Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba

There is a Juan Valdez Coffee shop open in Aruba. It is located near the Alhambra Casino in the adjacent mall. I stopped in for a little treat this evening. Very good. Take a look:

Chocolate Cake at Juan Valdez, Aruba.

Chocolate Cake at Juan Valdez, Aruba.

The chocolate cake was nicely balanced. Not too sweet, not a hint of bitter flavor. Here’s a look at the case loaded with other treats for those of you looking for a bit of variety:

Treat case at Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba.

Treat case at Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba.

And for your coffee selections, see the menu boards here:

Menu board at Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba.

Menu board at Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba.

And also here:

Another menu board at Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba.

Another menu board at Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba.

And finally, maybe you’re just looking for a little sandwich or salad, which can also be found in this shop as you see here:

Snacks at Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba.

Snacks at Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba.

So whether you’re simply want a caffein fix or something more, check out the Juan Valdez Coffee shop for a nice selection. Bon dia.

Published in: on March 2, 2013 at 12:15 am  Leave a Comment  
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El Gaucho, Aruba (driving directions)

This video was made by special request for my friend, John, who enjoys El Gaucho’s steaks. The video begins on Aruba’s main highway, 1A, near the Talk of the Town traffic circle. From there, you’ll go directly to the restaurant.

There are other ways to get there, but I think this is easiest. Plus, you can see where to park as well as the location of Garufa, which is a great cigar bar across the street from El Gaucho. As always, please drive safely. Bon dia.

Published in: on February 19, 2013 at 5:39 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Amuse Bistro, Aruba (video visit)

Doin’ Time With Dan visits Amuse Bistro (again). We enjoyed a great meal last night and had the good fortune to capture most of it on video. Take a look:

As you can see, Amuse gets it all right. Those wonderful dishes were served by a great staff of professionals who know their way around both the food and the wine. Don’t hesitate to ask them about a specific plate or what type of wine would go well with your order. Amuse Bistro is now one of my regular stops when I’m in Aruba.

Published in: on February 15, 2013 at 8:28 am  Leave a Comment  
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Il Faro Blanco, Aruba

Il Faro Blanco is the restaurant on the northwest tip of Aruba, as the name suggests, situated by the lighthouse. Today, I enjoyed a very pleasant business lunch there. Great Italian vegetable soup and a ravioli bolognese. Tasty and good service. Sorry, no food photos, but here is the view:

View from Il Faro Blanco restaurant in Aruba.

View from Il Faro Blanco restaurant in Aruba.

The vista at sunset can be spectacular. Hopefully, I’ll have the opportunity for a supper there soon. Bon dia.

Published in: on February 12, 2013 at 7:41 pm  Leave a Comment  
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