The Grand Opening of Brisas del Mar was entrusted to the Rasmijn family, the former owners of the famed seaside restaurant for the past 33 years.

Restaurant Manager Willeke Volgers, owners Hans Veenhuizen and Robert Nieland and their respective families joined the festivities as a bottle of French champagne was shattered on the wall, re-launching the restaurant in the style of a ship, also cutting a red ribbon off the gate.

An elegant crowd of VIPs from the community feasted on the restaurant’s delectable menu tapas’ style and enjoyed free flowing libations.

TeleAruba recorded a special edition of its Magia di Pasco program immediate after the official ceremony while a traditional gainta band played.

Many invitees from the community graced the party with the presence, also attended by King Neptune and the Mermaids.

The restaurant is now open for lunch and dinner and anything in between from 11 a.m. to midnight.

Story submitted by Rona Coster