Southern Belize
Chef Rob changes his dinner menu daily, based on the availability of market fresh products. With his eclectic cooking style and the freshest local ingredients Chef Rob creates dishes with a wonderful variety of flavor and textures that are artfully presented.
Much more than restaurant meal!
Located at Parrot Cove Lodge Hopkins Village Stann Creek Belize Phone #: 663-1812 / 523-7225
Opening Hours: Daily; 5PM till 9PM Closed on Sundays (may vary in season) HIGHLIGHTS Unique beach front location Impeccable service Creative euro Caribbean cuisine Owned and operated by the chef
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Open Daily: Breakfast 6AM-10AM; Lunch 11AM- 5PM; Dinner 6PM-9PM
Located at the North End, Hopkins Village, Stann Creek District Phone #: 305-433-8394 501-533-7805 www.hopkinsbaybelize.com reservations@hopkinsbaybelize.com
CUISINE Stone-Grill Cooking Located at Parrot Cove Lodge Hopkins Village Stann Creek Belize Phone #: 672-7272 / 523-7225
HIGHLIGHTS Stunning beach front location Healthy cuisine
HIGHLIGHTS Onsite Restaurant, Pool Bar, 2 Infininty Pools, Complimentary wireless internet, Complimentary use of Kayaks and bicycles. World Travel Awards - 2013 Trip Advisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards - 2014
Seaweed farming in Belize Starting from the logging and mahogany trades in the 17th and 18th century to the present day citrus and sugar industries, Belizeans have always been able to rely on natural resources for a livelihood. Fishing communities throughout the country have been very common in the past due to a dependency upon fishing not only as sustenance but also as a way to generate income for many. The Placencia peninsula is no different; with a community historically dependent upon fishing, at one point the Placencia Producers Cooperative Society Limited had over 100 members, employed over 30 people, provided electricity for the entire community, and ice for all household and fishing purposes. However, productivity has majorly declined for fishermen all over Belize, and they have been pushed to start creating new alternative livelihoods; in the past year one such initiative really stood out. Seaweed farming as an industry has become a viable option for Placencia fishermen. Decades ago fishermen use to extract seaweed from the wild and export it to the US, but today within the Gladden Split and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve, they are sustainably planting and harvesting seaweed for sale. Using natural seed stock extracted from Glover’s Reef, where seaweed grows in abundance, they plant it along ropes at over 20 underwater ocean farms and let it grow for approximately 3 months before it’s ready to be harvested. After harvesting, the seaweed is dried and soaked in water until a soft gel is formed; this is then placed in containers and sold. Currently yields are approximately 600-800 pounds of dry seaweed every 3 months, and while for now the group sells locally, primarily to restaurants in Placencia and San Pedro, they are planning on doubling the existing farms and eventually exporting to the US and Canada. In Belize, Seaweed is sold as bottled drinks and is used in soups, stews, salads, and delicious shakes; it also boasts a host of health benefits. PLACENCIA PRODUCERS COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED
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Open Daily: 7:30AM-10.00AM for breakfast 12:00PM-3:00PM for lunch 5:00PM-9:00PM for dinner Closed on Tuesdays (may vary in season)
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Hopkins Bay is an upscale Belize beach resort ideally situated on the Caribbean Sea in the Garifuna village of Hopkins in the Stann Creek District. Our private Belize beach resort offers comfortable garden and beachfront accommodation in a lush tropical paradise. Enjoy a romantic getaway in a 1-Bedroom Beach Loft or make yourself at home in a 2- or 3-Bedroom Beach House. Whatever accommodation you choose, you’ll be just a stone’s throw away from the beach and an unforgettable Belize vacation.
CUISINE Belizean/American Cuisine
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Enjoy this unique and healthy dining experience where the freshest seafood and juiciest local steaks are cooked directly at your table on a 700F lava stone. All dishes served with a variety of homemade sauces and salsas.
Enjoy this remarkable culinary experience while overlooking the Caribbean Sea, being cooled by a swift sea breeze, and sipping a good glass of wine.
CUISINE Eclectic Euro-Caribbean
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placenciacoop@gmail.com or call 523-3102 or 523-3106