Papillon Restaurant, Aruba, DWI

Papillon is located in the new “Village” commercial area, across the street from the Radisson Hotel along Aruba’s Palm Beach.

papilaMost of the seating is outside, however, there are a few small tables inside. I prefer to eat inside but this time I took a seat outside, which turned out to be okay as the breeze was gentle and cool. There were three of us, each with different tastes. Escargot is a favorite, and upon finding it on the menu, it was ordered by one of our group. Here’s the presentation.

papileThat was different and the flavor was very good. I ordered a salad, which was full of delicious bits including shaved cheeze, walnuts, and such. Here it is.

papilfThen came the entrées. The salmon was ordered and reported to be delicious, and it can be seen below.

papilbThen there was the duck in a nice sauce as seen here.

papilcThose little potato croquettes served with the duck were a fresh touch. I went with a tried and true filet, which was cooked exactly right.

papildService at Papillon was professional and attentive. Wines were had by the glass and they were worthy of the prices. The cost of eating here is at the very upper limit of my budget. For a special night out, it was worth it.

Bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on August 27, 2009 at 11:03 am  Leave a Comment  
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Cafe Capri, Aruba

Cafe Capri is located on the main road through Paradera on the island of Aruba, DWI. It’s a great little bar/restaurant where you can eat inside or outside. They describe their food as Venezuelan. Well, I stopped in with a pal, as I never pass up a chance to try some local chow.

capria

We settled in at the bar around lunch time. The place was not crowded and service was quick and competent. We split a mixed grill platter. What a platter it was! Here’s a photo:

capribThere’s lettuce and tomatoes around the edges, french fries on the bottom, and grilled meats everywhere else. Toss some white cheese cubes in for good measure. The meats are: sausage, pork, beef, and chicken. This was almost a belly buster for the two of us who shared it. We soldiered on and cleaned the plate.

On your way to other parts of the island, such as the Casibari Rock formations or the natural bridge, you pass this place. Stop in on the way or the way back. Spanish skills are helpful.

Bon dia from Aruba.

If you like to eat…

…and who doesn’t? And you like to cook what you eat… and why not? Then check out Dom’s Kitchen, a blog located at the following link: http://domskitchen.blogspot.com/.

Dom knows what he’s doing in the kitchen as you can well see. The man is a cooking fiend and when the appetite wanes a little, just click over there and see what he’s up to. You’ll be foaming at the mouth, looking for the ingredients, and munching in no time.

I’m linking this blog to mine. Worth it’s weight in clicks.

Published in: on July 14, 2009 at 10:15 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Off The Broiler, a great blog

If you enjoy all kinds of food and want to read excellent reviews, check out Off The Broiler. You can follow this link: http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/.

I’ve been reading this blog for about a year now and have not been disappointed. All sorts of food are covered from Asian to Colombian and more. The photography is excellent as well. Check it out; I’m sure you’ll find it fascinating.

This is one of the things I like most about the internet, the ability to get first hand information. And when it comes to food, an honest review can be hard to come by.

Published in: on May 6, 2009 at 1:22 pm  Leave a Comment  
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