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INSIDER LOCAL CHEF TIPS

                                                                                                                                                          Where do you head to when you’re looking for an
                                                                                                                                                          awesome but casual grab and go?
                                                                                                                                                          Peppers on Seven Mile has good jerk and grilled
                                                                                                                                                          foods for a reasonable price in a casual outdoor
                                                                                                                                                          environment. Try the jerk combo, ribs and
                                                                              AGUA, GRAND CAYMAN
                                                                                                                                                          conch fritters.
                                                   Best spot for a romantic dinner?
                                                   Agua is a great spot in Camana Bay. Sit either outside                                                 What’s your favourite hidden gem and why?
                                                   at their al fresco dining area or be sure to sit next to                                               To find the best hidden gems on the island contact
                                                   a window for a nice view. The Mediterranean-South                                                      Prime Food Tours and get a true taste of the
                                                   American inspired concept offers a warm intimate                                                       Caribbean! letseat@foodtours.ky
                                                   setting, great food, along with excellent handcrafted                                                  Tell us about your favourite local beach spot?
                                                   cocktails and an extensive wine list.
                                                                                                                                                          Heritage Kitchen is the best local fish shack in a
        CHEF                                       Where do you head to when you’re looking for              CHEF                                         casual setting with a great view of the sea!
        Massimo                                    I love good ol’ roasted chicken. At Chicken! Chicken!    Dylan Benoit                                  If you’ve never been to the Cayman Islands, what is
                                                   an awesome but casual grab and go?
                                                                                                                                                          the one thing that you shouldn’t miss?
        De Francesca                               they smother fresh herbs and slowly roast whole           Chef - Writer - Consultant, Prime Group Cayman  You must get on a boat and head to Stingray City and
                                                   chickens on a rotisserie grill, slowly, to perfection.
                                                                                                                                                          interact with the stingrays in their natural habitat.
        Executive Chef, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa    Be sure to have a Congo brownie, a decadent double   Dylan Benoit is the Executive Chef of Prime Kitchen,     It’s a truly spectacular interaction with the natural
                                                   chocolate, rum and coconut flavored brownie.
        Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman                                                                                                                    world, unique to Cayman.
                                                                                                             Cayman’s premier private chef and catering company
                                                   What’s your favourite hidden gem and why?                 as well as the Chef Partner of Carnivore Premium
        Originally hailing from Toronto, Chef Massimo    Within Grand Old House, you’ll find a quaint and    Meats - Cayman’s bespoke butcher shop, serving   Why do you think Cayman is the Culinary Capital
        De Francesca is the Executive Chef at Kimpton   very special wine bar, called “Nino’s Wine Bar”.     the island with the highest quality meats and hand   of the Caribbean?
        Seafire Resort + Spa. An award-winning chef whose   A true authentic old school wine bar with wood   made products.                               Because we have some of the most incredible chefs
        career took root in his culinary journeys through   finishes and leather seats. You will instantly notice                                         and a wide variety of restaurants to please any
        the kitchens of Italy, Canada, USA and Caribbean,   the cave-like-wine-cellar-aroma throughout.                                                   palate. Not to mention a diverse and multicultural
        he produces innovative dishes infused with local                                                     What is your favourite spot for brunch?      workforce of talented chefs, cooks, and front of house
        flare so it’s no wonder we look to him for his   Tell us about your favourite local beach spot?      Anchor & Den at The Marriott is my favourite   representatives that when simmer together, create a
        expertise on the culinary scene in Cayman.  Heritage Kitchen has spectacular views of the ocean      brunch spot. The variety of both classic brunch and   unique culinary landscape.
                                                   and sunset. Enjoy authentic Caribbean & Caymanian         international food offerings makes it one of the most
        What is your favourite spot for brunch?    cuisines with true cooking techniques and the use of      diverse brunches on the island and they also have
        AVE, of course! But when I am not assisting in   local ingredients. Conch fritters, crispy fried snapper   a wider array of beverage options including pour-
        executing our brunch at AVE restaurant, I enjoy   with a fresh mango juice is the way to go!         over-ice, pre-batched cocktails as well as the typical
        visiting Bacaro for their Sunday brunch. Neatly   Why do you think Cayman is the Culinary Capital    bottomless bubbles.
        crafted food and drinks are served a la carte style.   of the Caribbean?                             Best spot for a romantic dinner?
        The views are gorgeous as it is situated adjacent    Undoubtedly, Chef Eric Ripert’s influence, inviting   Ristorante Pappagallo in West Bay. It’s an Italian
        to the Cayman Islands Yacht Club Marina and    world class celebrity chef’s each year for the        restaurant nestled over a pond surrounded by a bird
        the service is personal and efficient.
                                                   “Cayman Cookout” has spearheaded the international        sanctuary with a great wine list and fresh made
                                                   awareness for Cayman’s culinary scene.                    pastas. Try the osso bucco.



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