My wife and I are going to Turks and Caicos in two weeks. We will be there for five days. Does anyone have any restaurant suggestions and/or anything that we must do or see while there?
Been awhile since we've been, but we stayed at The Grace Bay club, which had a good restaurant. The wine service is odd in T&C, at least it was when we were there. The reds are not kept in cellars or wine-fridges, so they are served way too warm.
As someone posted elsewhere, The Wine Cellar on the Leeward hwy is your retail friend. It also gives a good overview of what to expect on winelists. Appeared The Wine Cellar carries pretty much everything that gets imported onto the island. Even the Amanyara resort does not stray far off.
CA is well represented. Some decent Burgundy, Bordeaux, Spanish and then assorted South Africa and S. America. I have seen a LOT worse island selections. Some restaurants also carry high end Bordeaux Ch. Petrus, etc.
We figured someone knows what they are doing in selecting the wines to be imported. So while the selections may not be that broad, for the most part they know what to get. Duval-Leroy Rose champagne even ;-] (Also keep in mind this a country that collects all taxes through sales tax, tariffs and duties - no income or property taxes.)
More good news is restaurant mark-ups are not more than 100%. So a 2004 Pahlmeyer Napa Chard was $120, 1998 Dom $220, Belle Glos Clark and Telephone $90. Considering where you are, not so bad for restaurants with drinkable wines.
Insofar as storage, some restaurants have wine refrigerators and they put them right up front. Never had a questionable bottle.
Food wise the favorites, in order of preference:
- Da Conch Shack. Get the fritters and a bottle of Yellow label Veuve ($75) and kick off your shoes. Ate 3x - Amanyara dining room. Elegant and refined in a beautiful casual setting. Ate 1x - Magnolia. The tuna is very good. Lobster is now off the menu april->sept? Ate 2x
Another poster returned to Coyaba, but the flavors were a bit too busy for me. Just not my style. Although good wines and service.
Didn't get to Coco Bistro or Parallel 23 and heard a rave review (from an Italian no less) about Bella Luna, an Italian spot.
If its late (after 10pm) check out Club Soda on the Leeward Hwy. Local food and ambiance.
And for scuba, Ocean Vibes. Seriously superior.
That's what I found. Enjoy your trip!
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