Times of the Islands Summer 2017

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At the community college, Wellington Williams excelled in Food & Beverage Services and Hospitality Management whilst Nosben Clerisier shined in Hotel and Tourism Management alongside Building and Design. Subsequently, Wellington progressed to a four star hotel on Grace Bay Beach where he was employed as Guest Service Agent and Personal Concierge. Here he exceeded expectations on the job, walking away with several accolades including being named the TripAdvisor Employee of the Year. Nosben, who is an excellent mixologist, has over 15 years of experience in the restaurant business. He gained vast knowledge in several establishments across Providenciales, working his way up to Head Bartender at Caicos Café and attaining the position of Assistant General Manager at the popular Coco Bistro restaurant. Of his journey Nosben says, “Success is attainable to any man, you just have to reach for it.” It was a reach made together that birthed Coconut Grove. Tucked away in a plaza just behind Providenciales’ bustling downtown, Coconut Grove is a peaceful tropical haven—with the ocean and beach replaced by a crystalline pool and sprawling patio enclosure. The main dining area includes brightly painted picnic benches shaded by lofty coconut palms; leafy lounge areas near the pool offer a more private dining experience. Visiting Coconut Grove for lunch gave me the chance to sample the delectable menu I’d been hearing about through the island grapevine—both by word of mouth and on social media. I wasn’t disappointed. “Conchy” conch fritters, fried to perfection. Sumptuous sweet and sour cracked conch, served with mango salsa and fresh plantain strips. Juicy oxtails, peas ‘n’ rice, and delicious chicken tacos—I tried it all! What was most apparent was the obvious care taken to prepare and serve each dish; everything was imaginatively conceived, well-seasoned, cooked to perfection and beautifully plated. I imagine that both locals and tourists will appreciate the tasty, reasonably priced fare, tranquil atmosphere and friendly, careful service. I came to the restaurant myself, then quickly invited friends for ice-cold beers and a few rounds of dominoes and pool on the breezy entertainment deck upstairs. Replete with flat screens and a live DJ, we ended up having a “super-chilled” day. With Nosben’s refreshing From top: Wellington Williams serves up a bottle of Turk’s Head Brewery’s new amber beer, “Gon-Ta Nort” at the popular bar at Coconut Grove. Coconut-crusted corn on the cob reflects the intriguing mix of creativity and good taste found in the fare. 68 www.timespub.tc
Oxtails are a TCI favorite—they never looked (or tasted) so good as this Brew version ad cooked May 2017_Layout with flavors 1 from 5/11/17 Middle 10:51 Caicos. AM Page 1 cocktails (the signature rum punch is a secret recipe) and a view of the restaurant from the deck, lunch at Coconut Grove felt like a VIP experience. I can say that this level of dining is something you don’t normally experience outside the waterfront restaurants of Turtle Cove and Grace Bay, and certainly not at the affordable prices available at Coconut Grove. Delicious meals in a relaxing tropical environment downtown—something refreshingly original for Provo is being cooked up at Coconut Grove. Besides being the driving force behind the restaurant, Wellington Williams designs and crafts the most beautiful and original beach sand jewelry. It is for sale at The Wellington Collection store adjacent to the restaurant. Coupled with the added advantage of its stone’s throw proximity to the Junkanoo Museum and Turk’s Head Brewery tours makes Coconut Grove Restaurant part of a day of “downtown” activities for locals and tourists alike. a For more information, call 649 941 7300 or email coconutgrove@yahoo.com or visit Facebook Coconut Grove Restaurant & Lounge for daily lunch specials. Turk’s Head Brewery Brewery Tours Monday-Friday 11AM, 1PM, 3PM $15/pp Enjoy a complimentary selection of local craft beer after your tour! Email tours@turksheadbeer.com Call 649.941.3637 x 1005 to book www.turksheadbrewery.tc 52 Universal Dr. Providenciales, TCI TOUR TASTE SHOP Times of the Islands Summer 2017 69
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