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INSIDER LOCAL CHEF TIPS

Where do you head to when you’re looking for an
awesome but casual grab and go?
Peppers on Seven Mile has good jerk and grilled
foods for a reasonable price in a casual outdoor
environment. Try the jerk combo, ribs and
AGUA, GRAND CAYMAN
conch fritters.
Best spot for a romantic dinner?
Agua is a great spot in Camana Bay. Sit either outside What’s your favourite hidden gem and why?
at their al fresco dining area or be sure to sit next to To find the best hidden gems on the island contact
a window for a nice view. The Mediterranean-South Prime Food Tours and get a true taste of the
American inspired concept offers a warm intimate Caribbean! letseat@foodtours.ky
setting, great food, along with excellent handcrafted Tell us about your favourite local beach spot?
cocktails and an extensive wine list.
Heritage Kitchen is the best local fish shack in a
CHEF Where do you head to when you’re looking for CHEF casual setting with a great view of the sea!
Massimo I love good ol’ roasted chicken. At Chicken! Chicken! Dylan Benoit If you’ve never been to the Cayman Islands, what is
an awesome but casual grab and go?
the one thing that you shouldn’t miss?
De Francesca they smother fresh herbs and slowly roast whole Chef - Writer - Consultant, Prime Group Cayman You must get on a boat and head to Stingray City and
chickens on a rotisserie grill, slowly, to perfection.
interact with the stingrays in their natural habitat.
Executive Chef, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa Be sure to have a Congo brownie, a decadent double Dylan Benoit is the Executive Chef of Prime Kitchen, It’s a truly spectacular interaction with the natural
chocolate, rum and coconut flavored brownie.
Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman world, unique to Cayman.
Cayman’s premier private chef and catering company
What’s your favourite hidden gem and why? as well as the Chef Partner of Carnivore Premium
Originally hailing from Toronto, Chef Massimo Within Grand Old House, you’ll find a quaint and Meats - Cayman’s bespoke butcher shop, serving Why do you think Cayman is the Culinary Capital
De Francesca is the Executive Chef at Kimpton very special wine bar, called “Nino’s Wine Bar”. the island with the highest quality meats and hand of the Caribbean?
Seafire Resort + Spa. An award-winning chef whose A true authentic old school wine bar with wood made products. Because we have some of the most incredible chefs
career took root in his culinary journeys through finishes and leather seats. You will instantly notice and a wide variety of restaurants to please any
the kitchens of Italy, Canada, USA and Caribbean, the cave-like-wine-cellar-aroma throughout. palate. Not to mention a diverse and multicultural
he produces innovative dishes infused with local What is your favourite spot for brunch? workforce of talented chefs, cooks, and front of house
flare so it’s no wonder we look to him for his Tell us about your favourite local beach spot? Anchor & Den at The Marriott is my favourite representatives that when simmer together, create a
expertise on the culinary scene in Cayman. Heritage Kitchen has spectacular views of the ocean brunch spot. The variety of both classic brunch and unique culinary landscape.
and sunset. Enjoy authentic Caribbean & Caymanian international food offerings makes it one of the most
What is your favourite spot for brunch? cuisines with true cooking techniques and the use of diverse brunches on the island and they also have
AVE, of course! But when I am not assisting in local ingredients. Conch fritters, crispy fried snapper a wider array of beverage options including pour-
executing our brunch at AVE restaurant, I enjoy with a fresh mango juice is the way to go! over-ice, pre-batched cocktails as well as the typical
visiting Bacaro for their Sunday brunch. Neatly Why do you think Cayman is the Culinary Capital bottomless bubbles.
crafted food and drinks are served a la carte style. of the Caribbean? Best spot for a romantic dinner?
The views are gorgeous as it is situated adjacent Undoubtedly, Chef Eric Ripert’s influence, inviting Ristorante Pappagallo in West Bay. It’s an Italian
to the Cayman Islands Yacht Club Marina and world class celebrity chef’s each year for the restaurant nestled over a pond surrounded by a bird
the service is personal and efficient.
“Cayman Cookout” has spearheaded the international sanctuary with a great wine list and fresh made
awareness for Cayman’s culinary scene. pastas. Try the osso bucco.

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