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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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