Tag: food
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Best Buy East Supermarket and Department Store
If you are staying in the eastern part of Anguilla near Shoal Bay East, Island Harbour, The Welches, or East End Village, Best Buy East Supermarket and Department Store is the perfect place to get your groceries, personal care items, and even household products and furniture. The store is also air-conditioned. The hours Best Buy… Read more
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J W Proctor’s Supermarket in the Quarter
For those living or staying in the central region of the island, Proctor’s is a great option for groceries. The store is air-conditioned and is laid out in a way similar to grocery stores in the United States. The aisles are fairly wide, making it easy to move around even when the store is busy.… Read more
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Picnic in a Park with Parakeets and a Peacock
Anguilla’s coastal beaches are fantastic, but there are fun and fascinating places to discover in the interior, too. For instance, there is an adorable little park in the historic area of the Valley. For your picnic meal, stop first at one of the many places on the Strip in the Valley (across from St. Mary’s… Read more
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Dames: Dining in History with a Beautiful View
Dames is a new restaurant located in the Forest in Anguilla off Tanglewood Road. Dames opened on Anguilla Day, May 30, 2024. The restaurant is named for Dame Bernice Lake and is located in a beautiful, old Anguillan home. Dame Bernice Lake was a talented lawyer and jurist who practiced widely throughout the Caribbean. She… Read more
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Mingz Restaurant and Bar
Mingz is a new restaurant in The Valley, Anguilla. This roomy, breezy restaurant has seating for parties of all sizes along with a full-service bar. While waiting for your food, which is delicious and well priced, you can play pool and enjoy the music. The service is great. Mingz is open for lunch (including takeout)… Read more
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Welches Village Festival: Traditional Delights
Whit Monday Holiday (May 20, 2024) was celebrated at Welches Village in the East End of Anguilla by a traditional food festival. Johnny cakes were baked in the original outdoor oven. Kids made kites. Music played. Delicious food was eaten. Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram. Read more
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Andy’s Restaurant and Bar in the Valley, Anguilla
Although the beach restaurants and those along the main highway are very popular, a little exploration can lead to pleasant surprises. This is the case with Andy’s Restaurant and Bar located in the Valley near the corner of Mahogany Tree Road and Coronation Avenue. Set in lushly-planted grounds, this indoor/outdoor restaurant has a lively Caribbean… Read more
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Peggy’s Week in Paradise: An Adventure in Anguilla
My cousin Peggy came to visit me in Anguilla. She arrived late on a Sunday afternoon. We dropped off her bag at the house and took her first picture in Anguilla. Then we drove to the Dune Preserve on Rendezvous Bay to enjoy Bankie Banks Sunday School. This was the perfect way to begin Peggy’s… Read more
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Sunset at Elvis’ Beach Bar
The other day, I decided to check out the Happy Hour at Elvis’ Beach Bar in Sandy Ground. I pulled off the road onto the sand, parked, and then walked down the beach to the bar. Although Happy Hour had just begun at 4 pm, there were already three couples seated at the bar where… Read more