Time for another episode of Aruba, The Other Side of the Bridge. In Episode 2, you’ll head to San Nicolaas for a look at The New Pueblito Paisa restaurant and the “lomito” platter. Then we’ll swing over to Charlie’s Bar for a few fascinating details. Here’s the video:
Those are two great joints to enjoy some good food, company, and drinks. Check them out next time you’re on the island. More videos on the way!
Today, I uploaded the first of several new videos made in Aruba. These are part of a series I call “The Other Side of the Bridge,” which is more a sensibility than a location. There’s plenty of things to see, do, and enjoy that are not located within Aruba’s highly developed tourist zone. Hence, these videos will show you local restaurants, activities, and sights that are worth checking out. Here’s Episode 1:
You can subscribe here to The Bent Page or my YouTube channel, lenswork4, in order to get regular updates like this from Aruba and around the world. Please remember, the local joints change hours and days of operation, which may affect your schedule. Be flexible for maximum enjoyment. Directions to many of places you see on the other side of the bridge can be found under the category “Aruba Driving Directions.” Bon dia.
Enjoyed a darn good meal at Amadeus recently. This restaurant is located slightly inland from the main tourist area. It’s an easy drive and well worth the visit. So, let’s get to the food. There was a garden salad as you see here (sorry about the lack of light, fixed in later photos):
Garden Salad at Amadeus, Aruba
Nice and fresh that salad. There was also an escargot, which is served in a mushroom sauce as you see here:
Escargot at Amadeus, Aruba.
Plenty of the little buggers in there, too. Also had an order of coconut shrimp which were fried nice and crispy. Take a look:
Coconut Shrimp at Amadeus, Aruba.
I liked the bit of greens on the side, a nice touch. Before we get to the entrees, let me say the service at Amadeus is also very good. Okay, more food. Here comes the sea bass:
Sea Bass at Amadeus, Aruba.
Notice the veggies are bright and tasty. Then there was an order of ribs.
Rack of Ribs at Amadeus, Aruba.
And then there was a beef tornados, which I can personally say was done just right and very flavorful.
Beef Tornedos at Amadeus, Aruba.
Finally, a roast duck, which was reported by a friend to be spot on for flavor and texture. Here’s a look:
Roast Duck at Amadeus, Aruba.
There was dessert, but it was ice-cream and a few other small treats. Very full after this meal. Amadeus gets it right and the prices are very fair. Again, take the time to make the short drive. You’ll enjoy it.
I’ve mentioned Charlie’s Bar several times here at The Bent Page. Also made a few videos. However, until today, I did not mention the food. So here we go! A look at the shrimp in the shell and the pasapalo, two favorites you’ll see in the clip below. Check it out:
Can’t go wrong with a meal like that. Delicious, different, and darn good. So when you head out to Charlie’s Bar in San Nicolaas for a few drinks, put a good foundation in first by trying out the food. Bon dia from Aruba, and don’t forget to get a bottle of that “honeymoon sauce.”
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