 481-3781
FB: @bellacosmeticsanu
E: oprmonolissa@hotmail.com
Simply Elegant T: +1 (268) 726-4169
E: occasions@candw.ag
E: simplyelegant@gmail.com
Makeup by Ashez
E: oprdornaly@gmail.com
FB: @simplyelegant17
T: +1 (268) 464-8555
FB: @OccasionsPartyRental
E: pinkashezbeauty@gmail.com
www.oprantigua.com
Novek Designs
IG: @makeupbyashez
Briggs Events
T: +1 (268) 779-1536 E: kevonmoitt@gmail.com
The Glam Pub
Floral Designs / Decor / Stage Designs
IG: @novekdesigns / FB: @KevonMoitt
T: +1 (268) 784-9009
T: +1 (268) 561-8325 or 724-6557
E: adorieorglampub@gmail.com
E: briggseventsanu@gmail.com
MAKE-UP ARTISTES
IG: @theglampub_makeupbyadorie
IG: @briggs.events / FB: @briggsevents
B’Chic Make-Up
HAIR STYLISTS
Paradise Events + Rentals
T: +1 (268) 732-5447
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E: rahsaniajoseph@gmail.com
Solange & Sunny
E: bdesilvia@pearltd.com
IG: @bchic268
T: +1 (268) 463-0609
FB: @ParadiseEventsandRentals
FB: @BChicMakeupArtistry
E: snstreete@hotmail.com
IG: @paradise_events_and_rentals
FB: @SolangeandSunny
www.pearltd.com
Splashes Glam Make-Up Artistry T: +1 (268) 726-6906
Magid’s Beauty Salon
Buttons Enterprise
E: splashesglam@gmail.com
T: +1 (268) 562-1919
Customized pins for any occasion
IG: @splashesglam / FB: @splashesglam
E: magidsbeautysalon@hotmail.com
T: +1 (268) 785-1880
E: majdhourani1988@hotmail.com
E: buttonsincanu@gmail.com
IG: @magidsbeautysalonanu
FB: @buttonsanu
Tropical Bliss Spa T: +1 (268) 776-6541
IG: buttonsent.anu
FB: @TropicalblissspaAntigua
OCCASIONS SERVICES & EVENT EQUIPMENT RENTALS
KilaFacez
Wadadli Event Services
T: +1 (268) 720-2829
T: +1 (268) 720-9272
Event Planning / Equipment Rentals
E: meisjeseventique@gmail.com
E: kilafacez268@gmail.com
T: +1 (268) 462-8374
IG: @kilafacez268 / FB: @kilafacez
E: wadadlieventservices@gmailcom
Studio L Designs
FB: @WadadliEventServices
Weddings / Events / Publishing
www.wadadlieventservices.com
T: +1 (268) 770-8176
E: tropicalblissspa@gmail.com
Meisjes Eventique Custom Hotstamping / Unique Favors
NDF Makeup T: +1 (268) 720-6289
E: studioldesigns@outlook.com
E: nataliefuchs@live.com
Lazy Bones Beanbags
FB: @nataliefuchsmakeup
Outdoor beanbags & loungers /
IG: @ndfmakeup
Rent-a-lounge / Cocktail tables
The Island Photobooth
T: +1 (268) 732-3771
T: +1 (268) 728-2423
NuFace Beauty Anu
E: cottonhouseclothing@yahoo.com
E: hello@theislandphotobooth.com
T: +1 (268) 725-2324
FB: @LazyBonesBeanBags
IG: @theislandphotobooth
IG: @nufacebeautyanu
www.lazybonesbeanbags.com
FB: @theislandphotoboothanu
FB: @Studioldesigns
www.theislandphotobooth.com
FB: @NuFaceBeautyanu
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CUSTOM DESIGN BRIDAL WEAR
WEDDING & EVENT VENUES
T: +1 (268) 460-1058 or 460-1159
Below is by no means a comprehensive
E: clhotel@candw.ag
Janet’s Bridal
venue list, rather a select collection
FB: @copperandlumberstore
Gowns / Bridal Packages / Corsages
highlighting stunning locations, historic
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Bouquets
hotel sites, contemporary reception halls
T: +1 (268) 772-0983
and fabulous cliff and seaside restaurants.
Casa Palmadita Event Venue / Decor Rentals
E: janet_1mckay@yahoo.com
T: +1 (268) 464-6388 or 764-6388
Henre Designs
Coco Rose Guest House & Reception Hall
Stylist / Dressmaker / Couture Designer
T: +1 (268) 562-6104 or 784-7132
E: casapalmadita@hotmail.com
T: +1 (268) 788-3542 or +1 (268) 462-3542
E: cocorose5626104@live.com
E: henrydesignz@gmail.com
FB: @cocoroseantigua1
Shirley Heights Lookout
FB: @henredesignz / IG: @mrhenredesignz
www.cocoroseguesthouse.com
T: +1 (268) 725-0636
J. Simon
Seabreeze Reception Hall
FB: @shirley.lookout
Bridal / Couture Clothing
T: +1 (268) 774-4401 or 463- 3401
www.shirleyheightslookout.com
T: +1 (268) 726-2355 or 778-4884
E: seabreezereceptionhall@hotmail.com
E: jsimondesigns1@gmail.com
FB: sea-breeze-receptional-hall
E: njoseph3@hotmail.com
E: info@shirleyheightslookout.com
IG: @j.simon_design
The Catamaran Hotel T: +1 (268) 460-1036
FB: Kareem Jerome Simon
Copper & Lumber Store Hotel
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FB: @CatamaranHotelAntigua
T: +1 (268) 723-4184 or 464-0764
designed to thrill, with immaculate service
IG: @catamaranhotelantigua
E: info@antiguadreamevents.com
to make your wedding superbly unique.
www.catamaranantigua.com
FB: @PapasBarAndRest
T: +1 (268) 464-5283
www.papasantigua.com
E: reservations@sheer-rocks.com
Papa’s By the Sea
E: events@sheer-rocks.com
Tales of romantic bliss are fully embraced
Sheer Rocks @ Cocobay Resort
FB: @SheerRocks / IG: @sheerrocks
at Papa’s ocean-facing, alfresco venue
Carved into a sheer cliff side overlooking
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set in spectacular beachfront grounds.
the Caribbean Sea, Sheer Rocks provides
Whatever your budget they can tailor
a seductive backdrop for any wedding
Dennis Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
your wedding to suit personal taste,
or special occasion. Set against striking
A stunning hillside setting overlooking
while providing understated grandeur
views, are a series of tiered wood decks
two pristine beaches for that perfect
and charm to your occasion. Wedding
with plush four-poster beds, a plunge pool
destination wedding experience. At Dennis’
packages come with knowledgeable and
and thatched dining nooks, separated by
they will help you arrange a grand wedding
warm in-house staff and options such as
billowing curtains. Their professional team
breakfast, brunch or sunset banquet
canapés on the lawn, personalized menus,
will serve as your personal consultants
overlooking the ocean; it will make you feel
complimentary drinks on arrival, and
working with you to coordinate every
like royalty as your party enjoys exclusive
enough bubbly and beverages to keep your
detail of your special day. Choose from
use of this incredible Caribbean venue.
guests happy. From intimate affairs to large
one of their spectacular wedding packages
T: +1 (268) 462-6740
and lavish ceremonies, Papa’s wonderful
that can be seamlessly customized to suit
E: dennisthomas1_food@hotmail.com
seclusion and harbour views offers the
your personality and style. This fairytale
FB: @dennisrestaurant268
perfect backdrop for your special day.
location serves artistic food and drinks
www.dennisantigua.com
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Venue: Papa’s by the Sea, Falmouth Harbour
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CATERERS
Ali Baba Middle Eastern Caterers
Savoury Delight Catering
T: (268) 785-2525
T: +1 (268) 722-9582
Looking for celebratory food ideas?
T: (268) 776-8996
morriscarrie23@yahoo.com
We have a vast array of professional
FB: @alibaba268
catering companies to suit every occasion.
IG: @alibaba268
Mari’s Bistro Private Catering Service
Chefs-4-Rent Eventz
T: +1 (268) 785-4559
T: (268) 776 9657
T: +1 (268) 723-7086
kahyeme.benjamin@gmail.com
E: marisbistro@gmail.com
amcj2000@hotmail.com
E: mabeautyzone@yahoo.com
FB: @chef4rentanu
The Perfect Chef Private / Personal Chef & Catering
Mark Smith Bakery & Patisserie VJ’s Bakery Cakes / Catering
T: +1 (268) 788-1250/1
T: (268) 460 3465
268marks@gmail.com
cr_simpson@hotmail.com
Chef Lenroy Williams Private / Personal Chef & Catering
E: vjsbakeryanu@gmail.com FB: VJsBakery
Ola’s Catering Service T: +1 (268) 774-2656 or 561-6065
FB: marisbistroandprivatecateringservice
Nigel’s Catering
Blue Oranges Enterprises Ltd.
T: +1 (268) 785-3785
Golden Grove, St. John’s
Island Fusion
T: +1 (268) 724-4075
T: (268) 734-5671 or 772-5671
Mumie’s Restaurant
T: +1 (268) 789-7275
E: sandrajoseph798@gmail.com
T: +1 (268) 725-4690
E: blueorangesent@hotmail.com
FB: @ islandfusionanu
mumie268@gmail.com
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STORE OPEN: MONDAY TO SATURDAY 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
ONE OF A KIND
Long Street, St. John's, Antigua 268. 462. 4045 | 268. 562. 4315 pinkmongoose@yahoo.com
DECOR, HATS, BAGS, GIFTS, SHOES & ACCESSORIES
the wedding is just the beginning... the Honeymoon starts here Feona of the Cat Club specializes in full service, custom-tailored weddings and events that are sure to be remembered.
WEDDINGS & EVENTS
The Catamaran Hotel is an open-air venue with spectacular views of Falmouth Harbour. From the beach to the breathtaking sunsets and crystal clear water, this venue is perched on the water’s edge providing the most stunning photographic opportunities for your special event.
The Catamaran Hotel P.O. Box 958, Falmouth, Antigua, West Indies • www.catclubevents.com tel. 268.460.1036 • cell. 268.764.3366 • fax. 268.460.1339 • email. info@catclubevents.com
quinfarara@hotmail.com
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Our FULL BAR CATERING SERVICE takes the worry out of your private events. From bar set-up to take-down, event cocktail design, wine consulting and glassware service.
Farara CO. LTD.
Wine • Cigars • Spirits • Specialty Items
Free delivery island-wide. (268) 462 3197 Village Walk, Friar’s Hill Road, St. John’s, Antigua.
WES is an Antiguan owned, one-stop events rental company for all your special personal or business events.
www.wadadlieventservices.com “where imaginations come alive!”
+1 (268) 462-8374 wadadlievent@gmail.com Factory Road, St. John’s
PROFESSIONAL VIDEO & ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, SOUND SYSTEMS, STAGES, TENTS
You Celebrate we’ll bring the food.
private chef & event catering for weddings, parties and private occasions.
Call Chef Albert Creese on 268. 723. 7086
Email: amcj2000@hotmail.com Mahico Drive #2 Cassada Gardens Off the Sir George Walter Highway St. John’s, Antigua
EVENT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT, DECOR, CATERING
EQUIPMENT RENTALS OF CHAIRS, TABLES, LINEN
For Home, Office, Resort, Restaurants and Yachts
THE ORCHID SPECIALIST
COMING SOON
THE Island Event Planners
A N T I G U A W. I .
We specialise in
sandy toes& salty kisses DGM PLANTS LTD. Fresh Orchid Plants Custom Arrangements Deliveries Decorative Home Accents Factory Road, St. John’s, Antigua
(268) 720-9746
Indigo offer a bespoke wedding & event planning service, using local knowledge & contacts to create just the right blend of you & the Caribbean. Why walk down the aisle when you can walk in paradise?
Call: +1 (268) 726 5098 Facebook: @indigoeventservices Email: tracy@indigoeventservices.com
REJUVENATE
MIND, BODY & SPIRIT To promote deeper vitality and wellbeing we encourage both islanders and visitors to take time out to enjoy the healing powers of therapeutic energies delivered with care by our skilled therapists. These ritual treatments help to release tensions and cleanse the spirit, enhancing the way we feel. We highlight three wellbeing establishments, each with their own distinct character, treatments and services, all designed to restore inner peace and outer beauty. 5 5 ROYAL RETREAT SPA Providing luxury is what we do. Experience the perfect urban hideaway and elevate your wellbeing at this beautifully appointed fullservice spa, located in the heart of St. John’s. Royal Retreat is devoted to the holistic wellbeing of all who venture through their doors. Since its inception, this spa has been steadily gaining a well-earned reputation amongst its increasing clientele of locals and visitors. Choose from a full range of treatments such as the 40-minute massage with cinnamon scrub or cleansing facial with lemongrass or chamomile to stimulate your circulation and melt your stress away. All types of services are on offer - from Swedish, hot stone, aromatherapy,
reflexology, deep tissue, sports relief, head and shoulders massages, manicures, pedicures and waxing, you will certainly experience blissful pampering. Whether it is restoring your balance or sprucing up the new you, the professional staff at Royal Retreat can cater to your every need by becoming your personal manicurist, pedicurist, and masseuse for a day. Their exclusive mobile services are perfect for sharing a day of relaxation with a loved one, bridal celebration, birthday parties, persons on yachts, or just to ensure privacy or guarantee appointments. Specials, packages and gift certificates are also on offer, complete with complimentary refreshments. Their normal hours of operation are Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 6:00pm with appointments only on Sundays.
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THE POWDER ROOM SPA & ELEMENTS ANTIGUA Nourish - Revitalize - Heal. The historic Gun Powder House sets the scene for The Powder Room Spa’s soothing destination. Spend an unhurried day poolside with lunch and enjoying uplifting treatments to focus on some “me time” restoring your chakras. For spinal congestion and muscle unravelling hot stone massage will bring you comforting relief. An invigorating fresh food facial will leave your skin radiant with the island’s freshest produce packed full of nutrients. There are many ways to bring you to that personal zen moment. A couple’s massage allows you to share positive energy together. From the first sip of local bush tea
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Royal Retreat Spa
Tree House Body Shop Royal Retreat Spa Long Street, St. John’s T: (268) 736-2209 E: royalretreat@gmail.com FB:1268royalretreatspa
Tree House Body Shop Elements Antigua - The Powder Room Spa Boom Restaurant, English Harbour T: (268) 788-0149 E: thepowderroomspaantigua@gmail.com FB: @thepowderroomspa www.elementsantigua.com
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Tree House Body Shop Dockyard Drive, Falmouth Harbour T: +1 (268) 460-3434 or 779-8827 E: contact@treehousebodyshop.com FB:@treehousebodyshop www.treehousebodyshop.com
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to a revitalizing power flow session or experience one of our extensive treatments. Enjoy a moment with friends or special mother and daughter time. The Elements Antigua luxury product line is mostly small-batch and handcrafted by the owner, Mary Wilkinson. She started creating products, as she didn’t want to cover her child in harsh chemicals as she grew up. The product line consists of effective and delicious smelling insect repellent, ‘Don’t Bug me Babe’, a healing and itch cream, ‘The Bomb Bomb’ and a cooling mineral body powder, ‘Gun Powder’. She also has antioxidant rich sun protection, lip butter and exfoliating scrub. These compliment ‘Cara’, the facial line and the new Yacht and Villa Collection with shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion. They are rich in Omega 3 from vegetable protein and are, of
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course, paraben and sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) free. Come experience the many layers of goodness and nourish your skin, revitalize your mind and heal.
TREE HOUSE BODY SHOP “From the inside out” Restore weary minds, revitalize tired bodies, soothe ruffled spirits and energize the soul at the Tree House Body Shop, built around a mighty tree trunk in harmony with nature. Set in a serene Caribbean oasis, Emma and her team are your one stop solution for hair, beauty, massage and health. Going beyond standard spa treatments offered such as nails, waxing and beauty treatments for a flawless outward appearance, you can also revitalize your inner soul with a range of well-
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being treatments and services. From colon hydrotherapy for cleansing and detoxing to increase energy, to an infrared sauna for sweating your troubles away and acupuncture, reflexology, physiotherapy, podiatry and magnetic frequency therapy - Tree House Body Shop is firmly committed to caring for your mind, body and spirit. Additionally, you cannot miss the lush one-of-a-kind outdoor hair experience. This tranquil, leafy salon is totally charming. Place yourself in the professional hands of Doug, the hairdressing wiz who can recreate your look of choice through shampoo, blow dry, cut, colouring, colour flashing or other hair remedy treatments. Gift certificates, private house, boat visits and wedding packages are available. Open year-round, even during low-season.
WAXING
SAUNA & STEAM BATHS
PILATES & YOGA
CARLISLE BAY HOTEL & BLUE SPA Old Road
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(268) 562-7700
MAKEUP
AVEDA CONCEPT SPA Sugar Ridge Resort, St. Mary’s
MANICURE & PEDICURES
aycmresort@candw.ag www.aycmarina.com
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES
(268) 562-3030
HOLISTIC TREATMENTS
INDIGO YACHT CLUB SPA AYC, Falmouth Harbour
HAIR CARE
info@akparo.com www.akparo.com
GYM
(268) 460-5705
FACIALS
AKPARO Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour
BODY SCRUBS & WRAPS
Email & Website
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(268) 764-9330
c.wagentrotz@gmail.com
CURTAIN BLUFF SPA Old Road
(268) 462-8400
thespa@curtainbluff.com www.curtainbluff.com
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(268) 721-1724
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GALLEY BAY RESORT AND SPA Five Islands
(268) 462-0302
spa@galleybayantigua.com www.galleybayresort.com
HEALTHY SOLUTIONS Paradise View, St. John’s
(268) 771-4660
ladiemsc@yahoo.com
HOUSE OF PAMPER SALON & DAY SPA St. John’s
(268) 562-5501
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(268) 461-9696
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(268) 462-0061
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(268) 785-7636
royalretreat@gmail.com feltay21@gmail.com
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(268) 562-3378
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(268) 736-7546
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(268) 463-0609
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(268) 785-9747
info@stephandvladasstudio.com www.stephandvladasstudio.com
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(268) 788-0149
FB: @thepowderroomspa www.elementsantigua.com
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(268) 562-1286
islandmassage@hotmail.com www.touchtherapiesanu.com
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TRANQUIL COTTAGE SPA Freetown Village, St. Philips
(268) 561-7103 (268) 770-5208
tranquilcottages@ymail.com
TREE HOUSE BODY SHOP Falmouth Harbour
(268) 460-3434 (268) 779-8827
contact@treehousebodyshop.com www.treehousebodyshop.com
YOFI SPA & BEAUTY Lower Heritage Quay, St. John’s
(268) 562-8373
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THE INN SPA
The Inn at English Harbour Hotel, Freeman’s Bay, Antigua T: (268) 460-1014 E: theinn@candw.ag www.theinnantigua.com
Re-energize your soul and body at The Inn Spa with a range of pampering treatments. The Inn Spa areas transition through an impeccable minimalist Asian/Caribbean theme offering you a serene sense of elegance throughout. The in-sync treatments award you a relaxing sensory experience; with a list that includes Swedish full-body and Indian head massages, Reflexology, Body exfoliation and wraps and extensive beauty treatments at the fullservice salon.
AVEDA SPA
Sugar Ridge Hotel, Tottenham Park Nr. Jolly Harbour, St. Mary’s, Antigua T: (268) 484-3701 E: hotel@sugarridgeantigua.com www.sugarridgeantigua.com
The AVEDA Concept Spa is designed to awaken the senses and restore balance in a serene atmosphere. The Spa offers five treatment rooms including a suite for couples and a wide range of massage, skincare and body treatments suitable for both men and women. The full-service beauty salon offers nail, hair, waxing and make up services. There is a Fitness Center with Cybex equipment and a Yoga Studio where a team of dedicated staff will help you realise your full fitness and wellness potential.
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TROPICAL ADVENTURES
THE CARIBBEAN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!
Land and Sea
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www.tropicalad.com
Lower Redcliffe Street, St. John’s, Antigua Office phone: +1 (268) 480-1225 | reservations@tropadantigua.com
Land tours
Double-the-fun – enjoy two tours in one package with our Land & Sea Tours
Fun, adventure and exploration with 4x4 off-road Land Tour adventures for the entire family
Ride the waves with off-shore coastal adventures on our Sea Tours
• Island Safari & Eco Kayak • Island Safari 4x4 & D-Boat
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Tropical Adventures offers tours that are fun and exciting for families of all ages. Enjoy our range of sightseeing tours of Antigua & Barbuda. Experience a Caribbean lunch on our amazing beaches, try our land-based Island Safari jeep tours, or eco-kayak through the mangroves, explore underwater life
snorkeling our reefs, visit secluded island beaches, take a day sail on the Mystic Catamaran with a guided
side trip to swim with stingrays. Alternatively, circumnavigate Antigua or cruise to beautiful Barbuda aboard the Excellence Catamaran. We welcome group and party bookings for private events.
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DIRECTORY OF TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
Photo Courtesy: Š Roddy Grimes-Graeme www.acquafilms.com
Get out, get active and explore We offer a wealth of exciting tours, inviting you to explore and get to know our interesting islands. Whether you are after a thrilling adventure or thirsty for some historical knowledge, our wide range of tours and attractions will keep the whole family entertained. Enjoy land-based safari tours, hike across the island, zip-line through the rainforest, or fly by helicopter. Snorkel our reefs, eco-kayak through the mangroves, swim with stingrays, circumnavigate Antigua or cruise to Barbuda. Learn how to sail or dive, turtle watch by night, or be famous for a day with a personalised photo tour. Whether you fancy bouncing on a water trampoline or riding up the beach on horseback, Antigua & Barbuda have it covered.
DIRECTORY - TOURS & ATTRACTIONS WATER BASED TOURS
Life’s-A-Picnic – Champagne Power Yacht Tours
Adventure Antigua - Xtreme
T: +1 (268) 725-4663 or +1 (268) 720-4663
Circumnav & Eco Tour
E: bookings@lifesapicnic-antigua.com
T: +1 (268) 726-6355 or +1 (268) 764-5256
www.lifesapicnic-antigua.com
www.adventureantigua.com
Miguel’s Holiday Adventure Antigua Ocean Adventures
Prickly Pear Island retreat
T: +1 (268) 464-7576
T: +1 (268) 723-7418 or +1 (268) 460-9978
E: oceanadventures@candw.ag
E: miguels_ha@hotmail.com www.pricklypearisland.com
Barbuda Express Ferry T: +1 (268) 560-7989 or +1 (268) 764-2291
Ondeck Sailing
E: info@barbudaexpress.com
T: +1 (268) 562-6696 / 7954
www.antiguaferries.com
E: antigua@ondecksailing.com www.ondeckoceanracing.com
Blue Goat Yacht Charter Tours T: +1 (268) 783-4983
Reef Rider Snorkelling Adventure
E: bluegoatantigua@gmail.com
T: +1 (268) 728-5239
www.facebook.com/bluegoatantigua
www.antiguareefriders.com
Catamaran Sailing Antigua T: +1 (268) 786-1311 or +1 (268) 779-1004
Tropical Adventures – Excellence & Mystic II Catamarans
E: coolcat@catamaransailingantigua.com
T: +1 (268) 480-1225 / 26 / 27 /28
www.catamaransailingantigua.com
E: reservations@tropadantigua.com www.tropicalad.com
Catch The Cat - Catamaran Sailing T: +1 (268) 464-7113
Tropical Catamaran Sailing
E: info@catchthecatantigua.com
T: +1 (268) 771-8651
www.catchthecatantigua.com
E: cat.sailing@yahoo.com www.tropicalcatamaransailing.com
Creole Cruises T: +1 (268) 770-4444 or +1 (268) 784 9654
Tito 1 – Power Yacht
E: creoleantiguatours@gmail.com
T: +1 (268) 464-0678 or 460-1452 / 1023
www.creoleantiguatours.com
E: titi@candw.ag www.villaordnance.com/tito.html
Jenny’s Montserrat Tours T: +1 (268) 722-8188/9092
Treasure Island Cruises
or +1 (268) 778-9786
T: +1 (268) 461-8675
E: jennytours@hotmail.com
E: tours@treasureislandcruises.ag
www.jennytours.webs.com
www.treasureislandcruises.ag
Joy Sailing Tours
Wadadli Cats – Catamaran Cruises
T: +1 (268) 736-6953
T: +1 (268) 462-4792
E: enjoysailing@icloud.com
T: +1 (268) 562-2792
www.joysailingtours.com
E: wadadlicats@candw.ag www.wadadlicats.com
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DIRECTORY - TOURS & ATTRACTIONS WATER-BASED ACTIVITIES
Soul Immersion Dive Centre T: +1 (268) 725-5377 or 720-8314
40 Knots - Kitesurfing & Windsurfing
E: soulimmersions@hotmail.com
T: +1 (268) 788-9504
www.soulimmersions.ag
E: 40@40knots.net
Stingray City
www.40knots.net
T: +1 (268) 562-7297
Antigua Paddles
www.stingraycityantigua.com
T: +1 (268) 720-4322 E: info@antiguapaddles.com
Mystic Amara – Sports Fishing
www.antiguapaddles.com
T: +1 (268) 464-7112 T: +1 (268) 764-3474
D-BOAT
E: info@fishingantigua.com
T: +1 (268) 734-2628
www.fishingantigua.com
www.dboatantigua.com
National Sailing Academy
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Dive Carib
T: +1 (268) 562-8060
T: +1 (268) 732-3475
T: +1 (268) 464-2645
E: divingantigua@gmail.com
E: info@nationalsailingacademy.org
www.divecarib.com
www.nationalsailingacademy.org
Dockyard Divers
Turtle Tours - EAG
T: +1 (268) 729-3040
T: +1 (268) 462-6236
www.dockyard-divers.com
E: eagantigua@gmail.com www.eagantigua.org
Jolly Dive Centre T: +1 (268) 462-8305
Windsurf Antigua
E: info@jollydive.com
T: +1 (268) 461-9463
E: windsurfingantigua@hotmail.com
Kite Surf Antigua
T: +1 (268) 720-5483 E: info@kitesurfantigua.com www.kitesurfantigua.com
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LAND-BASED TOURS & DRIVING TOURS Bigs Car Rental
Tropical Adventures – Island Safari & Island Safari Gold
Reliable Stables
T: +1 (268) 480-1225 / 26 / 27
E: bspliff68@gmail.com
T: +1 (268) 770-9333 or +1 (268) 773-4086
E: reservations@tropadantigua.com www.tropicalad.com
Sunfire Horseback Riding Academy
www.bigscarrental.com
LAND-BASED ACTIVITIES
T: +1 (268) 770-6305
Chase Rent-A-Car
Antigua Buggys
T: +1 (268) 561-4066
T: +1 (268) 789-9686
Trek Tours - Hiking
+1 (268) 726-4066 or +1 (268) 723-7476
T: +1 (268) 786-1311 / 779-1004
T: +1 (268) 774-8735 or +1 (268) 771-9508
www.chaserentacar.com
E: bookings@antiguabuggys.com
www.trektoursantigua.com
T: +1 (268) 562-4901 or +1 (268) 772-9900 E: info@bigscarrental.com
E: sunfirehorseriding@hotmail.com
www.antiguabuggys.com
Cheke’s Scooter & Car Rental
National Parks - Heritage Tours
T: +1 (268) 723-9292
Antigua Equestrian Centre
T: +1 (268) 481-5021 / 22 / 23
E: chekescooter@hotmail.com
at Springhill Riding Club
E: info@nationalparksantigua.com
www.chekesrentals.com
T: +1 (268) 460-7787
www.nationalparksantigua.com
E: susieadderson@btinternet.com
Famous for the Day - Photo Tour
www.antiguaequestrian.com
T: +1 (268) 726-3148 E: ted@photofantasyantigua.com www.photofantasyantigua.com
Antigua Rainforest Company Zipline Tour & Nature Tours
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Island Taxi & Tours Barbuda
E: arc@candw.ag
Claude Burton, Barbuda
www.antiguarainforest.com
T: +1 (268) 460-0103 or +1 (268) 771-4345
www.antiguanaturetours.com
Nat Taxi Tours Antigua
Caribbean Helicopters
T: +1 (268) 732-7938
T: +1 (268) 460-5900
T: +1 (268) 778-9301
T: +1 (268) 562-8687
E: nathanielgeorge234@gmail.com
E: reservations@caribbeanhelicopters.com
www.caribbeanhelicopters.com
Pelican Island Tours T: +1 (268) 728-2969
Cedar Valley Golf Course
E: ap_treasuretours@hotmail.com
T: +1 (268) 462-0161
www.pelicansafari.com
E: info@cvgolfantigua.com www.cvgolfantigua.com
Salty Dogs Rentals – Land & Sea Excursions
Footsteps Hiking
T: +1 (268) 562-8341 or +1 (268) 783-5366
T: +1 (268) 460-1234
E: saltydogsrentals@gmail.com
E: info@hikingantigua.com
www.saltydogsrentals.com
www.hikingantigua.com
Sunshine Island Beach Tours
Happy Heights Hiking
E: sunshinebeachtours@hotmail.com
T: +1 (268) 720-6512
T: +1 (268) 560-5871
T: +1 (268) 728-4453
T: +1 (268) 770-1369
FB: happpyheights
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T: +1 (268) 562-6363
CHAMPAGNE POWER YACHT CHARTERS WITH GOURMET PICNICS The most memorable moments in life are often spent in good company with excellent Food & Drink. Fortunately, in Antigua & Barbuda we can provide the perfect recipe for these precious times. ‘Life’s-a-Picnic’
PRIVATE CHARTER PACKAGES Private Day/Sunset Charter with Gourmet Picnic • Private Champagne Breakfast Picnic Private Cheese & Wine Pairing Sunset Picnic • Private Waterfront Restaurant Lunch Cruise Treat yourself, a loved one, friends or family to a unique picnic experience at sea that will never be forgotten. This scrumdiddlyumptious private affair is for foodies, wine connoisseurs and anyone who enjoys the good life. The sexy power-yacht cuts through the clear blue waters in style with glamorous chaise lounge sun pads and a curvaceous chill-out lounge. Swim, sunbathe, snorkel and explore our magnificent coastlines at your own pace. Special occasions, surprise picnics, weddings and honeymoons are also our pleasure. Gastronomic wicker picnic hampers, champagne welcome and bespoke service for up to 6 guests. Full day private charters are approximately 6hrs. Half day charters approximately 3.5hrs. Pick-up and Drop-off times & locations can be flexible to suit guests.
bookings @ lifesapicnic-antigua.com
WATERFRONT RESTAURANT CRUISES Our islands are blessed with magnificent coastlines peppered with fantastic eateries. Many of these may be accessed by boat, which makes for a stylish arrival.
WATERFRONT RESTAURANTS Cecillia’s High Point Café – Carlisle Bay Resort – Coconut Grove – Curtain Bluff - La Bussola Italian Restaurant – Castaways Beach Bar & Restaurant – Dennis’ Beach Bar & Restaurant – Darkwood Beach Bar – Jackie O’s – OJ’s Bar & Restaurant – The Nest Beach Bar – Turners Beach Restaurant – Admiral’s Inn & Boom Restaurants – Bumpkins Beach Bar & Restaurant – Copper & Lumber Store Hotel – Cloggy’s Antigua Yacht Club – Nonsuch Bay Resort – Sun Ra. Accessible restaurants in Barbuda include: Uncle Roddy’s Beach Bar & Grill Our Waterfront Restaurant Lunch Package includes: 2 crewmembers, fuel, champagne welcome, lunch at your chosen venue. Additional drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
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www.lifesapicnic-antigua.com
We provide everything you need to get out on the water, on a stand-up-paddle-board
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T: (268) 724-8150 @supantigua @supantigua E: SUPAntigua@gmail.com
U.S. coast guard approved equipment. Safety is SUP Antigua’s #1 priority. SUP and Kayaking lessons available. Boards delivered island wide.
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Devil’s Bridge, is a natural rock arch, located within the Antigua National Parks, just outside the village of Willikies. The area around the arch features several natural blowholes, which shoot up water and spray powered by waves from the Atlantic Ocean. This famous landmark is well worth a visit while in Antigua.
STINGRAY CITy The
Brightest Rays in the Caribbean
2017 Winner
Stingray City Antigua
www.stingraycityantigua.com
Your Stingray City Antigua Snorkel Adventure will be the highlight of your vacation, and an experience that will live with you forever. Our very friendly and gentle Southern Rays are without doubt, “The Brightest Rays in the Caribbean”. Come and enjoy with us this unique experience of touching and feeding a Stingray, together with snorkelling amongst magnificent coral reefs and colourful tropical fish. Our action packed adventures are not to be missed.
stingray@candw.ag Office: 268 562 7297 Fax: 268 562 7806 Stingray City (Antigua) Ltd. Seaton’s Village, St. John’s, Antigua
INTREPID ADVENTURES TO BE DISCOVERED With Exhilarating Activities on Land and at Sea
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Step into one of Antigua’s most valuable rainforest conservation areas with Dassa, from Footsteps Rainforest Hiking Tours. Dassa, your guide, is a man of the soil who knows every nook and cranny of Antigua. He runs educational hiking tours that blend history with nature using his extensive knowledge of indigenous plants, herbs, trees and customs. During the hike Dassa always pauses to point out something of interest; be it a red-necked pigeon, a gigantic silk cotton tree, or Antigua’s national flower the Dagger Log, which is an agave whose long stem was once used in the construction of fishing rafts. Footsteps Rainforest Hiking will take you to off-beat destinations
where you’ll venture along scented lemongrass-lined paths and through forest-covered backcountry trails. Get out on the water and try the world’s fastest growing water sport, with SUP Antigua. It’s easier than you think. With a platform for increased visibility above and below the water, explore new places you can’t get to any other way on a stand-uppaddle-board – SUP! From the soft sands of Dickenson Bay with direct access to the tranquil Caribbean Sea, this is a perfect way to try SUPing for the whole family. Alternatively, explore the tranquil coastlines by kayak. GoPro cameras available to rent. Lessons available from ACA certified instructors, utilizing top of
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the line gear and boards. Safety is SUP Antigua’s #1 priority. Slide, swim, bounce, jump or just kick back and lounge, D-Boat has it all on the ocean. The fun begins the moment you board your transfer from the Shell Beach docks to D-Boat, a renovated oil tanker, permanently moored by Maiden Island. This is an energizing day on the ocean for the entire family. Dramatic views, fun entertainment, an exciting inflatable water park, great food, amazing drinks and best of all, an experience you have never felt or seen before. Rent D-Boat for you and your friends anytime after 6pm. Bring your own, mix your own, play your own for up to 50 people.
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Start your hiking expedition in the tropical gardens of the Fig Tree Studio Art Gallery and head into the heart of the rainforest with Footsteps Rainforest Hiking Tours. T: + 1 (268) 460-1234 or 773-2345 E: info@hikingantigua.com www.hikingantigua.com
SUP Antigua provides everything you need to get out on the water, including all U.S. coast guard approved equipment. Boards delivered island wide. T: +1 (268) 724-8150 E: SUPAntigua@gmail.com FB: @supantigua www.standuppaddleantigua.com
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D-Boat is a unique, fun attraction for the entire family. Spend the day aboard this restored 1974 oil tanker. By night the boat turns into a floating nightclub with DJs, drink specials. T: +1 (268) 734-2628 E: info@dboatantigua.com FB: @dboatantigua www.dboatantigua.com
GET INTO THE ‘SPIRIT OF ANTIGUA’ AND SAIL AWAY WITH WADADLI CATS! Set sail with Wadadli Cats and you’ll remember the day forever. Choose between three exciting cruises showcasing everything from Antigua’s crystal clear bays and uninhabited islands to its fish-stocked reefs just perfect for snorkelling. Your cruise will also include great music and fun company, and it couldn’t be easier to get on board as you’ll be picked up right on the beach from one of the island’s main hotels. Wadadli Cats offer 5 well-established catamarans, the 66-foot ‘Spirit of Antigua’ a state-of-the-art vessel that guarantees the fastest and most exhilarating sailing speeds. Such speedy cruising means that you’ll not only have access to the best beaches and snorkelling sites, but you’ll also have plenty of time to relax over your Caribbean-style buffet lunch. An open bar, snorkelling equipment, convenient stem ladders and freshwater showers are all part of the deal too. Deck awnings and spacious roofed areas are also available to provide you with plenty of shade.
CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF ANTIGUA There’s no better boat than the ‘Spirit of Antigua’ for this 60-mile trip. Your day includes snorkelling, exciting open ocean sailing along the north coast, as well as lunch at Green Island. In the afternoon you take a leisurely sail past English Harbour before returning to your departure point. CADES REEF CRUISE Cruise along the calm Leeward coast past Pelican Island to Antigua’s most impressive barrier reef. Anchor in shallow waters at this snorkellers’ paradise stretching for an amazing two miles. BIRD ISLAND Enjoy a gentle cruise to this stunning, uninhabitable offshore island which is designated as a National Park. The tranquil reef bound waters are perfect for children and beginner snorkellers or for simply enjoying a leisurely swim in the protected bay.
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Choose your own itinerary, see the island at your own pace, visit historic sites and enjoy a very informative, funny and relaxing driving tour of our beautiful island. SHELL BEACH MARINA
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MARY’S TAXI & TOURS Mary Williams T: (268) 772 3233 T: (268) 726 6161 E: marytaxitours@yahoo.com
ANTIGUA V.I.P. TOURS Sean Weathered T: (268) 724 2129 E: antiguaviptours@gmail.com See his reviews on TripAdvisor
Take a private tour with a knowledgeable local person as your tour guide! A road trip is a fun way to explore our islands and meet our people.
EMELDA FRANK, Tours and Taxi Service T: (268) 764 6417 or 720 9721 E: emelda_frank@hotmail.com www.bestofantiguatours.com
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ADVENTURE ANTIGUA SEA TOURS & CHARTERS ChaseRentaCar.com and Taxi Service are a locally owned car rental agency with over 9 years providing exceptional, reliable service. They provide economy, midsized and luxury cars, also 4X4 jeeps. If you are planning a vacation to Antigua, call us first... “We Guarantee Affordable Rates”. ChaseRentaCar.com also offers unique, personal driving tours of Antigua, which are fun for the whole family!
WE DELIVER ISLAND WIDE. Potters Village, St. John’s | T: (268) 561 4066 / 726 4066 E: chaserentals@hotmail.com
Come and Experience a Comfortable Ride!
Take a Scheduled Day Tour or Private Charter to secret spots and beautiful secluded destinations. Custom tours are unparalleled. Adventure Antigua - Eco Tour - Visit the secret spots of North Sound, a large unspoiled area off Antigua; protected by twenty-two little islands and countless reefs. Perfect for those who would like a day of snorkelling, caving, sightseeing, hikes, and other adventures. Adventure Xtreme Antigua - The best circumnavigation island trip for true adventurers with 5 stops including the Stingray City on a high performance 45-foot powerboat. Classic Yacht Tour - An educational sailing, snorkelling and adventure on a traditional Caribbean built wooden vessel. This very organic day is the most authentic experience you can have on the water while in Antigua.
Dickenson Bay, St. John’s T: (268) 726-6355 or 764-5256 E: info@adventureantigua.com | www.adventureantigua.com
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The Barbuda Express is a great way to visit Barbuda. The innovative wave-piercing catamaran gives passengers comfort at high speed. The journey time of 90 minutes in nearly all weather conditions makes the ferry ideal for business use, daytrips and excursions.
Guided Barbuda Day Tours are available and taxis are available at the ferry docks on both islands.
INFORMATION • RESERVATIONS • TICKETING OFFICE Broadwalk, Redcliffe Quay, by Exotic Antigua Store, St. John’s Tel: (268) 560 7989 Tel: (268) 764 2291
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MIGUEL’S HOLIDAY ADVENTURE
Ocean Point Resort, Hodge’s Bay T: (268) 723-7418 or 460-9978 E: miguels_ha@hotmail.com www.pricklypearisland.com
Excursion to Prickly Pear Island. A fun day trip to Prickly Pear Island is a short 5-minute boat ride. All-inclusive West Indian buffet lunch with lobster, fish, conch, chicken, rice, salad and a variety of snacks. Also an open-bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Professional snorkelling instruction, snorkelling equipment and sunbeds with umbrellas are all part of the service. Departing Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday mornings. The island is available to hire for private events.
CREOLE
Jolly Harbour Marina, St. Mary’s T: (268) 770-4444 or 784-9654 E: creoleantiguatours@gmail.com www.creoleantiguatours.com Private day charters are also available.
ANTIGUA TOURS
Step aboard Creole Tours and experience the most memorable day of your vacation with Captain Glen and his friendly crew. Enjoy a mouthwatering grilled lunch served on a secluded Island, and discover Antigua’s magical underwater world while snorkelling. Creole Tours offers a fun-mix of motor boating, exploring an uninhabited island with exotic flora and fauna, panoramic views, guided nature walk, snorkelling at an offshore reef and swimming/ snorkelling with starfish.
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Soul Immersions is a full service dive centre run by Shawn Clarke with over 17 years local experience. He offers a full range of PADI dive courses for all abilities from open water to professional dive masters and snorkelling adventures for non-divers. Soul Immersions is one of only a few hydrostatic testing stations and they also specialise in dive equipment repairs and visual tank inspection.
Email: soulimmersions@hotmail.com Tel: (268) 562 7199 | Cell: (268) 720 8314 Cell: (268) 725 5377
A WHOLE NEW PERSPECTIVE
Experience a once in a lifetime helicopter experience... Select one of our exciting Island Tours or Custom Charters and leave gravity behind you as you gently soar over Montserrat’s volcano, historic harbours, translucent waters, turquoise reefs and uninhabited offshore islands.
BARBUDA CHARTERS • MONTSERRAT VOLCANO TOUR ANTIGUA TOURS • ST. KITTS TOURS • CUSTOM CHARTERS PRIVATE PLANE CHARTERS AND SCHEDULE FLIGHTS AVAILABLE
Plane Reservations: reservations@flychl.com Helicopter Reservations: reservations@caribbeanhelicopters.com 268-460-5900 or 562-TOUR (8687) | V.C. Bird International Airport, Runway 10, Antigua
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Experience Antigua’s uniqueness through the professional photographer’s eyes of Ted Martin. On your memorable photo tour you will discover our local culture, historic sites, market places, island characters and scenic beauty. This interactive tour is lots of fun and perfect for couples, families and small groups who want to capture great vacation moments to be shared and remembered. CD with all photos included in the package.
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Today about 112 sugar mill towers still dot the countryside of Antigua. Betty’s Hope is a sugar plantation site where one of the two sugar mill towers has been fully restored complete with sails. With a small interpretation centre, interpretation signage throughout the estate, this heritage landmark is well worth a visit. Located off the Pares Main Road, St. Philip’s. T: +1 (268) 462-1469
NATIONAL PARKS ANTIGUA NELSON’S DOCKYARD NATIONAL PARK Nelson’s Dockyard National Park is remarkably rich in history and natural treasures. Tours through the Dockyard are conducted daily; there are also several nature trails and wonderful beaches to explore. The historic venues and the grounds of the National Park may be hired for private events and weddings. The Park also hosts some exciting land and sea based international events that are not to be missed. Nelson’s Dockyard is the heart of Antigua’s naval history and the home of its modern yachting community. Numerous forts and military posts including Shirley
Heights, Fort Berkeley, Fort Charlotte, and Fort George are in the park. The Dow’s Hill Interpretation Centre gives visitors insights into the area’s history and its numerous hiking trails, shops, and restaurants provide visitors with plenty to do. Your entrance fee contribution is important. 100% of the money raised from entrance fees stays in the Park and goes towards maintaining and improving visitor facilities, providing educational information, advancing the museum research programmes and towards the continuation of the restoration programme.
Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, P.O. Box 1283, St. John’s, Antigua
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Seven days a week - 9:00am – 5:00pm.
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Entrance Fee: $8 US (Non-Citizens), $3 US (Citizens)
RUGGED REMOTE REDONDA Young environmentalist Shanna Challenger of the Redonda Restoration Programme is heading up an ambitious project aimed to restore and protect the mysterious island of Redonda: one of the largest uninhabited ecosystems in the Caribbean. Experts have identified Redonda as the top priority Caribbean island to restore owing to its rapidly dwindling animals and plants, its globally important seabird colonies, and its excellent prospects of lasting success. A proposal was brought forward to remove all of the invasive rats and feral goats inhabiting the island, in order to secure the protection of Redonda as a special nature reserve for indigenous biodiversity, preserving its important historical values for present and future generations.
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Programme coordinator Shanna Challenger of Fauna and Flora International (FFI), the Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) and Department of Education (DoE) leads the team comprising of members from the Antigua & Barbuda Government and EAG, British Mountaineering Council, Island Conservation and Wildlife Management International Ltd., Caribbean Helicopters collaborated, all providing important technical skills and resources to ensure the success of this ambitious project. As programme coordinator, Shanna had the rare opportunity and responsibility of restoring a part of her homeland to its original pristine stat. Having studied ecosystems and conservation, she was determined to prove that despite her youth, there are “realistic” job opportunities within her chosen field of study. She began work on this ambitious conservation project to rehabilitate our sister isle to its former glory right after graduation. For her work on invasive alien species removal, she was recently recognized as one of the Top 25 Outstanding Caribbean Achievers Under 25. An alumni of the Antigua Girls High School Class of 2011, Shanna furthered her education at the Antigua State College where she was awarded an Associate in Natural and Biochemical Sciences. For her second degree, Shanna ventured to Barbados to gain a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Ecology and
graduated with Honours from UWI Cavehill in October 2016. Redonda lies 56 km Southwest of Antigua and 23 km from Montserrat and is surrounded by imposing cliffs. It is the peak of an extinct volcano, 1.5 km in length and protruding 296m above the sea. Internationally declared as an Important Bird Area, the island also supports many rare and unique animals and plants. Globally significant nesting seabirds such as the brown boobies, masked boobies, red-footed boobies, magnificent frigate birds and redbilled tropic birds can all be found nesting there. The remote island also has endemic species that occur nowhere else, including at least five species of reptiles, such as the allblack Redonda ground dragon - a newto-science form of the dwarf pygmy gecko. Its deep surrounding waters form important feeding grounds for pelagic fish, including sharks, and foraging sea turtles. Unfortunately, a number of species have been lost, including an endemic burrowing owl. All of the remaining native animals and plants were also at high risk of becoming extinct, due to the small population of feral goats which are not native to the Caribbean, but may have been deposited on Redonda as food supply for early explorers in the 16th and 17th centuries. During Redonda’s guano mining period, it is suggested that the animals were imported to feed the miners,
as well as additional stock. These mammals had terrible ecological impacts that affected seabirds directly (e.g. predation by rats, goats trampling nests) and indirectly (e.g. by destroying vegetation and destabilizing cliff areas used for nesting). Soil erosion was also evident all over the island and was causing harm to the surrounding reefs. The goat relocation programme sought to humanely transfer the feral animals from Redonda to mainland Antigua. The goat herd had to be removed in the interests of animal welfare, to conserve native biodiversity, and to strengthen the island’s natural resilience to climate change. Once hand-captured, they were transferred to a corral, bound and hooded to reduce stress and placed in the waiting helicopter. For safety reasons, the goats’ horns were fitted with modified pool noodles, and they were held for the duration of the flight to Antigua by team members. Once here, each goat received a full health examination and microchip from government veterinarians. They are currently under the care of the Veterinary & Livestock Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs. The herd was under extreme stress and their presence was driving deforestation, desertification and the loss of native biodiversity, especially during droughts. Indeed, visits to the island during the dry season often
Overleaf inset: Aerial view of the mysterious isle of Redonda. © Edward Marshall (FFI) Overleaf main image: Goats were originally brought to the island as a source of food. © Jeremy Holden (FFI) Opposite top left: Seabird populations are expected to increase dramatically following the removal of invasives. © Edward Marshall (FFI) Opposite top right: New species of gecko found on Redonda Sphaerodactylus species. © Jeremy Holden (FFI) Opposite bottom left: The transfer of goats was an immediate and necessary conservation measure to protect this rare breed. © Shanna Challenger (FFI/EAG) Opposite bottom right: Invasive Black Rat (Rattus rattus) preparing to devour booby chick. © Jeremy Holden (FFI)
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revealed several goat carcases the animals having apparently starved to death. As the vegetation on Redonda continued to deteriorate, concerns were raised about how much longer the goats would survive. The goat removal should therefore be considered as not only a vital conservation action, but also a humane act to prevent the stateowned livestock from starving to certain death. The anticipated success of this project will be evident shortly. Within a year of removing the rats and goats, more seedlings, invertebrates and lizards will be seen. Within five years, seabird colonies will have almost doubled in size, and terns and shearwaters will have returned to breed. After 15 years, native trees will have matured to re-create woodland in sheltered areas, land birds and butterflies will have returned, and the island will teem with wildlife. Also, birds and bats will continue to assist the reforestation process by bringing nutrients and seeds from neighbouring islands. Shanna and her team of several agencies’ staff, local and international volunteers were all able to restore Redonda with financial support from Darwin Initiative, Global Wildlife Conservation and National Fish & Wildlife Foundation. With the help of many hands, Redonda has been given a new lease of life.
Opposite page top: Things are looking BRIGHT for the next generation of goats in their new home. © Silas Walton (FFI) Opposite page bottom: Project Coordinator Shanna Challenger strives to return Redonda to its former glory. © Jeremy Holden (FFI) This page: Juvenile Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) on Redonda. © Geoffery Giller
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The Hermitage Plantation Inn, Nevis
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TRAVELLING A TO B
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In pursuit of the perfect extra island getaway… No matter what you crave, there is an offshore excursion or islandhopping adventure that will surely satisfy. Experience the different characteristics and diverse nature of Antigua’s neighbouring islands through exclusive excursions and side-line trips for an amazing holiday within a holiday. Take time out to add value to your holiday with an affordable bonus jaunt, which will broaden your horizons. Antigua may be more high profile, but Barbuda—the lower key and less populated of the two islands is just as, if not more, dazzling. Visit Montserrat, truly unique with an active volcano that scientists call one of the most interesting in the world. See the awesome legacy of this force of nature from safe vantage points around our modern-day Pompeii, Montserrat’s old capital, Plymouth. There’s no shortage of ‘Old World’ charm on the unspoiled Caribbean island of Nevis. The smaller sister isle of St. Kitts is a mere 36 square miles of “foliage-draped Eden” dotted with picturesque plantation hotels. As you navigate from one isle to the next you will be stunned by the vast range of topographical and cultural differences each island has to offer. Get out and explore Barbuda Beach Bar
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BARBUDA EXPRESS
A rush of adrenaline as you power through the high seas towards the destination of your dreams.
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No trip to Antigua is complete without visiting the sister isle of Barbuda. This hidden gem is easily accessed via the Barbuda Express ferry service which operates 6 days a week with two trips daily, departing from Antigua at 8am, and Barbuda at 4pm. The journey lasts approximately 90 minutes each way, no matter the weather conditions. Climb aboard the innovative wave-piercing catamaran, which offers passengers maximum comfort at high speed, to discover and enjoy the astounding scenic beauty and tranquillity of Barbuda. Once ashore, you can select from a variety of tour packages for exploring and discovering this undeveloped
and little-visited island. Your tour begins with a short taxi ride from the dock, which takes you via the village of Codrington on route to the Frigate Bird Sanctuary, the largest frigate bird colony outside of the Galapagos. Then enjoy a visit to the caves used by indigenous Arawak Indians or a tour of the pristine Princess Diana Beach. Each tour package allows you ample time to kick back on a serene strip of famous pink powder-soft sand beach while indulging in an “al fresco” lobster lunch under the trees, before swimming and snorkelling in the crystal clear waters. Finally, you will be whisked back to the ferry for your return trip back to Antigua.
Day Tour #1 (Bird Sanctuary Tour) The Caves - Bird Sanctuary - Lunch on Pink Sand Beach Day Tour #2 (Princess Diana Beach Tour) Princess Diana Beach - Lunch on Pink Sand Beach Day Tour #3 (Princess Diana & Bird Sanctuary Tour) The Bird Sanctuary - Princess Diana Beach - Lunch on Pink Sand Beach
Ferries operate 6 days a week. Office Hours: 10am to 6pm For Reservations & Tours: T: +1 (268) 764-2291 E: info@barbudaexpress.com www.barbudaexpress.com
FLY MONTSERRAT
Cruise ship may be a great way to see the islands, but the fastest way to island hop is by plane. Fly Montserrat can take you and your party island hopping throughout the Caribbean region. The Britten Norman Islander aircraft is ideal for a party of up to 8 and you get a service where you choose where and when you want to go. One ways, day trips, multi-destination – you choose! Experience the different beauty that each island offers, the exciting activities, historical sites and great food – and just a hop away. The airline is regularly available for charters in and out of Antigua & Barbuda, for golfing in Nevis and Guadeloupe, lunches in St. Barth, weekends in St. Martin and
tantalizing islands further afield. Flying from its base in the lovely island of Montserrat, the company also operates a 20 minute scheduled service between Antigua and Montserrat with day trips to see the volcano. According to the Managing Director of the company, Captain Nigel Harris, “When you hike the entrancing nature trails of Montserrat, or sip a tropical drink under the canopy of flamboyant trees, or drive our winding mountain roads, which rise into lush mountain rainforests and trace miles of hidden coastline. Don’t forget the
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modern day Pompei – the city of Plymouth buried by the volcano, then you know you’ve arrived at one of the Caribbean’s most naturally spectacular destinations”. Fly Montserrat will take you there.
Montserrat Airways Ltd. P.O. Box 225, Montserrat, BWI T: +1 (664) 491-3434 E: info@flymontserrat.com www.flymontserrat.com
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Black Sand Beaches, Montserrat
Chef Lennox Cadogan, Barbuda
Soufrière Hills Volcano, Montserrat
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Byron Askie, Barbuda
Frigate Bird Sanctuary, Barbuda
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Caribbean Helicopters Beach Landing, Barbuda Botantical Gardens, Nevis
Caribbean Helicopter’s Fleet
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CARIBBEAN HELICOPTERS & FLYCHL
Explore new heights…because you never know what you’ll see or discover until you hop aboard for a birds eye view. A trip to the Montserrat volcano, island hopping, golfing, lunch, sightseeing or shopping let Caribbean Helicopters & FlyChl help make your holiday a truly unforgettable experience. The two companies provide many services between Antigua & Barbuda and around the Caribbean region operating as far south as Guyana, and as far north as Anguilla. Their tourist helicopter services are in the form of tours and inter-island charters. MONTSERRAT VOLCANO TOUR Simply the most exciting tour in the Caribbean! A chance to see the live Soufrière Hills Volcano crater, pyroclastic flows, the surrounding exclusion zone and the former capital of Plymouth, which in some places has been buried under 40 feet of ash!
ANTIGUA TOUR (half & full island) Combine the exhilaration of a helicopter flight with the amazing tropical scenery of the South West coast of Antigua. Includes Cades Reef, Rendezvous Bay, Half Moon Bay and English Harbour in a half island tour. The more comprehensive full island tour also takes in additional dramatic overhead views of most of Antigua’s hotels, offshore islands and historic sites, along with over 50 miles of translucent tropical waters, reef systems and, of course, 365 of the best beaches in the world! BARBUDA TOURS See our sister island from above,
spend the day, or enjoy an intimate lunch on one of Barbuda’s secluded pink sand beaches - either way it’s an experience you won’t forget. Do you have something more specific in mind? FlyChl service offers scheduled plane flights to Anguilla, Barbuda, Montserrat and Nevis. Charter your own flight to another Eastern Caribbean destination; they can take you there. Caribbean Helicopters also offer commercial operations for aerial photography/film work, medical evacuation, sling work, construction, mining exploration and search & rescue all on a Day Visual Flight Rules (VFR) basis.
T: +1 (268) 460 5900 IG: @caribbeanhelicoptersantigua www.caribbeanhelicopters.com FB: @caribbeanhelicopters E: reservations@caribbeanhelicopters.com
MONTSERRAT FERRY SERVICE
Getting to and from the Emerald Isle is easy by sea with the inter-island ferry service. The Montserrat ferry service operates between Port Little Bay in Montserrat and Heritage Quay Pier in Antigua six days a week during high-season. No advance ticketing is required at either port, as travellers can purchase their tickets upon check-in at least 2 hours prior to departure. Perhaps the Caribbean’s best kept secret is Montserrat, fondly known as The Other Emerald Isle only a 2-hour ferry trip from Antigua. Montserrat is unique in that it is
the only country outside of Ireland that celebrates St. Patrick’s Day as a national holiday. This is a testament to the island’s Irish heritage, and is still evident today from the moment visitors arrive on the island and receive a green shamrock stamp in their passport. Montserrat offers the ideal setting for a day trip from Antigua and its lack of crime and commercialism will draw you to the island year after year. Contact the Montserrat Ferry services for information on day package tours
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Jennifer Burke T: +1 (664) 496-9912 T: +1 (664) 728-0773 E: lindseya2@gov.ms
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JENNY’S MONTSERRAT TOURS
Repeat guests, cruise ship passengers and independent travellers who want to indulge in something new should consider a trip with Jenny’s Tours to the Emerald Isle.
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Jenny’s Tours is a warm, friendly and courteous customer service tour operator with years of experience from start to finish. Their aim is to help you realise your dream in exploring Montserrat and discovering its uniqueness, tranquillity and the lushness of this beautiful, still active volcanic island. Jenny’s Tours services include island tour packages, hiking expeditions, boat tours to Plymouth, diving trips, visits to the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) and the Natural History Centre at the National Trust. Additional sites of interest are: Montserrat Cultural Centre, Belham Valley and the Look Out Housing Development. Until you have seen it for yourself you will not understand the awesomeness of this
fascinating destination. Jenny’s Tours will make your day trip or vacation to Montserrat a most exciting and memorable experience. Should you wish to stay longer than a day, Montserrat is the place to be, where you can enjoy its friendly people and experience first hand how Montserratians co-exist with an active volcano. Nature has a way of building resilience thereby aiding in the rebuilding process – mentally, physically, spiritually and financially. Why not stay over for a few days to soak up the laid-back atmosphere in tranquil accommodation. There’s a wealth of hotel and guesthouse choices suitable for individuals, couples, families or small groups at affordable rates.
Montserrat can be considered ‘a home away from home’ offering the warmest hospitality from the friendliest people on earth. For the environmentalists and nature lovers, there is a campsite at Mount Pleasant. Persons who have their own camping equipment, are most welcome. Jenny’s Tours will take away all the hassle by making all your arrangements in advance. If you are looking for a guided excursion to Barbuda, Jenny’s Tours also offers these via sea or air.
T: +1 (268) 461-9361 T: +1 (268) 722-9092 T: +1 (268) 722-8188 E: jennyvb@hotmail.co.uk
THE EXCELLENCE CATAMARAN
Cruise off the beaten track with Tropical Adventures - Antigua’s Number 1 Tour Operator to the secluded sister island, Barbuda. Seeing Barbuda for the entire day on a first class catamaran is one of the best ways to enjoy the unspoilt nature island and its beaches. Cruise along 17 stunning miles of unbroken beach at Low Bay. Basking in crystal clear turquoise waters allows your mind to drift away in this idyllic paradise. Barbudan guides will whisk you across the lagoon and into the heart of the mangroves to see the unique Frigate bird colony. The fun staff will entertain you for the entire day with fantastic food,
drinks and island vibes. Right after the devastating passing of hurricane Irma, The Excellence’s experienced crew and operations team kicked into full emergency gear. They worked tirelessly to transport Barbudans to safety in Antigua before the passing of hurricane Maria, which threatened to destroy their homes for a second time. Since then The Excellence and her crew continue to play a major part in Barbuda’s recovery efforts, transporting people, chainsaws,
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rakes, shovels and many other supplies to help to rebuild the sister isle. Excellence is not just our name; it’s our way of life!
T: +1 (268) 480-1225 E: reservations@tropadantigua.com FB: @ExcellenceCruisesAntigua IG: @tropicaladventuresantigua www.tropicalad.com
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The Excellence Catatmaran Anchored at Low Bay, Barbuda
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Flying Gunard, Montserrat
FOOD &DRINK GUIDE Restaurants & Bars Recipes & Cocktails Culinary services This longstanding comprehensive guide continues to keep abreast of everything culinary in Antigua & Barbuda. Introducing you to delicious recipes and establishments, from fine food and wine purveyors to internationally renowned restaurants, talented chefs and bartenders. Gastro-junkies will discover tempting street food, rustic rum shops, local farming communities and related culinary services.
FOOD & DRINK GUIDE
Directory of Establishments
Listed by page number and geographical area.
ST. JOHN’S CITY & ENVIRONS
Kon Tiki Bar & Grill Dickenson Bay Beach, St. John’s T: (268) 775-6391 FB: @kontikiantigua
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Ana’s on the Beach
Dickenson Bay
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145 Ali Baba
Old Parham Road
562-2525
183 Antiguan Black Rum Cakes
St. John’s
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103 Bacchus Wines
Friars Hill Road
562-8739
140 Best Cellars Wines & Spirits
Sir George H. Walter HWY
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136 Big Banana 17º 61º Pizza
V. C. Bird Int’l Airport
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Fort Road
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Chef-4-Rent-Events
128 Chef’s World
Friars Hill Road
560-2433
184 Colesome Farmers Market
Jonas Road
782-0150
152 Cutie’s
Redcliffe Quay
562-1820
151 Eco Island Packaging
St. John’s
770-7687
118 Goddard Catering & Events
Island wide
462-3121
182 Indies Greens
Upper Renfrew
720-3474
148 Island B-Hive
Heritage Quay
481-1322
149 Island B-Hive Stadium
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
732-1322
140 Island Provision Ltd.
Sir George H. Walter HWY
480-5151
143 Joe Mike’s Hotel
Nevis Street
462-1142
150 Kennedy’s Classic
Prince Klass Street
481-1313
154 La Flamboyant Restaurant
The Heritage Hotel
481-7531
184 Lion Pavilion
Jonas Road
782-6895
114
Bay House Restaurant
Trade Winds Hotel
462-1223
143 New Taste of India
Upper Long Street
772-7105
107
BeachLimerZ
Fort James Beach
562-8574
217 Paradise Café
17 Piggot’s Mall
562-1232
112
Cecilia’s High Point Café
Dutchman’s Bay
562-7070
147 Premier Cru
Friars Hill Road
480-3200
109
Chippy Antigua
Dickenson Bay
724-1166
100 Quin Farara Company Ltd.
Village Walk Mall
462-3197
104
Coconut Grove
Dickenson Bay
462-1538
136 Pizzas in Paradise
Redcliffe Quay
480-6985
109
Garden Grill at The Tides
Dutchman’s Bay
108
Inspiration-Millers by the Sea Fort James Beach
464-0207
154 Roti King
St. Mary’s Street
462-2328
462-9414
126 Sanitex
St. John’s
721-0138
98
Kon Tiki Bar & Grill
Dickenson Bay
775-6391
138 Spices of India
Village Walk Mall
562-8761
111
La Bussola
Dutchman’s Bay
462-8433
138 Spices of India
Redcliffe Street
562-8862
102
Le Bistro French Rest.
Hodges Bay
462-3881
108 Ticchio Italian Importers
Village Walk Mall
562-8673
139
Nicky’s Restaurant & Bar
Friars Hill Development
786-2476
144 The Captain’s Table
Point Fishery Wharf
779-7207
106
Pari’s Pizza & Steakhouse
Trade Winds Drive
462-1501
137 The Larder
Royal Palm Place
480-6940
147
Premier Cru
V. C. Bird Int’l Airport
484-1326
144 Verna’s Roti Hut
Off Brown’s Avenue
788-3809
106
Russell’s Seafood Rest.
Fort Jame s Beach
462-5479
155 Veggie World
Redcliffe & Cross St
562-4437
215
Stella Ristorante
Paradise View
789-7725
139 Vino Joe
Friars Hill Road
779-0212
SOUTH WEST COAST 162 Castaways Beach Bar
Jolly Harbour
562-4446
181 Carlisle Bay
Old Road
484-0000
168 Carmichael’s
Jolly Harbour
562-7700
165 Dennis Bar & Restaurant
Little Ffryes & Ffryes Bay
462-6740
178 Hall Valley Farm
Valley Road
720-3595
173 OJ’s Bar & Restaurant
Crabbe Hill
460-0184
170 Sheer Rocks Restaurant
Cocobay Resort
464-5283
166 Sugar Club
Jolly Harbour
562-7700
161 Tannins
Valley Church
561-3894
164 The Crow’s Nest
Jolly Harbour
562-2637
179 Turners Beach Restaurant
Johnson’s Point
462-9133
164 Westpoint Bar
Jolly Harbour
764-8578
SOUTH & EAST COASTS 191 2Six8 Brewery
Falmouth Harbour
785-3814
215 Beach Bum Bar & Restaurant
Half Moon Bay
464-1974
204 Boom at Gunpowder House
English Harbour
460-1027
200 Bumpkins Beach Bar
Pigeon Point Beach
562-2522
189 Carib Bean Coffee
Horsford Hill
462-5282
198 Catherine’s Café
Pigeon Point Beach
460-5050
206 Cloggy’s
Antigua Yacht Club
460-6910
208 Club Sushi
Falmouth Harbour
562-8512
196 Colibri
Falmouth Harbour
724-5898
196 Crab Hole Liquors
Cobbs Cross & Nelson’s Dockyard
460-1212
186 Island Fusion
Liberta Village Main Road
734-5671
217 Island View Restaurant
Seatons
463-2520
210 Mari’s Bistro
English Harbour
776-9657
217 Ounces Ice Cream Parlour/Grill Parham Town
562-4440
192 Papa’s by the Sea
Falmouth Harbour
561-7633
202 Pillars Restaurant
Admiral’s Inn, Nelson’s Dockyard
460-1027
208 Pirate’s Pizza
Dockyard Drive, English Harbour
788-3496
214 Road House
New Field Main Road
764-8090
212 Seafood Fridays
Nelson’s Dockyard
460-1058
211 Skullduggery Café Bar
Dockyard Drive
464-1995
209 South Point
Falmouth Harbour
562-9600
212 Ticchio
Dockyard Drive
783-9189
197 The Captain’s Quarters
Falmouth Harbour
460-1036
213 The Cork & Basket
English Harbour
462-0363
194 Trappas Bar & Rest.
Dockyard Drive, English Harbour
562-3534
187 VJ’s Bakery
Liberta Village
460-3465
Byron’s Café
Barbuda
734-1893
Fancyway Store
Barbuda
460-0099
Uncle Roddy’s
Barbuda
785-3268
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FIJI Water is untouched by man until you screw off the cap. FIJI Water begins as rain falling on the north coast of the tropical island of Viti Levu. It is drawn from an artesian aquifer hundreds of feet below the edges of a primitive rainforest, where water is protected from external contaminants and impurities. Filtered down through layer after layer of ancient volcanic rock, the natural filtration process introduces the mineral silica which contributes to FIJI Water’s distinctly soft and smooth taste. That distance and isolation is part of what makes FIJI water so rich in taste. After sourcing Earth’s finest water, the package is just as important. FIJI Water is bottled in the highest quality PET Polyethylene Terephthalate plastic for multiple reasons: 1. Taste • The soft, smooth mouthfeel makes FIJI the water of choice among discerning consumers and top chefs. 2. Safety • The iconic square bottles protect the water from outside air and external elements. 3. Our Environment • 77% less green house gases to produce and 46% less green house gases to transport. FIJI Water’s commitment to the environment continues through its distributors Quin Farara and Co. Ltd and their partners on the island. All our recycling partners will have blue FIJI bins in their accounts where all recycling will be taken and sent back to our local facility to be properly managed. By dining with our partners and ordering FIJI Water you will be playing a part in this program and helping to make sure that we live a little more responsibly!
Available in Antigua & Barbuda exclusively from Quin Farara & Co. Ltd. • Tel: (268) 462 3197
Free delivery island-wide.
Village Walk Mall, Friar’s Hill Road, St. John’s, Antigua.
Experience a real sense of occasion... Le Bistro, Antigua’s �irst authentic French restaurant, was opened in 1981. Since then, their popularity, with both visitors and locals, has never waned. Today, Le Bistro is and remains one of Antigua’s most frequented restaurants. Dining here is close to luxurious perfection.
Le Bistro French Restaurant
Open Tuesday - Sunday from 6:30pm with last orders at 10:30pm. Closed on Mondays.
Hodges Bay, St. John’s, Antigua • T: (268) 462 3881 • C: (268) 464 0893 • E: bistroantigua@gmail.com
www.antigualebistro.com
BACCHUS Wine Bar & Coffee Shop
Wine List Over 300 references of wine coming from France, Italy and Spain alongside select fine wines from the New World… Here is a sample list of what we offer.
Bacchus Divine Wines is an intimate and
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customers, the professional yacht market
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SPARKLING WINES Gérard Bertrand Zonin Prosecco Grandin
professional wine merchant, owned and run by French-Antiguan Paul Noury. They provide a fine range of exquisite wines for individual and Antigua's most exclusive restaurants and hotels. Their select range of wines, champagnes, prestigious liquors and Nespresso Coffee has been chosen just for you from across the globe. Retail and Wholesale Wines & Nespresso Coffee.
FRENCH WINES Les Jamelles Gérard Bertrand Gris BlancClos Beylesse Mâcon Villages Domaine de L’Aigle Clos d’Ora Wide selection of Bordeaux wines.
Next to Gazebo, Abbotts Farm Road, Off Friars Hill Road, St. John’s tel/fax: (268) 562-8739 c: (268) 464-4589 e: polon99@yahoo
ITALIAN WINES Zonin Ceretto Gaja
SPANISH WINES Marques del Puerto Marques de Riscal
DIVINE WINE
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COCONUT GROVE BEACHFRONT RESTAURANT & BAR
For close to 20 years, numerous guests have visited Coconut Grove to be served excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner on Dickenson Bay Beach. This is one of Antigua’s most laidback and welcoming island venues.
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One-part romantic beach restaurant and one-part gourmet dining room, Coconut Grove provides guests with a full measure of paradise and an experience unlike any other. Set on a pristine beach amongst palm trees and surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, it is a true celebration of island vibes. Its proximity to the sea ensures that you feel the sand between your toes while offering second to none al fresco dining with sublime views of Antigua’s stunning Dickenson Bay. Pull up to shore in your boat and experience a relaxed magical setting with a great menu of well-prepared feasts. There is a dish to suit everyone’s taste - from meat eaters to vegetarians and even kiddies are well cared for. The kitchen team led by Chef Jean-Francois Bellanger is absolutely committed to local ingredients and everything tastes intensely flavourful. Antiguan steamed cockles, Swordfish ceviche and Caribbean Bouillabaisse are all made with fresh sustainably sourced seafood. Thoroughly worth experiencing are the grilled dishes including Jerk Pork with Tamarind sauce, Tropical Filet Mignon and of course, Coconut Grove’s legendary Lobster Thermidor and Coconut Shrimp.
With its enviable position, this time-honoured beachfront bar and restaurant is a must on your agenda. Enjoy a chilled cocktail in your bikini whilst being entertained
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by the energetic house mixologists’ vibrant personalities during the day. By night, watch the setting transform into a magical candlelit evening dining wonderland.
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Opening Hours: Open for Breakfast from 7:00am, Lunch & Dinner seven days a week. Coconut Grove is open all year round, they never close.
Dickenson Bay, St. John’s T: (268) 462-1538 | F: (268) 462-2162 E: coconut@candw.ag www.coconutgroveantigua.com
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RUSSELL’S BAR & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
PARI’S PIZZA & STEAKHOUSE
By day or night, a most stunning venue. Russell’s can be booked for weddings and private events.
Over the years many people have fallen in love with this amazing restaurant.
Steeped in history, Fort James is home to the legendary Russell’s Bar & Seafood Restaurant. Indulge yourself daily in the Caribbeaninspired seafood menu. The newly established Curry and Roti lunch on Thursdays has proved to be a great hit with patrons. On Saturdays enjoy traditional local dishes. Sample their cockles, fritters and black pudding. Relaxed live music sessions, weekly and special events continue throughout the year including live reggae bands. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10.30-until. Closed Sun & Mon.
Pari’s is one of the oldest independent restaurants in Antigua. Pari’s was opened by Michael’s mother in 1977. Everyone old and new has great memories of dining at Pari’s. The restaurant served pizzas, ribs, garlic bread and a lot more, until 2001 when the restaurant was renamed Pari’s Pizza & Steakhouse. It is reknowned for its indoor waterfall and for seving the greatest pizzas, steaks and baby back ribs. Gluten-free pizzas served on Tuesday nights. Pari’s is a welcoming location for couples, groups and families. Take out, and delivery service are both available. Open Hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 5:30pm-11:00pm
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Fort James Beach, St. John’s T: (268) 462-5479 | C: (268) 726-5242 E: russellsfortjames@gmail.com
Trade Winds, Nr. Dickenson Bay, St. John’s T: (268) 462-1501 E: redlinevinyl@yahoo.com FB: @parispizzaandsteakhouse1977 www.parispizzaantigua.com
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BEACHLIMERZ...ABSOLUTELY! BeachLimerZ welcomes you to paradise. Located on the beach, footsteps from the sea at Antigua’s historic Fort James. Here you will experience a celebration of Antiguan culture and Caribbean cuisine, live music and entertainment. Wearing an easy smile the bar staff will serve your favourite tipple in next to no time. Spend the entire day trying our new, fun range of beach activities - stand-up Paddle-boarding, Kayaking and Snorkeling. BeachLimerZ is the place where good food, good company, and good music come together in a perfect beach setting.
Fort James Beach, St. John’s, Antigua Tel. 268.562.8574 • Email. info@beachlimerz.com
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INSPIRATION MILLER’S BY THE SEA Come by and be inspired at Miller’s by the Sea. It’s a great day out for the entire family.
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"Experience high quality Italian food and wine" "Ticchio" Italian Food and Wine, are now located at Village Walk, next to Woods Mall. The newly located store sells a wide range of Italian food, products and wines from every region across the country. Visit the store to find an exciting variety of deli items, from pasta to prosciutto to Parmigiano Reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, traditional cookies and confectionery. For an extra special treat you may also place orders for fresh black and white truffles.
* WEEKLY SHIPMENTS FROM ITALY OF FRESH DELI ITEMS * BURRATA * BUFFALO MOZZARELLA * ITALIAN WINES * YACHT PROVISIONING
MONDAY TO SATURDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
VILLAGE WALK FRIARS HILL ROAD ST.JOHNS ANTIGUA W.I. TEL.+1 (268) 562-8673 ticchiofood@gmail.com www.ticchiofood.com
An ever-popular bastion of entertainment, the new and reformed Inspiration at Miller’s by the Sea offers a new dining experience. Inspiration hosts various regular attractions such as Poetry Passion on Wednesday nights from 7pm, West Indian breakfast and all-you-can-eat lunch on Sundays and various music events. Bringing you local food in the most sophisticated way, Inspiration is the place to dine on your vacation or staycation. If you’re local, Inspiration invites you to celebrate your special occasions with them. They provide a classy and energetic experience for a refreshing night on the town. Don’t miss out on delicious cocktails, a beautiful view and undeniably warm hospitality. Enjoy beach volleyball, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, SunFire Horse Riding and more. Open Daily Mon-Sat 10.00am-until. Sunday 8:30am onwards for breakfast, brunch or lunch until 3pm. Fort James Beach, St. John’s T: (268) 462-9414
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CHIPPY ANTIGUA FISH & CHIP VAN
GARDEN GRILL AT THE TIDES
Have fish will travel... to the colourful, family-friendly chippy van offering fab British fish & chips with a Caribbean twist.
The charming alfresco restaurant setting, with a pool and picnic tables ideal for families or friends to hang out.
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Boasting a beachside setting, this welcoming venue serves fish, scampi (shrimp) or lobster bites dunked in David’s secret batter then deep-fried to produce a crisp coating. A supporting cast of chips and mushy peas complete the picture. You can also try Indian curries, served with rice and flatbread; Poutine ladled with lobster bisque and grated cheese; sausages and homemade meat pies with gravy. Check out new nightly specials. For pudding, how could you not be tempted by home-made gooey chocolate brownies! Wash it all down with a ice cold beverage. Dining at Chippy’s is a great place to mingle with locals and tourists young and old. Fun and funky al fresco dining allows you to bird watch during daylight hours, or star gaze at night. Otherwise create your own ambiance and take away your order. Open all year round. Wednesday and Friday evenings between 4:00pm-9:00pm. Can be hired for private functions. Dickenson Bay, Between Buccaneer Beach Club & Marina Bay Apartments, St. John’s T: (268) 724-1166 or 721-2343 or 734-8945 E: chippyantigua@msn.com
Nestled away in a lush, tropical courtyard, this pretty garden venue is perfect to relax and enjoy lingering lunches. The contemporary menu is dedicated to flavour, sustainability and nutrition, with a distinct farm-to-table approach. Vegetables, herbs and fruit are locally sourced where possible. Tasty dishes range from calorie counting salads and soups, to calorie embracing burgers, sandwiches and sides. Feast your way through avocado hummus, salmon and sweet potato cakes, quinoa tabbouleh and grilled seafood and meat options. Kids menu available. Sunday Brunch is a favourite with islanders ‘in-the-know,’ whilst Fish Taco Fridays spice up everyone’s Friday night. Sip on a freshly squeezed lemonade or kick back with a signature Garden Mule cocktail. Located only minutes away from the airport. Open Tues-Sat 12-3pm, FridayDinner 6-9pm, Sunday-Brunch 9am-1pm. Closed Monday. Dutchman’s Bay, St. John’s T: (268) 464-0207 FB: @gardengrillanu
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COCKTAILS
ANGOPOLITAN Bartender Carrez Warner La Bussola Italian Restaurant
Serves 1 Ingredients: 1 oz vodka ¾ oz citrus vodka ½ oz triple sec ½ oz freshly squeezed orange juice 1 oz guava/strawberry nectar 5 dashes Angostura Bitters Method: Add all ingredients to an ice filled shaker. Shake vigorously, strain into a martini glass and garnish with a twist of lemon.
This cocktail was created by PG Casale, an ex-La Bussola bartender. He entered the Angostura bartending competition with his cocktail recipe and almost won, but forgot to add the all-important 5 dashes of Angostura bitters to the cocktail. The cocktail has remained on the La Bussola menu since PG invented it in 2012.
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MILLIONAIRE MOJITO Bartender Darryl Michael La Bussola Italian Restaurant Serves 1 Ingredients: 8 fresh mint leaves 1 oz Cavalier White Rum ½ oz lime infused sugar syrup Prosecco to top
Method: Add first three ingredients to an ice filled shaker. Shake vigorously, double strain into a chilled martini glass. Top the glass with Prosecco and garnish with a mint leaf.
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LA BUSSOLA ITALIAN RESTAURANT • PIZZERIA • BAR Enticing customers with chilled Italian hospitality, great quality cuisine and warm and inviting surroundings.
Dutchman’s Bay T: (268) 462-8433 C: (268) 785-5436 or 722-7709 E: labussolantigua@hotmail.com www.labussolaantigua.com
Opening Hours: Lunch and Dinner served year round, 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday. Reservations recommended. Closed Sundays.
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Located on the beachfront of Dutchman’s Bay, La Bussola is a family run restaurant which brings the spirit and passion of Italy to the Caribbean. Hailing from Umbria, brothers Chef Omar and Host Cristian Tagliaventi ensure that guests experience the authenticity of their heritage through excellent cuisine and hospitality. A winner of several TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence, patrons have plenty of choices from the traditional three-course route to rapidly-cooked pizzas with thin, crispy bases (baked in a wood-fired oven) and a range of familiar toppings. The menu continues with a deli feast of antipasti, freshly made salads and trattoria standbys such as Lasagne Romagnola, Parmigiana di Melanzane (eggplant parmesan) and Gnocchi al Pesto. Standout dishes are fresh lionfish; La Bussola is one of the only local restaurants to offer the invasive fish year round. The tempting menu selections are cooked with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and are accompanied by a vast collection of fine liquors, spirits, cocktails and regional Italian wines. The restaurant can accommodate most requests - whether it is a business lunch or special occasion party - its scenic location on the breezy Atlantic Ocean and lush tropical garden surroundings make it the ideal choice. Children are always welcome.
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CECILIA’S HIGH POINT CAFÉ By day or night Cecilia’s has a fabulous atmosphere & setting.
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Cementing its position amongst Antigua’s gastronomic hierarchy, Cecilia’s celebrates their 10th anniversary in 2018. Sitting on a pretty outcrop situated on the North Atlantic coastline, this restaurant’s stunning views and easy-breezy atmosphere is surely the answer to all your winter daydreams. Moor your boat at the dock, arrive via water-taxi or by road; come for lunch or dinner and be inspired. Once a Caribbean-style chattel home, its unassuming exterior makes way for a scene of effortless style, lofty ceilings, predominantly white and ocean-blue prints paired with decorative flourishes on the walls. Much of the pre-restaurant identity has been erased, causing a general effect of distinction, which fits well with its seaside surroundings. The timeless menu written on a chalkboard and brought to your table, has a repertoire of seasonal dishes with a strong Mediterranean slant think Octopus Carpaccio followed by Mushroom Ravioli with Pesto Cream Sauce, or Doc’s Fettucini Lobster. Seasoned favourites such as the homemade Gravlax and Duck Legs Confit bring International flavours to diner’s plates, whereas the blackened Red Snapper and the fresh Lobster Catalana are excellent local produce choices. Leave room to sample one of the gourmet desserts; a premium wine and drinks list complete the experience. Whether visiting for lunch
or dinner, all five senses will be engaged; your trip to Cecilia’s is not to be rushed, but to be savoured. Relax in the garden gazebo with the enchanting sounds of ambient music in the background, or get a front
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row view of the majestic soft-sand shoreline from a daybed. The venue is picture-perfect for private weddings and events. Only 2 minutes from the airport with free WiFi and beach loungers.
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Opening Hours: Open Thursday-Monday from 12:00pm for Lunch. Dinner Monday & Thursday evenings. Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Booking in advance recommended.
Dutchman’s Bay Coolidge, Near V.C. Bird Intl. Airport St. John’s T: (268) 562-7070 E: cecilias@highpointantigua.com www.highpointantigua.com
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BAY HOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR You are invited from sun-up through sunset and stars to dine in style at a tropical haven with excellent food.
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Framed by dramatic bougainvillea, the Bay House Restaurant is a delightful treasure perched on a hilltop overlooking palm trees, toward Dickenson Bay and beyond. Known for the its mouth-watering breakfast, Bayhouse is equally as pleasing for a motivating breakfast meeting as it is for an unhurried lunch. With a romantic dining atmosphere and first class cuisine, dinner will be tantalizing. If seafood is your preference, try the Mixed Seafood Grill or the Blackened Mahi Mahi with a crab sauce. For meat lovers, the homemade deepdish Steak & Mushroom Pie or Italian Stuffed Pork Tenderloin are first rate. Gambas al ajillo from the early evening Tapas menu is an excellent choice to accompany sundowner cocktails or a fine wine. Winners of a 2017 Certificate of Excellence’ from TripAdvisor shows quality runs through the entire operation. The restaurant and two multi-purpose conference/function rooms are available for private hire, suitable for weddings, private occasions and meetings. Whether you’re travelling to Antigua for business or leisure expect a heartfelt, homely welcome. New local delivery service available.
Opening Hours: Open continuously from 7am-11pm. Breakfast & Lunch served all day at any time. Tapas menu & happy hour daily 5-7pm. Dinner menu served from 6pm.
Trade Winds Hotel, Dickenson Bay T: (268) 462-1223 E: info@twhantigua.com FB: @TradeWindsHotelAntigua T: @TWH_Antigua www.twhantigua.com
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Exclusive to Quin Farara & Co. Ltd. Village Walk, Friar’s Hill Rd, St. John’s • (268) 462-3197 • quinfarara@hotmail.com • Free delivery island-wide
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ANA’S ON THE BEACH As the brilliant light of day hits the turquoise Caribbean Sea, or the sun’s sultry rays set on the distant horizon, join friends and company for a memorable beach front experience.
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Everything at Ana’s is set in harmony with its glorious surroundings. The elegant interior design in pink, black and white is beautifully framed from multiple points by the Caribbean Sea. Beachfront cabanas provide an exquisite and personal view of the horizon littered with neighbouring islands. Dine alfresco on the sumptuously appointed verandah meant for long lunches and dinners. The vibrant art gallery showcases national and international artists, all bound to catch your eye. Whether you choose to visit for lunch, tapas or dinner your senses will explore the delicious tastes of the Mediterranean and Caribbean. All ingredients are fresh and locally sourced. Specialty items are delivered weekly and expertly prepared by the kitchen. The new Shore Menu is filled with bite sized selections which compliment cocktails and the extensive wine and champagne list. The main menu offers culinary creations of note from Ana’s Kitchen, including the unforgettable seafood and grilled platters. Ana’s is infamous for their special events, and islanders and vacationers clear their calendar for these occasions, which are always a delight. Beachtastic Sundays entice the beach connoisseurs and boating enthusiasts with entertainment and
lounging options. Renowned bucket specials and an appetizing grill menu enhance the experience. All this gives a new meaning to the relaxed vibe of the Caribbean. Personalised service from Ana’s team will always make
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your day or evening remarkable. Be it on the open-air verandah, or in airconditioned comfort in the Orchid room, a warm, exceptional welcome for all guests is the signature of Ana’s. Welcome to Ana’s with Love…
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Opening Hours: Open 6 days a week featuring signature menus & luxury service from 11:00am-11:00pm
Dickenson Bay Beach P.O. Box 734, St. John’s T: (268) 562-8562 | E: info@anas.ag www.anas.ag
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V. C. Bird Int'l Airport, St. John's, Antigua Tel: +1 (268) 462-3121 / 3122 ext. 33/44 Fax: +1 (268) 462-3479 anu.gcgevents@goddardcatering.com
Weddings • Corporate Functions • Fetes • Birthday Parties Cocktails • Anniversaries • at Home Functions… and much, much, more.
“For all your Catering needs” Goddard Catering (Antigua) Ltd., has been in the catering business for over 40 years and has a well-trained, dedicated and professionally qualified workforce.
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GARD CENTER LUNCHEON RECIPES
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Spiced slow roasted pork, cassava crusted Mahi Mahi, vegetable Jambalaya, roasted chicken with herb stuffing, lionfish risotto and pumpkin cake. Sounds intriguing yet? Well, sorry you missed the 3rd annual GARD Center Farm-to-Table Benefit Luncheon on the 20th May, 2017. Over 200 exuberant guests supported and partook in this fundraising luncheon. Under the patronage of His Excellency, Governor General Sir Rodney Williams & Lady Sandra Williams, guests were treated to a splendid afternoon in nature, while relishing delectable dishes. Innovative menus were prepared by volunteer chefs from Goddard Catering Group (GCG) Events, Galley
Bay Resort and Spa, Curtain Bluff, Jumby Bay Resort, Carlisle Bay and the Fisheries Division. Raw materials for the dishes were locally sourced from farmers/producers Fitzmorgan Greenaway, Grant Joyce, George Purcell and Henry Fernandez. The GARD Center’s is an organization dedicated to removing barriers to opportunity so young people can live to their full potential.
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It provides vocational training and business advice to assist vulnerable youth gain employable, technical and entrepreneurial skills to compete in a global work environment. The GARD Center wishes to sincerely thank the farmers, chefs, hotel teams and businesses who contributed to make this another spectacular event. Save the date. Don’t miss the 2018 event.
RECIPE
SLOW ROASTED PORK WITH ANTIGUAN VEGETABLE JAMBALAYA and a Marinated Vegetable Salad Executive Chef Mario Colindres & Chef Marvis Brade, Goddard Catering Group (GCC) Events
Serves 4 Ingredients: Slow Roasted Pork 1 cup onion, chopped 1 tbsp rosemary, chopped 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground allspice 1 tbsp ground ginger 2 ½ lb pork shoulder or leg Ingredients: Vegetable Salad ½ each green, red & yellow bell pepper, julienne ½ medium red onion, julienne Method for Slow Roasted Pork: Combine all ingredients and rub the mixture into the pork joint. Cover and marinate in a refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking. Preheat oven to 290ºf. Heat a cast iron pan over a mediumhigh heat and brown the pork joint on all sides. Place in the centre of the oven and roast for 3 hours, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 145ºF. Cover lightly, rest for
½ large carrot, julienne 1 small Jalapeño pepper, sliced 2-3 sprigs parsley, chopped 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp sugar Salt to taste Ingredients: Vegetable Jambalaya ½ cup onion, diced 1 tbsp garlic, chopped ½ cup each local green, red & yellow bell pepper, diced ½ cup zucchini, diced 20 minutes. Method for Vegetable Salad: In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and let marinade for at least 15 minutes. Uncover and drain off excess liquid, season to taste. Method for Vegetable Jambalaya: Heat oil in a pan, sauté onions and garlic until translucent. Add the rest of the vegetables and lentils, sauté for 5 minutes at medium-low heat.
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½ cup eggplant, diced ½ cup carrots, diced 1 cup cooked lentils ½ cup tomato sauce 8 oz long grain rice 4 tbsp vegetable oil 1 ¾ cups vegetable stock Salt & ground white pepper to taste
Add rice and combine. Add vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Cover pan, lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Once cooked add tomato sauce and stir into rice. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes and adjust seasoning. Set aside. To Serve: Carve the pork joint into serving slices and serve with vegetable salad and Jambalaya.
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RECIPE
ROASTED CHICKEN Stuffed with Antiguan Herb Medley
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CASSAVA CRUSTED MAHI MAHI with Antigua Black Pineapple Salsa
Sous Chef Jeremiah Nathaniel
Executive Chef Christof Blatz
Galley Bay Resort & Spa
Curtain Bluff Resort
Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 whole 3 ½ lb. chicken, deboned ½ bunch each of fresh thyme, rosemary, tarragon, parsley and lemon grass, chopped 3 garlic cloves 1 tbsp olive oil Method: Blend all ingredients into a paste. Spread lightly over the open chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. When ready to roast the chicken, roll up into a log, rolling from one side of the cut back skin to the other side. Wrap the chicken log first in wax baking paper, and then in aluminium foil. Twist the ends of the foil and tuck them under the roll. Place on a baking sheet in the centre of the oven. Roast for approx. 90 minutes, until the juices run clear. Allow to rest in a warm place for 20 minutes. Unwrap chicken carefully, carve into small round medallions approx. ½ inch thick and serve.
Serves 4 Ingredients: Mahi Mahi & Cassava 6x 6oz Mahi Mahi fillets 2 large cassava roots, peeled 4 tbsp all purpose flour 4 tbsp vegetable oil Salt & pepper to taste
Ingredients: Pineapple Salsa ¼ Antigua Black pineapple, peeled, cored and finely diced 1 medium tomato, diced ½ small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced 1 shallot, minced ¼ Jalapeno chilli, seeded and minced 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 3 tbsp chopped cilantro 1½ tsp white wine vinegar 1½ tsp vegetable oil
Method for Mahi Mahi: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grate the cassava. Squeeze out excess moisture and toss with the flour. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Sprinkle liberally with the cassava mixture, pressing it into the top each fillet so that it forms a crust. Heat an ovenproof pan with a little vegetable oil. Place the fillets, cassava side down, in the hot oil, and fry until
golden brown and crisp. Turn the fillets carefully so that the crust is on top. Place in oven and bake for approx. 7 minutes depending on fillet thickness. Do not overcook the fish.
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Method for Pineapple Salsa: In a small bowl, mix together all the above ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour. This recipe makes 4 cups of salsa.
RECIPE Executive Chef Sylvain Hervochon Jumby Bay Resort
SPICED ANTIGUAN PUMPKIN BREAD Serves 4 Ingredients: 10 oz raisins 1 lb 2 oz plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground clove 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp salt 1 lb granulated sugar 18 oz peeled pumpkin, cooked until soft 4 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil
Method: Preheat oven to 350ยบF. Grease and flour two 4 x 8 inch loaf pans, knock out the excess flour and set aside. Put the raisins in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Leave for a few minutes to plump up, then drain and dry raisins. In a small bowl mash the cooked pumpkin until it is smooth. Sift together in a bowl the spices, flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. In another bowl beat the eggs with the sugar, and gradually add the oil, mixing until it is fully incorporated. Add the mashed pumpkin and mix in well. Add the dry ingredients gradually, stirring the batter after each addition until it is thoroughly blended. Pour the batter into the loaf pans, and place on the centre rack of the oven. Bake the breads for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into loaf comes out clean. Cool on a rack before slicing.
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PAN SEARED LIONFISH with Black and White Risotto
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Serves 4 Ingredients: Lionfish & Marinade 2.5 lbs. lionfish fillets 2 sprigs cilantro, chopped 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, chopped ½ small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1 seasoning pepper, chopped 1 oz fresh lemon or lime juice 1 oz corn or vegetable oil, plus extra for frying Salt and black pepper to taste
Ingredients: Black & White Risotto 6 oz each black and white Arborio rice 1 small shallot, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 cup dry white wine ½ cup heavy cream 2 tbsp olive oil 1 oz butter 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese Salt to taste
Method for Lionfish & Marinade: Place the Lionfish fillets in a shallow dish. Combine all other ingredients together in a separate bowl and pour over the fillets. Cover the fish and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Heat skillet until hot then add small amount of vegetable oil. Sear fillets skin side down until golden brown, then sear on the other side for 1-2 minutes. Lionfish cooks very quickly, try not to over cook. Place the pan in the oven for 5 minutes to finish the cooking.
Method for Black & White Risotto: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 mins. Add rice and reduce the heat to medium. Stir to incorporate rice. Add wine and continue stirring for another 2-3 minutes to burn off alcohol. Add stock gradually while continuing to stir for another 1012 minutes or until rice is al dente. Reduce the heat to low and add heavy cream. Add butter along with Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Allow to sit for 2- 3 minutes to develop flavour.
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Chef’s Team Carlisle Bay Resort
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KAREEM DOHERTY
A CHEF IN THE MAKING
Kareem Doherty was born in England to Nigerian parents, returning to Nigeria when he was a toddler. He was schooled in Antigua, and on completion of his high school education his aspirations led him to the hospitality industry, and he moved to Florida to pursue this interest at Saint Leo University. He earned a BA degree in international tourism and hospitality management, and returned to Africa, where he took an internship at Amanzi Lodge in Harare, Zimbabwe. He gained experience in all aspects of the trade, starting as a bellhop, moving on to service in the lounge, then moving to back of the house as an inventory clerk, and finally venturing into the kitchen. This was the beginning of his career. With growing credentials, Kareem returned to Antigua in December 2013, and joined the original team at Ana’s on the Beach as floor staff. Later, spotted by one of the chefs, a promotion led to him focusing on behind the scenes operations working in the kitchen. Moving on to the position of head chef at Zambuka in English Harbour, Kareem also helped set up Runway 10, a sister restaurant under the same ownership. After this experience he moved to South Point restaurant as assistant chef for two seasons, before taking the plunge to work independently. Lunch Box is Kareem’s brainchild business - a gourmet soup and salad concept, catering to individuals and small, private groups. Kareem’s belief that he needed to gain more academic experience has led to his application for the master’s program at the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland (CAAS), in Lucerne. The CAAS is ranked in the top 50 culinary schools globally. As a keen sportsman, he is also looking forward to participating in winter sports when he is in Lucerne. Kareem says his work ethic comes from his mother, who encouraged him to travel and learn from different cultures and cuisines. He has chosen a very competitive industry to make his mark in, and feels sure that his wealth of experience will be of great advantage to his career. He hopes to eventually return home, where there is a distinct direction to this dream. Kareem holds a PGA diploma in golf and his ultimate dream is to run a gourmet resort with a golf course in Antigua. The stars of Kareem’s world are internationally known chefs Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver and Masaharu Morimoto. He has learned from them to be dedicated to his craft, to trust himself to be creative, and to travel and explore as a means of learning.
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CREATIVE CULINARY CONCEPTS Spotlight on Gastronomic Creators Eye-catching packaging, strategic marketing and an inimitable perspective make Guilty Consumptions, Donut Ace, Crock Culture, Natura Health & Healing and DeuxSixHuit Macaron+, five truly great tasting products. Demonstrating talent and innovation, the following unique culinary artisans are dedicated to creating exceptional avant-garde ideas in cuisine.
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GUILTY CONSUMPTIONS CHEESECAKES • SPECIALITY TREATS Ashante Linsday puts her creative stamp on cheesecakes. Armed with an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, and 9 years industry experience, this single mum decided to start her own cakery. Ashante’s business has grown tremendously over the past year and her passion for providing great tasting treats is evident through the time and dedication she puts into ensuring each order goes beyond the client’s expectations. Her variety of cheesecakes are reasonably priced so that everyone can enjoy them. Delicate flavours such as orange and cranberry cheesecake and coconut cheesecake, can be found gracing her menu. For the adventure
seekers, you’ll be wowed with the S’mores cheesecake, Amaretto cheesecake, or Kahlua coffee brownie cheesecake. Guilty consumers will clearly tell you that the rich and intoxicating Bailey’s Cheesecake and Guinness and Chocolate Cheesecake are to-die-for! She states, “I am not limited to my menu. I am always creating new products for different taste buds.” Orders can be placed for corporate meetings, weddings, birthday parties, and other occasions, special or not. Her delectable desserts are available at Northside EZ Grab, Royal Retreat Spa, Billy’s Food Mart and Sundress and Shades Cafe’.
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St. John’s, Antigua E: guiltyconsumptionsag@gmail.com T: (268) 772-5210 IG: guilty_consumptionsag FB: GuiltyConsumptions
DONUT ACE SINFUL CIRCLES
1 1 1 “Donut Worry, Be Happy”. Surveying the trendsetters, Donut Ace is clearly a frontrunner. Owners Akeem and Abbie have capitalised on a niche market by combining sweet icing with melt-in-your mouth dough that evokes feelings of comfort like only a great, freshly made donut can give. Take a peek at the enticing options such as the Powdered Ace and Cinnamon Sugar, while more eclectic flavours like the Butter Rum, 3-Way Coconut, Gooey Marshmallow and S’mores donuts are also available. However, a clear customer favourite is a perfect blend of moist red velvet donut topped with blissful cream cheese glaze. Yum! A variety of new flavours, as well as a “creation station” for punters to do on the spot customisation are on the horizon. But in the meantime, you can savour one of these morsels of
deliciousness or order a box of these “sinful circles” to brighten someone’s day. Their prompt and efficient delivery service comes courtesy of their stylish van which can always be seen zipping around the island. Add some spark and intrigue to your next affair by contacting Donut Ace for customized donuts. The trendy and professional packaging makes them the ideal edible pieces of paradise for
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events, parties, baby showers, and social gatherings. Your guests will surely be wowed! Lower Redcliffe St, St. John’s E: donutace268@gmail.com Store: (268) 780-3223 / 3224 Deliveries: (268) 780-3225 / 3226 WhatsApp: (268) 788-3677 IG: donutace268 FB: donutace268
CROCK CULTURE NATURE! WITH NOTHING ADDED
Yogurt lovers rejoice, Crock Culture provides the best of what nature has to offer. With no added sugar, salt or other preservatives, their line of products is kept as close to what nature intended as possible. Boasting thick and creamy Greek and non-dairy yogurts, cream cheese, decadent parfaits, as well as all natural granola and energy bars, this venture was born out of a group of friends’ need for healthy snack options. Owner, Luana Isaacs, started in 2012 by making small batches for friends, but once other people got a taste everyone wanted more. The yogurt and cream cheese are labours of love that begin with one important element: milk from free-range cows which are non-GMO and antibiotic-free. Then it is ready to
be converted into the thick, velvety spoonfuls of lusciousness. Vegans are also in for a treat with the unique, lightly sweetened non-dairy yogurt which is made from coconut milk. While milk is the foundation, the tasty yogurts are infused with distinct flavours of the Caribbean. Local palates definitely appreciate the rum, carrot, soursop, sorrel, ginger, guava, tamarind and remaining 5 flavours of yogurt; herb and garlic cream cheese; and fruit and nut-laden granola cereal and energy bars. Everyone is encouraged to try these products to taste how versatile our local produce is. New products will be launched shortly. All items are made to order, or can be found every Saturday at the Jolly Harbour Farmer’s Market from 8am to 12pm. Deliveries are available within the St. John’s area.
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St. John’s, Antigua E: crockculture@outlook.com T: (268) 725-2897 IG: crockculturenatural FB: CrockCulture
NATURA HEALTH & HEALING TRANSFORMING NATURE’S GIFTS
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Unique natural gift creations from mother nature. Natura Creations transform the natural gifts around us into an original line of modern health and wellness products. With an increasing desire to create uncomplicated, drug-free remedies that can benefit our entire community, this business’ innovative idea combines the practices of the ancient art of herbal healing and wisdom taught to Jennifer and Silvana by their Caribbean grandmothers. Each formula has been carefully researched, blended and crafted in ways that enhance and preserve their biological effectiveness. All herbal ingredients used are 100% organic, sustainably grown, harvested, and indigenous to the island. Furthermore, each product is cruelty free with no
animal testing having occurred. Visit their St. John’s store to sample a smorgasbord of flavoured vegan honey; fruit infused condiments such as soursop, golden apple and raspberry jams, flavoured pepper sauces and tropical preserves, while exploring the health and wellness elixirs and digestives to help, heal and bring harmony into your life. All these products are just
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a tiny sample of the various offerings available. Look out for even more healthy solutions as they continue to transform nature’s gifts.
Lower St. Mary’s Street, St. John’s E: info.naturacreations@gmail.com T: (268) 725-6402 or 721-6868 FB: naturahealthandhealing IG: naturahealthandhealing
DEUXSIXHUIT MACARON+ A TASTE OF FRANCE
Now you won’t need to travel to France to sample a French Macaron. DeuxSixHuit Macaron+ is filling the void we never knew existed. You can never grow bored of the finest French macarons in 32 tempting flavours. Homegrown seasonal fruits and flavours play a leading role in the creation of signature flavours such as tamarind, passionfruit, papaya, mango, ginger and English Harbour Rum, just to name a few. Macarons are a light and airy meringue based pastry made from almond flour, sugar and egg whites. Thanks to this ingredient combination these tiny luxuries are suitable for persons with gluten intolerance (aka. celiacs). Vegans need not feel left out as they come in regular or vegan versions, which can be colour customized to match your event or theme. These enticing dainties make an exquisite snack, gift or sweet addition to any corporate or social event, wedding or celebration in the form of macaron towers, lollipops, favour bags and boxes. All products are made to order and can be delivered island wide. Place your order today.
St. John’s, Antigua E: deuxsixhuit@gmail.com T: (268) 779-3746
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BIG BANANA PIZZAS IN PARADISE 17°61° AND AIRSIDE 3 iconic restaurants in Antigua that are must visit venues during your trip.
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‘Pizzas’, as it’s affectionately known locally is a legendary casualdining rendezvous and hot spot. Renowned for over 30 years as serving some of the best pizzas in the Caribbean, and recognised for an excellent choice of international favourites and local dishes. The friendly service, fun atmosphere and historic setting attracts locals, visitors and an impressive list of celebrities! A visit to Big Banana Pizzas in Paradise is a must. Breakfast coming soon! Refresh, revive and refuel in comfort at Big Banana’s 17°61° air-conditioned airport restaurant. Enjoy the lounge and free wifi, with a beverage, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Big Banana’s signature Pizzas are baked fresh to order and the extensive menu features a wide choice; from sandwiches and wraps to fresh salads, generous bowls of pasta and tasty local cuisine such as fish, chicken roti and curried goat. At V.C. Bird Int’l Airport, turn right after immigration to experience the Big Banana friendly service at the right restaurant with the right menu, the right bar and the right prices! Airside restaurant boosts a deli counter with grab ‘n’ go options, a sushi bar and an a-la-carte menu with pizzas, salads, coffees, pastries, gelato and more. Ideal to eat-in or take on the flight. Opening Hours: pizzas in paradise - Mon to Sat, 11:00am-until late. 17°61° - Daily from 7:00am - until. Airside - Daily 5am until the last flight.
pizzas in paradise - Redcliffe Quay | T: (268) 480-6985 big banana’s 17°61° - V.C. Bird Int’l Airport, Old Terminal T: (268) 480-6979 | Airside - V.C. Bird Int’l Airport, New Terminal, Departures | (268) 484-1380 E: info@bigbanana-antigua.com www.bigbanana-antigua.com
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THE LARDER GOURMET DELI, CAFÉ & SUSHI BAR A daily changing menu inspired by fresh seasonal produce. The larder is a unique gourmet deli-café and sushi bar in a relaxed, popular gathering spot for locals and visitors in search of great food and service for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Renowned as Antigua’s best sushi bar and deli-cafe, the larder focuses on epicurean prepared meals to eatin, and also offers upscale takeaway and catering options. The innovative menu changes daily, offering a choice of cuisines using the best quality fresh fish, seafood, meats, produce and provisions. The bar provides excellent fresh pressed juices, premium spirits and a wide selection of fine wines by the glass or bottle. Key features include our ever-changing ‘Build-Your-OwnSalad’ bar with local organic greens, a wide selection of delicious ingredients and a choice of superb homemade dressings - allowing you to create your perfect salad. Authentic homemade Italian Gelato and genuine Neapolitan style thin-crust pizza is baked to order in a Woodstone oven. The larder also caters for parties, yacht services, private aircraft, picnics and special events. Royal Palm Place Friars Hill Road, St. John’s T: (268) 480-6940 E: info@thelarderantigua.com www.thelarderantigua.com
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Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 7:00am-9:30pm Breakfast served: 7:00am-11:00am. Deli-café, Sushi bar, Salad bar, Pizza, Gelato served from 11:00am onwards.
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SPICES OF INDIA AUTHENTIC INDIAN RESTAURANT
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Food, glorious food...The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach - there are so many other clichés that centre around one of life’s necessities - Eating. From fragrant curries to tandoorigrilled meats, Spices of India offers an extensive library of Asian recipes. Eating healthier doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavour. Our natural herbs and spices are packed with authentic Indian flavour. Making it easier for you and your family to enjoy more of the foods you want to eat, like vegetables and whole grains, and less of the ingredients you want to avoid, like fat, salt and sugar. Without exception we aim to ensure a truly unique, unforgettable cuisine experience. Combining ancient and modern techniques we take you down the path to the exotic flavors of INDIA. Each individual dish will surprise with a delightful flavoured twist - try the creamy, coconut prawn goan. Chicken tikka tandoori is baked in the clay oven and fresh naan bread is baked with butter, garlic or stuffed for the more adventurous. Vegetarian dishes, such as palak paneer and vegetable jalfrezi are popular options. We don’t stop there, we also serve a range of delicious Indo-Chinese dishes... do not miss this diverse combination of two kinds of Asian foods. Parking is easy at our Village Walk branch and our St. John’s branch is conveniently central, just a few steps from the duty-free shopping areas. Our two restaurants offer comfortable and fun family time. Savour our flavour at home with our take out or delivery service.
Mon-Sat 11am-10pm Sun 2-10pm # 6A Village Walk, Friars Hill Road St. John’s T: (268) 562-8761 or 734-8087 E: info@spicesofindiaantigua.com www.spicesofindiaantigua.com
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Mon-Sat 11am-10pm. Closed Sun. Near Heritage and Redcliffe Quays Redcliffe St, opp. Benjies Mall, St. John’s T: (268) 562-8862 or 736-4456 E: info@spicesofindiaantigua.com www.spicesofindiaantigua.com
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NICKY’S RESTAURANT & BAR
VINOJOE WINE & COFFEE CAFÉ
It’s the personal touch that elevates a delicious meal to a truly special dining experience.
Coffee to start, Wine to finish - have it your way at this popular, friendly and convenient air-conditioned café.
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Nicky’s is a relaxing tropical garden restaurant and bar with a tremendous atmosphere and beautiful lighting. Tranquil, exquisite and affordable dining with a genuinely different culinary experience. Come and dine in delicately screened private gazebo booths. This pretty location allows for a serene, charming and inexpensive meal that doesn’t compromise on quality or service. Come for a romantic meal just for two or an informal dinner with friends. Join us for happy hours Mon-Sat from 5pm-7pm and stay on for a dinner of fresh fish or succulent chicken kebabs. Also ideal for intimate private events, weddings and functions. The restaurant is intimate so advance bookings are requested. Relax further in one of Nicky’s on-site cosy cottages with private veranda and a generous living space. Open from Mon-Sat for dinner from 6:30pm.
Enjoy a casual, comfy dining experience at VinoJoe’s. Specializing in create-your-own salads, sub sandwiches, paninis and omelets with lots of delicious topping options. Choose from an all-day full American breakfast menu, including super-size buttermilk pancakes made from scratch. Fresh home-baked goodies are made daily. Need a coffee fix? There is a full hot and cold espresso based drink menu. In the evening, savour a large selection of fine wines with over 30 choices by the glass, and some scrumptious appetizers. Sample a selection of 5 wines with their wine flight tasting experience for EC $25. Have your tasting fee waived by purchasing a bottle of wine of your choice. The Café promotes local artists, displaying their art in monthly rotation exhibits. So, come give VinoJoe a try! Open 7:30am-7.30pm Mon-Fri. 10am-10pm Sat. Closed Sun.
Friar’s Hill Development, St. John’s T: (268) 786-2476 E: nicholalucus268@gmail.com FB: @Nickys268
Mandolin Place, Friar’s Hill Road, St. John’s T: (268) 779-0212 or 736-2172 E: info@vinojoeanu.com FB: @vinojoeanu
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ISLAND PROVISION
GROUP OF COMPANIES
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The Island Provision Group of Companies delivers an indispensable provisioning service as a “one-stop shopping” emporium, leading food and beverage importer, retailer and distributor in Antigua and Barbuda. An important aspect of IPL’s provisioning business is raising brand awareness. Consumers initially need to appreciate a product’s quality and its value before they make that decision to buy. Sales Manager, Janet Broadus explains: “I manage a team of very talented sales and marketing representatives, each being an ambassador of our brands. Their public relations roles contribute significantly to the success of the brands that they promote.” Island Provision Food Distribution supplies the island with a range of imported, local, fresh, frozen produce, meat, poultry, dairy and beverages.
Best Cellars Wines & Spirits is the quintessential wine and champagne purveyor in Antigua; importing over 650 different wines. They take pride in supplying the best hotels, restaurants and yachts on island. Gourmet Basket Supermarket offers the finest quality fruits, vegetables, Certified Angus Beef, seafood, local meats and produce, as well as a range of specialty products. Also available are custom-made Gift Baskets. Sir George Walter Highway, St. John’s Best Cellars. T: (268) 480-5180 IPL Food Distribution. T: (268) 480-5151 Gourmet Basket. T: (268) 480-5174 E: info@islandprovision.biz | FB: Island-Provision-Group www.island-provision.com IPL builds public recognition with their team of brand ambassadors. Pfescion Francis Annette Beazer Nigel Josiah Kenroy Browne
SAN PELLEGRINO BRAND AMBASSADOR: PFESCION FRANCIS Ms. Francis is the Brand Ambassador for the San Pellegrino brand, the world’s leading sparkling water. Ms. Francis has been with the company since 2014. The San Pellegrino portfolio includes San Pellegrino Sparkling water, Aqua Panna Still waters and San Pellegrino sparkling fruit beverages and tonic water. San Pellegrino has in the past been a major sponsor of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.
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PINEHILL BRAND AMBASSADOR: ANNETTE BEAZER Ms. Beazer has been with the IPL group since 2010. She is the Brand Ambassador for Pine Hill juices and milk, the leading juice brand in Antigua & Barbuda. Pine Hill is involved in many community activities, working closely with Sailability Antigua, which offers people with disabilities the opportunity for social interaction and sailing. Pine Hill is also sponsor to children’s groups like the Spirit Starz, a cheerleading group for carnival and many children’s events including Ricardo Drus ID Land.
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Mr. Josiah has been with the IPL group since 2002. He represents The Remy-Cointreau portfolio which includes Remy Martin, Cointreau, Mount Gay Rum, Ponche Kuba and
Botanist Gin. He is also the Brand Ambassador for Banks Beer. The Remy-Cointreau portfolio has been a Gold sponsor of Antigua Classic Regatta for over 10 years and Banks
Beer has been a major sponsor of West Indies Cricket matches hosted in Antigua.
PEPSICO BRAND AMBASSADOR: KENROY BROWNE Kenroy Browne represents the Pepsico Portfolio, which includes brands such as Pepsi™,Tropicana™, 7UP™ and Ocean Spray™. Mr. Browne has been with the company
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since 2014. The Pepsico line is a proud sponsor of many local sporting races and other events. In 2017, the annual Run in Paradise half marathon race was sponsored by Pepsi.
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NEW TASTE OF INDIA AUTHENTIC INDIAN & INDO-CHINESE FOOD Check out this buzzy restaurant, centrally located in the heart of town, offering fresh and healthy dishes.
H OT E L , C ASI N O & R ESTAU R AN T I COME OUT TO PLAY
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New Taste of India prepares great tasting, authentic Indian fare cooked for you by Chef Raju and his two chefs. Students, tourists and locals love this down to earth Indian restaurant. Situated in an air-conditioned restaurant in town, the team continue to produce dishes such as mutton biryani, butter chicken or tikka masala with basmati rice and naan bread. Alternatively, a variety of delicious tandoori kebabs are baked in the clay oven. Starters such as crispy eggplant, vegetable bhajiyas and lollipop chicken wings are scrumptious. All dishes are made with halal meat. During lunchtime enjoy reduced price meals on daily specials. Free WI-FI. Catering for events, birthdays and weddings. Check out our reviews on TripAdvisor. Delivery/takeaway service. Whatsapp or Call to order. Open from Monday-Saturday from 10:00am10:00pm. Sunday from 12:00pm-10:00pm. Upper Long Street, Next to Anicol Insurance, St. John’s T: (268) 772-7105 or (268) 721-6226 E: rajmahaseth74@gmail.com FB: @NewTasteofIndia
G N I R E CAT
HOTEL O N I S CA
Joe Mike’s Hotel Plaza is conveniently located in the heart of St. John’s. Providing easy access to commercial and visitor facilities as well as beaches and sites of the Island. Offering 12 air-conditioned rooms with cable TV at very reasonable rates. The restaurant serves up Antigua’s finest local cuisine with a daily changing menu as well as buffet style and á la carte dining. We offer catering services for groups and also for special occasions. The Casino, which is conveniently located within Joe Mike’s, hosts the widest variety of slot machines, table games and sports book with live horse racing.
JOE MIKE’S HOTEL & CASINO, Nevis Street, St. John’s, Antigua, W.I. T: (268) 462-1142/3244/3477 | F: (268) 462-6056
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Located away from the bustle and traffic jams of central St. John’s, The Island Provision Complex provides ample parking and a convenient location for your entire “one stop” shopping needs. Island Provision Group is a leading food and beverage supplier, provisioning Homes, Hotels, Restaurants, Supermarkets and Yachts.
Sir George Walter Highway, St. John’s
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THE CAPTAIN’S TABLE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
VERNA’S ROTI HUT
These lunchtime seafood specialists may well be Antigua’s best-kept secret!
The Trini-to-de-bone customers at Verna’s authenticate the mouthwatering curried chickpeas Doubles as “de real thing!”
The Captain’s Table offers grilled salmon, wahoo, mahimahi, swordfish and fried fish like you have never had it before - all served with an impressive array of ground provisions and vegetables cooked to perfection. The steaming soup kettles yield the most delicious clam chowder, vegetable and conch soups. Wednesday is bussup-shot (Paratha roti) day, with a choice of curried chicken, shrimp, conch, lobster or goat meat. Friday’s Total Seafood menu includes the Captain’s special seafood rice, second to none in the region. Baked, stuffed shellfish vanish quickly, as soon as they come out of the oven between 2-4pm on Saturdays. A limited catering service is available - just call to enquire.
Dubbed by its patrons as the No.1 roti spot on island, the newly renovated Verna’s Roti Hut offers up the best in chicken, liver, goat, vegetable, conch and shrimp rotis and buss-up-shots served with your choice of homemade kuchela, tamarind sauce, mango sour, or mango chutney. Try their delicious newly introduced Doubles with cucumber chutney and all the trimmings. They’ve been an instant hit. Verna’s offers free delivery of 10 or more rotis within the St. John’s city area. Roti and buss-up-shot skins are made to order. Verna’s can also create a delicious ‘Doubles buffet’ for your next event or special occasion. Just give them a call for a taste of T&T in Antigua.
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Opening Hours: Mon-Fri from 11:00am-4:30pm Opening Hours: Mon-Sat from 11:00am-4:00pm
Point Fishery Wharf Harmonites Steel Pan Yard, St. John’s T: (268) 779-7207 or 562 3474
Off Brown’s Avenue Off All Saints Road, Ottos, St. John’s (268) 788-3809
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ALI BABA HOOKAH • BAR • GRILL Experience a taste of Lebanon in a convenient, social setting. Well-priced, authentic middle eastern food is served in new modern surroundings.
Opening hours Mon-Sat 11am-11pm
Old Parham Road Next to Outdoor World, St. John’s T: (268) 562-2525 | (268) 785-2525 FB: Ali Baba Antigua IG: @alibaba268
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A fresh new renovation awaits you at Ali Baba, where you’ll find a great meeting, greeting and refuelling point. All cultures gather to experience excellent Lebanese cuisine. Known for their irresistible health conscious kebabs, you can choose from grilled chicken, shrimp, beef, veggie, lamb or sausage (beef/lamb), each marinated in a blend of secret spices. New on the menu, designed to tempt are traditional Mekanik and Sujuk (spicy) sausages. Try the stuffed cabbage rolls lunchtime special. A wide variety of wraps and platters will satisfy hungry diners. Make sure you round off your meal with something sweet and sticky like pistachio-studded baklava Arabic dessert or choose from an assorment of cakes. Chef/ proprietors Joyce and Bachir Aflak are much praised for their freshness and variety – with food appealing to locals with a growing tourist following. During lunchtimes you can sample daily Lebanese specials. In the evening, the spacious new lounge area has an unhurried tone with relaxed patrons conversing over elegant hookah pipes as they unwind from the day. Hookah smoking is a favourite Lebanese pastime and Ali Baba serves a wide range of flavoured tobaccos. A full bar is now available. Easy parking, a breezy, spacious restaurant and welcoming staff all add to the appeal. All food is available to eat-in or take away.
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RECIPE
SMOKED MANGO-STUFFED CHICKEN ROULADE with tropical spaghetti vegetables and spicy mango sauce
Chef Roan Campbell
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Serves 4 Ingredients: Chicken & Vegetables 2 skinless chicken breasts, tenderized 2 smoked mango cheeks, sliced 2 carrots, julienne 1 zucchini, julienne 1 full green mango, julienne 3 tbsp oil for searing and sautéing vegetables Salt and pepper to taste Toothpicks or string Method for Chicken & Vegetables: Preheat oven to 250ºF. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, spread and stretch them on the work surface. Arrange half the mango slices in the centre of each fillet. Roll the fillets up tightly and secure in place with toothpicks or string. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear all sides of the chicken roulades until golden brown. Cover pan and bake in the oven until the centre of the chicken is cook. Remove from oven
Ingredients: Spicy Mango Sauce ¼ cup olive oil 2 tbsp minced onion 1 garlic clove, crushed ½ cup chicken stock 2 oz brandy 1 tsp soya sauce ½ mango puree 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves 2 tsp Chipotle sauce Knob of butter Salt and pepper
allow to rest, then slice each roulade into 2 inch length rounds. Add a little olive oil to a pan over a medium heat. Sauté the carrots, add zucchini and mango, continue to sauté until al dente; season to taste. Remove from heat and set aside. Method for Spicy Mango Sauce Add olive oil to a pan over a medium heat, sauté onions, add garlic and sauté. Turn up heat, add chicken
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stock and reduce by half. Add brandy and burn off alcohol. Reduce to a low heat and add remaining ingredients and butter. Stir to fully combine. Remove from heat and puree sauce. To Serve: Arrange julienne vegetables in small mounds onto 4 service plates. Top with chicken roulades and drizzle with mango sauce. Serve with a fresh tricolore salad.
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ISLAND B-HIVE SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT Sip the honey, Bite the comb, Feel the buzz and Bee at home!
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The Island B-Hive is a lively venue where you can relax in bright and airy, open-plan seating areas to soak up the island atmosphere. Friendly staff are happy to tell you all about Antigua, suggest things to do and of course serve ice-cold beverages and great food. Freshly prepared daily lunch specials including seafood, stewed chicken, goat water and traditional Antiguan pepperpot to name but a few. Also served are the famous B-Hive and Guinness burgers, chicken wings, quesadillas, salads, wraps and kebabs, alongside a good selection of pastas and sandwiches. You can also indulge in luscious HäagenDazs ice creams, after a sizzling day’s shopping. See the B-Hive’s daily cocktail specials. The bar is a major draw for sports enthusiasts who can catch all the latest action live on large plasma TV screens. Island B-Hive is a lively meeting spot, and a great location for people-watching. Friday night is TGIF, Thank Guinness it’s Friday with live music and EC$20 buckets. It is an excellent venue for celebrations, groups, friends and parties. Free WiFi is available to customers.
Opening Hours: Daily happy hours: Noon-2:00pm & 5:00pm-9:00pm. Open 8.00am-until Mon-Sat. Open cruise ship Sundays.
Heritage Quay Duty Free Shopping Area , St. John’s T: (268) 481-1322 E: beehivesportsbar@kennedysclub.com FB: @kennedysantigua
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ISLAND B-HIVE PARTY STAND Feel the buzz, experience the sting, taste the sweetness, it’s a B-Hive Thing. Heading into its second season the Island B-Hive is one of the island’s most popular liming spots. In addition to its established and popular Heritage Quay sports bar, patrons have another venue to enjoy. Providing breakfast, lunch and evening bar food, it’s easy to grab a meal at anytime. Island B-Hive keeps it local with lunch specials such as peperpot, conch and goat water, souse, salt fish and chop-up and curry goat. Located in the party-stand area of the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, this is the perfect open-air venue to meet friends for an after work drink. The Exhale Friday’s happy hour is kicking between 5-6pm with specials on cocktails, beers, wings and fries. Late night parties include Triple Thursday, which offers DJ’s on rotation, with 3 shots for the price of 1. The venue caters for a wide variety of family and other social events and parties. This is a great spot to watch live local and international sports both on the grounds and on large plasma screens. If you’re feeling active partake in something physical. Try early evening exercise classes or the fitness parties and jam the evening away in your gym chic with live DJ’s and Zumba. The stadium will be equipped with a regular weightlifting indoor studio and an outdoor fitness park designed for healthy living.
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium St John’s T: (268) 732-1322 E: beehivesportsbar@kennedysclub.com Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 8am -10pm FB: Island-B-Hive-Party-Stand
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KENNEDY’S CLASSIC BAR & RESTAURANT Specializing in ice cold drinks and refreshing company Kennedy’s downtown bar keeps it real.
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KENNEDY’S CLASSIC is a fun family restaurant; sports bar and social venue located a stone’s throw away from the busy St. John’s Market. This exciting downtown venue is built on the site of the original Kennedy’s ‘rum shop’, which opened its doors over 40 years ago. With friendly staff, a cheerful atmosphere and great local food – this is a terrific thirst-quenching zone to regroup after a hot day’s shopping in town. Lunchtime is a casual affair with an array of local food specials served buffet style. Fresh fish and local meat and poultry dishes are served in generous portions, never failing to disappoint hungry patrons. The central bar encourages social interaction with the lively patrons always welcoming to a new face. Pools tables provide an easy sporting accompaniment to a beer or two shared with friends. The more friends the merrier – on-tap Wadadli and Red Stripe come in jugs. Come, bring your loved one, family and friends, relax and enjoy the new surroundings. Bring an empty belly and make sure you are ready to feast on Antigua’s very own ‘BIG DADDY’S’ original chicken, fried to perfection. Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am -10pm
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Prince Klaas & Lionel Hurst Streets Near Public Market, St. John’s T: (268) 481-1313 FB: @kennedysantigua
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Eco Island Packaging was created to provide the beautiful island of Antigua with eco-friendly alternatives that won’t harm our health or the environment. Our food containers are completely biodegradable, compostable, and made from renewable resources such as unbleached sugarcane. Unlike our food containers, Styrofoam products are known to contain chemicals such as neurotoxins, which have been linked to cancer. These toxins seep into our foods and enter our bodies without us even realizing. While the typical Styrofoam container will stay in our oceans and on our land for over 500 years, our sugarcane containers will decompose within a few months. Also, by using Eco Island Packaging you are helping to support our communities through charity events, environmental sponsorship, and waste education.
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CUTIE’S BAR & RESTAURANT Enjoy a new concept by an expert Redcliffe Quay restaurateur as Cutie gives Caribbean cuisine a modern makeover.
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Located in historic Redcliffe Quay, this garden oasis is ideally positioned in the heart of the capital, St John’s, and just steps away from the cruise ship port. Just pass by Cutie’s and fall in love with their constantly evolving range of mouthwatering dishes with an imaginative and interesting gastronomic style. Try Cutie’s lamb meatballs, Antiguan sampler platter, zesty quinoa salad and their slammin’ salmon. This is a great weekday go-to for refreshing local juices, exotic cocktails and cold beers. Hand-picked selections of quality wine are always on offer. The friendly and casually sophisticated atmosphere coupled with the gracious staff make this the ideal place to unwind. Open Mon-Sat for breakfast & lunch from 9am. Thurs-Sat for dinner from 6pm. Closed Sundays. Reservations are recommended. Redcliffe Quay Redcliffe Street, St. John’s T: (268) 562-1820 | E: cutiesantigua@gmail.com FB: @cutiesantigua Instagram: @cuties_antigua
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A.S. Bryden & Sons (Antigua) Ltd.
Is the leading distribution company in Antigua and Barbuda. “Brydens” specializes in dry, chilled and frozen FOOD SERVICE products, FINE WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, PHARMACEUTICAL needs, PERSONAL CARE items, and commercial & household CLEANING supplies.
Corner Fort & Anchorage Roads P.O. Box 182, St. John’s, Antigua. W.I. asbryden@ candw.ag (268) 462-1810 www.brydensantigua.com
MON-FRI: 8:00AM-4:00PM SATURDAY: 8:00AM-NOON (SEASONAL) SUNDAY: (CLOSED)
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ROTI KING TRNIDADIAN RESTAURANT
LA FLAMBOYANT RESTAURANT
Excite your taste buds with some Roti King fare, at this casual restaurant just moments from Heritage Quay.
All the charm and intrigue of an exotic Caribbean experience, with a uniquely Antiguan welcome.
Roti King’s menu embraces the most popular Trinidadian cuisine dishes, all cooked using authentic recipes. As their name suggests, the specialty is traditional curry roti – a floured chapatti bread filled with a spicy mix of potatoes, vegetables and your choice of protein. Vegetarians need not feel left out, the daily lunches include street foods such as pholourie, fried bakes, aloo pie (lightly seasoned potato pie) and doubles (curried chickpeas), all served with a side of sweet and tangy tamarind sauce to further excite your taste buds. There is also their signature tofu burger which comes with a side of fries. Don’t forget to add their homemade local juices, the perfect accompaniment for tropical days. This long established unfussy restaurant is popular with locals and visitors. Open Monday-Thursday 9:30am-12:30am and until 2:30am Friday and Saturday nights.
Conveniently located on the waterfront in downtown St. John’s and nestled amidst a variety of duty free shops, souvenir vendors and other delightful attractions you will find La Flamoyant restaurant at the Heritage Hotel and Conference Centre. Whether you need to dine for business or for leisure, for a meeting, luncheon or dinner, La Flamboyant restaurant is your quality dining option. Dining on the fourth floor of the cozy and intimate La Flamboyant Restaurant amid breathtaking panoramic views, is an exceptional experience to savour time and again. The restaurant offers a unique blend of Caribbean, Asian and International cuisine which are masterfully prepared. Open from 8am-10pm everyday except Sundays.
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Cnr. Upper St. Mary’s Street & Corn Alley, St. John’s T: (268) 462-2328
The Heritage Hotel, Heritage Quay, St. John’s T: (268) 481-7531 or 462-1247 E: heritagehotel@candw.ag
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CHEF LENROY WILLIAMS BLUE ORANGES ENTERPRISES LTD.
A refreshing blend of culinary and hospitality.
Add another dimension to your dining experience and hire a private chef to bring some culinary glamour to your kitchen. Chef Lenroy Williams started his hospitality career at Blue Waters Hotel in 2004. His career highlights include working at Hermitage Bay, winning the Mango Festival chef’s competition in 2009 and the Antigua Barbuda Culinary Festival in 2010. His newly registered business Blue Oranges’ goal is to provide professional personal services comprising of on-site personal chef and catering services for hassle-free dining, taking the stress out of entertaining. Whether you’re planning an intimate candle lit dinner for two, an interactive cooking course for friends, a personalised dinner party,
an important business lunch, a girls night in or a men’s cards night, concentrate on ensuring your guests have a memorable time. Lenroy will put his passion and soul into every dish, creating exquisite meals utilising Antigua’s locally grown produce, farmraised meats and poultry, and freshly caught seafood. Lenroy is happy to match your culinary requirements and is a competent vegan chef. The secret to a perfect evening is good company, great wine, a beautiful setting and not having to do the washing up!
Blue Oranges Enterprises Ltd. Golden Grove, St. John’s T: +1 (268) 724-4075 or 789-7275 E: blueorangesent@hotmail.com
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HEALTH FOOD STORE
Whether you are a Vegan, a Vegetarian, a Flexitarian or just an ordinary Joe, shopping for your natural, organic, natural foods, vitamins, minerals and supplement needs, Veggie World brings them all to you. For gluten, wheat, soy, lactose or meat FREE products we specialise in assisting with your Dietary needs. Not only does Veggie World cater for the organic dietary needs of our customers, we have the widest variety of products on Island. We complete the body’s need experience by bringing to your fingertips the All Natural Personal Care Products which bring out the natural glow to your hair, skin and nails. Dairy Free Ice Cream Dried Fruits & Nuts Gluten-free Products Whole Grains & Cereals Natural Vitamins Natural Supplements Natural Feminine Products Over 100 Herbs Meat Substitutes Protein Products & Much More... Redcliffe & Cross Streets, St John’s T: (268) 562 4437 | E: veggieworldanu@yahoo.com
The premier shopping experience for every health enthusiast.
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Open: Mon-Thurs. 7am-5pm, Fri 8.30am-4.30pm
SEAFOOD EXPLOSION Antigua & Barbuda’s Fisheries Division recently held a Seafood Explosion in conjunction with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and CARIFICO at the Point Wharf Fisheries Complex in St. John’s. The aim of the event was to educate the public about alternative seafood selections that can be utilized routinely or during closed seasons for protected species. Under strict governmental law, it is illegal for persons to fish for, take, place for sale or have in possession Red Hind, Coney, Parrot (Chub) Fish, Lobster and Conch during their respective closed seasons. With the ecological welfare of our ocean environs in mind, as well as the interest of supporting the livelihood of local fishermen the Seafood Explosion event was born. Text: ZINZI MPANDE Images: YENSA WERTH
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WHELKS ARE A HEALTHY SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE TO THE SPINY LOBSTER AND THEY ARE THE WORLD’S MOST DELICIOUS APHRODISIAC.
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Trade Winds Hotel, Miracles of the Caribbean restaurant, as well as the Antigua Fisheries Seafood Explosion booth were involved with the inaugural mini symposium. Trade Winds Hotel’s stall was an extravaganza of whelks. Away from their usual kitchen stations at Halcyon Heights, Chefs Wayne Phillip and Tyrone Astaphan taught everyone who visited them that if conchs are out of season an excellent sustainable alternative is whelks. Not only are they delicious, but due to the similarities in texture and flavor of the shellfish, they can even be used as a lobster substitute. The ensemble of dishes highlighting the glorious whelk included a hot and flavourful Bisque, followed by a comforting creamy Thermidor, alongside a spicy curry, cabbage rolls, and fritters with a spicy tartar sauce. The long line of patrons under the Seafood Explosion tent was a testament to the great culinary offerings being served. Delicious creations by Chef Tesfa Luke from Cutie’s Restaurant in Redcliffe Quay, kept everyone wanting more. His unique and masterful approach combined with the use of fresh local produce truly enhanced and
intensified the bold seafood aromas. Squid Chowder, Conch Chowder, Fried Finger Fish, Salted and Smoked Doctor Fish Stew, were among the diverse options. Underneath another tent were the bright and savoury Mahi Mahi Ceviche, which incorporated the Antigua Black Pineapple for a hint of sweetness. Lumps of Barbudan Land Crab meat were used for Stuffed Crab Backs: combined with potatoes and local Diamond Back Squid the crab meat was infused into an herbal cream sauce, stuffed into a crab shell then topped with breadcrumbs and baked. Also utilizing crabmeat was the Ragu, a Mediterranean inspired stew of olives, mushrooms and bell peppers which showed just how versatile alternative seafood can be. Miracles of the Caribbean (located in Jolly Harbour) also outdid themselves. Executive Chef Lucrecia Taylor entranced everyone with many superb dishes. Lucrecia’s menu consisted of seafood fried rice, seafood seasoned rice, seafood pepperpot, conch pie, conch pasta, curried conch, curried Mahi Mahi, stuffed tomatoes with smoked tuna, homemade roti skins all served with fresh garden salad. Besides the food, a tour of the
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Fisheries Complex was given by Manager Wesley Simon. A donation from the Japanese Government, Point Fisheries consists of a Processing Plant and Smoke Room. The tour explained the day-to-day processes and services available for local fishermen and homemakers at the plant. European Union HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Standards are strictly enforced to prevent any contamination of the daily catch. All employees must start work with proper handwashing procedures and utilize the various foot-baths to keep their boots clean throughout the day. A steam power washer sanitizes the walls and surfaces of the processing room, and also neutralizes any lingering odors. For ensuring that the seafood is safe for consumption, an infrared thermometer is utilized to check the internal temperature. The processing and handling of the daily catch are sped up with the use of an electronic fish scraper, slicer, vacuum sealer and blast chiller. It was stated that no seafood for exportation would be authorized to leave the island without proper paperwork and a stamp of approval from a Fisheries Officer and Vet.
Wine Bar | Tapas | Restaurant
Tannins Wine Bar and Restaurant enters its second season, having gained a solid reputation as a relaxing and chic venue. This season, the dynamic Chef Marvis Brade heads Tannins’ culinary team. His creativity and pursuit of perfection, translates into an original menu, with a Caribbean flair. The restaurant presents a mouthwatering selection of small bites, bigger bites for dinner, fromage and charcuterie platters. This culinary delight and wine oasis is the brainchild of UK barrister Owen Roach, who has carefully compiled a list of highly respected wine labels from the Old and New Worlds. Tannins’ pleasant and attentive service team will pour your choice of red, white, rose, sweet or organic wine. Try our non-alcoholic wines which will satisfy the palate of the most discriminating wine drinker. The live entertainment line-up at Tannins features Antigua’s best steel pan and jazz, R & B musicians and singers and “Rhythm and Rhyme”, a monthly event where poetry, music, stories as well as visual art are shared. Tannins also hosts wine tastings with small and large groups, corporate events and special event functions.
Tannins is the very definition of service excellence.
Open Tuesday-Saturday 6:00-11:00pm Sunday 11:00am-4:00pm Valley Church, St. Mary’s, Antigua • Tel: (268) 561-3894 • Email: contact@tanninsantigua.com • FB@tanninsantigua
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CASTAWAYS ON THE BEACH Castaways is the quintessential Caribbean beach bar—a rustic setting on a perfect white sand beach with a laid-back, Riviera-type vibe, and featuring unique Caribbean cuisine as well as authentic Indian Cuisine.
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Situated on a magnificent mile long beach, Castaways Restaurant & Beach Bar is one of the hottest waterfront spots in Antigua. Enjoy a beastly cold Wadadli while lounging on a day bed and relish the gently lapping crystal clear water of Jolly Beach. While you watch the sun fall behind the horizon, have a glass of wine or our famous Bob Marley cocktail, prepared by our expert bartenders, and stay on for dinner. Our menu is multifaceted and carries a range of beach snacks, gluten free selections, vegetarian dishes, and Fine Indian Cuisine. At Castaways we want you to smile, dance, drink, eat and REPEAT. We care about the wellness of your body, mind, and soul. You’ll always leave happier than you arrived, so please, Come GLOW with us. MONDAY NIGHTS Sing in your own key at Karaoke night. All you can eat Tandoori pizza. FRIDAY NIGHTS Live Bands & BBQ Party SUNDAY ALL DAY Beach Lime with the island’s Hottest DJ’s South Beach, Jolly Harbour T: (268) 562-4446 / 45 E: chrissy@castawaysbeachclub.com FB: @CastawaysAntigua www.castawaysbeachclub.com
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CHEF “LAL” CASTAWAY IN ANTIGUA
Raised in Northern India, Chef Shanti “Lal” Dass started cooking at an early age in order to support his family. Trained by his uncle, Lal soon progressed to working in small hotels, climbing his way up the ranks until he became Executive Sous Chef at Hotel Aurora Towers in India where he managed over 300 staff. In 1994, he moved to St. Maarten as an Executive Chef where he gained experience in several restaurants. Here he met Wayne Gruden, the owner of Castaways who had frequented the restaurant
in St. Maarten for over 10 years. Wayne became a good friend to Lal, and invited him to transform the menu at his beach restaurant in Antigua with the addition of an authentic Indian menu. Alongside Chef Singh and Chef Dayal, both also from India, the team serves the real deal; Indian cuisine prepared by highly trained Indian chefs. The 3-man team’s sole purpose is to provide Castaways’ customers with excellent food and excellent service, and to become the best Indian restaurant in Antigua.
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WESTPOINT MARINA LOUNGE BAR
THE CROW’S NEST RESTAURANT & BAR
Scenic harbour views, fun loving crowd and good times are a proven formula for a great atmosphere.
Great service, price and a contemporary menu make this a cool chilled-out venue for casual gatherings.
Welcome to the social hub of Jolly Harbour. Westpoint is a unique waterfront decked bar and lounge overlooking the marina. This longstanding favourite meeting spot is infamous with locals, open all day long and late into the night. Come relax and catch up with the latest happenings at this great location. Home to the Jolly Harbour Yacht Club, Westpoint serves a wide variety of cocktails, frozen drinks, beers, wine and other beverages around the interactive circular bar. Patrons can enjoy bar snacks such as chicken wings, spring rolls and calamari alongside salads and burgers. Friendly staff entertain lively residents and vacationers with bar specials during daily happy hours 5-7pm. Come and dance under the stars in the evenings to popular live music, DJ’s and Karaoke on rotation. Open daily 9am-until after midnight year round.
Now boasting a fresh, new decor complete with atmospheric lighting and a revamped menu, Crow’s Nest remains a beloved chill-out spot for everyone. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, light bites and full dinners, the international menu is a contemporary mixture of globally influenced dishes. The elegant interior with picturesque harbour backdrop, and breezy atmosphere make it suitable for everything from chic events to sporting parties. Dance as you like! Get caught under the magical spell of local DJs and live bands as they play sweet soothing Caribbean rhythms Tuesday and Friday nights. As the sun starts to set on another day in paradise, relax and savour afternoon happy hour drink specials between 4pm to 6pm. The warm staff will certainly spoil you with the expertly crafted cocktails, great service and sumptuous food. Open daily 8:00am to 11:00pm.
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Jolly Harbour Marina St. Mary’s, Antigua T: (268) 764-8578
Jolly Harbour, Marinaside, St. Mary’s T: (268) 562-2637 E: crowsnest2014antigua@gmail.com
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DENNIS
COCKTAIL BAR RESTAURANT BEACH RESTAURANT
Little Ffryes & Ffryes Bay Beaches Southwest Coast, St. Mary’s
Keeping the Wadadli spirit alive, Dennis’ Caribbean beach bar and restaurant has one of the most amazing 360º views in Antigua. From dream to reality, the man from Bolans village goes from strength to strength. The main hillside restaurant allows guests to absorb the mesmerising ocean and hill views. The shaded beachfront restaurant and the new dining deck brings you closer to the edge of the Caribbean Sea, where you can sip on sundowners and wine. Feast on great Caribbean food with locally grown vegetables and provisions picked fresh from Dennis’ garden farm. The Ffryes Bay shrimp, lobster, shrimp and chicken medley and Dennis’ tender bbq ribs are just the best. Also try locally reared suckling pig roasts on Sundays and the Friday BBQ & Fish Fry with a reggae vibe is a great night out. Dennis celebrates international and local events, including St Patrick’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Carnival. Dennis’ is also a stunning venue for private functions including weddings, parties and BBQs. Whether you come for lunch, dinner or drinks your visit will be memorable.
Open all year round, 7 days a week • Open Bank Holidays • Happy Hour 4:00 - 6:30pm T: (268) 462-6740 or (268) 728-5086 • E: dennisthomas1_food@hotmail.com
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SUGAR CLUB SUGAR RIDGE RESORT Ideal for socialising over drinks and snacks or meeting up with friends for dinner and dancing, Sugar Club offers an excellent value for money from start to finish.
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Sugar Club is the social heartbeat of Sugar Ridge Hotel. This open-air oasis overlooks two of the resort’s swimming pools and provides the option of dining indoors or outdoors under covered balconies. A combination of casual yet timeless elegance, the full service restaurant, bar and piano lounge are a contemporary dream of cosy corners, spacious couches and communal tables. The daily breakfast, lunch and dinner menu boasts items such as the Wadadli Fisherman’s Stew - a delight of freshly caught local seafood; along with Tamarind BBQ Beef Short Ribs, Spiced Red Snapper, and an array of enticing selections including burgers, pastas, wraps and salads. At least three evenings a week, the bar and lounge come alive to a great blend of live entertainment. Dance your worries away as you mingle with great island characters, or nibble on Asian inspired Sushi and Tapas. The premium spirits, wines and specially crafted cocktails are a must have! Like the place itself, the staff are warm and inclusive, showing a passion for service that certainly adds to the exceptional ambiance.
Opening Hours: Daily from 7:00am for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar snacks available until late most nights.
Tottenham Park, St. Mary’s T: (268) 562-7700 or 484-3702 F: (268) 562-7701 E: reservations@sugarridgeantigua.com www.sugarclubantigua.com
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RECIPE
PAN-SEARED SALMON with warm Israeli Couscous.
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Executive Chef Gregory Williams Sugar Club, Sugar Ridge Resort
Serves 4 Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (3-4-oz each) 2 cups cooked Israeli couscous 1 cup toasted chickpeas ½ cup bell peppers, diced ½ cup yellow squash/zucchini, diced 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese Salt & cracked black pepper to taste 2 oz. unsalted butter 2 tbsp Olive oil
Method: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Season salmon fillets and set aside. Add butter to a pan over a low heat, allow to melt then add peppers, chickpeas and squash. Sauté for a few seconds, add the couscous, and stir to combine. Add ginger and season to taste. Remove from heat and cover. In a pan heat olive oil until the oil begins to spread and a hint of smoke can be seen. Place the salmon skin
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side down in the pan and sear before placing in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, leaving skin side down to fully cook. Do not overcook the salmon. It is a very delicate fish. To Serve: Divide couscous mixture between four serving plates and top with a fillet of salmon. Sprinkle the crumbled feta onto the warm fish and around the dish as a garnish.
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CARMICHAEL’S SUGAR RIDGE RESORT The commanding ridge-top position of this restaurant is second to none. Come celebrate with friends and family in a stylish setting amid a lively ambiance.
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Perched at the highest point of the Sugar Ridge resort, Carmichael’s is arguably one of the most spectacular dining locations in Antigua. Upon arrival, guests are transferred by shuttle from the resort reception to this sensational dinner only restaurant. Panoramic views of the lush surroundings, Jolly Harbour Marina, and the neighbouring islands of Redonda, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis on the ocean’s horizon, transfix diners as the friendly staff welcome you. The open-air concept with floor-to-ceiling views are perfect for watching the sun set or star gazing while indulging on first class gourmet cuisine. Featuring a variety of fresh local seafood and ingredients, the menu places a strong emphasis on the unmistakable flavours of the Caribbean. Delectable highlights include Chef Gregory Williams’ signature dishes of lobster medallions and Caribbean Bouillabaisse, as well as the Chef’s Tasting Menu – 7 courses of mouthwatering dishes sure to tantalize any palate. Vegan dishes with the same great taste will not disappoint and are available upon request. Don’t forget to leave room for the sweet course – you do not want to miss out on the decadent molten chocolate dessert. While the talented chefs play with bold flavours and artistic presentations to deliver the finest gourmet experience for all who grace
their tables, Restaurant Manager Clifford Haynes keeps a watchful eye on the quality of service being delivered. Exuding charm and with an impressive knowledge of the bar and wines, he can pair the perfect
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cocktail to compliment your meal. For an out of the ordinary outdoor experience, relax by the dazzling infinity pool while sipping on an exotic cocktail, or request a private gazebo for a romantic candlelit dinner.
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Opening Hours: Evenings only. Seating starts from 6:00pm. Table reservations are recommended.
Tottenham Park, St. Mary’s T: (268) 562-7700 F: (268) 562 7701 E: reservations@sugarridgeantigua.com www.sugarclubantigua.com
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SHEER ROCKS
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Having won numerous awards, USA Today’s Best restaurants in the Caribbean 2017 and TripAdvisor’s Worlds Best Fine Dining Restaurants - Travelers Choice Awards, it comes as no surprise that Sheer Rocks is a must visit when in Antigua. It is hard to resist the allure of this stunning restaurant and bar. Poised artfully on the edge of a remarkable west facing bluff, Sheer Rocks accentuates the glory of the Caribbean Sea. Plush four-poster daybeds border the social infinity pool at the heart of this idling retreat. Cliff edge private dining pavilions interconnected by wooden decks are partitioned by diaphanous drapes that float in the trade breezes. Young owners, Kate and Alex Rocks, are at the forefront of this exceptional restaurant, with the incredibly talented, British chef Simon Christey-French heading up the restaurants’ tight knit crew. The team members are a passionate and gifted collective. Chef Simon has a flair for creating original food and his seasonal menus enthusiastically support fresh locally reared, grown and caught produce. Every dish is a rousing quest of sensual flavours and textures, immaculately presented. Everything from the fresh 7-grain bread, to ice creams and sorbets are made in house. The extensive tapas menu with Mediterranean and Mideastern highlights makes sharing fun; choose exciting combinations from the land or sea; raw, fried, salad, mezze, pizza and even desserts. The à la carte dinner menu is designed to excite. Carefully sourced local ingredients are married perfectly
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with contemporary flavours to craft excellent culinary offerings. The five or seven course tasting menu is designed to inspire, served with optional wine pairing. Sheer Rocks is high quality but casual, relaxed
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and fun. An expert wine list, artistic cocktails and charismatic service complete the setting. Stay tuned for the launch of the 2nd edition of the Coco Riko clothing line and the new Salts & Spices. All available in-house.
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Opening Hours: Tapas Lunch served daily from 12:00pm. Dinner served from 6:00pm every evening, except Sunday. Reservations are strongly recommended in high season.
Cocobay Resort Valley Church and Little Ffryes Bay, St. Mary’s The shallow bay has easy anchorage for yachters T: (268) 464-5283 or 562-4510 www.sheer-rocks.com
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RECIPE
PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST with Chorizo & Sweet Potato Cake, Smoked Zucchini Puree and Tender Stem Broccoli
Chef Shakeal Lay Sheer Rocks
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Serves 4 Ingredients 4 chicken breasts, trimmed (wing bone intact) (Hall Valley Farm Free Range) 5 sweet potatoes, washed 100g chorizo, small diced
3 scallions, finely sliced 2 egg yolks 50g Parmesan cheese 1 onion, finely chopped 10g seasoning peppers, finely chopped 1 sprig of thyme
2 green zucchini 20g liquid smoke 30ml Olive oil 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped 4 tender stem broccoli Salt & pepper Flour for coating
Method: Preheat the oven to 450ºF. If using whole chickens, remove the breasts from the bone leaving the wing bone on. Refrigerate until ready to cook. Bake potatoes on a tray of table salt at 450ºF for 30-40 mins. When cooked, cut open and allow to cool slightly. Scoop out the middle and place to one side. Gently sauté the chorizo in a non-stick pan until lightly browned. Pour into a large bowl with oil. Add scallions, onion, thyme, seasoning peppers, the scooped out sweet potato, egg yolks, diced chorizo and Parmesan cheese. Mix well and
season to taste. Shape the potato mix into thick discs, around 150g each, coat in flour and pan fry until golden brown on each side. Remove from pan and set aside. Grate the skin off of the outside of the green zucchini. Place a pan on the stove and gently heat oil and fry the garlic, quickly add the grated green zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Add the liquid smoke and cook for 1-2 mins. Place in a blender and blend to a smooth puree. Preheat a pan on a medium/ high heat. Season the chicken breasts. Add a little oil to the pan and lay the breasts skin side down. When
the skin starts to turn golden, turn over and cook for a minute, turn over once again on the skin side and place in an oven at 450ºF for 8 mins. When cooked through, set aside to rest. Cook the tender stem broccoli in a pan of salted boiling water for 2 mins.
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To Serve: Spoon the puree on the base of each plate, place the sweet potato & chorizo cake on top, wrap the tender stem broccoli around one side of the cake. Slice the chicken breast into three pieces on a sharp bias and fan on top of the cake. Serve immediately.
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OJ’S BAR & RESTAURANT A celebration of local cuisine, sweet live music and island décor just steps from tranquil waters. Indulge your senses and experience a fun and authentic taste of Antigua with a visit to this charismatic yet quirky, rustic beach bar and restaurant. Located “round south” this family-run haven with its breezy beachside ambiance awaits you. As you work up an appetite with an energizing swim or walk along the deserted beach, you’re certain to find beautiful shells that can be added to the natural décor. The restaurant’s sea-themed design blends harmoniously with its breathtaking surroundings, creating a serene, welcoming atmosphere any time of day. Specialising in the freshest of seafood, OJ’s has been a tourist and local hot spot for many years, and you can’t say no to a meal here. Open for lunch and dinner, their legendary grilled Red Snapper smothered in garlic butter is always a #1 favourite, closely followed by the lobster salad, sautéed garlic shrimps and seafood pasta. The wine list is good, and you can’t go wrong trying one of the cinnamon spiced island rum cocktails. Be warned: they’re not for the faint hearted! Available for private events, the restaurant has the option of seating 125 guests in-house. Its upper loft provides marvellous views of the neighbouring islands and stunning tropical sunsets. An outside catering service is also offered by the restaurant.
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Opening Hours: Daily, year round: 10:00am-10:00pm. Live musical entertainment from 7pm. Fridays: Harbour Trio Jazz band. Saturdays: DJ Skep. Sundays: Rowel Brown, Pat Edwards and friends.
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Crabbe Hill Beach South-west coast, St. Mary’s T: (268) 460-0184 or 462-8651 E: ojsbeachbar1@hotmail.com
FARM-TO-TABLE EATING LOCAL The farm-to-table philosophy is a celebration of local food and community, embracing a sustainable approach to agriculture and dining. At its heart, the concept is simple: there is value in eating locally. The farm-to-table concept encourages you to “know your farmer.” rather than buying faceless imported brands from the supermarket. Helping to reduce our carbon footprint and providing a positive impact on the local economy - eating locally is a winning formula for everyone. We investigate how the farm-to-table movement is slowly taking shape on our islands. Text: CLAUDIA JOHNSON & ZINZI MPANDE Images: JANIE CONLEY-JOHNSON & CONTRIBUTORS
Fresh Turmeric roots at Colesome Farmers Market
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Garden Salad served at Sheer Rocks
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summer months. A variety of these crops may be found in Garden Grill’s signature dishes such as the dreamy, creamy zucchini, roasted red pepper and goat’s cheese ‘zoodles’ and the flavoursome avocado hummus. While a sip of smokey roasted tomato soup conjures up visions of the juicy, local grown red delights. The quinoa & black bean burgers having been described by a serious vegetarian foodie, as the best they’ve ever tasted! Herb salads served with zingy lime dressing keep things fresh and of course all condiments are made from scratch with local herbs and spices. Jean-Marie Adams’ farm has been providing produce to Garden Grill since its inception. After 23 years of working in the hospitality industry as an accountant, she has acquired an impressive client list and now runs a successful niche agricultural business. Her other customers include CostPro, Bargain Centre, Epicurean, Bailey’s Supermarket, Runway 10 and yacht provisioning. A growing number of homes, restaurants and hotels such as Curtain Bluff, Galley Bay, Jumby Bay and Hermitage Bay source chicken, lamb and eggs from Hall Valley Farm. Their tasty produce has become known as some of the best on the island. Adrian Hall and his wife Vicky have developed an Antiguan family run farm, near Jennings, which raises a beef and milking herd, sheep, pigs and poultry. All their animals are pasture fed and free ranging which in essence means that they are able to roam in grassy pastures resulting in higher omega 3 and vitamin k2 levels. The feed they are given is hormone-free and free of major pesticides. Vicky explains that, “In all fairness we believe pasture raised is more ethical and the use of drugs and chemicals is not needed to prop up the animals in pasture raised systems, so long as they are managed correctly.”
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An increasing number of backyard farmers and artisans are growing fresh produce, raising happy animals, making delectable condiments, cultivating pure honey and crafting special foods. Here are a few of our local establishments committed to making the movement grow in Antigua. Sheer Rocks restaurant strongly believe in supporting local farmers, fishermen and artisan food producers. Currently 80% of the menu is made up from responsibly sourced ingredients that are grown right here in Antigua. With seasonal menus, food is super fresh! Organically grown produce is handpicked straight from the farmer’s soil; fish is line-caught and hand-dived lobsters are delivered from the fisherman’s boat. Sheer Rocks guests are able to sample local food from an extensive tapas lunch, à la carte or wine paired tasting menus - keeping their palate happy and interest peaked. Chef Simon Christey-French heads up the artistic gourmet team, who deliver delicate but full-flavoured dishes. The pride and passion is evident from the catchers and growers, to the chefs and wait staff serving you. With this approach Sheer Rocks is constantly looking ahead to the next trends and love affairs with unique local foods, concepts and social movements. Garden Grill at The Tides restaurant is keen to promote a farm-to-table ethos, sourcing as much of their produce locally as possible with a vast amount coming from Ms Jean-Marie’s farm. She runs a 14-acre city farm growing salad crops such as cabbage, zucchini, carrots, lettuce (red leaf, romaine, green leaf), arugula, butternut and pumpkin. Tarragon, sage, rosemary and basil herbs are grown year round, while in cooler months coriander, parsley and tomatoes thrive. Some crops such as cucumber, watermelon and cantaloupe prefer the warm
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Fresh milk has become such a rarity in our pasteurized, slickly packaged world that most of us have forgotten the rich taste of milk straight from the cow. The Halls sell raw milk, leaving the option to pasteurize up to the buyer. Free range and pasture raised hens provide fresh farm eggs and chicken for sale – as natural born foragers, they are kept outside year round, which means they are able to roam, scratch, dust and bathe in the tropical fresh air – all of which gives their meat and eggs a better flavour. The Halls keep a scrupulously clean dairy, sterilizing bottles and caps, and the equipment used for milking. In her rare spare time Vicky makes a tangy yoghurt cheese and creamy ricotta cheese. Aldrick “Tru” Aska is a more unconventional farm-totable producer. Alongside his wife Denise, they run a family backyard farm and catering business where cultivated crops, herbs and salad vegetables are transformed into mouthwatering vegetarian and ital dishes, pastries, hot pepper sauce and even unique fruit wines. Tru started farming after becoming fascinated by the variety of crops he saw at the market. He collected seeds and bought produce he was unfamiliar with, planting them to see which would grow. He now harvests an eclectic collection of produce and medicinal plants in his humble hillside garden. Tru grows almost any herb you can think of and many others you may never have heard of. Tru explains, “anything that runs is mint, and anything that stands is basil.” The vast arrays of mint plant varietals include cinnamon, black, baby, pineapple, lemon and mountain. Regular and Thai basil are also grown. Other interesting produce thriving on the farm include curry plant, paracetamol plant, camphor, inflammation bush, bay leaf, Bajan cherry, purple, white and pink guavas, plantain, banana, bugament (bananas), coriander, papaya, aloe vera, dragonfruit, celery, thyme, shado beni (ram goat), rosemary, nunu balsam, sweet tamarind, cabbage, red leaf cabbage, kale, spinach, sweet potato, watermelon, okra and avocado. You may be surprised to learn that the farm also produces strawberries, Mediterranean figs, grapes and blood oranges! You can sample some of of Tru’s enlivened dishes and Denise’s pastries during a football match at the Antigua
Recreation Grounds or at the famous Rastafarian club, Watoo every Friday night. For an all-inclusive farm-to-table experience visit the Colesome Farmers Market and Indies Greens Aquaponics Farm. Both establishments grow much of their produce on site using two distinct farming techniques. Colesome Farm operates a traditional, top of the line produce farm incorporating organic methods as much as possible, whereas Indies Greens utilizes a contemporary soil-less method of farming called aquaponics. Aquaponics is the joint cultivation of fish and plants in a recirculating water system. The nutrient-laden water from Tilapia fish tanks is piped off to growing bins where vegetables are grown on floating rafts. The plants take up the waste nutrients and clean the water, which is then returned to the fish tanks. From ground to gourmet, Colesome Farmers Market has it’s own on-site Ital restaurant, Lion Pavilion, which prides itself on healthy, tasty and visually tantalising dishes. Chef Kashif Cole is happy to mingle with diners as he prepares his original plantbased vegan meals hemp banana pancake, spelt crust almond-cheese pizza, vegan tacos and power salads with super greens such as dandelion. On Saturdays, Indies Greens hosts a busy fish fry where guests are welcome to dine on freshly fried or steamed Tilapia fish served with salad greens from the farm. Indies Greens also offers formal training to aquaponics enthusiasts interested in setting up their own farm. Visitors are welcome to spend a leisurely outing at either establishment where staff lead multi-sensory tours – satisfying mind, body and soul. The daily St. John’s Public Market, the weekly Jolly Harbour Farmers Market and monthly Artisan Antigua Travelling Market offer a great opportunity to enjoy a fun, social, homegrown bazaar. Buy your own local agricultural produce; locally reared meat, fruit & vegetables, dairy products. Also at hand are fresh fish, honey, baked goods, crafts and natural cosmetics. These newly established marketplaces aim to connect farmers and producers with food buyers, making the farm-to-table process seamless. This sustainable outlook for the future of food makes our community healthier and more environmentally aware.
Sheer Rocks restaurant - (268) 562-4510 - www.sheer-rocks.com Garden Grill restaurant at The Tides - (268) 464-0207 FB: Artisan Antigua Travelling Market - (268) 726-8070 Jolly Harbour Farmers Market - High-season Saturdays 8am-12pm Hall Valley Farm - (268) 720-3595
Indies Greens - (268) 720-3474 or 726-3532 Colesome Farmers Market - (268) 782-6895 / 732-3328 / 782-0150 Aldrick “Tru” Aska - (268) Miss Jean-Marie - (268) 726-5640
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TURNERS BEACH RESTAURANT Sundays are made for long, lazy afternoons on one of Antigua’s most stunning white sand beaches.
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Turner’s is a great place to unwind all day long. It serves a fab lunch, is right on the beach, and has a car park, restrooms and showers. The powdery beach is simply breathtaking, the sand is ideal for volleyball or just relaxing in the shade with a Turner’s picnic. Watersports activities include reef trips, snorkelling and jet skis. Equipment for activities can be rented at the bar. The restaurant has a raised deck and stylish furnishings. The real West Indian menu includes some great Antiguan classics. Start with the fish cakes or conch fritters for an appetizer. Follow this with whole red snapper, curried chicken, baby-back ribs or Roti, an Antiguan favourite. Turners is also an idyllic location for a beachfront wedding, party or special occasion events. Rose Turner and her dedicated staff can professionally cater for your event. Convenient gift and Birkenstock shoe shop onsite. Open daily for lunch and dinner all year round. Closed public holidays.
Aldrick “Tru” Aska preparing Ital Rice in a Yabba Pot
Turner’s Beach, Johnson’s Point, St. Mary’s T: (268) 462-9133
RECIPE
PLANTAIN CRUSTED MAHI MAHI with Crushed Plantain, Glazed Carrots, Okra, Tomato & Cilantro Dressing
Chef Jamal Warner Sheer Rocks
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Serves 4 Ingredients 4x 5oz Mahi Mahi fillets, skin removed Pinch of Cajun spice 2 green plantains , peeled and thinly sliced 2 ripe plantains, peeled and diced 1 green bell pepper, small diced 1 red onion, finely diced (divided use) Pinch of brown sugar 1 seasoning pepper, finely sliced 2 medium carrots 3 small okra 3 large tomatoes, finely diced, seeds removed ½ bunch cilantro, fine chopped 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. honey 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 lemon juice and zest salt and pepper
Method: Season Mahi Mahi fillets with Cajun spice and salt & pepper. Cover the top of each fillet, skin side up with slices of green plantain. Refrigerate until ready to cook. Combine the ripe plantain with green peppers, red onion, brown sugar and seasoning pepper. Fry off in a medium sized pan. Once cooked, rough mash ingredients together, season to taste. Using a medium sized melon baller, cut out five balls per portion from carrots. Slice okras length ways into six. Cook both in a pan of salted boiling water until tender. Dry off and gently fry on a medium heat until golden. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes with red onion, cilantro, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard and lemon juice. Season to taste. Cook the Mahi Mahi in a nonstick pan on a medium heat. Gently place the Mahi Mahi, Plantain Crust down, in the pan. Cook until the fish
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starts to colour. Place in the oven at 400ÂşF for 2-3 minutes. To Serve: Use a ring to mould the crushed plantain on each plate. Spoon the tomato dressing carefully around and place the plantain crusted fish on top. Serve immediately.
SIMPLE, DISCREET, LUXURY Dining at Carlisle Bay is all about choosing the right restaurant to suit your mood, from a relaxed, foot-in-the-sand lunch delivered to your lounger in the Coconut Grove, to a romantic dinner for two at East, which is considered one of the island's ďŹ nest Asian restaurants. Some of our restaurants appeal to families; others have a more sophisticated feel for honeymooners. Flexibility and variety deďŹ ne all of our bars and restaurants, along with simple, fresh produce which is the foundation on which all our menus are built.
Carlisle Bay, Old Road, Antigua Email: info@carlisle-bay.com Hotel Phone: +1 268 484 0000 U.S. Toll Free: +1 866 502 2855
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INDIES GREENS UPPER RENFREW It’s FRESH - It’s LOCAL - It’s GREEN! Brothers Larry and Damon Francis farm tilapia fish and fresh salad greens using aquaponic techniques for the local market.
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From a modest start-up operation in 2010 the venture has expanded to produce enough volume to market its fish and organic greens to supermarkets, hotels and resorts on the island. The operation is now fully solar powered making this an ecofriendly farm with strong ecological values. The farm raises Nile Tilapia brood stock where home and commercial customers can purchase fresh unscaled, scaled and seasoned fish in ½ to 2lb weights. In a simultaneous farming effort, lettuce, chives, mint, cilantro, pak choi, basil, kale, thyme, spinach, shado beni are amongst a growing list of salad greens and herbs that are grown fed by the nutrient-laden water from the fish tanks. Indies Greens advocate that plants grown by this method mature sooner, and have superior flavour to those grown in soil-based farming. These plants are truly organically grown, as no chemical fertilizers, hormones or pesticides are used in their growing methods. Aside from organic farming Indies Greens also offers hands-on educational tours for all ages and groups where they enlighten visitors with the secrets of their techniques. Visitors tour the stunning landscaped gardens of the farm, which features a wide variety of tropical plants and flowers. Guests may also enjoy a farm-to-table lunch of freshly cooked
Tilapia. The farm also hosts regular Saturday afternoon Tilapia fish fry (and steamed fish) events when the farm is transformed into a pretty alfresco restaurant where patrons can purchase meals and relax in the
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lush surroundings. Professional aquaponic technology design, training and construction are also offered by the team. Other sales services include seedling, baby tilapia and fish feed.
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RUM CAKES produced by Melee an’ Tings Ltd.
Enjoy the taste of Denise’s secret family recipe! Rum laced cakes made with dried fruits, spices & wine. Denise Stamers Doherty is by no means a novice to the business of baking. She produces Antiguan Black (moist) Rum Cakes in beautiful 4oz. gift packages, available from fine supermarkets, hotel gift shops, liquor shops in Heritage Quay and stores at the V.C. Bird Int’l Airport. Denise also makes elaborate wedding and special occasion cakes, using her Antiguan family recipe. Their shelf life is indefinite as the rum, wine and vacuum packaging helps preserve them. Denise’s rum cakes make great gifts for your dinner hosts, loved ones, souvenirs for the traveller, or simply eaten as a sweet treat.
Upper Renfrew, off All Saints Road, near Sea View Farm, St. John’s T: (268) 463-9384, 720-3474 or 726-3532 E: sales@indiesgreens.com FB: @indiesgreens Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am5:00pm, Sat 8:00am-8:00pm.
Occasion Moist Fruit Cakes by Melee an’ Tings Ltd., P.O. Box 2778, St. John’s T: (268) 461 8359 | C: (268) 720 5789 E: meleeantingsltd@gmail.com
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LION PAVILION VEGAN RESTAURANT
COLESOME FARMERS MARKET
Even if you are not Vegan or Vegetarian this fantastic restaurant will satisfy the most demanding appetite.
Quality is never compromised at Colesome where this market - Keeps it fresh, to keep them coming.
Located within the grounds of Colesome Farmers Market is the wonderful Lion Pavilion, a vegan restaurant that will have your mouth watering. Watch Kashif Cole ‘cook up a storm’ of raw cuisine with the freshest super foods, grown on-site with no additives or GMO produce. Revitalise yourself with an explosion of colour, texture and flavour as you experience the exciting menu. In fact, many of the clients at this restaurant are neither vegetarian or vegan, they just want to eat great tasting, healthy food. For breakfast, sample hemp banana pancakes, vegan omelettes with fennel, ginger and eggplant, washed down with a vibrant seamoss spirulina smoothie. Relax in the breezy lush surroundings for lunch. To beat the heat, you can energise with a spelt crust almond cheese pizza or a raw zucchini pasta with basil hemp cheese, sundried tomatoes, bell peppers and olives. If it is raining, tuck into some comfort foods; ‘no-bake’ pies made with almonds, coconut milk and strawberries are a sweet treat, and the kids will love the vegan ice cream. Open for breakfast & lunch 9am-5.30pm. Closed Sunday.
For over 30 years Delrie Cole and his family have continued to produce an amazing array of local crops. Stop in for a farm tour and learn where real food comes from - friendly and informed staff are enthusiastic to educate you on seasonal produce and organic farming techniques. Piles of fresh, succulent fruit and vegetables await you and a recent extensive greenhouse expansion boasts medicinal plants, micro salads, herbs and even edible flowers! The Market offers concierge-level customer service enabling them to meet all customers special needs. They supply yachts, restaurants, supermarkets, hotels and the general public. The farm shop sells a variety of pulses, rice, wheat, quinoa and millet, alongside a colourful variety of nature’s best produce. Take time out to feast at the onsite Vegan restaurant called Lion Pavilion. Work has also started on a coconut regeneration project, so far over 200 new trees have been planted across a three acre plot. Supporting the environment and farming in a natural way are core beliefs at the Colesome Farmers Market - Eat well, live long! Open from Mon - Sat: 7am - 7pm. Sun: 7am - 2pm.
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Colesome Farmers Market and Lion Pavilion Vegan Restaurant Jonas Road, St. Peter’s T: (268) 782-6895 / 732-3328 / 782-0150 E: info@colesome.com www.colesome.com
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ISLAND FUSION CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT Touted as an amazing Jamaican restaurant by patrons, Chef/ Owner Sandra makes some of the most exquisite island cuisine.
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With a passion for food and personalised service, Sandra states, “our food is flavourful, aromatic, and pleasing to the taste buds because it is cooked and served with a warm smile.” Understanding that it’s simple touches that make the difference, Sandra takes extreme pride in her cuisine, thus she has gained a loyal following. The wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes are prepared in the original Caribbean style. The menu revolves around West Indian classics such as Curry Goat with Coconut Rice and Peas, Jerk Pork and Chicken, Curried Conch, and crispy, yet fluffy fish and crab cakes. Newly introduced are Sandra’s Caribbean Cooking Classes, for curious persons interested in learning how to make what they have indulged in at her restaurant. Also, alternate Saturdays she serves fresh Fish Five Ways (jerked, creole, steamed, fried or Jamaican Escovitch) served with handmade bammie (bambula – a cassava flatbread) from 11am-9pm. The restaurant appeals a variety of diners - from tourists meandering to the south coast, to families with kids in tow, and workers on lunch breaks. All-day ‘grab-and-go’ options make for a casual atmosphere and the welcoming service plus easy parking make this an excellent choice for hungry diners. It’s as kind to your pockets as it is your taste buds. Dinner by reservation only.
Opening Hours: 6:00am-9:00pm Monday-Saturday. Tyrell’s Main Road, Liberta, St. Paul’s T: (268) 734-5671 | T: (268) 772-5671 E: sandrajoseph798@gmail.com FB: @ islandfusionanu
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VJ’S-BAKERY LIBERTA VJ’s family leads with inspiration from the almighty, competitive pricing, and a philosophy of no compromise on using quality raw ingredients. Indulge your taste buds in a scrumptious surprise at VJ’s-Bakery in lush Liberta. This bustling all-family run establishment started in 1989 and produces a wide array of breads, pastries, cakes, cheesecakes and other delectable treats. Interestingly, VJ’s is one of the few bakeries that produce a 12 multigrain bread and their daily breads all come in wheat and white varieties. The extensive sweet treat menu includes traditional local pastries; rocks, coconut tarts, current rolls, bun tarts and arguably one of the best bun and cheese on island. Specialty items include chocolate cake, red velvet, butter rum cake, carrot cake and an assortment of imaginatively flavoured cheesecakes that are all to die for!. You must also try their irresistible, made-from-scratch, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies! Every day is a blessed day at VJ’s, but the most fun times are arguably Sunday Mornings when traditional hot and buttery “Sunday” bread is sold. It’s a treat for those looking forward to fresh baked bread with their Sunday breakfast or those in need of a hearty sandwich after a night out!
Liberta, St. Paul’s T: (268) 460-3465 E: vjsbakeryanu@gmail.com FB: VJsBakery
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Serves 1 Ingredients 1 double shot of Primo Espresso (Carib Bean Coffee Roaster’s signature Espresso blend) 6 Primo Espresso infused ice cubes Steamed milk
Method for Espresso Ice Cubes: Prepare and freeze the espresso infused ice cubes ahead of time. Make 1 double shot of Primo espresso and add to 12 fl. oz. of cold filtered water. Divide this over approx. 2-3 ice trays.
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Method for Iced Latte: Fill a 12oz glass with 6 espresso infused iced cubes. Add 1 double shot of Primo espresso, (sweeten to taste). Steam milk to a luxurious, velvety texture. Slowly pour steamed milk over the ice and espresso. Top with the frothy foam.
Take home one of 16 artfully roasted blends, single estate roasts and decaffeinated beans directly from the roaster.
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HURRICANE BREW
CARIBBEAN DREAM
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JOURNEY’S BLEND
PRIMO ESPRESSO
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With over 20 years in the business Carib Bean Coffee Roasters and their coffee loving team have a wealth of experience roasting on Horsford Hill overlooking Falmouth Harbour. They source the finest specialty coffee from around the Caribbean Basin and further afield. The Sivets Fluid Bed Roaster, otherwise known as ‘The Bean Machine’ produces aromatic roasted beans daily. Carib Bean’s main function is as a wholesale business, roasting to order. They guarantee you will not find a fresher end product anywhere in Antigua. Their blends are a favorite of many hotels, coffee shops, restaurants and yachts across the region. Visit the roaster, sit and enjoy the view whilst sipping on your favorite cup of Java made with their signature espresso blend ‘Primo Espresso’ or visit on a Wednesday. Open roast day. Carib Bean coffee blends are stocked in several supermarkets across Antigua. Custom labels are also available for hotels, restaurants, villas, yachts and even personalised wedding favours! Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. Horsford Hill, Liberta, above Falmouth Harbour T: (268) 462-5282 (JAVA) F: (268) 462-2326 (BEAN) E: info@caribbeancoffeeroasters.com
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COLD BREW COFFEE Cold Brew is the new hot thing! (Except its cold). By brewing coffee in cold water the extraction process is much slower, and far more selective. The sweet flavours of the coffee are gently extracted, leaving any bitter compounds behind.
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Serves 10-15 depending on coffee strength. Ingredients 4 oz of Journeys Blend (coarsely ground) Approx. 48 fl. oz. of water (or if you are not weighing, use approx. 25% coffee to 75% water).
Method for Cold Brew Concentrate: Place coffee into a jar or pitcher. Add cold filtered water. Stir, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Remove coffee concentrate from the fridge. Pour through a strainer into a clean pitcher. Discard grounds. If there is a murky residue, strain for a second
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time through a clean muslin cloth. To Serve: Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in cold brew concentrate to fill approx. 40% of the glass. Add cold filtered water to fill the rest of the glass.
2-Six-8 is a unique local business and the only Craft/Microbrewery in Antigua. The brewery was the brain-child of Antiguanborn Rory Gonsalves & his British wife Hannah, who started home brewing as a hobby in Canada. In 2016, the couple evolved from home brewing to creating an original Craft Brewery with Rory’s brother Vaughn here in Antigua. Rory & Hannah split their time between the two destinations. The family run business creates quality craft ales in Antigua, using as many local products as they can. Although the essential grain and hops are imported, all seasonal beers use locally sourced fresh produce. The brewery encourage all bottles sold to be returned for recycling and all spent grain is donated to an organic local farmer, who feeds it to his free roaming pigs. Along side the home crafted beer produced in the tap room, 2-Six-8 also import British Cider, a favourite of Hannah’s father. Ideally the enthusiastic team would love to make their own cider, however they may need to source an island alternative as apples are not readily available in the tropics! So far the brewery has been well received within the community, and 2-SIX-8 hopes to encourage growth in the craft industry. With rapid movement to become more sustainable in Antigua and Barbuda, the brewery is forging forward and encourages those who live in the nation to produce, grow, and sustain themselves. Whether you live on island or are lucky enough to visit, support local businesses!
TAP ROOM - Winter Opening Hours Wednesday to Saturday 3:00pm-6:30pm Call: (268) 785-3814 Email: 2six8brewery@gmail.com @2six8craftbrewery Matthew Street, English Harbour Town, St. Paul’s
From all of us 2-SIX-8, we hope you enjoy our products.
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PAPA’S BY THE SEA Experience beautiful alfresco dining in a tranquil location with a laid-back island vibe.
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Papa’s is just perfect for so many reasons…The beachfront setting with scenic harbour views, the pool with comfy deck loungers for reclining with cocktails, the creative, informal lunch and dinner menus, exceptional service from a polite, efficient team and funky themed evenings that keep everyone entertained. Run by the hospitable owners of the legendary Trappas restaurant, you can expect a warm welcome at any time. Open daily for lunch, enjoy a long relaxed afternoon, with light dishes such as fresh catch ceviche or fresh lobster salad. Want a more satisfying meal? Go for a hearty sandwich, homemade pizza or 8oz sirloin steak. Linger with cocktails as the sun goes down. Chill on Sunday with food served all day. A succulent roast is available, alongside the full menu. Extensive landscaped grounds, a pool and kids activities, make Papa’s perfect for a family day out. Spoil your little ones with the yummy kid’s menu, fruity crushes and desserts. Wednesday’s curry evening presents live bands and theme nights on rotation. Unwind on Fridays at the casual, chilled garden BBQ night with DJ. Contrasting this is Saturday’s more formal dining experience. Papa’s is renowned for its monthly Full Moon parties and themed Sailing Week events. The venue is available to hire for private functions and beachfront weddings. Docking is available harbourside for boat owners.
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Opening Hours December-May: Lunch: Monday-Sunday 11:00am6:00pm. Dinner: Monday-Saturday from 6:00pm. Summer Season see Facebook or Call for opening hours.
Falmouth Harbour Falmouth Harbour Main Road St. Paul’s T: (268) 561-7633 | C: (268) 464-0764 E: papasantigua@gmail.com
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TRAPPAS RESTAURANT & BAR This restaurant offers great service, in comfortable surroundings with a Caribbean feel, serving an impressive international menu.
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Little can be said about Trappas that hasn’t been said before - it just works! The high standards of service, quality food and buzzy atmosphere never ceases to please. The unpretentious venue attracts yachties, locals, expats and families, who gather to enjoy the vibrant energy at the heart of this casual open-fronted restaurant, centred around an interior palm tree. The set price chalkboard menu, iconic to the Trappas experience has recently been updated with new contemporary dishes. Start with deep fried brie with blackcurrant jelly or the delectable fried green tomatoes with ricotta & spinach, already a firm favourite. Moving onto mains try the spaghetti carbonara, the fresh local catch or the breaded pork schnitzel with creamy mushroom sauce. Curries come in different varieties from the spicy Thai green chicken or vegetable curry to a rich, traditional West Indian styled curry. Portions are generous; there are weekly specials and a kids menu, all at reasonable prices. The lively bar gives guests behind the scenes views of the bustling kitchen area as they sip sundowners, beers, wine and frozen cocktails over spirited conversation. This well-worn favourite restaurant continues to attract new and loyal patrons year after year. Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 6:00pm-10:00pm Open year round. Reservations strongly recommended
Dockyard Drive English Harbour, St. Paul’s T: (268) 562-3534 | C: (268) 728-2880 E: trappasantigua@hotmail.com FB: @trappas
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TRAPPAS CARBONARA
Head Chef Julian Robin Dukhiram Trappas Resturant & Bar
Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g spaghetti 6 strips bacon, chopped 4 tbsp unsalted butter 4 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups dry white wine 4 cups heavy cream 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese 2 cups mushrooms, chopped 2 tbsp onion powder 2 tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp olive oil Pinch salt and pepper Garnish: 4 fresh organic eggs yolks Parmesan cheese
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Method: In a medium sized pot, boil 1.5 gallons of water with a teaspoon of salt and olive oil. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add pasta and cook until al dente. Strain and set aside. Put a large pan on medium heat, add bacon while stirring constantly to prevent burning. Once crisp, remove bacon from pan and set aside. Add butter to the pan; then stir in flour slowly to make a roux. Deglaze with white wine and simmer until alcohol has evaporated. Add heavy cream, cheese, mushrooms and seasonings then simmer until everything is a smooth and creamy consistency. Adjust seasoning if needed. In a large pan, toss pasta with sauce and bacon then share equally amongst 4 plates. To Serve: Top Carbonara pasta with an egg yolk and sprinkling of Parmesan on each plate.
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CRAB HOLE LIQUORS & CRAB HOLE TOO Known locally as the store that never closes. For over 20 years they have been providing reliable, quality service.
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Win, lose, or draw, there’s no debate. Managing Director Leslie Roberts has confirmed Crab Hole Liquor stores as the undisputed best choice for replenishing your homes, stores or yachts. With over 20 years of success you can be sure to find all that you want at your convenience. Champagnes, wines, gins, rums, vodkas, sodas and a large selection of beers can be packed and boxed as you wish. The stores have a great selection of snacks and party favourites, alongside fine cigars and tobacco. Come in and see for yourself, the lowest prices and the best service are guaranteed. Visit one of their two branches. Call or radio (VHF68) to place your order, free delivery service! Opening Hours: Daily, year round 8:00am-9:00pm
Main Branch - Cobbs Cross Main Rd, Falmouth Harbour Dockyard Branch - Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, English Harbour T: (268) 460-1212 or 460-8930 E: crabholeliquors@candw.ag
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THE CAPTAIN’S QUARTERS CATAMARAN HOTEL Alfresco dining, waterfront setting, and tranquil onsite hotel, this restaurant offers a unique blend of Caribbean warmth, serene location and practical facilities. Come hungry, leave happy! Adjacent to the Catamaran Hotel, this scenic restaurant offers visitors to the southeast coast a delicious array of contemporary International cuisine intertwined with Caribbean flavours. This beachfront haven is a quintessential venue for weddings, intimate parties, banquets and other special events. The hospitable staff will cater to your every need as you relax, unwind and soak in breathtaking views of Falmouth Harbour. Serving great meals from early morning until late in the evening Captain’s Quarter’s is a great location. Whether you are an early riser or not, breakfast is served All-Morning-Long from 6:30am to 11:00am. Otherwise, you can sip on specially-crafted coffee blended locally or snack on tasty treats such as the chef’s mouth-watering ribs, BBQ wings, and other delectable finger foods. The varied menu options for lunch and dinner are sure to satisfy any hungry sailor or sports enthusiast. Watch your favourite game and stay contacted to the rest of the world via the complimentary WI-FI in the fully stocked bar. Private catering available on request. Opening Hours: During high-seaon November-May Daily from 7:00am-11:00pm.
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Beside the Catamaran Hotel, Falmouth Harbour, St. Paul’s T: (268) 460-1036 E: catclub@candw.ag www.catamaran-antigua.com
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CATHERINE’S CAFÉ One of Antigua’s most loved restaurants reopens for the 2018 season with exciting changes. The Rocks team from Sheer Rocks are introducing their successful recipe of glorious food, ambient vibes and sophistication to this iconic beachfront venue. Raising Catherine’s Café to another level, Alex and Kate Rocks reopen with a seamless takeover, determined to keep the best aspects and only make change for the better.
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What can we expect from the revival of Catherine’s this season? Having maintained a loyal clientele at Catherine’s it is essential to keep that certain “je ne c’est quoi” alive. Distinctive dishes, favourite wines and familiar staff will of course remain. We will be keeping the menu fresh, introducing some traditional French classic dishes. A sleek, chilled-out beach club and a contemporary playlist, capturing the iconic Parisian café scene will reflect the infamous Sheer Rocks philosophy, but this time “sur la plage” – on the beach. What’s the venue concept? Building on what is already a fabulous experience, we want to seduce guests to dine at Catherine’s and spend the day with us. The goal is to create a casual French beach club with a sophisticated menu here in Antigua, capturing all the charm of the Caribbean’s laidback atmosphere. What can we expect from the menus? Our two talented UK chefs are both classically French trained. Our head chef Jack has worked for the Michelinstar rated Galvin Brothers, while our head pastry chef Jamie has worked for Corbin & King, another celebrated name in the restaurant circles. Working alongside the existing Catherine’s team they have created a magnificent menu, using local ingredients where possible to revitalise favourites, whilst incorporating classical influences focused on Provence style cooking.
OPENING HOURS Lunch has extended weekend service until approx. 6pm. Dinner served 3 nights: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Monday - Lunch 12pm-4pm. Tue – Closed
Why did you choose to take over Catherine’s? Opening a beach-club has always been one of Alex’s dreams so the opportunity to do this at one of our favourite restaurants seemed too good to be true! Although initially sceptical of taking on such a well-loved, established venue, the idea is to simply enhance one of the best restaurants in the Caribbean. The only downside is no longer being able to go for lunch at our favourite restaurant! How are you changing the restaurant game in Antigua? Antigua has a developing food scene, so it is important to keep ideas fresh and ever-changing, evolving to stay different from the rest. Our incredible staff are extremely important to us - we promote within, training our staff to deliver a five star service. We constantly ask ourselves, what will make this experience better for our guests? Our clientele and their expectations shape the industry - we keep raising the bar in Antigua to go beyond their expectations – energizing the scene. Anything new to look out for? We have introduced two new areas on the beach designed for guests to lounge. Chill with a cocktail drinks are served from 9am until after sunset. There is also an amazing new beach menu featuring exquisite tartine to share. Expect a wide selection of homemade ice creams available from the restaurant and on the beach. The new boutique features a wide selection of locally made products, all handpicked by Mrs Rocks.
Wed-Fri Lunch 12pm-4pm. Dinner 6.30pm-9.00pm. Sat & Sun - Lunch 12pm-5.30pm. Beach & Bar service 10am-7pm. www.catherines-cafe.com T: +1 (268) 460-5050 / 782-5050
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BUMPKINS BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT Spectacular harbour views meet exceptional, but inexpensive island meals at this longstanding beach bar.
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Bumpkins Beach Bar & Restaurant pairs a tranquil, ‘barefooton-the-beach’ vibe with breathtaking views of Pigeon Point Beach and Falmouth harbour. The dining deck with its dynamic view of boats swaying in the harbour make for remarkable photographing opportunities while sipping on creamy, rich glasses of Banana Piña Coladas. Relax on the terrace while listening to ambient sounds of waves crashing ashore or chow down on Bumpkin’s Famous BBQ or seriously spicy Jerk Chicken and Pork. Luckily there are always ice cold beers on hand to cool you down. Also on the menu are juicy homemade burgers, pulled pork and awesome Baby Back Ribs - all served with homecut fries or crisp salad greens. The uncomplicated menu also provides seafood lover options such as the succulent catch-of-the-day, seared, fresh yellow-fin tuna or grilled/deepfried calamari, along with vegetarian choices and a kiddie menu. Perfect for parties and other engagements, this traditional Caribbean beach bar is sure to satisfy your every need. Whether it be a refreshing swim culminating with an inexpensive meal, or dancing the night away to the mellow sounds of a reggae band, a more relaxed and social approach awaits you at Bumpkins. Live band every Saturday. Frequent evening and full moon parties on the beach. Call ahead for evening reservations.
Opening Hours: 7 days a week, 11:00am until. Evening menu served 6:00-10:00pm Thursday-Sunday, call for reservations.
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Pigeon Point Beach Falmouth Harbour, St. Paul’s T: (268) 562-2522
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CLASSIC FROZEN RUM MOJITO Roshena Andrew Bumpkins Beach Bar
Serves 1 Ingredients: 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tsp sugar 8 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish 2 oz Cavalier Antigua white rum 1 cup ice 1 oz club soda Lime slice for garnish
Method: Add lime juice, sugar and eight mint leaves to a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler to muddle the mint into the lime juice and sugar. Pour into a blender, add rum and ice. Blend mojito until ice is crushed. Pour into a glass leaving about an inch of room, then top with club soda. Garnish with extra mint leaves and a lime slice.
PINEAPPLE DAIQUIRI Karilyn Lewin Bumpkins Beach Bar Serves 1 Ingredients: 3 slices fresh Antigua Black pineapple 1 oz fresh lime juice 1 oz simple syrup 2 oz Cavalier Antigua Gold Rum 2 cups ice Method: Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, pale and fluffy.
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PILLARS RESTAURANT AT THE ADMIRAL’S INN Step back in time as you dine at this elegant alfresco restaurant perched on the picturesque water’s edge within Nelson’s Dockyard.
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Set within the timeworn walls of the 18th century Nelson’s Dockyard, a World Heritage site, at the lovingly restored Admiral’s Inn, the Pillars Restaurant is not to be missed. The historic charm of weathered bricks and handhewn beams, set against the backdrop of elegant yachts at anchor, and the lush tropical gardens surrounding the alfresco terrace set a unique and unforgettable scene. Delectable dishes emphasize the use of local ingredients, freshly picked or caught that day. Seafood specialties include Tuna Tartare, Catch of the Day and Fresh Grilled Lobster Au Gratin. On Wednesdays enjoy a special Caribbean menu with steel band and on Saturdays partake in cuisine from around the world while listening to live music from the Harbour Trio band. Whether you want to enjoy a convivial lunch with friends gazing out at the historic harbour or a romantic dinner for two at a candle-lit table by the water’s edge, you will savour the beauty of a bygone era while relishing first-rate food. The Pillars Restaurant is also available to host private events.
Opening Hours: Daily in season for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner from 7:30am-11:00pm. Wednesday Caribbean Night and Saturday Jazz & Special Menu.
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RECIPE
PAN-FRIED SNAPPER with a Creole sauce, roasted Seasonal Vegetables & Baby Potatoes.
Serves 4 Ingredients: Red Snapper 4 fillets of local red snapper 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped 1½ tbsp olive oil Cooking spray to coat pan Salt, to taste Ground black pepper, to taste
Ingredients: Creole Sauce 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, julienned 2 stalks celery, julienned 1 small bell pepper, julienned 1 tbsp garlic, minced 14 ½ oz. fresh local tomatoes, diced 2 cups approx. vegetable stock 2 fresh bay leaves Salt, ground black pepper, dried thyme leaves, to taste Tomato paste
Ingredients: Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables 1½ lbs red-skinned baby potatoes, sliced in rounds ½ lb butternut squash, cubed ½ lb zucchini, sliced 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ¾ tsp kosher salt 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
Method for Snapper: Season snapper fillets, set aside. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add fillets; cook 5-6 minutes each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Adjust seasonings; add tomato paste to taste. Reduce the sauce until thick but pourable. Remove the Bay leaves before service.
To Serve: Spoon potatoes and vegetables onto each plate, drizzle with Creole sauce and top with snapper fillet.
Method for Creole sauce: Heat oil over medium heat, sauté onions, celery and peppers and until lightly cooked. Add the garlic and tomatoes and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Cover with the stock by ½ inch, add bay leaves, lightly season, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Method for Potatoes & seasonal vegetables: Preheat the oven to 400ºF degrees. Place potatoes, butternut squash and zucchini in a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and rosemary, toss to evenly coat potatoes. Remove potatoes and spread on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, add remaining vegetables and roast until cooked. Remove from oven, season to taste, set aside.
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Head Chef Wentworth Barnes Pillars Restaurant, Admiral’s Inn
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BOOM AT GUNPOWDER HOUSE Spectacular harbour views meet exceptional culinary delights.
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It is hard to beat the elevated harbourside position of Boom at Gunpowder House for a scenic dining venue. Building on the success of their historic Pillars restaurant located directly across the harbour, the owners of Boom have created a wonderful upscale setting to enjoy delicious lunches and a special dinner menu with a guest chef on Thursdays. The vast outdoor terrace boasts an infinity edged pool where you may bask on luxurious sunbeds overlooking Nelson’s Dockyard, a World Heritage site. This unique bar and restaurant is set in front of a remodeled 18th century Gunpowder store which houses art exhibitions and boasts 10 spectacular deluxe suites. The Boom menu highlights a fresh and healthy approach with seafood favourites such as Moules Marinière, Thai Shrimp Cake Salad and Seafood Medley Salad, but meat lovers will not be disappointed by the Gourmet Steak Aioli Sandwich. Use of the pool and sun loungers is subject to a minimum spend on lunch or a fee if you just want to enjoy the view, lounge and swim. Opening Hours: 11:00am-6:00pm for lunch and drinks. Dinner Thursday evenings during high-season, featuring guest chef with special menu. Reservations preferred.
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RECIPE
THAI SHRIMP CAKE with Passion Fruit sauce, Three Pepper Salsa
Serves 8 Ingredients: Three Pepper Salsa 1 cup each red, yellow, orange bell peppers, finely chopped 2 tbsp lime juice 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup cilantro leaves, chopped ¼ tsp ground black pepper ¼ tsp sea salt Ingredients: Passion Fruit Sauce Pulp from 4 fresh passion fruits ¼ cup brown sugar 1 cup passion fruit juice ¼ cup cornstarch 4 star anise Ingredients: Thai Shrimp Cakes 1lb shrimp 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small red onion, finely diced ¾ cup mayonnaise 3 tbsp Thai chili garlic sauce 3 tbsp fresh garlic, crushed Zest and juice from 3 limes 6 tbsp coconut flakes 1 ⁄3 cup Panko breadcrumbs, finely processed Oil for frying
Method for Three Pepper Salsa: In a medium size bowl, add first four ingredients. Stir to combine, add salt and pepper to taste. Add cilantro, adjust seasoning if necessary. Toss to blend. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Method for Passion Fruit Sauce: In a medium size pot, pour passion fruit juice and pulp, add sugar. Allow to come to a boil on medium to high heat. Simmer 3-5 minutes, remove when sauce coats back of the spoon. Allow to cool, store in a jar until ready to serve. Method for Thai Shrimp Cake: Heat a frying pan with olive oil over a high heat; add red onions, sauté until transparent. Add garlic, stir to combine. Remove from heat, set aside. Blend shrimp in a food processor. Add mayonnaise, Thai chili sauce, lime juice and zest, coconut flakes, Panko breadcrumbs and process until fully combined. Spoon ingredients into a bowl and add onions, and stir to combine.
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Portion into 1.3 oz. patties, refrigerate until ready to serve. Pan fry in oil for 2-3 minutes each side until golden brown. To Serve: Top each Shrimp cake with 3- pepper salsa on a bed of mixed greens and drizzle with passion fruit sauce.
Head Chef Angella Joseph Boom Restaurant, at Gunpowder House
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CLOGGY’S AYC MARINA This stand-out restaurant & bar continues to exceed expectations.
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Perfect food, great views, lovely people and a cool vibe – this sums up one of Antigua’s all time favourite restaurants and bar. Situated on the upper deck of the Antigua Yacht Club Marina, the yachting world seems to sail by as you sit cooled by the trade winds. Your charming Dutch hosts Ton & Vanessa Smit invite you to savour their bird’s-eye view of Falmouth harbour. The beautifully presented, but not fussy Mediterranean inspired menu remains supremely consistent, just one of the reasons for Cloggy’s longevity. The bistro menu delivers everything from flavoursome burgers to fresh fish, lobster, salads, grilled meats and vegetarian dishes. There’s also a groovy kids menu. With unparalled passion for food, you can always expect personal and prompt service with a smile from the knowledgeable staff. The all-day Tapas menu is served at the bar and lounge area, and their celebrated Sunday Brunch remains unchanged. Linger with funky lounge music setting the scene for chilled Saturday afternoons sipping chilled rosé on the wooden terrace, leading you gently into a laidback dinner. Charismatic, unobtrusive service continues to make everyone feel cherished at Cloggy’s elevated harbourside location. Make the most of any special occasion whether personal or work oriented, by contacting them for private catering. They will be more than happy to assist.
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Opening Hours: Lunch - Tues-Sat from 12:00-4:30pm. Dinner - 6:00-9:30pm. Tappas Menu all day until 9:30pm. Sunday Brunch 11:00am-4:00pm. Closed Mondays.
Antigua Yacht Club Marina, 1st Floor Falmouth Harbour, St. Paul’s T: (268) 460-6910 or 764-8083 E: cloggyscafe@yahoo.com FB: @cloggysantigua
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PIRATES PIZZA RESTAURANT & BAR
CLUB SUSHI & STEAK HOUSE
Pirate’s Pizza provides everything you need for a relaxing evening in the harbour.
Friendly staff & cool vibes make this venue a seriously hot spot for yacht-persons & the community alike.
Striving to provide the most authentic Italian pizza in English Harbour, Pirate’s Pizza is a comfortably rustic restaurant with plenty of character to boast of. Relying on excellent ingredients, Stefano the pizza master has maintained a formula of serving quality thin-crust pizzas topped with the freshest of ingredients. The menu ranges from best sellers like the Summer – a crispy pie topped with fresh mozzarella, arugula and juicy, ripe tomatoes; to the creative Stesil with dollops of ricotta, Italian sausage and spinach. If you’re not in the mood for pizza, try one of their fantastic new fresh salmon, caprese or meat salads. Try the new green calzones, eggplant Parmesan and mix brushetta. A wide range of reasonably priced beverages is also available to accompany your meal. At Pirate’s Pizza you can eat-in or take away or have your pizza delivered. Open daily in season from 5:30pm-10:30pm.
Club Sushi & Steak House is located in the heart of the sailing community overlooking Falmouth marina, where the AYC Club House hosts some of the best regattas in the world. Savour the freshest locally caught Yellow Fin Tuna, Mahi Mahi and Wahoo. Also fresh weekly imported Salmon. Our Sushi Chef ‘rolls it up’ in our open Sushi bar. Try our popular Sushi Party Boats filled with hot appetisers, Sashimi & Sushi Rolls, great for large groups, or a “Love Boat” built for 2. Sushi is our speciality, but we are serious about Steak. A kid’s menu is also available. The bar is buzzing each night at ‘Happy Hour’ with sundowners, cocktails and wine. Come to our Trivia quiz every Wednesday evening. Saturday is “All You Can Eat Sushi”. Sunday is “Steak Night” with live music in season. Open 7 nights 5-11pm. Breakfast and lunch in high-season.
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Dockyard Drive, English Harbour, St. Paul’s T: (268) 788-3496 or 726-2757 FB: @piratespizza268
Antigua Yacht Club, 1st Floor Falmouth Harbour, St. Paul’s T: (268) 562-8512 FB: @clubsushiantigua
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SOUTH POINT HOTEL & RESTAURANT Luxury boutique hotel, restaurant, sushi bar and lounge. The Restaurant and lounge has a stylish dining deck, which is suspended over the harbour, and is a popular choice for lunch, dinner or lounging with cocktails or a glass of bubbly at any time. The menu includes skilfully prepared dishes that allow diners to indulge and savour according to taste. The eclectic mix of authentic flavours is inspired by the best of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine with one thing in common: fresh, high-quality ingredients. In keeping with its international character, South Point’s restaurant menu features the perfect combination of premium, fresh ingredients imported from the best global sources with local farmto-table ingredients. The restaurant has an all-day Sushi Bar, an excellent cocktail menu, a discerning wine list and delicious aperitivo platters to share, ensuring there’s always a cosmopolitan gathering to enjoy the relaxed vibe. Both the lounge bar and restaurant welcome non-hotel guests and the dining deck is accessible for guests arriving by water, just tie-up and step-in! Please call, email or follow us on social media for updates on events, weekend brunch and DJ performances - reservations are recommended.
Yacht Club Drive English Harbour, St. Paul’s T: (268) 562-9600 E: info@southpointantigua.com www.southpointantigua.com
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Opening Hours: Serving Breakfast from 7.30am and Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails and Sushi daily until 10:00pm.
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MARI’S BISTRO & PRIVATE CATERING SERVICE Pick-up or Delivery in and around St. John’s and English Harbour.
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Chef Mariana Boland gained acclaim as the sous chef at Hamilton’s restaurant, and continues to create delicious, memorable meals through her newly established full service Bistro and Private Catering Service. Mari’s provides full meals and finger foods with European and International influences. Pinwheel chicken stuffed with seasoned goat’s cheese, gourmet burgers and daily catch of the day served with fresh salads are great main courses. Also try her new potato stuffed with chicken and chicken tenders in a rich mushroom sauce. Her signature stuffed pork tenderloin is served with a creamy mushroom sauce and comes with mashed potatoes, salad and glazed carrots. All meals come with a slice of complimentary carrot and peanut cake. The Bailey’s infused bread & butter pudding is a must for dessert lovers. Mari’s Private Catering Service accommodates a variety of functions from small weddings, private parties, yacht crew meals, to private villa dinners. She can cater events for up to 70 people. 24-hour notice is required for events or contact Mari in the morning for smaller evening meals. Whatsapp or call to place your order. Opening Hours: Call to Order Monday-Saturday.
Buckley’s Line, St. John’s T: (268) 776-9657 E: marisbistro@gmail.com E: mabeautyzone@yahoo.com FB: @marisbistroandprivatecateringservice
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SKULLDUGGERY RUM CAFÉ & BAR
Notorious for sneaky sunrisers or laidback sundowners, spontaneous parties and plenty of action, there is never a dull moment at Skullies. The rustic boardwalk hangout draws a spirited crowd of feisty youthful and timeworn pirates. Spilling out of the cozy bar onto the decking, patrons partake in animated discussions about life at sea, whilst they grab sustenance and refuel their glasses. Bistro style breakfast and lunch is served until 3pm, and toasted sandwiches and bar snacks until 5pm. The infamous Espresso Martinis served at Skullduggery are to die for. The traditional pirate’s tot of RUM comes with a potent twist at Skullduggery. The trendy café serves its’ own exclusive,
carefully blended rum, which has been specially filtered to create a unique smoothness. In collaboration with Antigua Distillery Ltd., the rum was created with the classic Caribbean sailor in mind.
This unique rum filled vessel has a truly authentic look, making the perfect souvenir or gift for any pirate. Don’t visit Antigua without trying this unique tipple. “All you need add is a little ice, perfect for sippin!”
The rum is sold in a collectable handcrafted ceramic bottle, corked and waxed by hand. An innovative work of art, the bottle was inspired by an 1894 poison bottle found in The Book of Bottles. The design captures the challenge, adventure and ‘skullduggery’ of the West Indies at the turn of the 18th century.
Sold by the flagon or the skull at the bar. Skullduggery Rum is also available to purchase at Epicurean supermarket and Crab Hole Liquors. If you are a pirate from overseas you can find it sold in stores in far flung places such as St. Barts, St. Maarten, Tortola, Barbados, UK, Europe & the USA.
Antigua Yacht Club Marina Falmouth Harbour E: skullduggerycafe@gmail.com T: (268) 464 1995 Open All Year Round
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INN & RESTAURANT "Experience our hospitality" "Ticchio" restaurant has relocated to create a new "Inn & Restaurant" concept located on Dockyard Drive in "Harbour Walk", English Harbour (1 minute from Nelson's Dockyard). The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the grey and white building where it is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy a delicious meal including a variety of dishes with clams, mussels and fish from the Mediterranean Sea. A must try! Sip on an "Italian style" aperitif, while you listen to good music and enjoy a beautiful view of the harbour from the terrace lounge. On the first floor and roof terrace there are 10 guest rooms (6 standard and 4 superior) furnished in a modern and elegant style.
* ITALIAN RESTAURANT * INN WITH 10 ROOMS * TERRACE
RESTAURANT OPEN MONDAY TO SUNDAY 7:30AM - 10:30PM HARBOUR WALK DOCKYARD DRIVE (ENGLISH HARBOUR) ANTIGUA W.I. TEL.+1 (268) 783-9189 ticchioinnandrestaurant@gmail.com
www.ticchiofood.com
MON-FRI: 8:30AM-6:00PM SATURDAY: 10:00AM-6:00PM SUNDAY: (CLOSED)
Antigua Yacht Club Marina Commercial Centre, English Harbour. P.O. Box 182, St. John’s, Antigua. W.I.
CUVÉE WINES, SPIRITS AND FOOD EMPORIUM
(268) 462-0363 thecorkandbasket@ brydens.com
SOUTH & EAST COASTS
ROAD HOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR Every Sunday party from 4pm onwards to old & new reggae music live with the Hardcore Reggae Band.
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If you have never discovered this local gem, then it’s about time you made its acquaintance. Road House Restaurant & Bar is a family friendly stop off on the way to or from Half Moon Bay. They serve tasty Caribbean style breakfast and lunch during the week, but Fridays and Sundays are when this venue comes into it’s own. Every week enjoy superb $5 Friday specials on everything; entry, all food and all drinks, keeping after work ‘limers’ happy. The food menu includes light bites, soups and main meals - all extremely nice. On Sunday enjoy the live band from 6pm and DJ from 9pm. Delicious food is served all night long. Try the conch water, fried fish, wings and other tantalizing dishes. Call ahead to book a table. The venue is available for corporate, birthday special occasion and wedding hire. Open Monday-Thursday 6:30am-3:00pm. Friday and Sunday - All Day & Late Night. Newfield Main Road, St. Philip’s T: (268) 764-8090 / 724-9292 E: roadhouserest@hotmail.com
HIDDEN GEMS Hit the road and discover something you may have missed. Some are old, some are new, some you’ve never heard of, but Antigua’s culinary scene is full of surprises!!! STELLA RISTORANTE
BEACH BUM BAR & GRILL
Sunset Lane, St John’s T: +1 (268) 789-7725 or 723-2783 E: dinneratstella@outlook.com
Half Moon Bay, St Peter T: +1 (268) 464-1974 E: beachbumantigua@hotmail.com
At Stella Ristorante, it is easy to forget that anywhere else exists. Join fans who adore this hidden gem of a restaurant, which is the ideal setting for unique dinner parties, celebrations, and grand romantic gestures. Stella’s charmingly rustic décor and quirky tree house setting offers stunning views overlooking Dickenson Bay. The venue will leave you speechless; there is nowhere even remotely like it on island. The intimate dining deck has an atmospheric, lit ambiance leaving you thinking you have died and gone to heaven. Relax on the terrace watching the sunset and sipping chilled Chablis or Prosecco or select your favourite sundowner from the cocktail list. A diverse array of comforting and exciting Italian flavours is available for you to dine on, such as Gnocchi Pizzaola, authentic pasta dishes, antipasti platters, as well as speciality wood-burning oven pizzas with creative topping options. The sharing boards, Porchetta, exotic seafood dishes are Chef Flavio’s signature dishes, upliftingly simple, but beautifully crafted. Cocktails at sunset and themed evenings are a regular part of the mix at Stella Ristorante. Open Monday-Saturday for dinner.
If you are searching for a genuine surfing vibe, this breezy beachside bar ticks all the fun in the sun boxes. No more packed lunches and warm beer when trekking to Half Moon Bay! This funky hangout with hip music and spacious dining area is just the spot if you want to soak up some sun, do a revitalising DIY body mud mask and take in the breathtaking vista of one of the island’s most iconic bays. The inexpensive menu enhances this relaxed, family friendly venue. Peruse the creative menu; ‘local and sustainable’ is the kitchen’s philosophy, with plenty of fresh caught seafood served in a variety of styles. From steaks, wings and burgers to crisp salads and fried plantain, everything is simply prepared with fresh produce and can be paired with wines, spirits and delicious cocktails. However, if seaside pleasures beckon, simply order a lighter bite such as wraps or sandwiches and an ice-cold beer, and then head to the shore for a leisurely dip - grab your surfboard and join the thrill seekers riding the waves. By night the atmosphere comes alive with twinkly lighting. Available for private hire. Open for lunch daily and dinner served by request.
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Pizzas at Stella Ristorante
Cocktails at Stella Ristorante
Staff at Paradise Café Ounces Ice Cream Parlour & Grill
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Beach Bum at Half Moon Bay
Island View Bar Fun at Half Moon Bay, Beach Bum
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Lunch at Island View ISLAND VIEW
RESTAURANT & BAR
Seaton’s Main Road, St. Philip’s T: +1 (268) 463-2520 T: +1 (268) 783-3132 / 722-6473 On the untouched eastern coast of Antigua lies the sleepy village of Seatons, where you will find Island View. The restaurant’s upstairs dining room offers panoramic views of tiny inlets and precious offshore islands protected by lush mangroves. Take a leisurely drive round the island and stop off here to take great holiday photos and immerse yourself in local culture. This off the beaten track venue is popular with tour operators bringing guests looking for authentic flavours. Pop open an icy bottle of Wadadli beer and chill a while with Ruth and Bill – the friendly husband and wife team. They will happily let you know what local delights they are serving. Try fresh caught reef fish, shark and conch, meat eaters will enjoy their pork stew or baked chicken – all of these are served with delicious coconut rice & peas. If you pass by on a Thursday evening BBQ/Jerk chicken will be smoking on the grill – order a couple Johnny cakes on the side. Every other Saturday the corner jams with Karaoke singers entertaining until late into the night. Pre-order dinners to eat-in or take away. Breakfast served on Friday and Saturday from 6:30am. Open Mon-Thurs 11:30am-8:00pm Fri-Sat until-11:00pm.
Fun evenings at Ounces PARADISE CAFÉ 17 Piggot’s Mall, Cnr. Market & Redcliffe Streets, St. John’s T: +1 (268) 562-1232 E: simone_sinclair@hotmail.com A hideaway husband & wife operation offering great customer service nestled in the heart of town. Chef/Owner Simone smiles as she states, “Paradise Café doesn’t serve international cuisine, we serve affordable, honest food cooked with passion.” Breakfast costs just 5ECD! At lunchtime, staples like chicken, fish, beef, lamb, pork & turkey are served various styles with delicious sides. Also try the healthy fish soup. You can have your meal to take away, or dine in our open-air courtyard with local flavour. To find this culinary gem, visitors are encouraged to ask for Piggots Mall, they’re in the same building as Lions Jewellery. During the weekend evenings Karaoke starts at 9pm on Fridays, with local drinks, beers and spirits, also delicious fish and plantain. On Saturdays, put on your dancing shoes. The live bands will keep the party rolling in the city from 7pm. Open 7am-5pm, Monday-Thursday. 7am Until…Friday & Saturday.
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OUNCES ICE CREAM PARLOUR & GRILL Parham Town, St. Peter’s T: +1 (268) 562-4440 / 785-8008 FB: @ouncesicecreamparlor In historic Parham town, you will find Ounces, a versatile eatery offering everything - breakfast, lunch, dinner and sweet temptations. With 12 menus on rotation you’ll find it hard to eat the same thing twice. Parham harbour provides the locally sourced fish and seafood, while infamous pizzas are handmade daily with a secret crust recipe. Chicken and seafood pastas are signature dishes at Ounces. Friday/Saturday are grill nights with BBQ lobster, chicken and pork cooked over traditional coal grills. The karaoke session, in its 6th year, gives the street life on a Wednesday night. Hidden lotto prizes and surprises keep customers excited and entertained. “You never know it could be you!” Ounces annual post-carnival seafood street fiesta is growing in popularity. Unusual dishes such as shark lasagne, stuffed shellfish, cockle water and fungee and shark draw in the crowds. Refreshing slush puppies, smoothies and ice creams for happy kids and your sweet tooth. The new night lounge presents a chilled refuge for conversation over cheap drinks from $5ec. Good people, good food and good times are embraced at this family run street side restaurant.
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LOOK OUT FOR... As you travel around our islands keep an eye out for great local spots, village stalls and roadside food vendors along the way... Images: ZINZI MPANDE
LISHA’S FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES
URLINGS FISHERIES COMPLEX Pop down to the wharf to buy freshly caught fish and seafood straight from the fishermen. An annual seafood festival is held in the complex grounds in early August. Urlings Village | T: (268) 562-4917 | FB: @ urlingsfisheries
TRADITIONAL SATURDAY CUISINE
Get friendly service at Lisha’s popular stall, opposite the
Idris Drew sells great local food every Saturday.
Obeez Mall. Open daily selling all kinds of fresh produce.
Conch and Goat water soups, Rice Pudding, Maw and Bullfoot soup. Piggott’s Playing Field, St. John’s | T: (268) 770-9102
Sir George Walter Highway, St. John’s T: (268) 721-6701 | T: (268) 778-0355
NCI’S CUISINE
MISS HARRIET’S GRILL AND LOCAL CUISINE
Grab great coal grilled wings and burgers, or try local steamed fish,
This longstanding roadside stall draws a big crowd every Saturday.
chicken or curry conch lunch. Open Friday & Saturday from 11am. Parham Main Rd, by Crossroad | T: (268) 725-1536 or 724-1781
BBQ ribs & chicken, local soups and juices are all up for grabs.
FB: @NCICuisine
Friars Hill Rd, Crosbies end | T: (268) 461-6383
J&F SUPERETTE & BREAKFAST HUT
BAITUP NATURAL ENHANCEMENT SUPPLEMENTS
Wakey, wakey! Rise ‘n’ Shine! Grab a tasty wood-oven sandwich filled
Mr BaitUp, “AKA” Treavor Isaac, blends 100% organic, non-GMO &
with saltfish, red herring, eggs any style, tuna, crab or bacon. Banana-
synthetics-free herbally formulated drinks. The range assists with
pumpkin and mango pancakes are amazing. Mon-Sat 8am until. Martins Village, off Whenner Rd | T: (268) 562-2791 or 722-2340
hypertension, diabetes, prostate health, cholesterol and much more. East Irle, Willikies, St. Philip’s | T: (268) 789-8182
J’S FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLES
HAND CHURNED ICE CREAM
Real food is easy to come by in Antigua, every village has a
Evette Massiah sells amazingly creamy homemade
vegetable stall selling produce grown by local farmers. Piggott’s Playing Field, St. John’s | T: (268) 720-0540
ice cream every Saturday. Grab a sweet treat. Piggott’s Playing Field, St. John’s | T: (268) 461-2509
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. MARY’S
ANTHEA’S VEGETABLE STALL
Azariah Philip and friends host a weekly Saturday fundraiser by
Stopping and shopping at a village stall is a great way to meet local
selling delicious homemade soups at the Morris Bay bus stop.
farmers and their families and get fresh, flavourful produce.
Do your bit for charity and enjoy a hot flavourful cup of soup.
Swetes Village | T: (268) 726-0076
Old Road, St. Mary’s | T: (268) 725-2313
CARIBBEAN SEAMOSS FARMS Caribbean Seamoss Farms has been growing organically wild-crafted and hand-reared seamoss since 1994 in the pristine sheltered waters off the north-east coast of Antigua. The moss, whose scientific name is Eucheuma is a type of seaweed, genus of red algae. It takes 3 months to cultivate and whilst growing the farm provides a rich ecological habitat for fish, eels, squid, and baby lobsters.
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The moss does not need to be attached or grounded to grow as it simply takes nutrients from its surroundings. Foster Derrick and Jerry Barnes cultivate the moss utilizing a form of farming known as rope propagation. The floating ropes keep each bunch in place and make for easy preening to keep the moss healthy whilst maturing. After harvesting the seamoss is simply sundried and packaged for sale. When soaked in fresh water, it rehydrates and springs back to its original form, with a good, strong vibrant texture. Nourished by the gentle caresses of Mother Nature’s relentless waves, kissed by the brilliant clear sunshine and powered by paradise, seamoss is nature’s answer to a large quantity of antibiotics and supplements. Its rich mineral (iodine, potassium chloride and calcium) and nutrient content make it an excellent choice for overall
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body health. Commonly known in the Caribbean as Irish moss, there are 50 varieties of this sea vegetable worldwide. It is a very popular ingredient in Asian recipes (nori, kelp). Carrageenan used in yogurt, chocolate and ice cream production, and also to aid in clarifying beer, and AgarAgar, a vegan alternative to gelatin are both extracted components of sea moss used commercially. Also, since it is a filling non-fat food with no added salt or chemicals, it is popular with restrictive diets and weight loss programs. On this side of the Atlantic, it is usually soaked to form a thick gel which is added to milk to create a rich drink, however, the moss can also be cooked, eaten raw or dried and added to salads. For external use, sea moss can be applied topically or added to baths as a skin moisturiser and hydrator. This “wonder weed” is known to provide relief for joint and muscle pain, while aiding in the prevention of varicose
veins, inflammation and rashes. Additionally, its antiviral and antimicrobial properties have been known to cure various viruses, illnesses and skin diseases such as tuberculosis, pneumonia, dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema and sunburn among others. Seamoss’ benefits further extend into the bedroom and it is said to, “put lead in yuh pencil!” It has a reputation throughout the Caribbean as an aphrodisiac which boosts strength, energy and libido. There is no debating this natural enhancer’s strong nutritional value. Try some for yourself. Caribbean Seamoss Farms sells 2oz, 4oz and 1lb packages of sundried seamoss, all of which are available for purchase at the major supermarkets on island. Packaged seamoss travels well and makes an ideal gift. For an educational up-close and personal seamoss experience, a Sunday Tour is available for curious visitors who want to learn and partake in the nurturing process on a voluntary basis. Helping hands are always welcome!
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Caribbean Seamoss Farms Antigua T: (268) 463-2303 E: carseafarm@gmail.com FB: @CaribbeanSeamossFarms
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BARBUDA LEGACY Barbuda Eco Destination An eco-perspective chapter on our sister island Barbuda, visiting the evolving efforts to protect its unique environment for future sustainable development. The content welcomes nature lovers, researchers, conservationists, birdwatchers, fisher-folk and adventure seekers, wishing to immerse themselves in the culture of Barbuda.
DARBY CAVE HIGHLAND HOUSE Highland House is a distinctive historical archaeological site that was built during the 1720s and was in use into the early 19th century. The complex in the highlands of Barbuda was built under the direction of William Codrington. It was a multi-purpose dwelling, used by the Codringtons and their European guests as a hunting lodge and country residence when they visited the island. The complex was ideally placed from which to observe shipping either in transit or possibly foundering on the east coast reefs. Not directly related to sugar production, this site reveals insights of the working and dwelling lives of Georgian Barbudan residents during the 18th century. Darby Cave is a spectacular 350ft. diameter sinkhole in the middle of the Highlands, 3.5 miles northeast of Codrington village. It is well worth the 45 minute hike from Highland House to suddenly see the palm tops protruding through the 75ft. deep sinkhole. Inside the cave the lush rainforest microecosystem is filled with palms, ferns and lianas and is home to iguanas, hermit crabs, land turtles, and the occasional deer.
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Use an informative Barbudan guide to take you on an exciting trip to both these fascinating locations.
Darby Cave
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Sink hole entrance to Darby Cave
Wild Orchids
Kitchen or wash-house sink at Highland House
Oven at Highland House
Palms inside Darby Cave
Stalactites and stalagmites inside Darby Cave
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RESTORING THE OCEAN Empowering the Barbudan community to use their ocean without using it up.
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Blue Halo Barbuda was launched in February, 2013 as a comprehensive ocean and coastal management project. The initiative is a collaboration between the Barbuda Council, the office of the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Barbuda Fisheries, Codrington Lagoon National Park, and the Waitt Institute. The goal of Blue Halo Barbuda is to achieve sustainable ocean management through marine spatial planning, fisheries management, and community stewardship. Text: ROBIN RAMDEN Blue Halo Initiative Site Manager, Barbuda & Montserrat Images: Š Blue Halo Initiative Barbuda
In August 2014, the Barbuda Council passed a set of new ocean management regulations that zone coastal waters, strengthen fisheries management, and create a network of marine sanctuaries. This came after seventeen months of extensive community consultation and scientific research supported by the Waitt Institute. The regulations established five marine sanctuaries, collectively protecting 33% (139 km2) of the coastal area, to enable fish populations to rebuild and habitats to recover. To restore the coral reefs, catching parrotfish and sea urchins has been completely prohibited, as those herbivores are critical to keeping algae levels on reefs low so coral can thrive. Barbuda was one of the first Caribbean islands to protect these important species. Also included in the regulations is a two-year fishing ban for the Codrington Lagoon, the primary nursery ground for lobster and finfish fisheries. Additionally, at the request of local fishers concerned with reef damage, fishing nets are prohibited anywhere within 20 meters of coral reefs, and anchoring by visiting boats is limited to four dedicated zones. Because successful marine protection hinges on effective policy implementation and enforcement, the Blue Halo partners now focus on capacity building and community engagement to strengthen compliance. The demarcation of Barbuda’s coastal sanctuaries in April 2017 marked an important milestone towards improved marine management. “Without clear boundaries, it was difficult for seagoers to know which zone they were in and what activities
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What do you want your ocean to look like? How can we help you get there?
BLUE HALO INITIATIVE . PHASE 2
PHASE 1
ASSESSMENTS
A partnership between Government and the Waitt Institute to achieve sustainable ocean management through marine spatial planning, fisheries management, and community stewardship.
APPROACH
POLICY DESIGN & PLANNING
Ecological assessment
Zoning analysis
Habitat mapping
Marine spatial planning
Socioeconomic assessment
Financial planning
Legal assessment
Legal drafting
Community engagement
Community engagement
Science-based
Community-driven
Balance economic, conservation, and cultural priorities
Collaborative
POTENTIAL BENEFITS PHASE 3
+ Healthier coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass + Improved fishing and tourism livelihoods
IMPLEMENTATION
MONITORING
Demarcation
Scientific monitoring
Capacity building Management support
Implementation Enforcement
+ Reputation as an international conservation leader + More opportunities for future generations
USE THE OCEAN WITHOUT USING IT UP.
Enforcement support Community engagement
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Marine Reserves
+ More abundant fish
LONG TERM
Diagram above: The Barbuda Blue Halo initiative is helping to empower Barbudans to restore their ocean. WaittInstitute.org
were allowed,” explains Blue Halo site manager, Robin Ramdeen. To mark the boundaries of Barbuda’s protected areas, a team representing Barbuda Fisheries installed 27 buoys and 15 signs on water and land. Additionally, the Blue Halo partners started a project with enforcement agents from Antigua and Barbuda to develop strategies that will strengthen both compliance and enforcement on the twin island. Monitoring the effects of fisheries regulations is another key focus of the Blue Halo partners to ensure effective marine management. We want to know how the conch, lobster and fish populations are doing. In essence, are the ocean regulations working? To help answer this question, the Waitt Institute’s Science and Field Manager Andrew Estep worked with
Barbuda Fisheries for over one year between March, 2015 and April, 2016 to measure 5,027 lobsters. Through analysis by the Sustainable Fisheries Group, we learned that the average length of Barbuda’s lobsters in 2015 and 2016 stayed constant at 110mm. This is good news given the minimum size that a Caribbean spiny lobster reaches is 95mm. And whilst it is too soon to say this result is directly linked to the new regulations, we can say it is an encouraging trend. Research from Blue Halo partners also shows that lobsters are not the only species with healthy stocks in Barbuda. The Global Fin Print’s assessment of sharks and rays found healthy shark populations in Barbuda’s reefs. Using baited remote underwater videos, Global Fin Print researchers monitored Palastar
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Reef and the reef west of Two Foot Bay in collaboration with Barbuda Fisheries and the Codrington Lagoon National Park. “The abundance of sharks observed is staggering compared to many other countries in the Caribbean. In fact, Barbuda exhibits some of the highest rates of occurrence, meaning how often sharks are observed on cameras in the region”, explains marine scientist Dr. Phillip Matitch. Since healthy shark populations often indicate healthy ecosystems, we believe this initial assessment suggests Barbudans are using resources wisely. As with anything else, financing is critical for continuity. So Blue Halo will be working throughout 2017 to develop a sustainable financing mechanism, generated from regulated ocean activities and put
them back into ocean management and protection. Because Barbuda’s ocean is super valuable, so it should be used wisely with consideration for the island’s future generations.
Left: Compliance and enforcement workshop participants. Feb 2017 Below left: Installing pilings to mark marine sanctuaries on Barbuda. Feb 2017 Below right: Science & Field Manager Andrew Estep measured 5,057 lobsters for export between 2015-2016.
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MANY EGGS SOME EGGS
NO EGGS
SMALL (< 95 mm)
MEDIUM (~ 95 mm)
LARGE (> 130 mm)
In Barbuda, lobsters are caught using traps and by divers. There is a closed season from May-June and a minimum size requirement of 95mm. The Caribbean Spiny Lobster lives up to 20 years and can reach up to 450mm in length.
WHAT WE LEARNED FROM THE LENGTH DATA: The average length of landed lobsters in Barbuda between 2015-2016 stayed constant at 110 mm. In 2015, 12% of lobsters landed were undersized (smaller than length at maturity, 95 mm). Positively results show in 2016, only 5% of lobsters landed were undersized. Population model results indicate overfishing is not currently occurring (i.e., the fishery is operating sustainably).
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LOW-IMPACT LIVING
IN BARBUDA
Eco-resorts preserve Barbuda’s delicate landscape. As a remote tourist destination, the beautiful island of Barbuda is at risk from rising sea levels, water scarcity and damage to its eco-system from adverse weather conditions, and threat of overdevelopment. Recent impact from the 2017 hurricane season, led by the devastating 216mph winds from hurricane Irma, have had a catastrophic effect on Barbuda, which at its highest point is only 120 feet above sea level. It is estimated that 90% of the island’s infrastructure, civic buildings and homes have been razed to the ground. As the country begins to rebuild it has been astonishing to note that Barbuda’s two popular eco-friendly tourism facilities suffered less significant damage due to their unique architecture. The raised stilt-design of these cleverly engineered structures allows hurricane winds to pass under them and also protects them from the powerful force of ocean surges. Text: CLAUDIA JOHNSON & JANIE CONLEY-JOHNSON Images: © Barbuda Belle Resort and Simply Antigua Barbuda
Barbuda Cottages Pre-Irma
In recent years, the popularity of boutique style eco-properties has countered the drive for vast tourism developments on the island. The oldest of these properties is Barbuda Cottages, first established in 2005. Demand for accommodation at this property has lead to its recent expansion. Barbuda Belle, a lagoon side and beachfront resort, opened in 2015 with a similar low-impact concept. Both these eco-resorts are on a fast-track road to recovery and look forward to welcoming guests back soon.
BARBUDA COTTAGES Owned and run by Barbudan Kelcina George, Barbuda Cottages is located on a long stretch of peaceful beach on the southern coastline. Described by many as one of the nicest coastal views on the island, it is positioned on the calm and natural beach at Coral Group Bay. It
is a perfect spot for safe swimming, exploring the rock pools, offering a relaxing and intimate holiday vacation for those looking to get away from it all. This eco-friendly hideaway is comprised of four self-contained villas with an ocean view from every room, even the closet! Barbuda Cottages are fully solar-powered by the renewable energy resource of the sun, which is used to generate electricity for appliances, lighting and heating water. Eco-friendly electrical appliances, energy saving devices and the irrigation of ‘backyard gardens’ assist with meeting self-imposed environmental criteria of practices that minimize environmental impact in line with “RRR” (Reduce, Re-Use, ReCycle). Despite Barbuda’s extremely dry climate, the property successfully utilizes captured rainwater to nurture small garden plots growing fruit and vegetables, which guests are invited to consume.
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The traditional wooden cottages are built on stilts to minimise interruption of the unspoiled fragile environment. Their elevated position takes advantage of the cooling trade winds, naturally ventilating the interiors. There is no need for airconditioning. The cottages have been built with the visitors’ well-being and enjoyment in mind. Adjoining the property is Uncle Roddy’s restaurant, the first, fully solar-powered beach bar and restaurant on the island. Uncle Roddy’s specialises in lobster and local catch of the day dishes. For those who arrive in Barbuda by yacht, mooring buoys are available or you may anchor at Coco Point. The venue is perfect to host an intimate beach wedding or occasion party. The resilient Barbuda Cottages and the delicious Uncle Roddy’s restaurant are in the process of being rebuilt and hope to welcome back guests in early 2018.
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Barbuda Belle Pre-Irma
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BARBUDA BELLE Barbuda Belle Boutique Hotel consists of a small cluster of luxurious beachfront bungalows and a clubhouse, located at the edge of Codrington Lagoon National Park. This eco-luxury escape is situated on the northern side of the Codrington lagoon on a deserted 17 mile pink sand beach. The family-owned hotel is the first of its kind to be built by a local workforce. The one and two bedroom bungalows are minimal footprint structures built from entirely sustainable wood and raised on stilts almost 2 metres above sea level to maintain the natural drainage of the mangroves and protect the landscape. The bungalows are fitted with eco-aware lighting in order not to disturb nesting turtles. The entire resort is solar powered, with each bedroom equipped with a solar powered cooling system, which cools only the air around each bed. A sewage treatment facility processes grey-water, along with rainwater as part of the gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s irrigation system. The property uses a reverse osmosis process to filter the water drawn from its own wells. Barbuda Belle prides itself on serving their guests locally sourced produce wherever possible, favouring homegrown crops. Seafood and fish are sourced from the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fisherfolk and the resort fully supports closed season regulations. Fresh picnic baskets can be arranged for excursions or for a day relaxing on the beach. Guests are encouraged to explore the surrounding area using a network of foot trails or in electric cars or bicycles. Non-motorized beach activities are offered in order not to disturb the wildlife. Barbuda Belle is much more than a hotel, it is a peaceful sanctuary providing the ultimate in rest and relaxation. Despite the ravaging effects of hurricane Irma, Barbuda will return to being an unspoilt destination. Rebuilding will allow further implementation of an ethically managed, sustainable ecotourism framework that will benefit the economy. Eco-friendly tourism is a fast growing tourism component, commanding 6% of the worldwide GDP. Designed to protect and be in harmony with the surrounding environment, eco-resorts such as Barbuda Cottages and Barbuda Belle can help to preserve the delicate landscape of Barbuda. Nature lovers, academic researchers, conservationists, birdwatchers, fisherfolk and adventure seekers are all welcome to immerse themselves in the people, culture and beauty of the island. Take only pictures, leave only footprints.
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BARBUDA FROM ABOVE Aerial & drone photography of Barbuda before Hurricane Irma
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Coral Group Bay
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Salt Pond looking towards Spanish Point Codrington Village Airport Runway & Lagoon
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Coral Group Bay
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Bryant Cave
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CARIB ART HOUSE
Photo Courtesy: © Chavel “Dotkid” Thomas www.thelifeofdotkid.com
Art & Culture Fashion & Shopping Lifestyle Destination The Art House chapter blurs the lines between the creative practices of Art, Design, Culture and Fashion. It is a go-to-guide serving the island’s culture vultures, trendsetters, and fashionistas. The section is filled with rich and diverse content, discovering visually captivating art works, engaging articles and aspirational products available locally.
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BUY LOCAL All nationals, residents and visitors are urged to support Antigua & Barbuda by buying locally produced and crafted goods, which we hope will remind you of your time spent with us. Authentic items carry the real flavour of our islands and we encourage you to visit our unique micro-enterprises at one of our Artisan markets, where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll discover special treasures created by passionate individuals. Images: YENSA WERTH & ZINZI MPANDE
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Buy Local Arts - Fashion - Food - Crafts Antigua & Barbuda Arts & Craft Asso. in collaboration with The Cultural Development Division T: +1 (268) 462-5644 Annual Date-TBC Vendors Mall Redcliffe and Temple Streets St. John’s, Antigua Antigua & Barbuda Craft Market Market Street, St. John’s Public Market Market Street, St. John’s The Larder’s Farmers Market Pop-up craft and food market, last Saturday of every month facilitated by
Artisans Antigua Travelling Market T: +1 (268) 480-6940 Jolly Harbour Farmers Market Hosted by Artisans Antigua Travelling Market Jolly Harbour Commercial Centre Every Saturday (high-season) 7:30am-12pm Artisans Antigua Travelling Market Island wide pop-up craft and food markets T: +1 (268) 726-8070 Independence Food & Craft Fair Hosted by Antigua & Barbuda Airport Authority V.C. Bird International Airport Old Terminal November 1st 11:30am - 5pm
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Independence Food Fair Sir Vivian Richards Stadium November 1st Horsford Hill Vendors Liberta Seasonal (Oct-Apr) Shirley Heights Lookout Sunday Craft Market Weekly 11:30am-3:30pm Adele School for Special Children Craft designs Friar’s Hill Road T: +1 (268) 462-4627 Industrial School for the Blind Craft designs Lower All Saints Road T: +1 (268) 462-0663
MR & MRS SHOOZ ANTIGUA CANDLE FACTORY Tropically fragranced gift candles and citronella candles made with natural biodegradable soy wax. Great customised gifts. T: +1 (268) 772-8086 | E: info@mr-shooz.com FB: @Shoozantigua | ww.mr-shooz.com
WADADLI GEMINI SARAN DAVIS A celebration of life, colour and heritage inspired by ancient African and Indigenous art. Through her work Saran expresses her Gemini energy (Bold & Subtle) while showcasing the vibrancy of the people of Wadadli. T: +1 (268) 720-6144 or 782-6020 E: wadadligemini@yahoo.com FB: @wadadligemini | IG: @wadadligemini
SHEER ROCKS SALT ‘N’ SPICES T: (268) 464-5283 | E: reservations@sheer-rocks.com FB: @SheerRocks | www.sheer-rocks.com
ORISCIA MONELLE LAWRENCE Oriscia is a designer and manufacturer of hand-crafted gemstone jewellery with unique properties from around the world. T: +1 (268) 779-9112 E: oriscia@gmail.com | FB: Oriscia Creations
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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an experience. You sense it, you feel it.
DUTY FREE
Shopping in Paradise Heritage Quay, Antigua & Barbuda
DIRECTORY OF DUTY FREE STORES IN HERITAGE QUAY Antigua Island Code: +1 (268)
Abbott’s Jewellery - 462-3107 Aqua Sports - 462-3474 Athlete’s Foot - 462-9772 BaoBab Antigua - 562-8305 Caribbean Gems - 462-3670 Cariloha Bamboo - 562-8293 Cattleya Boutique - 462-8191 Champion Footwear - 562-1970 Cheers Bar & Restaurant - 725-9797 Columbian Emeralds - 462-3462 Del Sol - 562-8293 Diamonds International - 481-1880 Diamond Republic - 562-1972 Fashion Dock - 462-9672 First Diamond - 562-5363 Gingerlily - 462-3168 Island B-Hive Restaurant - 481-1322 Island Beach Bums - 562-8961 J. Bijoux Ltd. - 461-3122 JCM Jewellers - 462-4398 Jewellers Warehouse - 462-2336 Kings Casino - 462 1727 LAND shop - 462-0746 Lipstick - 562-1133 LongChamps - 562-5301 Makai - 562-8392 Mimosa - 462-2923 NewGates - 562-1626 Quin Farara Co. Ltd - 462-1737 Beach Stuff - 462-3610 Sange - 462-3273 Shouls Liquor & Perfumery - 462-2606 Silverado - 562-7575 Spirits of the Caribbean - 462-5665 Sterlings & Shades - 562-5662 Sunglass Hut - 460-8059 Sunseakers Antigua - 462-4523 Tanzanite International - 481-2880 The Body Shop - 462-4779 The Music Shop - 460-6857 Tobacco Negro - 562-5866 Tropic Wear - 462-6251 World of Bags - 562-8917 World of Watches - 562-7080 Yofi Beauty Sea-Spa - 562-8373
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ANSON “JAY” HENRY HYPERREALISM ARTIST Anson is one of Antigua & Barbuda’s leading hyperrealistic pencil artists, specialising in portraiture and nature subjects. T: +1 (268) 782-2145 E: ansonjhenry@gmail.com IG: @ansonjhenry / FB: AnsonJHenry www.ansonjhenry.com
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UPCYCLE RECYCLE GET CREATIVE Recycling and upcycling is a great way to reuse discarded materials and reduce our carbon footprint. There are more textiles produced in the world today than can ever be used. What happens to them after they have fulfilled their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;usefulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives? Re-purposing pre-used objects stops us adding waste to a world that is already overwhelmed with material things. It also reuses in creative and innovative ways, materials that may otherwise end up in the landfill, producing original often one-of-a-kind items from what many consider to be junk.
Main image: Stephen Murphy from Zemi Art Gallery with a surf board recycled into a vibrant work of art, painted with assistance from Martiza Martin. Above: Debris from Half Moon Bay was used to create a collage by 2nd year international baccalaureate students at Island Academy school. They hope to raise awareness of the negative impact improper garbage disposal is having on our environment.
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ZEMI ART GALLERY STEVEN MURPHY
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Zemi is more than an art gallery - it’s a connection to Antigua itself producing creative works absolutely unlike mass-produced souvenirs. The pre-Columbian Zemi is a symbol of an ancient god, which gallery owner Stephen Murphy has adapted into motifs on applied art, graphic t-shirts and found objects. The main object to be transformed into art must be found in its natural state, recycled, or upcycled. Calabashes, driftwood, stone, sheet zinc, aluminium, compact discs, cutlery, shells and sea glass are transformed into incredible artworks. Stephen beachcombs and salvages abandoned surfboards, which he turns into big, bold pieces of art. Worn by waves, recycled by the sea, sea-glass is a discarded product of both nature and man which Stephen incorporates into his jewellery and decorative sculptural designs. Mentoring young art students, he teaches them to hand-paint bright primitive designs on calabash bowls, which make wonderful serving bowls. He employs a tinsmith artist who cuts metal shapes to his designs, and turns them into brilliantly painted reef fish and paintings. Reclamation, culture, and environmentalism are the key’s to Zemi Art Gallery. Redcliffe Quay, St. John’s T: +1 (268) 562-7662 E: wadadliwatercolours@yahoo.ca FB: @zemiartgallery
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SECOND CHANCE UPCYCLING ANKA BROOKS Anka Brooks, former resident of Munich, Germany has always had a passion for art. The idea for Second Chance Upcycling was sparked after she tried to unsuccessfully cut the top off a beer bottle. After much research and practice Anka was finally able to get a smooth cut and started engraving decorative designs into the bottles. As the type of person who hates to throw anything away, she decided to quit her day job and start a business out of her hobby of recycling what most persons would consider trash. Now she runs a full-fledged operation of repurposing discarded items into â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trashuresâ&#x20AC;?. Glass bottles are turned into wind chimes, tumblers, candleholders, bird feeders, lamps, ashtrays, jewellery and anything that Anka can imagine. Plastic bags are upcycled into crocheted works of art; electrical wires from phone chargers are modified into necklaces; and ring pulls from soda cans are transformed into beautiful bracelets. Used tyres are transformed into fun swings and an entire mini shop in her backyard has been built out of old wooden boards from construction sites. For a chance to buy her pieces, look out for Anka at arts and crafts markets around Antigua or via her Facebook page Second Chance Upcycling.
T: +1 (268) 726-7791 E: brooksanka@yahoo.com FB: Second Chance Upcycling
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CREATIONS BY ROXXY ROXANNE REID
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In a world churning out trendy throwaway pieces at breakneck speed, the thought of upcycled apparel can be a rarity. This trend, however, is growing continuously amongst designers, as a means of being sustainably resourceful, yet fashion forward. One such Antiguan designer is Roxanne Reid. In her #FREEDOM line from Creations by Roxxy, she makes use of already existing raw materials, in the form of discarded tyre tubing, to create contemporary beachwear. While most swimwear might have a ‘shelflife’ or limited time span, her trendy outfits are both durable and edgy. Think faux leather. Having been raised in a family of seamstresses and interior decorators, Reid states that conventional fabrics never fascinated her. Her idea for upcycling tyre tubes began after she was inspired at the 2010 Independence Fashion Show that required designers to utilize non-fabric textiles to create a themed outfit. Her creativity was sparked when she heard about a fire at Cooks Dump and questioned, “Why can’t we use discarded items to create something fashionable?” Whether it is everyday apparel or runway exhibition pieces, the surprising use of tyre tubes in clothing design is Roxanne’s innovative trash versus fashion statement. T: +1 (268) 788-1767 E: roxannereid555@gmail.com FB: creationbyroxxy IG:creationsbyroxxy_fashion
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LAZY BONES LOUNGERS & BEANBAGS
CHRIS HARRIS Since 2006, Lazy Bones has sold over 1000 outdoor beanbag loungers. Chris Harris, the founder recycles approximately four 40ft. shipping containers of waste polystyrene and vinyl foam per year resourced from local vendors and suppliers. Working alongside the Environmental Division he supports the recent polystyrene ban on food/beverage containers. Together we can all do our best for the environment by keeping waste out of the landfill, our seas and under your butt! Lazy Bonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hardwearing and weatherproof beanbags are available in indoor and outdoor yacht quality fabrics (Sunbrella, marine vinyl, leather and recycled sails). Produced in a wide selection of colours with contrasting piping and tie-down straps appropriate aboard yachts, on pool decks and verandahs, in restaurants, venues and other commercial settings. Lazy Bones offers re-upholstery and canvaswork, and produces sofas, loungers, sunshades, offering advice on any textile requirements. Transform any location into a cool lazy lounge with the rent-alounge service - matching furniture sets, stand-up and lean cocktail tables, umbrellas, sunshades and even lighting. Weddings, beach jams, movie nights all love the Lazy Lounge. T: +1 (268) 732-3771 E: sales@Lazybonesbeanbags.com FB. lazybonesbeanbags www.lazybonesbeanbags.com
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MANGO HEAD PRODUCTIONS MICHELLE LEWIS
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Michelle Lewis was born in Antigua, before moving to Barbados, and on to England where she attended secondary school in the coastal town of Westgate on Sea, Kent. It was here that her interest in art began. Her next move was to Miami, Florida where she attended International Fine Arts College and obtained a Associate of Art in Graphic Design. And Mango Head Productions was born. Always relocating, but continually finding herself within close proximity to the sea, her love of the ‘beachy’ bohemian vibe grew. Michelle pursued a successful career in Property Management, putting her artistic career on the back burner for many years. As chance would have it, she was given some old discarded wooden roofing shingles and together with some household paint she journeyed back into the world of art, reigniting her artistic flair. Her love of vintage and anything coastal has played a major part in Mango Head Productions success. This is apparent in her handpainted signage and intricate wood worked furniture pieces. All pieces are lovingly crafted from mostly, recycled palette wood. For Michelle her work is a challenge and an outlet; a passion…where inspiration can pop up at any time. T: +1 (268) 725-1212 E: michfranker@gmail.com E: michfranker@yahoo.com FB: Mango Head Productions
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CARIBBEAN FAUNA & FLORA NUDES • MARINE ART PET PORTRAITS
ART GALLERY Original Paintings by Gilly Gobinet
Open November-June Monday-Friday 9-1 or by appointment call: +1 (268) 464 6084 or email: gillygobinet@me.com Located near V.C. Bird Int’l Airport Casa alegre, Needs Must Circle, Fitches Creek, Antigua
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ACCESSORIZING THE POSITIVE
E: miranda_askie@hotmail.com T: (268) 560-8050 C: (268) 776-3090 • C: (268) 736-2236 Redcliffe Quay, Lower Redcliffe Street St. John’s
Custom-designed jewellery creations. Bold, Elegant & Classic styles
ART GALLERY AND GIFT SHOP
Jolly Harbour Commercial Centre Jolly Harbour Marina, Antigua Tel: (268) 562 - 5851 Cell: (268) 773-3544
REDCLIFFE QUAY, ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA
TEL: 268 562 8826
BAGS SHOES RESORT WEAR JEWELLERY
CHAVEL “DOTKID” THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHER
DotKid is a young, self-taught conceptual photographer. He uses his unique style of contemporary photography as a storytelling outlet. T: +1 (268) 724-4227 E: chavel.thomas@gmail.com FB: @dotkidchavy / IG: @dotkidchavy www.thelifeofdotkid.com
www.figtreestudioart.com Fig Tree Drive | t: 268 .460 1234 | figtree@apuainet.ag Open November to May 9am-5pm
Great art in the heart of the rainforest, amidst the tropical gardens of artist Sallie Harker.
ANNALEA MILLS
ANTIGUA
HANDMADE LEATHER WORK
BAGS • ACCESSORIES • NAUTICAL
Beautiful hand-stiched leatherwork designed by Annalea Mills. Custom-made handbags, wallets, belts and yacht elements crafted in colourful Italian leather.
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LOCATED NEAR ST. JOHN’S PUBLIC MARKET
(268) 788-1445
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PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION THE ALBUM A PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION
info@blackslatereggae.com UK T:44 207 096 0490 USA T:1 305 479 2350
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What is Black Slate? The core members of this magnificent Band of Reggae Scientists strike again after forty years in the business. This time they are leaving their monument set in stone with their new album entitled A Peaceful Demonstration. Black Slate have earned the right to stand amongst the greats in the world of reggae music. Like the female energy that tends and nurtures life, they have developed and nurtured their sound forming a Roots Rock Reggae Vibe. The vibe with a unique audio ID has taken years of research and cultivation, with the help of talented and respected former band members, new members and session musicians who all have played a part in assisting this great seed of musical wealth. Anthony “PureSilk” Brightly (Keyboards), Chris “MusicHouse” Hanson (Lead/Rhythm Guitar) and Desmond “Drummy” Mahoney (Drums/Congo)
These three core members are dedicated to reggae music with such
passion, that even with the split of the very successful first Black Slate they never gave up. They stuck it out respectfully: Anthony opened several booming reggae nightclubs. He also records and produces different artists plus labels. Chris’ electrical skills continued in the music business when he created Music House, which gained its own instant fame from cutting dub plates and masters for every genre that required it in the music industry. Desmond has taught and kept reggae alive in community workshops in the UK, developing his skills constantly to greater heights. He also records, produces and works in the promotion and showcasing of new talent. All in all with past members, the newest editions this tidal wave of reggae force is heading towards the hearts, minds and souls of all who are converted along the way by… BLACK SLATE as they deliver A Peaceful Demonstration. The LP: A Peaceful Demonstration, plus all the other tools you need to enjoy the experience can be found for your listening pleasure at:
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FACES BEHIND THE DESIGNS What you create with your own two hands is always magical!
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Imagine crafting something with your bare hands â&#x20AC;&#x201C; solely relying on imagination and creativity. Sneak a peek at the persons who do just that daily. Natural talent, raw ingenuity, entrepreneurial lust and extreme dedication have given them the freedom to create without constraints and limitations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; making designs that are an extension of themselves. By putting ideas and thoughts to work these designers are able to produce unique pieces for people who love to be individual. The secret to their success is their extreme care for details, commitment to high quality, drive to constantly improve, and the energy and effort put into each piece created. Why not treat yourself to something special produced by one of our enterprising designers. But, first what more can we learn about the personalities behind the designs?
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ANNALEA MILLS LEATHERWORKER Dockyard Drive, Falmouth Harbour T: +1 (268) 788-1445 E: annalea_mills@hotmail.com www.annaleamills.com
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The bubbly character behind this custom leatherwork business began honing her craft over 20 years ago. She first arrived in Antigua from Canada at 16 as an adventurous teenager, and made her first Atlantic crossing at the age of 19. Since then she has become a proficient sailor, certified sailing instructor and skilled leatherworker. Inspired by her uncle, Annalea’s creativity was sparked and she taught herself the art of leatherwork as a need for something to do during transatlantic yacht crossings. With the blood of a blacksmith running through her veins, Annalea followed in her father’s footsteps with a natural tendency towards artistic vocations.
Through much trial and error, she quickly developed her crafty flair, and streamlined her sewing skills to produce aesthetically pleasing leatherwork designs. Using a process of pressing, punching and sewing she now creates a beautiful range of lightweight soft, supple, leather accessories that are the epitome of simple elegance. Annalea’s passion for all things nautical continues to influence the design and style of her line of accessories. This is apparent in the durability of her products which are fashioned with marine style crossed-stitching and feature marine horseshoe shaped clips. She definitely knows how to
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create a stir with her repertoire of cross body bags, wallets, belts, keyrings/tassels, purses, cardholders, note books, bracelets and clutch bags. Each piece is painstakingly designed and handcrafted using the finest quality Italian leather in an array of beautiful pastel and bright colours. Working from her light and airy studio in Falmouth, Annalea is still very much part of the yachting community, using her leatherwork skills to repair and rejuvenate yacht fixtures such as marine blocks and ship steering wheels. Annalea welcomes visitors to watch her at work and is happy to discuss customizing pieces with her customers.
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D’GON FURNITURE DESIGNER For the past two decades Filipino/ English Londoner Jason Beswick has been gracing the shores of Antigua with his luxurious handcrafted furniture. From an apprenticeship carpentry background, which began in East London, Jason’s lust for design influences has led him to travel the world over. Many of his creations have drawn on his love for contemporary Asian minimalistic design. As owner and designer of D’Gon Furniture, each unique piece Jason creates is an example of his impressive craftsmanship. Working with rare hardwoods, recycled and reclaimed timber Jason has a passion for organic designs which aim to
push the boundaries of form and function. The construction process is what makes his products stand out from the crowd. Painstaking research and delicate joinery techniques ensure that Jason’s pieces last for generations. He works closely with interior designers to conceptualize and construct each item of furniture to suit the style or needs of the client. D’Gon Furniture studio is a small independent outfit based in central St. John’s. Jason offers a personalized service with a degree of flexibility and attention to detail that cannot be matched by commercial furniture makers. Whether you are looking for a beautiful, traditional dining table, or
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a sleek and modern outdoor furniture set, you are guaranteed high-quality craftsmanship. Jason’s designs stand out as prominent furniture features in several private estate homes on Jumby Bay and Mill Reef. This iconic brand is now set to expand internationally and will continue to raise the standard by creating striking pieces of furniture to be admired.
T: +1 (268) 786-0539 E: dgonfurniture@gmail.com FB: @dgonfurniture IG: @dgonfurniture
Above: TAOTM (The Architecture of the Transcendent Mind) Collection transcends above and beyond the woman. The intricate designs draw on architectural principles of complex structures built for a purpose. The Gunthorpes Sugar Mill Factory was a central inspiration for this architecturally influenced collection.
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LAUNESHA BARNES FASHION DESIGNER We were born to transcend and become better versions of ourselves! As a self-aware, talented and fiercely independent woman, Launesha Barnes has graduated from the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) Caribbean Academy of Fashion Design (CAFD), with a quirky and edgy clothing collection. Launesha states that the wealth of knowledge that she gained has enhanced her unique eye for detail. Her pieces are easily recognisable with their ergonomic structures and unique detailing. “What would the physical manifestation of my voice look like if it were standing in front of me?” From this question to herself Launesha
created her final collection before graduating CAFD. By exploring the inner soul to create garments that exude character and originality the clothing collection that she called #VOICES was born. The collection was a study of the restriction of self before the release, and the underlying central processes which occur within each person during the transcendental journey from selfrealization to self-actualization. In its simplest term, “Using the within to create the without”. After succumbing to her visions, sounds, feelings and moods the collection took shape and form. Launesha worked through the
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vibrations of colour and silhouettes to produce a clothing line that starts off streamlined and expands into distorted figures. Though highly structured, each design still maintains the ability to glorify the feminine form. Her designs are definitely more conceptual and avant-garde than ready-to-wear, but that does not mean that she is not capable of adapting a look to suit a client’s taste. Expect to see more from this young Antiguan born designer on the international stage.
T: 1+ (268) 720-5379 or 461-2849 E: neeciebarnes@gmail.com
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MIRANDA ASKIE DESIGNS JEWELLERY DESIGNER Jewellery designer Miranda Askie is widely celebrated for her creative aesthetic and striking personal style. Born on the nature island of Dominica with its cool, glistening rivers, ancient trees and majestic mountains, Askie moved to Antigua & Barbuda (the homeland of her Barbudan father) at the age of 9. Captivated by the different landscape of powder-soft sand beaches and dramatic turquoise seas, as well as Mother Nature’s constantly changing scenery of colours above and below, her creativity was sparked. “As a child I remember my mother always saying that I was gifted with my hands but I never really understood
what she meant.” Considering herself a very versatile artiste, Askie states that her younger years were a major factor in the development of her creativity as she moved from one technique to another in an effort to expand her designs. However, her appreciation for the value of selective accessories did not emerge until years later when she was a fashion model. These formative years coupled with a move to the United States, where she studied and learned alongside professional jewellery designers, have helped in shaping her distinctive style. Askie’s knowledge of various off-loom beading techniques and wirework make her custom-designed
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jewellery eclectic, bold and elegant. Her creativity has also produced oneof-a-kind handcrafted handbags, a men’s jewellery line and a unique easy wear clothing line, creations with classical styles devised to accessorize the positive. Discover Askie’s statement pieces at the prominent Redcliffe Quay store where the designer can often be found in action conversing with her loyal clientele.
T: +1 (268) 560-8050 C: +1 (268) 776-3090 or 736-2236 E: miranda_askie@hotmail.com FB: Miranda Askie IG: @mirandaaskiedesigns
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THE HOUSE OF ARGENT CLOTHING COMPANY Fashion brand The House of Argent is a clothing company with operations based in Jamaica, Trinidad and Antigua. It is spearheaded by visual artist Garrett Javan neé Argent whose designs remain faithful to the core of avant-gardism. Each piece’s design carries an element of expression and personality that focuses on exploring the possibilities of how a garment can be worn. Argent breaks the stereotypical mould of fashion design by taking risks that contradict contemporary trends. However, his clothing line is extremely wearable and appeals to his traditional clientele base. With his need to create freely, Argent’s
values are deeply rooted in anticonsumerism and this sets his brand apart from other fashion houses. With the rise of new age techniques of garment-crafting, The House of Argent is able to push the limits of fashion by utilizing re-usable materials, unconventional fabrics, as well as works of art throughout the creation process. At 28 years young, Argent certainly has a promising future to look forward to as he pursues his BA in Fine Arts - Fashion design, Textiles and Fibre arts. Already his past achievements include showings and events across the Caribbean and the International stage; fashioning
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designs for the likes of reggae superstar Shaggy, and International Pageants contestants; two time selectee for The Saint International Avant Garde Designer of the Year Award; Winner of the Edna Manley (Jamaica) International Avant Garde Designer and Alternative Design of the Year awards.
T: +1 (268) 721-7159 or 775-4049 T: +1 (868) 328-4337 E: rett.gr@gmail.com E: garrettjavan@gmail.com.com FB: Argentjavan IG: @HouseofArgent www.thereuz.wix.com/thereuz
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ISLAND THREADS BY KSDESIGN BOUTIQUE STORE OWNER & FASHION DESIGNER Keisha Schahaff learnt to thread a needle at a young age, and has since turned a hobby into a profession. She was born into a large family of dressmakers and first learnt to sew making school uniforms with her mother. Initially self-taught, she went on to attend free stitching classes at church and school, where she thrived in textile design. Keisha has worked in several different fields, but her love for the fashion industry was ignited when as a young model she was able to immerse herself in the world of design. Keishaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time spent as an airhostess enabled her to travel, meeting people from a melting pot of cultures. Mediterranean, Indian and
African influences inspired her and laid the foundations for her designs. Keisha met her husband and they travelled together extensively, spending a significant time in Israel. Whilst in Israel she immersed herself in the culture and became charmed by the traditional climate-friendly clothing worn by the populace. On her return to Antigua, Keisha decided to chase her dream and follow her passion. Now established in English Harbour, KSDesigns is a thriving boutique. It has brought Keisha to a satisfying point in her life and created a happy space for her to sew as a form of relaxing therapy. Her one-of-a-kind, customisable
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VERA PELLE BOUTIQUE STORE OWNER & JEWELLERY DESIGNER Italian artisan Valentina Nonini’s unique approach to accessorising is thoroughly present within her store Vera Pelle. Inspired by nature, her muse is the surrounding ocean and she utilizes its elements within the creation of her one-of-a-kind pieces, which offer that final touch of elegance needed to finish off a look. Crafting the likes of earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and anklets Valentina’s designs are bold enough to stand alone, but simple enough to blend. Her beautifully handcrafted jewellery make use of elements from the sea such as pearls, red coral, and shells mixed with onyx, amethyst, aquamarine, jade, mother of pearl
and other precious stones. These unique elements intertwined with pink silver (an alloy of silver and copper) give her signature pieces an elegant finish. Besides handmade jewellery, the boutique includes accessories such as handbags, wallets, belts etc. made with premium quality Italian leathers, whose excellent workmanship gives the products a timeless appeal. Also available are distinctive designer beachwear from Positano (a locale in the heart of the Amalfi Coast which is home to fashionable globetrotting celebrities). The chic resort wear has a distinct feminine aesthetic with fluid silhouettes which cater to all shapes
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YENSA WERTH PHOTO ARTIST Born and raised in Antigua, Yensa Werth’s passion for photography started at the age of 13. As she matured her artistic vision grew bolder. She wanted her audience to see what she envisioned and felt when experiencing the subject matters she captured with her camera. Whilst studying photography at the Brooks Institute of Photography in California, Yensa had to foster ‘out-of-thebox’ ideas for her assignments and from these experiments she developed a personal style using the power of layered images to convey stories, calling this series “Culture in Layers”. Now, living back home in Antigua she uses her technique to create new works documenting our culture, and preserving it for the next generation to view our ways as island people. T: (268) 726-4792 | E: yensa@yensawerth.com FB: @yensawerthphotography268 | IG: @yensa.werth www.yensawerth.com
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Janâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large-scale paintings and murals always capture the Caribbean, featuring lush landscapes and vibrant sea scenes.
She recently opened a small studio and gallery at her home in Buckleys, Antigua. Tour groups are invited to come and visit for an insightful experience, learning how Jan creates her original paintings and artwork.
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GLENROY AARON ARTIST
Traditional and cultural scenes are the main subject matter that Glenroy depicts in oil paints on canvas. This painting, “Chant Dung Babylon” depicts a Rastafarian elder leading a ceremonial chant. “It is part of a collaborative art series with photographer Jameil Robins that visually documents our local culture,” explains Glenroy. T: +1 (268) 723-2745 E: gaaronartist@outlook.com FB: @Gaaron Artist
CHEN BURKETT
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Modern everyday African inspired womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wear. Shaped by her Ghanaian, British and Antiguan roots, Chen Burkett has used her familial influences to create a vibrant and indigenously influenced clothing collection. Her collections feature rich, vivid African and contemporary prints that adorn regal silhouettes. Chen has wandered down an illustrious path of creative and innovative design. What started as an artistic sideline slowly transformed into a lucrative craft. In 2013, the Chen Burkett brand was established in New York, a fashion label that showcases cultural couture.
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SALLIE HARKER
FIG TREE STUDIO ART GALLERY
Sallie Harker has been living and making art in Antigua since 1987. Formally trained as a sculptor she makes sculptures by commission. Sallie paints, developing innovative techniques using gold leaf and oil paint. She also uses watercolour to capture the effects of light on water. Her magical series of beach and coastline paintings radiate with the colours of sun, sea and sand. Her new printmaking nature prints are created from woodcuts. T: +1 (268) 460-1234 E: figtree@apuainet.ag FB: @figtreestudioantigua www.figtreestudioart.com
H. NICHOLAS HADEED FINE ARTIST
Self-taught, prolific painter Nicholas Hadeed paints vibrant acrylics in an abstract style featuring a cross-section of genres.
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Antigua’s specialist in outdoor furnishings for yachts, villas, land and seaside. Indoor and outdoor design - production. Lazy Bones branded weatherproof beanbags has been recycling waste polystyrene for over 10 years. Available from stock, custom order or event rental. Outdoor textiles, foam, sunshade mesh, thread, zips and fittings are in stock. Manufacturing of outdoor sofas loungers and sunshades. Upholstery – canvas-work and recovering service.
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COSTUME & WARDROBE DESIGNER Carnival and celebrity costume designer Chandy Lewis has been making waves throughout the Caribbean region, the U.S. (Atlanta Carnival) and China with sexy designs for performers, pageants and mas bands for over 15 years. Chandy designed outfits for the Love & Hip Hop series actors. He hosts an annual costume design workshop in Nevis, handing down skills and giving back to the community. T: +1 (268) 724-8845 E: lewischandy@gmail.com FB: Chandy Lewis FB: Chandy Lewis Production Limited IG: @antiguandesigner
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All women are not carved the same, so Nataski designs and creates flattering handmade swimsuits to suit every shape and size. “Sassy with a whole lot of Classy” that’s how we do it at Nataski.
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GILLY GOBINET FINE ARTIST
Gilly runs an art gallery from her secluded waterfront residence in leafy Fitches Creek. Inspiration is drawn from the island around her - Caribbean flora and fauna, marine art, nudes and pet portraits make up her subject matter. T: +1 (268) 464-6084 | E: gillygobinet@me.com | www.gillygobinet.com
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“Women’s alluring attire should reflect elegance and drop-dead glamour.” Noreen Phillips haute couture designs have graced the Caribbean fashion arena for three decades. Her collections are fashionably current, timelessly detailed and globally seamless. The store has a range of pret-a-porter clothing, hats, accessories and handbags.
Redcliffe Quay, St. John’s, Antigua | T/F: 268-462-3127 | E: noreenphillipscouturiere@hotmail.com
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THE POSH PIRATE ANTIQUE SHOP A visit to Antiguaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first and only antique shop is like stepping back in time. It specialises in handcrafted solid mahogany 19th and 20th century furniture, stained glass, iron gates and fencing and many more delightfully timeworn curiosities from a bygone era. Proprietors Gary and Sarah are multi-talented; their selection of international and Antiguan furniture is only exceeded by the passion and knowledge they willingly share about their diverse inventory. After fifty years of travelling internationally in pursuit of fine period furniture, the Pirate returned to Antigua, his favourite haunt, with Sarah by his side. The Posh Pirate proudly displays its eclectic stash along crowded aisles. They offer the only collection of vintage Antiguan-made furniture on island. The shop is jam-packed with a plethora of extraordinary objects such as vintage lighting, picture frames, a kaleidoscope of colourful glassware, traditional sterling silver jewellery, unique mirrors, hand-carved sculptures and bowls, elegant china and old coins. As you delve into this treasure chest, The Posh Pirate will win you over with fascinating artifacts of historical significance. Always on the hunt for old pieces and local relics, Gary often finds them in disrepair or broken beyond usefulness. The couple expertly restores these humble, undervalued or discarded furnishings to their former glory.
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An array of clients from around the world include curious browsers, residents, businesses, tourists and serious collectors, all of whom help to preserve the distinct craftsmanship of Antigua’s historic past for a new generation to enjoy. Patrons also benefit from professional landscape design services, custom packing & shipping service, sign painting and a fresh supply of succulent locally harvested honey from their bee conservancy. There is something just for you at The Posh Pirate Antique Shop. Come in and find your treasure here. Tyrell’s Main Rd, St. Paul’s | T: (268) 725-5831 FB: @ThePoshPirateAntiqueShop268 | Open: Mon-Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm
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CARIB HOT PROPERTY Real Estate Sales & Rentals Property Related Services This selective real estate and property related services section is dedicated to Antigua & Barbudaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intensifying property market. The focus is on emerging real estate trends, showcasing residential properties, villa rentals, small local accommodations, land and development opportunities.
PEARNS POINT ANTIGUA A thoughtful master plan for a luxury real-estate development Pearns Point’s 137 acres of lush green peninsular has been divided into 59 development plots, each carefully and considerately thought out to allow each custom designed property maximum privacy, space and seclusion. The unique topography of the area means that each property has immediate access to at least one of 7 incredible beaches, and guaranteed views of the spectacular Caribbean Sea. The project also allows for the purchase of multiple plots to create a single prime residence plot. To make sure Pearns Point remains an exclusive destination, the current plots will never be subdivided further. The infrastructure of the peninsular will be designed to cause minimum impact on the environment. Both the hillside and beach villas are characterized by using beautiful natural materials whether to create
a modern or a classical style. Pearns Point homeowners will have ample opportunity to customize their perfect home designs, maximizing the spectacular views with numerous layout possibilities. Architects, builders and interior designers collaborate closely with each owner to ensure that every inch of the space is permeated with the owner’s personality and ideas – from the initial renderings to the very last details. Additional leisure amenities will include: a full service spa, tennis courts, swimming pools, gym and several restaurants for residents to enjoy. Pearns Point is shared by few, rivalled by none. For further information on the development, please contact: info@orangelimited.com www.pearnspoint.com
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Sand, Sea and Seclusion, tailored to your dreams... Pearns Pointâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 137-acre pristine peninsular is one of the most sought after resort and residential developments in the Caribbean. The beach front property has been carefully divided into 59 residential plots, all designed to offer each property maximum privacy, space and seclusion.
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MARINA RESIDENCES A Tide Of Luxury, an Ocean of Comfort Welcome to Marina Residences, a premium one and two bedroom condominium real-estate development for lovers of the Caribbean, set against the iconic backdrop of Antigua’s Jolly Harbour. The development is divided into three spacious blocks, each of which face west to allow every apartment a view of the glorious Antiguan sunset across the picturesque harbour. Tastefully designed in natural stone and wood, with convenient parking the residences are spacious, with a modern and Caribbean feel that redefines contemporary luxury living. Positioned within strolling distance of the golf course, commercial centre, and several of Antigua’s most beautiful beaches, the development delivers both the perfect residential villa and a lucrative investment. For floorplans and a full spec of the development contact: Orange Ltd. info@orangelimited.com www.marina-residences-antigua.com
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The Marina Residences is a luxury real estate development of 32 premium waterfront condominiums set against the iconic backdrop of Antigua’s Jolly Harbour Marina. A modern, Caribbean feel that redefines contemporary luxury living. Marina Residences is an officially endorsed development part of the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship-by-Investment Programme.
info@orangelimited.com | P.O. Box 1793 | Jolly Harbour | Saint Mary’s | Antigua W.I.
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BROWNS BAY HOUSE, Nonsuch Bay, St. Philipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Rental & For Sale POR. Lot Size: 3 Acres, Waterfront Property
Enjoy Antigua and withdraw from the busy world to this luxury bay side retreat. The secluded villa is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, secured by fencing, entered via electric gates along a private drive. The property borders a tranquil bay with its own dock and private beach (with no public access). It comprises three Caribbean-style living quarters, each separate and private, interconnected by a series of walkways. There are a total of four bedrooms and bathrooms, including a charming outdoor garden bathroom. The master suite building houses the main ensuite bedroom with a separate spare bedroom. The second building has two double bedrooms. The open-plan main building houses the living and entertainment areas, with a fully equipped kitchen.
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DRAGONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LAIR, Palm Beach, Jolly Harbour Holiday Rental & For Sale: $3,900,000 USD
A perfect, luxury beachfront villa, situated on a gorgeous white sand beach. Contemporary and open-plan the villa is tastefully furnished with Italian and Asian design. A fully equipped gourmet kitchen, surround sound stereo system, rooftop sundeck with Jacuzzi, infinity pool and BBQ area all enhance the experience. With four large bedrooms and a mezzanine loft, there is plenty of space. T: +1 (268) 725-4663 E: info@caribbeanhotproperty.com www.simplyantiguabarbuda.com
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VILLA KATIA ON THE BEACH, Galley Bay Heights Holiday Rental & For Sale: $2,500,000 USD.
Situated within a new discreet, elegant and upscale development on a secluded bluff. The fluent lines of the 5-bedroom/4-bathroom well-constructed villa merge with the environment. This luxury home enjoys highend finishes with an infinity pool, jacuzzi, private garden and detached garage. Just a 2 minute walk down to an intimate beach makes this property highly desirable. T: +1 (268) 725-4663 E: info@caribbeanhotproperty.com www.simplyantiguabarbuda.com
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TO MEET UK EXPECTATIONS Luxury development of 1 to 3 bedroom apartments. Situated in the heart of the island, Buckleys Country Club offers affordable Antigua holiday apartments for those seeking a true island experience. ANU Tel: +1 268 773 7994 UK Tel: +44 207 096 0490 USA Tel: +1 305 479 2350
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A commanding Caribbean property situated at the top of a tranquil hill, high above the city bustle. The property has views across the city, the Caribbean Sea out to nearby islands. The house is entered through a high ceiling foyer with two grand staircases. There is a master suite, two guest bedrooms, and a fully self-contained apartment. It has many luxurious features such as the heated outdoor swimming pool and signature whirlpool spa, a spectacular aquarium, breakfast nook and a music room/movie theatre. The secure property is set within mature and wellmanicured gardens. T: +1 (268) 725-4663 E: info@caribbeanhotproperty.com www.simplyantiguabarbuda.com
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ANTIGUA VILLAGE BEACH CLUB RESIDENCES ON DICKENSON BAY Blissfully set on one of the most beautiful and famous beaches on Antiguaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northwest coast, you will find the very special - Antigua Village Beach Club. Just footsteps from the calm, beckoning Caribbean Sea and with the very best of what Antigua has to offer, this international owners resort is built on a 4 acre beachfront site comprising a mix of 96 Villas, 1-bedroom Suites and Studio apartments. Each individual property is personally styled, bright and spacious with a fully equipped kitchen giving you the freedom to self-cater. They are all idyllically sited in luscious gardens, with tropical For full property listings contact: T: +1 (268) 725-4663 E: info@caribbeanhotproperty.com www.simplyantiguabarbuda.com
coconut and fruit trees and a shared cooling swimming pool to relax in or around. Receptionists, a tour agency and 24-hour security are onsite, available daily, to take care of your every need. Antigua Village Beach Resort is ideally situated within easy reach of many public amenities. There are 2 restaurants adjacent to the Resort (Coconut Grove and Anaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the Beach), water sports, sailboat charters and excursions on the beach, plus our taxi drivers will be delighted to be your host and introduce you to the historic sights, sounds and warm culture of the island of Antigua.
ANTIGUA VILLAGE BEACH CLUB - PROPERTIES FOR SALE 3 3 3 Property 39B Asking Price. $159,900.00 USD Welcome to your personal beach bungalow hideaway. This fully furnished turnkey studio apartment is ready for owner usage or vacation rental. Enjoy side views of the Caribbean Sea from your private balcony. Conjoined properties 47 + 48 $429,000.00 USD (Similar properties have sold for $600K+). A beautiful, high-end renovation of a 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 kitchen, ground level beach house which has it all. Large landscaped beachfront yard and patio entertainment area. This turnkey operation can be rented as 2 different suites to maximize rental income.
Property 25S Asking Price. $279,900.00 USD Arguably offering the best view on Dickenson Bay, this one bed, one bath, upper level suite is only a few steps from the beach. The suite has a spacious living area, full kitchen, dining area and own private patio for entertaining or lounging in the gentle sea breezes. Property 17S Asking Price. $289,900.00 USD. Fully updated and remodeled, upper level suite with breathtaking ocean and pool views. Stainless steel appliances throughout the kitchen, all new electrical wiring and plumbing with great attention to detail.
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BUCKLEYS MAIN ROAD, ST. JOHN’S
CARTY HILL, GLANVILLES, ST. PHILIP’S
Located in the heart of Antigua’s countryside this
With rolling hillside and distant ocean views, this peaceful cul-
3-bedroom, 2-bathroom family home is a great fixer upper,
de-sac (2-bed/1-bath) property is located close to Pares Main
in need of minor repairs. Set on a large half acre plot.
road. It is a turn-key, furnished property, ready to move into.
$400,000 ECD. Lot Size: 2,1780 sq. ft. n/a
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CEDAR VALLEY HILL, ST. JOHN’S
AVOCADO COTTAGE, FIVE ISLANDS, ST. JOHN’S
Set on the crown of Cedar Valley Hill are a variety of
Standing in mature gardens is a cosy turn-key home. Large,
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open-plan living area with kitchen, integrated garage, two
views. Entrance is through Cedar Valley Golf Course.
large bedrooms with ample closet space and a bathroom.
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$398,000 ECD. Lot Size: 9,147.7 sq. ft. n/a
FITCHES CREEK, ST. GEORGE’S
HODGES BAY, ST. JOHN’S
Large family home, recently renovated and situated in a
Well-maintained 3-bed, 2-bath home set in fenced yard
sought after residential area with distant sea views. Set on
with outdoor deck. The property has a generator and
an elevated plot with ample space for additional buildings.
laundry room. The land adjacent is also available for sale.
$5,400,000 ECD. Lot Size: 2 acres
$1,135,000 ECD. Lot Size: 1,4374 sq. ft.
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VILLA OLYMPIA, St. Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, English Harbour For Sale - Price on Request. Lot size 2 Acres
Designed to make a lasting impression, Villa Olympia is one of Antiguaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest private retreats. The complex consists of a two storey luxury main house with 3 ensuite bedrooms, a separate 3-bed guest house, an entertainment area and two pools. Furniture and fixtures are of an exceptionally high standard. The property boasts magnificent panoramic sea views from every angle. T: +1 (268) 725-4663 E: info@caribbeanhotproperty.com www.simplyantiguabarbuda.com
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VILLA CHAMPAGNE, Galley Bay Heights, Five Islands Holiday Rental & For Sale - Price on Request
This stunning, luxurious, 5-bedroom villa with bright openplan design overlooks an infinity pool. Set into the hillside surrounded by beautiful gardens, the dramatic villa offers spectacular ocean views. It has attractive, contemporary furniture and a designer kitchen with mod-con appliances. All rooms offer king sized beds, ceiling fans, air-conditioning and access to the verandahs and BBQ area. T: +1 (268) 725-4663 E: info@caribbeanhotproperty.com www.simplyantiguabarbuda.com
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Yepton Estate, Five Islands, Antigua T: +1 (268) 727 3239 E: reservations@yepton.com FB: @YEPTON www.yepton.com
An award-winning hideaway of six self-catering cottages of various sizes, set in a tropical garden with lagoon views and the Caribbean Sea beyond. There is a small swimming pool and the nearest white sand beach is within a 6-minute walk. Free WIFI, patio BBQ and Cable TV. Enjoy soothing tranquillity as you swing in your hammock listening to the birds by day and tree frogs by night.
DIAMOND POINT Holiday Rental Cottages
Ffryes Beach, Antigua T: +1 (268) 728 5086 or 462-6740 E: dennisthomas1_food@hotmail.com
Absolutely off the tourist beaten path and poised above the water’s edge of Ffryes beach, you will find Diamond Point Cottages. Each of the 3 rustic cabins has a cosy double occupancy bedroom, sea-facing porch and private bathroom. Hidden away in the lush vegetation of the hillside, this is an ideal couple’s retreat, where you can enjoy tranquillity, privacy and nature.
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PROPERTY LISTINGS
THREE PALMS VILLA, Verandah Estate, Long Bay Asking Price: $1,450,000USD
This 5-bedroom/5-bathroom, two storey villa has a great ocean view. Located near the picturesque Long Bay Beach and The Verandah Resort & Spa, the villa offers privacy with the convenience of resort amenities. It is sold fullyfurnished, with garage, generator and swimming pool. The property is serviced by The Verandah Resort & Spa inclusive of security. T: +1 (268) 725-4663 E: info@caribbeanhotproperty.com www.simplyantiguabarbuda.com
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VILLA LADY ANGEL, Turtle Bay, English Harbour Holiday Rental & For Sale: $1,830,000 USD
In Turtle Bay, just 6 minutes from English Harbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, yachting community, this villa has 6-bedrooms/7bathrooms, a large lounge area, swimming pool, back-up generator and security system. Picturesque views across the Caribbean Sea to the island of Montserrat can be seen from the large covered terrace overlooking the swimming pool, where outside living is the order of the day. T: +1 (268) 725-4663 E: info@caribbeanhotproperty.com www.simplyantiguabarbuda.com
Sugar Ridge Luxury Homes From USD $1,295,000 With a stunning 360ยบ vista, every Sugar Ridge Home affords its own far-reaching view over the rolling forested landscape, to the dramatic coastal highlands and out across the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Sugar Ridge offers 50 fully serviced home sites from 0.24 to 0.63 acres, all with stunning sea views. Buy a plot, and select one of our luxurious homes that have been master-planned to allow residents privacy, tranquility and peace of mind.
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For full property details, GPS coordinates and drone images contact. T: +1 (268) 725-4663 | E: info@caribbeanhotproperty.com | www.simplyantiguabarbuda.com
MAGUIRE PARK, BUCKLEY’S, ST. JOHN’S
HORSFORD HILL, ST. PAUL’S
Country living in a quiet new development. Choose
Enjoy incredible views across Falmouth Harbour from the
parcels of various sizes on the crest of the hill, with gentle
balcony of this elevated fixer-upper 2-bedroom property.
slopes or close to the valley. Easy financing available.
$472,500 ECD. Lot Size: 13,068 sq. ft.
From $8.25 ECD per sq. ft., Lot size from: 5,018.47 sq. ft.
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MOUNT JOY HILL, ST. PETER’S
CARNIVAL GARDENS, SUTHERLANDS, ST. JOHN’S
Grand family home located in rural countryside in need of
Three-storey investment property with residential and
completion, consisting of 5-bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, double
commercial units. Five - 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathroom
garage and detached gazebo for outdoor entertaining.
apartments, Two - 1 bedroom apartments.
$1,795,000 ECD. Lot size: 1.5 acres
$2,500,000 ECD
SUGAR MOUNTAIN HOUSE, SAWCOLTS
SCOTT’S HILL, ST. JOHN’S
Set on the edge of expansive pasture, farm and woodlands,
Modern and secure family house with 5 ensuite
this charming cottage has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on
bedrooms set within manicured grounds
the main level, with a self-contained basement apartment.
with hillside and distant ocean views.
$576,475 ECD. Lot Size: 16,073 sq. ft.
$1,606,500 ECD. Lot Size: 14,520 sq. ft.
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REAL ESTATE SALES LUXURY VILLA RENTALS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT For over 10 years Paradise Properties Connection has provided a concierge service to an international clientele. Dominique D’Aloia – owner and director of the company is well-known as a real estate expert and has lived in Antigua for over 30 years. She has developed a vast professional network, providing sellers, buyers and vacationers with a trusted and reliable service.
Temo Sport, English Harbour, Antigua C: +1 (268) 725-4128 • T: +1 (268) 561-1563 • SKYPE: dominique1412 • E: info@paradisepropertiesconnection.com
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PROPERTY LISTINGS
VILLA SUSANNA, Nonsuch Bay, St. Philipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Price on Request. Lot Size: 12 acres, Waterfront Property
Villa Susanna features a 365-degree ocean view, set 400 meters from the sea in lush tropical gardens. The contemporary villa has beautiful interior design, designer fittings and fixtures and high-vaulted ceilings. The gentle trade winds keep the villa cool throughout the year. There are 4 spacious bedrooms in the main house, an open-plan living area with large sliding doors, which lead onto the magnificent sundeck with swimming pool. In a separate building are a laundry room and a private gym. A second independent villa on the estate consists of 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms with a fully-fitted kitchen. The villa is situated on a total of 12 acres of land, inclusive of two additional undeveloped land plots which are available for sale separately from the villa. This property is ideal for private development.
For full property details, GPS coordinates and drone images contact. T: +1 (268) 725-4663 E: info@caribbeanhotproperty.com www.simplyantiguabarbuda.com
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PROPERTY LISTINGS
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VILLA ANNALIBE, Willoughby Bay, St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s For Sale - Price on Request. Lot Size: 1.1 Acres
Enjoy the stunning views of Willoughbay Bay and constant trade winds from this exclusive waterfront villa. Fitted with beautiful Italian furniture and built with great attention to its detail this serene property offers a total of five ensuite bedrooms all with walk-in closets. The main house consists of 3-bedrooms, a spacious lounge and dining area, fully-fitted kitchen, a large covered verandah, and swimming pool surrounded by a hand-cut lime
stone patio. The guesthouse has an additional 2-bedrooms. There is also a studio cottage on-site, housing the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caretaker. The wellmanicured gardens have many tropical flowers and plants. Access to a beautiful secluded beach is directly in front of the property For full property details, GPS coordinates and drone images contact. T: +1 (268) 725-4663 E: info@caribbeanhotproperty.com www.simplyantiguabarbuda.com
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PROPERTY LISTINGS
SUNSET LODGE, Paradise View, Dickenson Bay Asking Price: $595,000 USD, Lot size: 0.7 Acre
Boasting incredible views of the lagoon and the Caribbean Sea, this well-priced 3-bedroom/2-bathroom house is located in a sought after residential area. The kitchen is fully-fitted, there is an elegant living room, a BBQ area with terrace, perfect for alfresco dining. The property is being sold fully-furnished with the added benefits of a swimming pool, security features and a generator. T: +1 (268) 725-4663 E: info@caribbeanhotproperty.com www.simplyantiguabarbuda.com
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VILLA VANGUARD, Turtle Bay, English Harbour Holiday Rental & For Sale: $2,600,000 USD. Lot Size: 0.33
This impressive, sprawling villa is nestled into the hillside in Turtle Bay. With 4-bedrooms/5-bathrooms, an infinity pool, beautiful open-plan living area and expansive verandah space. This villa is ideally equipped to cater for generous parties with elegant indoor/outdoor living areas. Located 5 minutes from the beach and English Harbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amenities. T: +1 (268) 725-4663 E: info@caribbeanhotproperty.com www.simplyantiguabarbuda.com
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Mill Reef Club & residences | Carlisle Bay Hotel | ECAB-Bank Hermitage Bay Hotel | American University of Antigua Grand Pineapple Beach Resort | The Inn at English Harbour All Saint’s Main Road, St. John’s, Antigua +1 (268) 562-5391 or 720-5391• tropicland12@hotmail.com Landscape Design • Landscape Installation • Irrigation Design & Installation Environmental Horticulture • Grounds Maintenance
For full property details, GPS coordinates and drone images contact. T: +1 (268) 725-4663 | E: info@caribbeanhotproperty.com | www.simplyantiguabarbuda.com
VILLA SEHIL, BROWNS BAY
VILLA CASHMERE, BROWNS BAY
You will find this luxurious 3-bedroom ocean view
Breathtaking ocean view villa with 4-bedrooms located on
property nestled on a gently sloping hill offering privacy
the tranquil east coast, offering the ultimate Caribbean
and exclusivity. Also a Holiday Rental property.
living experience. Also a Holiday Rental property.
$2,300,000 USD. Lot Size: 2 Acres Beachfront
$1,700,000 USD. Lot Size: 33,000 sq. ft.
VALLEY CHURCH, ST. MARY’S
PRILL’S HOUSE, FALMOUTH HARBOUR
Breathtaking hillside residential building plots with
Spacious 1-bed main house with large basement, self-
unobstructed views overlooking Valley Church beach.
contained cottage and separate building providing additional
From $15-$20 USD per sq. ft. Various lot sizes.
room. Buildings have sea-view and are designed for flexibility. $665,000 USD. Lot Size: 3/4 acre
PARADISE VIEW, ST. JOHN’S
URLINGS, CADES BAY, ST. MARY’S
Gentle sloping residential building plot with
Located on the main Urlings road, near the primary school
sea view from a 1st floor building. Perfect
is a spacious 3-bedroom/1-bathroom family home with
for private residence or apartments.
separate 1-bedroom self-contained guest cottage.
$20 USD per sq. ft. Lot Size: 1/4 acre
$500,000 ECD, Lot Size: 11,326 sq. ft.
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