Cuisine

Brisas del Mar just added brunch to its menu of weekly events and activities. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Brisas del Mar serves a great number of classic breakfast dishes, cold appetizers, hot appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and desserts, all for just $32.50 per person, no service included, and children under 12,  pay half price.

Brisas del Mar, the lovely terrace restaurant at Savaneta 222A, created a delightful brunch menu which takes off with Belgian Waffles, Cinnamon Rolls and Quiche Lorraine, then continues with Eggs Benedict, and customized Omelets with a choice of fillings. Brunch goers may order as they wish, from home made Fish Soup, Caesar salad, Seafood Ceviche to Crab on Toast with Garlic Mayo, and then turn their attention to the main courses, Fresh Catch of the Day, Roasted Pepper Loin & Thai Ginger Chicken, just to name a few. The culinary experience comes to a sweet conclusion with  assorted Petit Fours and Fresh Watermelon for dessert.

Appropriately, Brisas del Mar serves Mimosa, White Sangria, Sparkling Wine, coffee and tea, before, during and after the meal, all spiked with a healthy helping of seascapes, sea gulls and sea breezes.

www.Brisasdelmararuba.com

Gilligan’s Beach Bar & Grill is an all-day, oceanfront dining terrace where breakfast runs into lunch and then chases dinner in an informal, fun ambiance.

The famed seaside terrace at the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa started serving a la carte breakfast every morning just recently, delighting light-eaters with a satisfying selection of favorite breakfast foods, ordered the old fashioned way, a la carte.

For those whose appetites awaken later in the day, and for those who just crave a continental eye-opener of fresh baked Danish, muffins and croissants, escorted by a just-cut fruit cup, Ginger’s Continental Breakfast is a perfect choice.

Also on the menu, Skipper’s breakfast, a most-complete selection, made to order omelets, Eggs Benedict, fruits platters, pancakes and even Aruba’s national favorite Pan Dushi French Toast, irresistible when served flavored with cinnamon, brown sugar and a touch of Vanilla.

True to Gilligan’s island ways lunch is served all hours of the afternoon featuring an extensive menu of Appetizers, Salads, Fajitas, Quesadillas, Spa selections for smart eaters and snackers, just baked Pizzas, Sandwiches, Wraps, Paninis and Burgers.

Gilligan’s fountain drinks offer Malts, Floats and Shakes made with fresh fruits and Haagen Dazs ice-cream, and the restaurant’s drink menu is a foot long listing many delicious smoothies, special cocktails and frozen libations.

Coming off the busy lunch hour, Gilligan’s Beach Bar & Grill boasts only front row seats in the theater of endless gorgeous sunsets at Happy Hour, mixed with live music and award-winning Pina Coladas.

Then when dinner comes around Gilligan’s Beach Bar & Grill’s menu measures up to any of town’s upscale restaurants by serving gourmet seaside cuisine, including Filet Mignon, Rib Eye Steaks, Baby Back Ribs, Fresh Catch of the Day, and a sumptuous Seafood Platter, that’s worth the trip to the beach.

More casual eaters will find their heart’s desire on the menu of Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Pizzas and Fajitas.

And as if all this is not enough, desserts and after-dinner coffee and cordials are also taken seriously at Gilligan’s Beach Bar & Grill at the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa right on Palm Beach, within walking distance of all the high rise hotels.

You are invited to drop in anytime, from early morning to 11 p.m.

Have a seat, relax, you have arrived at an excellent destination.

Diageo, a giant consumer-goods company with a portfolio of world-famous drink brands, in conjunction with Romar Trading Aruba launched a bartender project this week, a free of charge Cocktail University as a form of community project.

According to Romar Trading’s Milton Harms, Diageo, the world’s largest multinational beer, wine & spirits’ company is launching the project internationally via its local distribution companies, and offering a 36-hour course with a detailed curriculum designed to train and certify aspiring bartenders.

Graduates of the beginners’ course may go on to the intermediate level and later to the advanced, and obtain a professional certificate at the end of the learning cycle.

The project was launched at La Bodega Romar Trading’s elegant wine store in Eagle in the presence of instructors Albert Tromp and Fernando Kock, two veteran Aruban bartenders whose mission is to mold the new generation of master-mixers here.

It’s 30% knowledge and 70% personality, says Albert, determined to stir his students just right.

Overlooking the Daniel Leo Plaza, at the Aventura Mall lunchtime shoppers and nighttime strollers can enjoy indoor or terrace seating while sipping sensational sangria and delighting in hand-tossed, brick-oven pizzas, fresh pastas, fresh fish, steaks, and authentic, home-baked Italian desserts.

The beautifully styled eatery opened on Wednesday evening with an elegant crowd sipping and munching and congratulating owner Victor Nataf on the beautiful design of the restaurant, inspired by the typical Italian Piazza which is the center of public life in Italy. Chef Greg, who is no other but Victor’s son, oversaw the preparation of the world’s biggest, most delicious seafood paella which was chased by endless numbers of thin crust Pizza pies, the ones that made Casa Tua so famous. Invitees who arrived hungry, went home happy, vowing to return as paying guests.

Pictured here lively scenes from the party entertained by the We Fusion trio.

Restaurateur Daniel Kameijer and his crew including Marcel van Berkum, Carsten Goetz, Chef Erwin Husken and Chef Michael Van Dorst welcomed their many friends to the first anniversary party of Screaming Eagle restaurant with bottomless flutes of bubbly Veuve Clicquot and X-rated liquor.

The hip lounge-restaurant toasted to its first successful year on Saturday night with DJ Sander Baan imported from the Netherlands, who entertained the crowd of local unwinding and networking celebrities, among them Jorge Curiel, Aruba Trading Company, international businessman Rene Kan, Dutch investor Robert Nieland, surgeon Dr Tim Peterson, Radisson Director of Food & Beverage Rachel Noordermeer and many more.

The team of famed Flying Fishbone Restaurant in Savaneta expanded its reach last year to embrace the Screaming Eagle restaurant on Eagle Beach, serving dinner nightly in an elegant and trendy setting with a French fusion menu.

The Screaming Eagle delivers unusual food combinations, with never-before pairings, infusing pleasant elements of surprise to nightly dinner rituals.

And dessert lovers will also find a number of surprises to finish their meal off in style. Chef Michael Van Dorst participated recently in the Westin Aruba Resort Wine, Food & Art Festival 2008, receiving great praise for his artistry from celebrity Chef Eric Scuiller for an outstanding duck appetizer.

Screaming Eagle is open nightly for dinner, with inside and outside seating available on the open terrace. Check out the complete menu at: www.screaming-eagle.net

Señor Frogs Restaurant & Bar now offers a great variety of themed events & nights such as the Mexican Night every Wednesday at 6:00pm. $40 per person will get you transportation from hotel to Sr. Frogs back to hotel, a 4 course dinner with live Mariachi show, a welcome shot, an 18 oz Yard of Margarita and $2 XX beer all night.  Thursday is “Downtown Shopping Tour” day from 9:00am till 2:00pm where participants will be able to get 15%-20% discount at over 95 different stores. Lunch, fiesta and transportation are included for the price of $25 per person. For reservations call (297) 582-0355 or (297) 582-0390 or visit www.senorfrogsaruba.com.

La Terraza Restaurant Café located at the marina Mall (Mar Azul) second floor now offers many great dining options for the entire week. Daily “Early Bird Dinner” for $17.95 from 5:30pm till 7:30pm, “All you can eat pasta night” on Mondays for $19.95 (Includes a free glass of wine). Wednesdays is “Aruban Night” with a full 3 course typical local cuisine dinner with a free glass of wine for $19.95 and on Fridays, “All you can eat ribs” for $17.95. (Regular menu is also available during all especially themed nights). For more information please call: (297) 583-6046. Open for lunch and dinner from 11:00am to 11:00pm.

The season of White Gold, Dutch Asparagus, is here and both Mathilde and Madame Janette restaurants are featuring outstanding dishes using this delicious vegetable. Remember, it is available for a limited time only.  outstanding dishes. For more information please call: Mathilde at (297) 583-9200 or visit www.matildearuba.com or call Madam Janette at (297) 587-0184 or visit www.madamejanette.com.

Ruth’s Chris, located at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino officially opened its doors to the public and is open for dinner everyday from 18:00 hrs till 23:00 hrs. Reservations can be made online at www.ruthschris.com. For more information please call (297) 520-6225.

MR. JAZZ, located at Paseo Herencia and co-owned by Grammy winner Chucho
Valdez, is now open every Wednesday with happy hour from 10pm on with their Live band DOOR #5, playing a musical selection of the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, Pop, Dance & More. Fridays and Saturdays also feature live music from “The Bilongos” with Latin Jazz & salsa music. For more information please call: (297) 586-3800 or visit www.mrjazzaruba.com. Doors open at 21:00 hrs.

Bye Bye Carlos ‘n Charlie’s, welcome Señor Frog’s. Located on the second floor right next to the old Carlos ‘n Charlie’s, Senor Frogs is now open daily from 11:00 am serving food and beverages and becomes an adult only club from 11:00 pm until closing time. The restaurant even includes an indoor waterslide that will be part of a package offering “Kid’s Brunch” every Sunday from noon till 4:00 pm, becoming a place for the whole family. For more information please visit: www.senorfrogs.com.

Famed L.G. Smith’s Steak and Chop House has just ignited the Collectible Craze campaign with silver plated coins featuring Aruba’s landmarks.

The steakhouse revealed its latest offering over the weekend, an original and unique series of four silver coins featuring Aruba’s favorite icons.

The silver coins depicting the landmarks are not for sale, they can only be obtained at L.G. Smith’s, where they are presented at the end of each memorable meal as a keepsake, a memento of the delightful experience.

In total there are 4 coins to be collected. The first one features the California Lighthouse, the second has Aruba’s indeginous Divi-Divi Tree, the third displays a cluster of proud Pipe Cacti, and the fourth features the ever-present and endearing Iguana. The coins are all beautiful in their own way, and they make perfect souvenirs and a truly unique gifts from Aruba.

The way it works is easy, with the receipt of your first coin you will also receive a stamp card to record the progress of your collection. Keep it in your wallet for future visits!

The friendly staff of L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House will keep track of the coins you have received, and with each additional dinner, you will be awarded another coin in the series.

L.G. Smith’s, located right next to Crystal Casino across from the downtown marina, awaits you and will warmly welcome you to a fantastic dining experience.

The L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House one of Aruba favorite restaurants, home of flavorful, juicy steaks and premium seafood, hosted a most successful Autumn Festival of Flavor in November last year.

The festival menu was created by visiting Master Chef Eugene Swalen, from Holland, featuring a 3-course menu of mouth-watering dishes, combining exquisitely prepared appetizers, hearty main courses and tantalizing desserts.

Three of Master Chef Swalen specialties have since earned an honorary place on the L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House menu and as the Autumn Festival of Flavors concluded, the chef’s three favorite dishes remained and are available every night as part of the restaurant’s new Love Your Steak campaign.

Pictured here, a line up of incredible dishes: Raw Tuna on Chuka Wakame, thinly sliced Seaweed with Red Pepper and Sesame Oil, served with Soy Sauce, Wasabi and Ginger Syrup; The restaurant’s signature certified Angus beef steak with garden-fresh vegetables and the incredible Mascarpone Cake with Dried Mango and Raspberry Coulis, in a rich dark Chocolate shell.

Executive Chef Michael Gomez, invites you to the L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House, adjacent to Crystal Casino in the Renaissance Mall and suggests reservations.

The restaurant enjoys a contemporary setting with sweeping views of the marina and bustling boulevard below.

Ask your friendly waiter about the Collectible Craze Campaign with four silver-plated coins featuring Aruba’s landmarks, now available exclusively at the L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House.