Papillon is located in the new “Village” commercial area, across the street from the Radisson Hotel along Aruba’s Palm Beach.
Most 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.
That 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.
Then came the entrées. The salmon was ordered and reported to be delicious, and it can be seen below.
Then there was the duck in a nice sauce as seen here.
Those little potato croquettes served with the duck were a fresh touch. I went with a tried and true filet, which was cooked exactly right.
Service 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.
Kind of sad to see it in this condition. However, just to the right of this photo, you’ll find a billboard announcing the new villas. Here’s a look at that.
These villas are a bit out of character for Savaneta, where time has sort of stood still these last 50 years. Nonetheless, people want to live beside the ocean and it’s the rare property here that can offer the opportunity. Oh, well.
I like this kind of place. You’re on the water without being in the sand. You’re close to friends new and old. And you have the opportunity for a game of dominoes, or pool, or just a chat. You might see the catch of the day coming in, or feed a pelican, or watch the local tom cat stalking around. There is no programed feel to the place, just a regular joint where you can put your feet up, kick back, and relax. Sounds just right, doesn’t it?
The man was in the middle of making his music, and as I much as I wanted to ask him about this activity, I didn’t want to interrupt. We listened for a few minutes and then continued on. Perhaps a regular reader of The Bent Page can forward some info. Either way, it was an interesting spectacle, one more thing that sets the Aruba experience apart.
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