| When people plan their Barbados vacation they | | | | There are quite a few establishments on the |
| usually think Sea and Sun.... Think again. | | | | island who serve dinner from around 6:30 p.m. and |
| Restaurant and Food standards in Barbados are | | | | then at about 10:30 you realize that the entire |
| extremely high, with chefs from the island winning | | | | atmosphere has changed to a nightclub |
| international culinary awards and competitions year | | | | atmosphere and will continue in party mode till at |
| after year. Good food is very important to the | | | | least 2:00 a.m. Some close their doors as late as |
| average Barbadian with Many young teens already | | | | 4 or 5 in the morning. |
| skilled in preparing food at home and I mean | | | | For nights that you just want to stay at home |
| preparing food from scratch not instant meals. | | | | there is also the option of ordering in. While the |
| There are many highly trained chefs on the island | | | | selection available is not as large as it would be in |
| both expat and local and the range of cuisine is | | | | bigger countries there are a few restaurants and |
| astounding and includes Mexican, Chinese, Thai, | | | | fast food restaurants that do deliver. |
| French, Italian, Indian, Local as well as Caribbean | | | | Checking out the restaurants is very important |
| cuisine. | | | | when planning a holiday. Remember little lady is |
| Whatever your mood for the evening or depth of | | | | on holiday too she does not want to be stuck |
| your pocket there is a restaurant that will suit | | | | with the cooking and washing up afterwards. |
| your needs as they vary from casual atmosphere | | | | Also relationships are built on memories and what |
| and very reasonable prices to Posh and oooh la la | | | | could be more romantic than intimate dinners |
| prices. | | | | together not always possible with our hectic lives. |
| There are also the dinner cruises or as I like to | | | | When deciding on where you will eat there are a |
| call them "floating restaurants" which can be quite | | | | lot of consideration to keep in mind such as the |
| large boats complete with floor shows or intimate | | | | type of food served, the price, location as well as |
| catamaran cruises both of which can be very | | | | ambiance. With this in mind it is no easy task in |
| romantic. | | | | choosing what is right for you. This is where a |
| Also popular on the island is "Oistins". This is a | | | | good travel guide can really come in handy as |
| fishing village which has numerous kiosks which | | | | they usually have pretty in depth information on |
| prepare local food for sale at night. The price | | | | there restaurants which can include photographs |
| usually ranges from approximately U.S. $8 - U.S. | | | | and menus as well to help you make your choice. |
| $13 per person and the taste is just as good as | | | | Choosing a local travel guide, that is one that is |
| any of the restaurants on the island. On Friday | | | | actually run by locals can be your wisest choice as |
| nights there is a party as well with music and | | | | they usually can give you first hand information |
| dancing that usually lasts until Midnight. | | | | on the restaurants as well. |