Papillon’s brunch is called `Swinging à la Carte’ and that means that you can choose whatever you like. Start with dessert and finish with breakfast, just gorge yourself on the appetizers or eat only the tempting main courses: in short, do as you like, how much you like and whenever you like. This is your day, Mom, and just go for it in the company of your loved ones. Expect unlimited tea, coffee, juice, champagne or mimosas and live music to make this unique experience complete.

So what’s on the menu on this 2012 Mother’s Day? Well, one can start with French toast made of sweet raisin bread, eggs Benedict or a spinach omelet, vichiçoise, chèvre salad, carpaccio or crab cakes. Main course options include French favorite Canard à l’orange, grouper, aji shrimps or boeuf Bourgignonne. The desserts are irresistible, so save some space for them: chocolate mousse, crème brûlée or a Dame Blanche. The price of the luxurious Mother’s Day brunch event at Papillon is $44 (including mimosas, champagne, soft, coffee & tea) reservations should be made in advance.

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ORANJESTAD –LG Smith Steak and Chop House restaurant located next to the Crystal Casino is known for its high quality food, good service – this completes the culinary experience of each customer. LG Smith’s Steak and Chop House together with CAB -Certified Angus Beef announces introduction of a new menu that will exceed all expectations.

The new LG Smith’s Steak and Chop House menu is made according to the desire of the loyal customers of the well known restaurant. Some of the new and exquisite dishes are; Onion Soup, Grilled Portobello Mushroom, Seafood Mignon, Cowboy Rib Eye, Prime Top Sirloin Baseball, Seafood Mignon and Twice Tuna as appetizer. Another delicious main course option is the Albacore Tuna Steak & Double-cut Smoked Pork Chop and for those who prefer a vegetarian option there is the Goat Cheese Ravioli and Vegetable Wellington. To put the icing on the cake LG Smith has an extensive dessert menu.

It’s no secret that LG Smith Steak and Chop House has one of the best wine selections on our island. Each dish is served with its recommended wine by the waiter. LG Smith uses certified Angus Beef to guarantee high quality of its beef dishes. All those who enjoy live entertainment during dinner be sure to make your reservations every Saturday at 6:30pm, saxophonist ‘El Prove’ does his musical magic.

You are invited to enjoy exquisite dishes from the new menu at LG Smith Steak and Chop House located next to the Crystal Casino on the second floor of the Renaissance Mall opened from 5:30pm till 11:00pm. LG Smith Steak and Chop House simply delightful!

Chef Sandro have come up with the great idea of presenting LOBSTER TAPAS to the much appreciated Blue Lobster’s clientele, keeping in mind that most of the clients which would be coming for lunch must probably need to have a LIGHT LUNCH served fast and still of high quality .

Chef Sandro put his Imagination and experience to work and together with his partner Mr. German Castano, came up with 34 TAPAS conforming an ample variety of dishes to represent the most exuberant array of taste and culinary cultures.

The already well known lobster house, have on its TAPAS list : Lobster Hawaiian, Baby lobster thermidor 3oz lobster tail, spicy lobster, lobster baguette, Duo soup (Bouillabaisse& Lobster bisque) Crab cakes in curry-garlic-honey sauce, Beef teriyaki, lobster ravioli, spicy grouper, chicken al curry, coconut breaded shrimps, garlic shrimps, Tuna teriyaki, tenderloin tips in mushroom sauce and much, much more.

This rainbow of options can be seen at www.arubabluelobster.com or more information can be acquired via info@arubabluelobster.com .

The blue lobster Restaurant will continue with its promise … food will be at the table within 8 minutes from ordering, so, professionals, business people and the public in general will be able to eat a light lunch in reasonable time and be back soon to work .

Reasonable prices, high quality food and friendly service is what has made The Blue Lobster restaurant THE PLACE for dinner in Palm Beach and now it will become THE PLACE for LUNCH.

German commented that Lunch will be served from 11am till 4pm, and mentioned that reservations will be recommended, additionally he mention that Dinner will continue at the regular hours, 5pm till 11pm.

Due to the quest for improvement and desire to excel The blue Lobster restaurant makes available the TAPAS LUNCH at its location palm beach 164A, Noord.

Sandro and German extend a personal invitation on Monday April the 23rd 2012, so one and all come to sample the great variety of LOBSTER TAPAS, and are discounting only for this day, all dishes in the Tapas menu with 50%.

The Blue Lobster is doing this as a token of appreciation to all its valuable clients which in the past provided the much appreciated patronage, say German.

PALM BEACH – Aqua Grill hosted a group of VIP guests here on the island from the U.S. with the insurance division of Sovereign Bank for an incentive-based trip. Sovereign Bank is one of the Northeast’s largest banks, offering a broad array of financial services, including retail, business, and corporate banking; cash management; capital markets; private wealth management; and insurance. Its roots reach back to 1902, when it was established as a building and loan association helping Pennsylvania textile workers become homeowners.

Guests with the group enjoyed the freshest seafood on the island, and the warm hospitality of the internationally praised restaurant.

Aqua Grill is a popular choice for groups and festive events, with a staff dedicated to orchestrating dinners large and small. Pictured here is the Sovereign team enjoying dinner at Aqua Grill.

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Progress is being made on the completion of what will become an impressive center for shopping, dining and entertainment in the “low rise’ hotel area at the Alhambra Mall. This complete makeover is resulting in a sleek, stylish environment and the eateries and facilities located within are following through; the newest addition, Ginger Restaurant, is a perfect example.

Ginger is an expanded version of the restaurant that is part of the Tamarijn all-inclusive resort, and its popularity there prompted Divi management to offer a full-blown outlet of the Pacific Rim fusion cuisine. This chic, charming little eatery is what the area needed, and after a soft opening a few weeks ago, is already garnering a loyal clientele.

Ginger is the newest branch of a small, very popular boutique franchise out of Holland, where Divi sent their Chef Danie to train before opening the Aruba edition. “Though relatively young (30) to be running a kitchen, we couldn’t be more pleased with her creativity and passion for her profession,” confided Aruba Divi Properties Manager Alex Nieuwmeyer, “We are fortunate to have some great talent here.”

Aruban media was invited to discover the pleasing and reasonably priced menu, and were duly impressed. Thai Green Curry and Chicken Tikka Masala earned raves from reporters; MORNING NEWS taste testers tried the Malaysian Otak Otak, an assortment of salmon, local fish and shrimp wrapped and cooked in a banana leaf. The sauce was perfectly sweet-spicy without overwhelming the taste buds, the fish moist and tender. Main courses are served with a choice of white or fried rice or noodles.

Ginger features a wide range of flavors from Japan, China, Thailand, India and Malaysia, so there are choices of the familiar, but some tasty new adventures in Pacific Rim cooking. Main courses range from $15 to $19 and the restaurant is open from 5:30 to 11:00 PM for dinner.

There is a very appealing dessert selection, but we had to try the signature Ginger Lemon Cream, (a tangy, light lemon mousse with fresh ginger sauce) which paired with some green tea, was the perfect end to the meal; highly recommended. A lovely extra touch of luxury: hot towels delivered to your table at the end.

Ginger Restaurant sports chic setting, tasty and reasonably priced food and excellent, congenial service; looks like a winner!

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Every Saturday night, Casa Tua Mediterrannee takes us across the ocean with a special menu featuring Kebab and Mediterranean Salad Bar. Mediterranean cuisine, from Spain to Morocco, From France to Tunisia, From Italy to Greece and the Middle East, the Mediterranean cuisine is known as “La cuisine du soleil” The sunny cuisine, for its colors, it’s flavors, it’s diversity, so many different dishes, so many different culture, and yet very basic products are used, virgin olive oil, tomatoes, red bell peppers, zucchinis, eggplants, lemon…

Mediterranean cuisine is not only a cuisine from the Middle East as a majority of people think, but it’s the whole Mediterranean region, Spain with its famous Tapas, south of France is famous for the “Provencale” cuisine, Italy and Greece that don’t need any further description, Morocco and Tunisia with Lamb Couscous, spicy Tajine and colorful salads and many more. With our new formula, you will have the opportunity to taste many of these delicious dishes, more than 15 different appetizers are available on the buffet, Greek feta cheese salad, grilled marinated veggies, hummus, tzaziki, babaganoush, sautéed mushrooms, jamon Serrano, Chorizo Iberico de Bellota, Greek style mussels, keftedes (Greek typical meat balls in tomato sauce), Bruschetta and more…

On the hot side, endless orders of Kebabs: marinated beef tenderloin and chicken breast served on skewer, and marinated and brick oven baked lamb leg.

Behind this authentic culinary trip the owners originally from France and Tunisia with a Spanish descent, together with Chef Roberto from Milano and Kiki our Greek consultant.

Take this opportunity to enjoy a memorable evening at Casa Tua Mediterrannee, located upstairs in the Palm Beach Plaza Mall.

Since opening in the fall, just around three months ago, many clients both locals and tourists have visited the Blue Lobster Restaurant enjoying the cuisine and the service and undertaking their own initiative to become the restaurant’s goodwill ambassadors.

They spread the great news around pools and beaches, giving owners German Castano and his son-in-law partner and executive chef Sandro Herold, unprecedented support, allowing the new restaurant to secure its leading position in Aruba’s highly-competitive restaurant market.

The enthusiastic testimonials went much further than pools and beaches, reaching the high-rise and low-rise hotels, spreading the word about the little cozy eatery, on the Palm Beach road, commanding the attention of lobster lovers among major corporations, banks and even official entities in the USA, Canada, Holland, France and Germany.

The future looks promising, says Castano, and we know it takes a lot of hard work and effort to maintain the momentum, but we feel comfortable knowing that there are so many people giving a helping hand, out there and spreading our fame.

The restaurant has undertaken many improvements and upgrades since opening day. All seats inside have been provided with soft and comfortable cushions adding to patron’s enjoyment of their meal. Also the service staff has been uniformed with fresh colored, turquoise blue vests, and white long sleeve shirts or blouses, to match the aqua theme of the restaurant.

Now plans are underway to redecorate the interior of the restaurant and to build a new entrance, granting patrons a more spectacular sense of arrival, with the help of beautiful colored lights, plants and a decorative pergola.

If you haven’t visited yet, hurry up and get there! The Blue Lobster Restaurant features more than 15 lobster dishes on its menu, listing Lobster Bisque, Lobster Ravioli and Lobster Croquettes, among hot appetizers, Lobster Salad, Lobster Cocktail and Lobster Martini among cold appetizers, and Lobster Thermidor, Lobster Lasagna, Broiled Lobster Tail in Garlic-Lemon-Herb Butter, Lobster Steak and Shrimp, Lobster Linguini, Lobster and Mushroom Ragout, and Lobster Risotto, as main courses.

The unrushed, intimate and relaxing ambiance of this family-run establishment is truly unique and worth a visit.

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Looking for an evening that embodies all that is Aruba? The answer is simple!

The elements that make for a memorable dinner on Aruba are those that take full advantage of the unique amenities the island has to offer; everyone’s fantasy is a romantic sunset dinner by the sea, with the soothing sound of gentle waves and swaying palms While here, you can also become a fish lover by trying the distinctively sweet and special flavor of native Caribbean seafood. If fish wasn’t your dish before, you will be a convert once you try some of our fresh caught local delicacies.

All these special factors can be found at Simply Fish, located along the shore at the Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino in Palm Beach. Open only for dinner from 6:30 to 11 PM nightly, it is the perfect spot to savor the chef’s delightful creations with a side dish of glorious sunset or star-studded sky.

Dishes for which they are particularly noted are the Aruba Triangle, a mélange of local fish and lobster tail and their Baked Sea Bass, among a diverse sampling of seafood.

However, landlubbers are not ignored, and steak and fowl are very tempting, with their original and unique sauces.

Fans of Simply Fish wax enthusiastically about the delightful island ambiance as well as their tasty menu; “don’t miss the desserts-they are to dies for” one devotee informed us, so don’t depart without trying the fresh made Devil’s Food or Coconut Banana cakes.

However, restaurant owners acknowledge their star attraction is the tranquil location, a perfect place for a romantic dinner-or perhaps proposal? Sunset is the prime time to enjoy a meal at Simply Fish, while digging your toes in the sand, and their reservation book fill up early for that time in particular, so it is recommended to reserve days in advance, as seating is very limited.

Call 520-6537 to reserve you place for one of the most memorable dining experiences to be had while on Aruba.

Starting last Saturday March 3rd at 6:30pm LG Smith presents saxophonist “El Prove” who will entertain with relaxing Jazz music.  Visit LG Smith Steak and Chop House and enjoy a different ambience combined with the best Steaks on the island and Jazz music. If relaxation is what you are looking for come to LG Smith Steak and Chop House, select an exceptional wine from the extensive wine list and treat yourself to a unique night.

For reservations please call 523-6195. ‘Like our page on Facebook and stay up to date with LG Smith Steak and Chop House located on the second floor of the prestigious Renaissance Mall.

The popular seafood restaurant Fishes & More has made some delicious additions to their already impressive menu. These include new seafood dishes, but also creative meaty delights and mouthwatering desserts.

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