Traditional food on Curacao
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Damselfish
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I liked the food at Jaanchies.
Not exactly local, but different, is the African restaurant at the ostrich farm. Food was reasonably priced especially for what you got and very tasty. Way near the eastern end of the island, but a good place for an off gassing day. The tour is fun, and the gift shop has neat stuff.
Not exactly local, but different, is the African restaurant at the ostrich farm. Food was reasonably priced especially for what you got and very tasty. Way near the eastern end of the island, but a good place for an off gassing day. The tour is fun, and the gift shop has neat stuff.
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I have to agree to try the market in Punda for local food. If you walk along the water by the produce boats, you'll first see the "new" market, big and round shaped. Pass by the left hand side and you will see the Marshe (spelling?) a green building with a few cafeteria style and waitress food stands. The chopped peppers are hot.
But.... we found something called loempias, giant spring rolls, stuffed with cabbage, sprouts, chicken and peppers (pica but not very spicy) or not. Our favorite are at Wa On on Winston Churchill Weg almost across from the police station and fire station almost at the ring at Rio Canario. There is a store next door called Casa Caesar. The other loempias we like are at the Alaska Snack. I'm not sure of the street name but it's a right off the ring at the 1st light after crossing the bridge and then a left at the lights (a right would bring you into Punda) at the bottom of the hill. All right, it's not the high rent district. I've never been bothered by anyone, but I've only been during the day.
The other thing that might be considered "local" are pancakes. Well, not local but Dutch? There is a place at the Promenade Mall called De Fontein. The pancakes are thicker than a crepe and thinner than a NE style pancake. I like the ones with bacon and apples sautéed before they pour on the batter. There are pancakes at Daniels and at the restaurant at Porto Marie and there is a creperie at the Rif Fort.
Also, something really fun... there is a yogurt by Danone called Danio - fantastic! Qwark is like a yogurt only thinker and sweeter.
When shopping at the grocery stores the best times are Thursday afternoons or Friday mornings.
And of course, when in Westpunt stop by to see us; for food, drink or just to say hello.
Sunshine (Sol Food)
But.... we found something called loempias, giant spring rolls, stuffed with cabbage, sprouts, chicken and peppers (pica but not very spicy) or not. Our favorite are at Wa On on Winston Churchill Weg almost across from the police station and fire station almost at the ring at Rio Canario. There is a store next door called Casa Caesar. The other loempias we like are at the Alaska Snack. I'm not sure of the street name but it's a right off the ring at the 1st light after crossing the bridge and then a left at the lights (a right would bring you into Punda) at the bottom of the hill. All right, it's not the high rent district. I've never been bothered by anyone, but I've only been during the day.
The other thing that might be considered "local" are pancakes. Well, not local but Dutch? There is a place at the Promenade Mall called De Fontein. The pancakes are thicker than a crepe and thinner than a NE style pancake. I like the ones with bacon and apples sautéed before they pour on the batter. There are pancakes at Daniels and at the restaurant at Porto Marie and there is a creperie at the Rif Fort.
Also, something really fun... there is a yogurt by Danone called Danio - fantastic! Qwark is like a yogurt only thinker and sweeter.
When shopping at the grocery stores the best times are Thursday afternoons or Friday mornings.
And of course, when in Westpunt stop by to see us; for food, drink or just to say hello.
Sunshine (Sol Food)
phelana
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I have dined at Jaanchies. I love Westpunt. CURsunshine gives great tips. I recommend local sopi if they have some.
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