The Bistro at Paseo Herencia opened this week, a Taste of Belgium branch. The Frietje was one of the pioneer outlets to open at the Paseo Herencia, now having built the kitchen, at the adjacent restaurant, the terrace portion is now open and serving guests delicious foods in a casual European atmosphere on director’s chairs and square bistro tables.

Join the Autumn Festival at L.G. Smith’s Restaurant featuring a famous Master Chef, Eugene Swalen, who will join the kitchen from Holland and will be creating an additional special menu that will be offered for six weeks, combined with appropriate wines. He is also going to give food presentations at the Renaissance Conference Center on October 30th & 31st. For more information please contact Mrs. Sigrid Mendes at (297) 583-6000.

The Gambero Rosso; the new Taste of Italy is the new style Italian restaurant located on the lower level of the Marina Mall in Weststraat with beautiful and refreshing views over the marina. It is open everyday from 5:00 pm to 11:30 pm and reservations can be made at (297) 582-3007 or email info@gamberorossoaruba.com - Website (Still under construction) will be www.gamberorossaruba.com

The popularity of the AAA Four Diamond rated Sunset Grille at the Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino restaurant’s cuisine has extended to New York City as the October 16 Sunset Over Aruba Dinner at the prestigious James Beard House has officially sold out according to the James Beard Foundation. The Aruban-inspired menu created by Executive Chef Matthew Boland, Executive Sous Chef Hector Espinoza and Sous Chef Anthony Martinus has tempted the palettes of Manhattan’s most discerning “foodies.” Members of the James Beard Foundation anticipate the opportunity to taste European and South American flavors of the menu, which has been influenced by Aruba’s diverse colonial history. The James Beard Foundation has been at the forefront of America’s culinary revolution as chefs from the finest restaurants cook in the kitchen of James Beard’s legendary Greenwich Village home since 1986. For more information contact: Gina Stouffer/Michael Hicks at Lou Hammond & Associates. Phone: 305-443-8862. Email: ginag@lhammond.com or michaelh@lhammond.com. Or visit: www.louhammond.com