Daily 02/06/07 No 126 - Antigua Observer Newspaper

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14 NIGHTS OUT Change—sometimes it’s a good thing, sometimes not. But in the restaurant business, most of the time customers welcome a change in the form of a new menu, because it gives them new tastes to sample. Bay House Restaurant, that beautiful setting overlooking the sea at Dickenson Bay, has recently introduced a new Deck Menu that has a number of significant additions which are sure to intrigue anyone looking for a change. During the month of June, the restaurant is offering a little added incentive to stop by and see the new menu—a complimentary drink with any meal purchased. The build-up to Carnival features a lot of fetes, most of them geared toward young revelers who like the loud pounding music and excess. But what about older folks who love to have a good “wine” but not a lot of the crazy going-ons, who enjoy music they can dance to and want an upscale event where they can feel comfortable and lime with friends? Now they have the WINE Fete, dubbed “The Ultimate Wine and Dance Experience,” to be held on 11 June at the President’s Suite at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium. Featured entertainment is the Laviscount Brass, a band known for its straight up and eminently danceable music. Dance Commander for the evening is well-known Observer Radio personality Serpent, who has extensive knowledge of Calypso and Soca as well as a personality that gets everyone moving. According to organizer Dotsie Isaac Gellizeau, the idea came out of her sister D. Gisele Isaac’s 50th birthday party, The breezy Bay House Restaurant now offers a new Deck Menu in addition to great views over Dickenson Bay. While they have kept some of the favorite entrees, starters and salads, they have added several new categories of choices. These include home-made deep dish savoury pies and jacket (or baked) potatoes filled with a variety of toppings. Among the Bay House Restaurant at Trade Winds Hotel Location: Dickenson Bay Costs: Deck Menu Starters EC$18-28, Sandwiches $29-33, Deep Dish Pies $34-47 Contact: (268) 462-1223 options on the pies are the traditional chicken pot pie and beef and mushroom as well as vegetable and seafood pies. The pota- where everyone was having a great time and asking “why can’t we have a fete like this for Carnival?” So the group of friends got together and made it happen, with the help of sponsors such as C&C Wine House; Digicel; Mega Distributors Ltd.; Cool & Smooth; Chivas Regal, Absolut Vodka, Camus Cognac and English Harbour Rum; Caribbean Union Bank; Courts; Lucozade; Maulvin Trucking; and Wine provider for the WINE Fete will be C&C Wine House, specializing in South African wines. toes can be topped with the more wellknown toppings such as chili, sour cream or garlic and herb butter, or the more original coleslaw and cheddar cheese or chicken sautéed with bell pepper, cabbage and onion. In addition, they have expanded their sandwich selection by offering a bread choice of either ciabbata loaf or paninis, which are lightly grilled on a special panini press. On the light side, there is a wide selection of wraps, including a luscious lob- ster and pineapple in a creamy dressing. Their burger menu is also a tempting, with traditional beef, chicken, Philly steak, fish or veggie options. The Deck Menu is available from lunch to 10:30 p.m. In addition, Bay House offers their regular fine dining ala carte menu for dinner. Willie D Enterprises. Other contributors to the event are Finance and Development Co. Ltd, Flo’s Perfumes, First Caribbean Bank and PIC Insurance. This fete is truly all-inclusive, with a sumptuous spread of food and sweets as well as wine bar from C&C Wine House, specializing in South African wines. Tickets are EC$125 per person, and can be purchased at the Digicel main office in Royal Palm Plaza, C&C Wine House, or Evolution. The organizers are encouraging people to purchase tickets early, since the capacity of the venue is only 550 people. WINE Fete Date: 11 June, starting at 9:00 pm Location: President’s Suite, Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium Cost: EC$125 per person, all inclusive Contact: JAYD Ideas, jaydideas@hotmail.com
For more than 20 years, Estate Safari Tours has been taking visitors and residents around Antigua to enjoy the well-known and lesser known sights. But more than that, their staff of knowledgeable and entertaining guides make sure that their passengers come to appreciate the island for all its special attributes. Their tours, conducted in air-conditioned 4x4 A sumptuous lunch featuring local cuisine at a private restaurant in Parham is part of the day tour. jeeps, include visits to major historic sites such as Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, Devil’s Bridge, and Betty’s Hope. Unlike most tours, however, they also take people into Parham, a charming village that was the first capital of the island. There they have their own restaurant where travelers are treated to lunch before a visit to the St. Peter’s Cathedral, built in 1840 using timbers from a slave galley. The trip is not complete without a stop at a beach for some sea and sun—either Ffryes or Long Bay, depending on which side of the island the tour OUT AND ABOUT 15 originates from. After this, the journey winds back through the rainforest and returns guests to their original boarding point. The day tour starts at 9:00 a.m. and is completed by about 3:30 p.m., with pickups at the hotels for visitors, and at the Multipurpose Cultural Centre for local residents. This tour length allows for a leisurely drive with stops at major vantage points for photos as well as time to stroll around the historic sites and lunch. Cost for the tour is US$95, and a lower rate for local residents is available. Estate Safari Tours Main Tour: day-long trip to historic sites with lunch and a stop at a beach Cost: , including refreshments, lunch and National Park fees Contact: (268) 463-2061, esswl@candw.ag
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Page 4 and 5: 4 WHAT’S ON LIVE MUSIC, Russell's
Page 6 and 7: 6 WHAT’S ON 3RD ANNUAL FITNESS MA
Page 8 and 9: 8 WHAT’S ON ZUMBA INSPIRED CARIBB
Page 10 and 11: 10 ON BARBUDA
Page 12 and 13: 12 SUMMER SPORTS Digicel Pearls ODI
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