| Barbados isn't just a pretty face; she cooks up | | | | of course, to be seen. Also, a very small, |
| amazing food, too, and offers it in settings that, | | | | exclusive hotel of the same name promises quite |
| until you visited the island, you only saw in glossy | | | | special accommodations. St James, Lone Star |
| brochures. Great food, kind service, and an | | | | Hotel |
| over-the-top romantic settings make for | | | | Josef's: Request a table by the sea for one of the |
| memorable experiences to take home from | | | | most romantic settings on the island. The |
| Barbados. So promises the famous Zagat guide, | | | | "inventive" menu is often "brilliant," whether you |
| whose 1500-plus diners recommend the following: | | | | choose the "unique, delicious" sushi or "tasty" |
| L'Azure: At the Crane Resort on the southeast | | | | eclectic eats. Christ Church, in the heart of St. |
| "corner" of Barbados, this cliff-side bright and airy | | | | Lawrence Gap |
| restaurant is the place to go for an "incredible | | | | Fish Pot: "Worth the drive," Zagat says, to the far |
| Sunday gospel brunch," although it offers "fabulous | | | | northwest coast -- but remember, Barbados is |
| Caribbean" seafood any day of the week. Go | | | | only 14 by 21 miles large anyway. You'll long |
| early to walk the award-winning pink-sand beach | | | | remember your wonderful, fresh seafood meal |
| that you'll be perched above when you dine. St. | | | | and wonderful service at Fish Pot, as you look |
| Philip, Crane Beach Hotel | | | | over a "sparkling" Caribbean Sea. St. Peter, Little |
| Café Luna: Perched on an intimate rooftop | | | | Good Harbour |
| of the boutique-y Little Arches Hotel, the | | | | Every one of these restaurants sits at the sea's |
| "gourmet" eclectic/Mediterranean creations wow | | | | edge, so remember to call ahead and request a |
| as much as the moon reflecting off the waters | | | | table as close to the water as possible. After all, |
| of Oistins Bay. Christ Church, Little Arches Hotel | | | | your holiday won't last forever, so grab every bit |
| Lone Star: This chi-chi west coast restaurant is a | | | | of island beauty you possibly can. And take home |
| "fantastic seaside" place where you may | | | | some wonderful dining memories from the |
| encounter one of the many "celebs" who visit the | | | | Caribbean island known as "The Jewel of the |
| island and are in the mood for really good | | | | Caribbean. |
| eclectic-Mediterranean steak and fish dishes - and, | | | | |