NASSAU PARADISE ISLAND IS NIRVANA FOR FOODIES 

• SelvaRey Rum Partnership: Baha Mar is partnering with Bruno Mars’ new spirits brand, and the partnership will kick off with an epic Labor Day Weekend celebration – the Piña Colada Pool Party at SLS Baha Mar Privilege Pool. The event will feature a series of DJ sets throughout the weekend with tropical drinks available from the spirit brand, all leading up to Sunday’s performance by Grammy award-winning artist Bruno Mars and Grammy winner Anderson Paak
• The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival: The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival will take place October 21-23, headlined by internationally renowned and celebrated chefs, including Marcus Samuelsson of Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House, Daniel Boulud of Café Boulud and Dario Cecchini of Carna. The festival will kick off with a welcome party hosted by Marcus Samuelsson, followed by two days of interactive cooking demos and culinary experiences led by Baha Mar’s epicurean talent and guest chefs. The celebration will conclude with an unforgettable al fresco dining experience on Long Cay, Baha Mar’s lush private island hideaway. Guests who wish to experience this delicious experience can purchase tickets here, from $79 to $499.
• The opening of Knosh: Grand Hyatt Baha Mar will open the property’s first dairy kosher food truck certified under the strict supervision of Chabad of The Bahamas. This exciting new food truck will expand the kosher dining options available for guests with dishes including cauliflower “mac & cheese” made with cauliflower, za’atar, cheddar, and smoked gouda; loaded cheese fries with an impossible pattie, cheddar, mozzarella cheese, and green onions; and Bahamian Banh Mi with crispy fried local fish, cucumber, pickled carrots, chili Fresnos, cilantro, mint, pickle daikon and spicy mayo on a baguette.

Sandals Royal Bahamian

• Cocktails at the new Coconut Grove: Part of the recent renovations at Sandals Royal Bahamian, Coconut Grove is the expansive new lounge area extending Bahamian beach vibes to the center of the resort both day and night. Shaded by coconut palms, the new setting boasts a beach bar with unparalleled sea views and fun, swing-style seating. Guests can enjoy inventive cocktails like the Dragon in the Coconut and Strawberry Guava Frosé and grab a bite at one of the three new food trucks while enjoying live entertainment.

• Paranza: Opening in December 2022 at The Cove, Paranza will be a high-end ocean-inspired Italian restaurant by Michelin-star Chef Michael White. The four-time James Beard Award-nominated chef behind Convivio, Alto, AI Fiori, and Marea in New York City will join Nobu Matsuhisa (NOBU) and José Andrés (Fish) in making Atlantis the only resort in the region with three Michelin star-rated chefs. At Paranza, guests will enjoy modern coastal Italian cuisine with an emphasis on seafood.
• Café Martinique: Chef Adrien Delcourt from Paris’ Jules Verne takes the helm at the beloved Café Martinique in October 2022, bringing signature menu items and updates that reflect his Parisian pedigree matched with the bounty of local Bahamian seafood and regional flavors. The bar and lounge at Café Martinique will also debut an absinthe cocktail list, redefined lounge fare, and outdoor terrace seating overlooking the famed Atlantis Marina.
• Dilly Club: The ultra-hip lounge Bon Vivants will introduce Dilly Club this year. This new space in Marina Village will be a café by day serving espresso drinks and baked goods and by night will serve craft cocktails in a colorful oceanside venue.
• Frezca: Formerly known as Sip Sip, Frezca will open at the Cove’s pool deck in 2022 and will serve European and Mediterranean-style cuisines in the outdoor space.
• Tuk Tuk Kitchen: Atlantis Paradise Island will introduce Tuk Tuk Kitchen this year, a breakfast and dinner restaurant with a southeast Asian-inspired menu. Breakfast offerings in this new outpost in The Cove will include a mix of American classics and south Asian breakfast specialties and will cater to groups and families with large-format dining options.

Graycliff Hotel

• Graycliff Restaurant: Food aficionados will enjoy upscale cuisine at Graycliff Restaurant – the first five-star restaurant in The Bahamas. This internationally acclaimed fine-dining restaurant is a favorite of famous visitors and features five dining rooms, a private dining room in the wine cellar, and a chef’s table in the kitchen. Menu selections range from conch chowder and foie gras with black truffles to chateaubriand for two.
• Chocolate & Spirits Pairing: From Monday to Saturday at 11:15 a.m., guests 18 years and older can learn the secret to pairing chocolate with beer, rum, wine, port, and other spirits at Graycliff Chocolatier. Guests will savor a variety of fine pairings from fine rum perfectly matched with a bar of creamy chocolate which presents notes of buttery vanilla goodness to a whiskey matched with Bahamian-fruit flavored chocolate that titillates the taste buds.
• Graycliff Culinary Academy: Those looking for an interactive dining experience can partake in Graycliff Culinary Academy’s cooking classes, where they will learn the art of cooking in a variety of mouthwatering styles under the guidance of Graycliff Restaurant’s Executive Chef Elijah Bowe and his team. At the end of the class, participants will receive copies of the recipes and a specialty apron to recreate the culinary masterpieces at home.

• Food and Beverage Deals to Take Advantage of: Those staying at Comfort Suites Paradise Island from November 16 through December 20, having booked between September 1-30, can enjoy even more promotions to enhance their food and beverage experience at the resort: guests who stay three to five nights receive a $50 food & beverage credit, and those who stay six nights or more receive a $100 food & beverage credit. In addition, the Kids Stay, Play & Eat Free promotion is always available – kids get to stay free in-room with their parents, play free at Aquaventure at Atlantis Paradise Island, and eat free at Crusoe’s Restaurant.

Margaritaville Beach Resort, Nassau, Bahamas

• Island-Inspired Bars and Eateries: The island’s newest resort is home to a variety of mouthwatering food and beverage options from delicious surf and turf at JWB Prime Steak and Seafood to handcrafted cocktails at Changes in Latitude Bar and chef-inspired selections at Vacation Café. Guests can take advantage of the resort’s vacation packages that include food and beverage credits to explore all the property has to offer. Guests who book the “Fam”tastic Stay & Play package will receive a 5-night stay and $350 food & beverage credit to be used for daily breakfast, pizza night, top shelf margaritas or snacks.