The culinary traveler in the Caribbean

One of the most pleasurable parts of traveling is being able to experience a place's culinary offerings. And while the Caribbean Islands are known for their gorgeous beaches, laid-back, relaxing vibe, and luxurious resorts, the local cuisine is also worthy of praise. 

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Naturally, since the Caribbean is a network of islands, it shouldn't come as a surprise that some of their best dishes are made with the sea's freshest bounty. Conch fritters are a delectable Bahamian dish, salted codfish, and roasted breadfruit are a favorite in St. Vincent & the Grenadines, while Barbados natives swear by their crispy, battered fried flying fish cutters, served on fluffy salt bread with lettuce on the side. 

Aside from the aforementioned salt bread, the Caribbean also boasts a variety of mouthwatering bread and pastries. For instance, there's the roti from Trinidad and Tobago that's best eaten dipped in curry sauce, the popular Jamaican patty, which is essentially like the empanada with a yellow pastry that has a hint of turmeric, and endless filling options, and the typical Jamaican breakfast mélange of ackee fruit served with Johnny cakes and bammy, a local flatbread made from cassava. 

Other must-tries for the gourmet traveler is Aruba's keshi yena a gooey, messy, and cheesy delight made out of Gouda cheese shell that's stuffed with chicken, vegetables, and eggs, the Puerto Rican mofongo, a plantain and pork cracklings mash, and callaloo, a green stew of water spinach, amaranth, and okra, mixed with seafood, coconut milk, and chili. 

The Caribbean's beaches may have all the acclaim, deservedly so, but with the vast assortment of local dishes to choose from, culinary adventurers looking for a good meal will definitely be singing the islands' praises.

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Foodies unite for the s finest cuisine

The food in the Caribbean islands is amazing! With exotic touches, fresh ingredients, and influences from different cultures, it is difficult not to appreciate the appetizing cuisine present in the Caribbean. Foodies will love visiting these islands, if not for their sights, but for the food they serve:

Anguilla

Often described by reviewers as the Caribbean island with the best food, Anguilla is truly a foodie's paradise. From street stalls that serve everything in sling to its fancy restaurants, the food here is exquisite.

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Barbados

Barbados is well-known for its flying fish sandwiches and locals love the seafood delicacy marinated in lime, cooked with egg and hot sauce and served fresh off the grill. Another highlight of your visit will be the Rum and Wine festival in November, where famous chefs and connoisseurs from around the globe participate.

St. Martin

If you don't know why you should visit St. Martin, think of food. The island offers a French twist to Caribbean cuisine. From fresh fish to freshly baked croissants, you will definitely love the food here. And for those who don't know, on Tuesday nights the main boulevard transforms into a pedestrian-only block party serving barbecued street food.

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St. Lucia

Enjoy Friday night on the local "jump ups," a party blending food, drinks, music, and dancing out on the streets. With foreign influences from the French and the British, the menu of St. Lucia is diverse but delicious. With food like cacao gazpacho and confit of duck in a white chocolate mash – which foodie can say no?

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