Adventure Golf closed !

[Andrea J.]

definately not out of place ed!
andrea

Originally Posted by Edronenburg

I don't know if this comment is out of place, but, I keep thinking of that old saying, "Different strokes for different folks."

Ed

[rob o]

Plenty of room for both....local and franchise. Cheesecake Factory? How about one where Gambero Russo was....nice spot!

[deezee]

I love the fact that there is a Dunkin Donuts! Yumm...gotta have my fix where ever I go!!

[Bill]

I just love GOOD FOOD. Aruban, American, Mexican, Greek, Spanish etc. Got a good food Im going.

[Chadd]

Originally Posted by Arubalisa

Yes, but it all goes back to something said to me awhile back.
"Who do you tourists think you are dictating to us Arubans what kind of restaurants we should have and be able to patronize?"
In other words, it is NOT about "us" the "tourists" it is about what the typical Aruban wants.

The restaurants on the strip in Palm Beach are aimed directly at the tourists, not the locals. If they wanted to target Arubans, they would be located elsewhere on the island.

As long as there are local options, I'm a happy camper. Far be it from me to dictate where others should eat, as I certainly wouldn't want others forcing me into their favorite locations. To quote someone far more intelligent, and humorous than myself:

Do not do unto others as you would that they should do unto you. Their tastes may not be the same.

- G B Shaw

That said, that part of the island has very little remaining local flavor and could be located on just about any beach in the western hemisphere.

[Chadd]

Originally Posted by Bill

I just love GOOD FOOD. Aruban, American, Mexican, Greek, Spanish etc. Got a good food Im going.

I'm with you there. My wife thought it was ironic that my favorite restaurant in Freeport was the Irish Pub. Although the conch chowder at the Greek joint was outstanding.

[~Amy~®]

Originally Posted by Chadd

The restaurants on the strip in Palm Beach are aimed directly at the tourists, not the locals. If they wanted to target Arubans, they would be located elsewhere on the island.

As long as there are local options, I'm a happy camper. Far be it from me to dictate where others should eat, as I certainly wouldn't want others forcing me into their favorite locations. To quote someone far more intelligent, and humorous than myself:
- G B Shaw

That said, that part of the island has very little remaining local flavor and could be located on just about any beach in the western hemisphere.

Ditto!

[Helmut]

It's quite simple, the Arubans just wanna' be fat like us Americans-Supersize me!