Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2019 | Page 326

Cap-Haitien Food & Spirits Festival PC: Lëa-Kim Châteauneuf Save the Date September 2019 Cap-Haitien on Haiti’s north coast, is the second largest city in Haiti after Port-au-Prince, and it known to have some of the best Creole eateries in the country. It was at one time a very important city, being integral to the country’s trading activities. Its French colonial architecture is undeniably impressive - many may have seen the Cathedral in photos of Haiti. When visiting Cap-Haitien, there are beaches nearby that you can resort to for a period of relaxation after eating your fill of delicious Creole food served in the popular restaurants in this city. Enjoying a local beer or a drink of Haiti’s popular Barbancourt rum in one of the bars while being entertained by live music can also be a pleasant experience.