FOR THE FOODIES

AS TRAVELLERS SEEK MORE AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES, BERMUDA IS RISING TO THE CHALLENGE BY APPEALING TO BONAFIDE FOODIES WITH FARM-TO-TABLE EXPERIENCES AND FLAVOURS THAT TELL THE STORY OF THE ISLAND’S HISTORY AND CULTURE.

START YOUR EXPLORATION of Bermudian cuisine at the place where many island restaurants and grocers source their produce and meats — Wadson’s Farm. Founded in 1976, this 40-acre Southampton sustainable farm offers seasonal fruits and vegetables, eggs, and farm-fresh meats. Stop by on a Tuesday or Thursday morning and enjoy a family-friendly tour of the farm led by founder Tom Wadson himself.

Next, sample the island’s bounty and browse the wares of craftspeople, including baked goods, skin-care products, teas, herbal supplements, and more at the Farmers Market Bermuda, held every Saturday from November through June at the Bermuda Botanical Gardens. Bermudians and visitors alike enjoy this homegrown collective of culinary creativity, where you can pick up jams, jellies, local honey, fresh fish, and so much more.

BY ANDREA MILAM

Experience Bermuda’s British connection with the charming U.K. custom of afternoon tea. The Hamilton Princess’ Crown & Anchor restaurant hosts an elegant afternoon tea that combines a sleek, contemporary venue with a family-friendly environment. The resort’s own bespoke teas, blended from ingredients sourced from around the world, are served alongside tasty sandwiches and delightfully dainty sweets.

A children’s menu, complete with offerings like bubble gum tea, ensure your little ones enjoy the experience as much as you do.

Dinner on the water is a memorable way to enjoy a romantic meal and an engaging excursion all in one. Let Winsome’s MV Excellence whisk you away for a night of sunset views, dinner, and dancing. Winsome pairs a delicious three-course dinner with complimentary cocktail and glass of wine, followed by the sweet melodies of Jamie Zuill and top-notch views of Bermuda and the sunset from Excellence’s top deck. This dinner cruise is perfect for a romantic anniversary celebration or for a “just because” evening of excitement.

Finally, every foodie trip to Bermuda should include a meal at The Pink Beach Club at The Loren. This upscale resort’s culinary team works with a variety of fishermen and small-scale farmers to source ingredients for the resort’s restaurants. The ahi tuna in your poke bowl was quite likely swimming in the Atlantic that same morning. The Loren’s menu follows the seasonality of the island and its closest port of entry — the New England area of the United States — with the goal of using ingredients at their peak of freshness, passing through as few hands as possible and travelling as short a distance as possible. The Loren’s culinary team, with its commitment to seed-to-table and sea-to-table cuisine, is ready to impress even travellers and diners with the very highest expectations.