BERMUDA RESTAURANT WEEKS

DISCOVER TANTALISING EATS AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN BERMUDA’S CULTURE AT THE ANNUAL RESTAURANT WEEKS, FROM MID-JANUARY THROUGH THE END OF FEBRUARY.

OVER SIX WEEKS, visitors and locals can experience a variety of culinary offerings, exclusive tasting menus, and unique experiences from some of Bermuda’s best restaurants and chefs. With over 40 participating restaurants across the island, guests can indulge in prix-fixe two-course lunches or threecourse dinners, either dine-in or takeout.

“Bermuda Restaurant Weeks has been a staple on our annual calendar for over a decade. Restaurateurs from around the island look forward to the opportunity to highlight local ingredients and unique Bermuda flavours whilst presenting fresh twists on Bermuda’s culinary heritage,” says Tashae Thompson, VP of experiences at the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA).

The 2023 Restaurant Weeks commenced with the highly anticipated return of the Celebrity Chef VIP Experience with Top Chef contestant Dawn Burrell. Before dinner, ticket holders sipped on specialty-crafted cocktails and explored the interactive exhibits at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI), complete with a theatrical performance. For dinner, guests enjoyed a curated, wine-paired fourcourse meal prepared by Chef Burrell, known for her masterful way of fusing African and Asian flavours with locally harvested ingredients.

But Burrell isn’t just known for her knife skills. Before becoming a chef, she had a successful career as a track and field athlete. In 1997 and 1998, she won the long jump title at the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships and competed in international championships, including the 2020 Sydney Olympics. Her athletic career culminated when she won the gold medal at the 2001 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Lisbon with a jump of 7.03 metres, beating her personal best.

After retiring from track and field, she leaned into her passion for food and attended the Art Institute of Houston to study culinary arts. She perfected her cooking skills alongside Chef Tom Aikens in London and Monica Pope in Houston. She then served as sous-chef at award-winning Uchi in Austin before becoming the head chef at the upscale soul food restaurant Kulture in downtown Houston. In 2020, she was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation Award, “Best Chef: Texas”; and she’s also appeared on popular cooking shows like Cutthroat Kitchen, Chopped, Man vs. Master, and, of course, Top Chef: Portland

The 13th season is slated to return in early 2024, making it the perfect winter getaway for food enthusiasts and cultural explorers. Don’t miss out on the chance to discover new flavours and experience the best of Bermuda’s cuisine and culture!

Bermuda After Dark

When the sun goes down, Bermuda nightlife heats up in the island’s trademark casually elegant character. The City of Hamilton is the place to be starting at Happy Hour, especially on Fridays when you’ll find all the locals and expats popping in for a friendly banter. Little Venice and Intrepid are two favourites. Outside the city, check out the scene at Swizzle Inn, Aurora, The St. Regis Bar, and The Pink Beach Club at The Loren.

As the night goes on, Hamilton heats up with opportunities to dance with DJs and live music, or lounges and sophisticated cocktail bars. Smart casual attire will grant you entry into most late-night venues. A more casual venue is Snorkel Park Beach & Nightclub in Dockyard where at night the party really starts as Snorkel Park transforms into a massive outdoor nightclub on the beach, with drinks and dancing till late.

Quiet Night In

If you’d rather relax in your hotel and enjoy a laid-back evening, let the food come to you with the Sargasso or Hook food delivery apps. Contactless customer service is as easy as a few taps on your smartphone screen.