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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Cupcakes, again!

Last year I posted about the Cupcakes and Berries stand located at the Paseo Herencia Mall in Palm Beach, Aruba. Well, the cupcakes lure me from one side of the island to the other. Simply can’t resist. Last night, I ventured up that way and scored a nice sample of the good things they have there. Take a look.

Chocolate Chip Cupcake from Cupcakes and Berries, Aruba.

Chocolate Chip Cupcake from Cupcakes and Berries, Aruba.

That was a tasty example for sure. Plus, you can have red velvet, another favorite of mine, and many other types. They’re fresh as can be, too, so eat them right away. Here’s a look at the entire stand so you’ll know what to look for:

Cupcakes and Berries kiosk at the Paseo Herencia Mall, Aruba.

Cupcakes and Berries kiosk at the Paseo Herencia Mall, Aruba.

Things like a cupcake can make that special night out even better. Enjoy and bon dia.

Published in: on February 6, 2013 at 9:56 am  Comments (1)  
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Termini Bros., tiramisu

While at the Reading Terminal Market last week, I stopped by Termini Bros. for some pastry. One of my favorites is tiramisu, and they have a single-serving version that was irresistible. Here’s a photo:

Termini Bros. tiramisu.

These are made fresh so you want to eat them right away. I toted mine back to the shack, polishing it off with a quart of coffee. The flavor was all there, reminding me to keep the meals a bit smaller to save room for dessert. Termini Bros. has all kinds of pastry, cookies, and cakes, all in various sizes. Stop by there, you won’t be disappointed.

Published in: on October 8, 2012 at 10:17 am  Leave a Comment  
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Taste of Belgium (in Aruba)

Taste of Belgium is my new favorite spot for dessert in Aruba. I had been resisting the addition of another place like this in an effort to control the expanding waistline. That battle is temporarily suspended. Let the fun begin! Stopped in here a couple of nights ago. Ordered chocolate cake with chocolate ice-cream. Here’s a photo of the whole shebang:

I forgot to mention there was coffee, too. Check this out.

That little shot of liquor on the side puts the concoction in the high-horsepower range. Delicious. And how about that silver tray service. Classy. I found everything here very tasty and especially appreciated the good service. There was a young fellow on duty. He did a good job tending the table. Also, this place is glassed in from the bustle of the surrounding Palm Beach Mall, making it easy to have a nice conversation. Enjoy your visit. If you see me there, don’t comment on my bulges.

Published in: on February 6, 2012 at 4:01 pm  Leave a Comment  
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