Dushi Bagels, Aruba

Dushi Bagels near the Casa del Mar in the low-rise hotel area of Aruba will satisfy that urge you might have for your favorite baked item. Here’s a photo so you’ll recognize the place.

dushi1As the name implies, they have “authentic New York bagels,” which after being on the island for a while you probably have to have. I stop in here from time to time and have not been disappointed.

dushi2As you can see there is plenty of seating if you want to enjoy your bagel in the sunshine. While we all want to try local cuisine or something different, sometimes its the old favorites that must be satisfied. Give this place a try. It might do the trick.

Bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on February 7, 2009 at 11:58 am  Leave a Comment  
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Wok Away, Aruba

Wok Away is a little concept restaurant here in Aruba that I’ve taken a liking to. It’s located on the main road that passes through Santa Cruz. Can’t miss it. Here’s a look at the exterior.

wokawayfrontThere are tables inside and outside. Most of the trade is take out, however. The way things work here is you select a base for your dish, such as rice, noodles, or vegetable mix. Then, you pick and choose items to add: chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, as well as broccoli, bamboo shoots and so on. Finally you choose a sauce: black bean, oyster, sweet and sour, curry and coconut, or terayaki. The guy then makes your meal before your very eyes. Here’s a view of the menu.

wokawaymenuOne order easily feeds two people, especially if you add lots of good things into the mix. This is a great place for that evening take-out when you’re not in the mood for all the trouble of a sit down meal. Enjoy and bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on February 5, 2009 at 12:55 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Sunday Breakfast at La Vista

La Vista Restaurant at the Marriot Hotel and Resort, Aruba has been recently remodeled. We enjoyed the Sunday Breakfast Buffet a few weeks ago and here is a brief video showing the spread.

The view out over the beach is fantastic. You can see all the way to the ships at anchor. The price of this buffet is quite reasonable given all the food choices and omelets made to order. Guests of the hotel and visitors from other places come for the friendly service and quality cuisine.

Bon dia from Aruba.

Sole Mare Restaurant, Aruba (video)

Sole Mare Restaurant offers fine Italian food to Aruba’s visitors and locals alike. The restaurant is located close to the high-rise hotel area. Reservations are highly recommended as this place fills up around seven and remains busy through the evening. Here is a short video of the meal we had last night.

The typical dishes you would expect are done very well here. You can count on the veal parmigiana, the various pasta concoctions, and the daily specials to be to your liking. Especially tasty is the fried polenta that is brought to your table soon after you sit down. This is a crispy on the outside – perfect on the inside type of starter. Just don’t eat too much or you won’t have room for everything else.

Bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on November 19, 2008 at 11:16 am  Leave a Comment  
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