ST MAARTEN IS ABOUT TO PROVE WHY IT IS THE CULINARY CAPITAL OF THE CARIBBEAN!
People on every island will insist they have the best food, but St. Maarten’s claim to be the “Culinary Capital of the Caribbean” exists with unlimited and unflinching confidence. And if experts of gastronomy (gastronomers?) aren’t convinced, they’ll have the best chance yet to eat as much food as humanly possible when the Dutch side’s culinary month, known as St. Maarten Flavors, kicks off on November 1.
All month long, 15 restaurants (and counting) will showcase their specialties with prix fix menus, so visitors just might be able to fit the best of the best into one week on the island. Fit into their swimsuits after? That’s another question. Among the participating establishments are Aziana, Bold Buddha, Bovin Steakhouse, Emilio’s, Infinity, Jax Steakhouse, La Patrona, Pure Ocean, Topper’s, SALT, Three Amigos and Veranda Market & Bistro. Also included are two of my personal favorites: Ocean Lounge at Holland House and the Dutch Blonde Beach Bar.