TOP 10 food travel destinations
Pincho restaurant
Bar at Screaming Eagle
range of upscale international restaurants on island, including Papillon, a
French favorite, and La Trattoria El Faro
Blanco – a hilltop restaurant offering
a 360-degree view of the island and
some of the best Italian cuisine in the
world. Those seeking a more intimate
meal can enjoy fresh seafood at sunset
at Marina Pirata or Pinchos, two charming fine dining spots floating on the
water.
Among the most beloved restaurants is Papiamento , a 175-year-old
authentic Aruban manor house situated in lush tropical gardens, where
guests are invited to tour the mansion
and impressive wine cellar before
or after dinner. And those craving
the “catch of the day” often stop by
popular local eatery Zeerovers for a
signature Balashi Beer, basket of fresh
fish and pan bati.
Traditional Aruba receives a modern makeover at newer restaurants
like Screaming Eagle, which matches
South Beach lounge décor with ultra-chic French fusion cuisine, and
White Modern Cuisine, featuring a stylish
all-white dining room and airy
terrace lounge serving retro and
contemporary cocktails, paired with
an original menu.
Nestled in the Southern Caribbean
right outside of the hurricane belt,
the island boasts year-round cooling
trade winds and an average 82-degree
temperature.
52 FOOD TRAVELER | SUMMER 2013
Screaming
Eagle restaurant
matches South
Beach lounge
décor with
ultra-chic French
fusion cuisine.
Aruba offers beach lovers, adrenaline junkies, relaxation seekers and
everyone in between a slice of paradise, including breathtaking beaches,
a booming culinary scene, world-famous festivals and events including
Carnival, signature land and water
activities like beach tennis and windsurfing, hidden gems such as the
secluded Natural Pool and ancient
Quadirki and Fontein caves, historical
attractions from art galleries to the
archaeological museum, exclusive
shopping and sumptuous spas, and
more.
With all-inclusive resorts, boutique
hotels in charming Eagle Beach, highrise branded hotels in Palm Beach or
a cosmopolitan city hotel in Oranjestad, the island provides the perfect
getaway for first-time guests and
loyal visitors.