Modern Lifestyles SPRING 2015 | Page 19

Golf For guests who prefer land sports to water sports, the Black Pearl Golf Course, which is adjacent to Las Verandas Hotel and Villas, offers stunning tropical scenery combined with a challenging course. Designed by the legendary father-son duo, Pete and Perry Dye, The Black Pearl is Roatán’s first and only championship golf course. The 18-hole, 7,200-yard course is set within the island’s rolling hills and is ideal for golfers of all levels. Dining options include Las Pergolas Restaurant & Bar Las Pergolas Restaurant & Bar offers Caribbean fusion fare with influences from the Middle East, Thailand, India and Vietnam as created by CIA-trained Executive Chef Javier KeeHam Hernández. Signature dishes served at Las Pergolas Restaurant & Bar include Fish Tacos, Ceviche Medley (fresh catch served in three versions) and Butter Poached Lobster. The menu showcases local lobster, shrimp, stone crab and an array of fresh fish including wahoo, snapper and grouper. The menu is updated seasonally. The restaurant offers a total of 140 seats, including 3,490 square feet of indoor seating and1,735 square feet of outdoor seating. Guests may also dine at the underground wine cellar, which offers a private dining area for parties of up to 12 Mode ɹ1