St. Lucia dining options will impress any foodie

4.5.2011

While many people do not associate food from the Caribbean Islands with much more than tropical cocktails and jerk chicken, there are a variety of delicious foods from this region that will impress even the most fanatic foodie. According to Hello Magazine, the island of St. Lucia in particular is home to a number dining options that will drive guests out of their villas and out to the streets.

Fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables are the ingredients the island's fine dining chefs use to craft spectacular meals. Orlando Satchell, the executive chef at the Ladera resort's Dashnee restaurant, told the magazine he buys his ingredients from local markets where islanders sell their own produce.

At local fish-frys, the magazine said visitors can sample seafood fare such as stuffed crab, mussels, and lobster, as well as home brewed spice rum, which is made in most areas.

Owners of a St. Lucian villa may also be impressed by the island's high-end dining establishments. In particular, the source said the outdoor restaurant The Cliff at Cap Maison, located on the northern tip of the island, is a must-see for food lovers who appreciate a stunning view and fine presentation.

In between all of the eating, travelers can explore the islands sprawling beaches, unspoiled rainforest and to complete the day, one if its world-class spas.