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POSSIBILITIES THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
Boasting over 200 unique restaurants
across three distinct islands, from gourmet five-star establishments to charming local eateries just steps away from
the beach, the Cayman Islands’ epicurean scene is as diverse as it is delicious.
Top it all off with a variety of premier
gastronomic events, an ever-expanding
sustainable dining scene and exciting
new hotel and product offerings, there’s
no better time to explore “The Culinary
Capital of the Caribbean” than this winter season. And with nonstop flights
available from most major U.S. cities
and airline carriers, an unforgettable
warm-weather escape has never been
more within reach.
Travelling foodies this winter can delight in a number of events that pay
tribute to the destination’s thriving food
and wine scene, including the esteemed
Cayman Cookout from January 12-15,
2017, hosted by Chef Eric Ripert and
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other renowned tastemakers such as
Anthony Bourdain, José Andrés, and
new this year, Emeril Lagasse. Later
that month is Taste of Cayman (January
28), a decadent culinary festival held in
the cosmopolitan waterfront district of
Camana Bay. Both events offer visitors
the opportunity to savour and sip the
distinct flavors of the Cayman Islands
through exclusive demonstrations, tastings, tours, and more.
destination, Le Soleil d’Or, which uses
ingredients from its own 20-acre organic garden to curate everything from its
dining menu to its spa products.
With a wide array of accommodation
options to suit visitors of all needs, from
romancing couples to large families,
travellers can opt for cosy private villas, spacious condos or coveted luxury
resorts, including the new 266-room
Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa opening
this November on Grand Cayman’s famous Seven Mile Beach. Featuring an
intimate Chef’s Counter experience plus
six vibrant restaurants and bars promising to deliver big flavours, the highly-anticipated property is a culinary haven in
its own right.
Those who can’t make the annual events
can still indulge in the best of Cayman’s
culinary experiences offered year-long,
from unique restaurant-hopping adventures to bespoke private dinners hosted
under the stars. The Cayman Islands is
also pioneering the Caribbean’s sea-tofork movement with a diverse home- To learn more and plan your trip to the
grown food scene evinced at various Cayman Islands this winter, please go to
restaurants committed to dishing up visitcaymanislands.com.
only locally-sourced fare. On the Sister
Island of Cayman Brac lies the Cayman
Islands’ only beachside farm-to-table