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| under the Flambouyant Tree at Buzz Restaurant |
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| The Courtyard at Buzz |
Last night my friends and I went
along to support the soft opening of the ‘New’ Buzz Restaurant in Rodney Bay.
Buzz has been a standard on the list of restaurants in Saint Lucia for many
years now, serving up South African-inspired cuisine in a beautiful open
setting that spilled into the garden under a big beautiful flambouyant tree –
my parents were friends with the owner Pat Bowden and had gone to her restaurants
many times over the years. I admit, I had not gone to Buzz much…it was a bit
pricy for my pocket at the time….so what’s changed?
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| Marisa Groenwald, Buzz Restaurant |
Well, Pat has decided it’s time for her
long, long stay in Saint Lucia to come to an end and she’s handed over to the charming
Marisa Groenwald who has been her Manager for the past few years.
So Marisa has
kept the hint of South Africa alive but has given the place a pick-me-up of
modern style and remixed the menu with some really delicious local flavours –
most notable of the new appetizers we tasted last night were the Jerk Fish Breadfruit
Tacos (gluten-free) – so good, they were gone before I could get a photo of
them! And the Tamarind Spicy Chicken Wings – my choice. They both definite
winners – ones to go back for again! And from the more traditional Bar Bites
Menu we were treated to the Famous Cheesy ‘Crack’ Break (one bite is all it
takes!) and the Classic Bruschetta – both of which I could easily have feasted
on all night too!
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| Tamarind Spicy Chicken Wings |
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| The Menus |
All in all, it was a lovely evening –
last night there was an eclectic mix of people enjoying the evening – visitors to
the island, local expats and embassy people and of course real, bona-fide
locals and all sorts of Caribbean people who have made Saint Lucia home – I think
this kind of atmosphere is what you can expect any evening you may visit:
Friendly, relaxed, stylish, decent prices and mouth-watering flavours.
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| Buzz Restaurant walls showcase Saint Lucian Art: Shay Cozier |
Oh! I almost forgot – Marisa has
decided to decorate her lovely peaceful grey palate walls with featured artists
– for the launch, Saint Lucian artist Shay Cozier’s work adorns the walls –
each and every one is for sale provided courtesy of Island Mix Café & Shop (near
the Antillia Craft Brewery) in Rodney Bay, where you can find more authentic
local arts, gifts, fashion and crafts can be found along with a beautiful patio
with a view of the marina and an ever-cooling breeze.
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| Inside Island Mix |
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| Inside Island Mix |
