Caribbean Beat — November/December 2018 (#154)

Enjoying the vibe — and the food — at the
Friday-night fish fry in Oistins
courtesy barbados tourism marketing inc
St Michael
It’s a daunting task that only true
epicureans can conquer. It won’t
happen in just a day or two, so pace
yourself — start on an empty stomach,
grab a road map, rev your engine, and
let’s nyam our way through Barbados
one parish at a time.
A drive through this parish proves Barbados is neither quiet nor
sleepy. Commercial, leisure, and educational activity booms in
the southwest. A walk through the capital city Bridgetown leads
to meals reminiscent of family reunions. Restaurants on Broad
Street are renowned for generous portions of macaroni pie,
sweet potato pie, creamed potato, cou-cou and flying fish, rice
and peas with baked chicken and stewed meat. Oh, and a side
of sweetbread with coconut in the centre. First-timers can enlist
the help of Lickrish Food Tours for an in-depth experience.
Buying a meal is simple, but obtaining the ingredients opens
a world of theatrics. Celebrated calypsonian the Mighty Gabby
sings:
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