Eat local during Restaurant Week in May Photo Credit Antigua and Barbuda Tourism via Facebook

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA INVITE FOODIES TO EAT LOCAL DURING  RESTAURANT WEEK  

Eat Local in Antigua and Barbuda During  Restaurant Week in May

 

ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA (March 2023)  Bring your appetite to Antigua and Barbuda for the first edition of the Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week on the culinary calendar from May 7 – May 21. www.antiguabarbudarestaurantweek.com Sweetening the pot,   Elite Island Resorts is offering a USD $500.00 air credit for foodies booking stays at Galley Bay Resort and Spa, Verandah Resort & Spa, Pineapple Beach Club, and  St. James’s Club.  www.eliteislandresorts.com/destinations/antigua/  Hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, foodies will enjoy prix-fixe, discounted prices, celebrity chef appearances, and special events.  A unique feature of the promotion will be the “Eat Like A Local” experience, allowing people to indulge in Antigua and Barbuda’s local, home-cooked food at homes across the country, street vendors and local food spots. Culminating in a grand celebration on May 21, during Restaurant Week’s ‘Food & Art Experience’, patrons will enjoy entertainment, paired with Tapas-styled tastings from participating restaurants, indulge in specialty cocktails, rums, wines and spirits with local art and paintings as the backdrop.​ 

Sips and snacks by the sea during Restaurant Week in May Photo Credit Antigua and Barbuda Tourism

Alex Grimley, Managing Partner Rocks Group said, “This event will showcase the diversity in culinary arts that our beloved destination has, as well as price points. With so many varied restaurants participating, it will make a perfect holiday for any gastronome. ”  Barbuda’s  Barbuda Belle will also participate in Restaurant Week. Owner Doc François Petit says, “From fresh lobster or fish on the grill to our homemade dishes with a French twist, we will offer a variety of menu options, perfect for toes in the sand dining or seated in our restaurant, The Mangrove.” “Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week is an open invitation for you, your family and friends to come to Antigua and Barbuda and join us at dining tables across the country,” said Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment,  Hon. Charles Fernandez.  

Foodies are offered a $500.00 air credit for stays at Elite Island Resorts including Pineapple Beach Club during Restaurant Week Photo Credit Elite Island Resorts

 

“Restaurant Week will be strategically positioned right off the heels of the prestigious Antigua Sailing Week Regatta for the purpose of extending the country’s peak season,” said CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Colin C. James. Amongst the participating restaurants offering varied two and three-course restaurant week-inspired menus are:  Ana’s on the Beach Restaurant and Art Gallery, Maia at South PointThe Antigua Vintage Tea HouseCatherine’s CaféRokuniSheer RocksWild Tamarind at Tamarind HillsThe’Chimney, Spices of IndiaBig BananaThe Larder and Like A Latte.   Visit www.antiguabarbudarestaurantweek.com. To plan a vacation, visit  www.visitantiguabarbuda.com