Anguilla Dishes up a Unique Recipe
For a Winter Escape

Cooking Programs, Celebrity Chefs, Wine Tastings, New Restaurants… Offer Food enthusiasts a Menu of Culinary Activities

NEW YORK, NY, October 2005 --- Things are really cooking in Anguilla. The true flavor of this laid back isle sophisticate is served up island wide at some 80+ 5 star restaurants, cafes, beach joints, inns, and over the top resorts, where internationally-acclaimed chefs from every corner of the globe are serving up an eclectic mix of international and island style cuisine. With wine cellars that rival some of the finest, and reggae beach bars that serve Perrier Jouet by the glass, island dining has been elevated to a new level.

Guests looking to get immersed in the culinary climate can indulge in some new gastronomic offerings and select from a mix of special activities designed to educate and entertain in a fun, relaxed environment. Highlights include: Carimar Beach Club Dine Around Guests can get a real taste of the quintessential Anguilla dining experience with the “Memorable Dining Escape” package. Eat at a selection of island standouts offering a great mix of decadent dining and casual gourmet seaside to terrific beachfront barbeque shacks and sample some of the island’s best eats. Participating restaurants include Georges at Cap Juluca, Smokey’s at the Cove and Serenity Restaurant & Bar for lunch; and Blanchard’s Restaurant, Oliver’s Seaside Grill, Tasty’s Café, Altamer Restaurant, and Straw Hat Restaurant for dinner. The package includes 7 nights in a one or two bedroom villa; five dinners and three lunches at some of Anguilla’s top restaurants; three-day car rental, and a starter breakfast pack. Prices begin at $2,601 for a one bedroom beachview villa based on double occupancy from December 1st through December 19, 2005, and $3,779.00 from January 3-11 and March 20-31, 2006, tax and service included. Contact 264-497-6881, reservations only 800-235-8667 or visit www.carimar.com.

MalliouHana LAUNCHES NEW SPA CUISINE
Malliouhana will launch their new Spa Cuisine Menu on November 1, 2005. Head Chef, Alain Laurent with Tanya Clark, Director of the Malliouhana Spa have developed the Spa Cuisine offerings and together they have created a menu that offers healthy fats, high fiber carbohydrates and seasonal fruits and vegetables prepared with herbs and spices beneficial for health. Designed to provide a gourmet experience with an “affordable” calorie count, menu offerings include Seared Duo of Fresh Tuna and Salmon with Jerk Spices and Herb Salad (185 calories), Crispy Broiled Salmon with Spicy Harissa Sauce with Cauliflower and Broccoli Couscous (404 calories), Grilled Black Angus Sirloin Steak served with Tomato Provencal and String Beans sautéed in olive oil (455 calories), Spaghetti al Dente with Almond Pesto (317 calories). Guests following a popular diet regime (South Beach, Atkins, Zone) or just wishing to curb their calories for a meal or two can have access to delicious “guilt free” dining. Access to the Malliouhana Spa Cuisine is available to guests taking treatments in one of the spectacular day suites in the Spa as well as in the Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Contact 800-835-0796 or www.malliouhana.com.

CULINARY ESCAPE AT CUISINART Resort
Culinary packages, with master cooking classes, chef's tasting menus, and wine pairing with meals take you on a gastronomic adventure at the CuisinArt Resort and Spa. The Culinary Weekend Escape for three nights, four days starts at $1,785, and the Gourmet Holiday for a week of culinary experiences starts at $3,110. All packages are based on double occupancy. Chef Daniel Orr, formerly of NY City’s Guastavino’s has transformed the kitchen with an emphasis on local ingredients. Unprecedented in the Caribbean -- and perhaps any other resort -- CuisinArt features a comprehensive hydroponic farm, organic gardens and Caribbean orchards offering the freshest produce, herbs and fruit. For more information call 800-943-3210 or visit www.cuisinartresort.com

Caprice Restaurant
Caprice Restaurant will open in December 2005 and join the ranks of Anguilla’s fine dining offerings. Specializing in Northern Italian cuisine, guests will find many of their favorite dishes, along with innovative, new creations prepared by Chef Diego Pasi. Born in Switzerland and trained in Italy (Professional Institute "Nazzareno" Carpi), Chef Pasi has spent the past several years working at Ristorante Giardino at Niagra-on-the-Lake, Canada. The brainchild of Christine Janot (owner of Sebastiano’s Restaurant in St. Martin for 30 years) and long time friend, Henriette Johnson, both had a passion for Anguilla and decided on a bit of a whim to open an upscale restaurant -- this is their “Caprice” (French for whimsy).  Designed by New York interior designer David Kaplan, the restaurant will have outstanding views of Maundy’s Bay and the mountains of St. Martin. Contact 264-498- 8000, www.capriceanguilla.com.

CAP JULUCA SETS 2006 GASTRONOMIC CELEBRATION
The monthly event pairs renowned chefs with the world’s best wines, with dinner personally presented by the chefs and the winery owners/winemakers. The five day/four night Food and Wine Lovers Getaway is set for Jan. 3-March 31, 2006, and costs $4,930-$6,505 per couple, depending on accommodations and includes beachfront accommodations for two; wine and hors d’oeuvres on arrival; two gala celebrated chef’s dinners for two; two dinners for two at Cap Juluca’s George’s, Pimms or Kemia restaurants or from room service (beverages not included); half-day snorkeling trip to Little Bay Marine Preserve, including beverages; one group Tai Chi class for two; a gift bottle of wine; taxi transfers to and from the airport or the ferry; and 10% tax and 10% service charge for items in the program. Chef/Wine participants for 2006 are:

1. Jan. 14, 15: Robert Price of the Wild Boar restaurant in Nashville. Claus Janzen of California’s Bacio Divino & Caymus
2. Feb. 4, 5: Jean-Luc Brendel of Table du Gourmet in Alsace, France. Philippe Blanck of Domaine Paul Blanck in Alsace
3. Mar. 4,5: Robert Allen Sulatycky of the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. Tom Shelton of California Joseph Phelps

For further information and reservations, contact Cap Juluca, 1-888-858-5822 (1-888-8JULUCA), (305) 466-0916; direct to the hotel, (264) 497-6779; e-mail, [email protected] or, visit the web site, www.capjuluca.com.

LA CANTINA
A new French Snack Restaurant has opened at the Eldorado Shopping Mall. Open daily from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, La Cantina brings a new level of taste to a casual bite and offers a delectable selection of snacks including 20 different pizzas, paninis, croissants, pastas, crepes, sucrees & salees, quiches, waffles and ice cream. Contact 264-497-5282.

BLANCHARDS
Bob and Melinda Blanchard, chef and owners of the widely celebrated Blanchard’s Restaurant on Meads Bay have just launched their second book, At Blanchard’s Table (Clarkson Potter), a pictorial cookbook featuring recipes from the couple’s beachside Anguilla establishment. At Blanchard’s Table serves up a delectable combination of Caribbean creations and New England favorites. From Calypso Chicken and Jamaican Jerk Shrimp to Vermont Cheddar Soup and Balsamic Glazed Veal Chops, they draw on a delightful blend of culinary traditions to create truly unique fare. The cookbook is available at US bookstores and at Blanchard’s Restaurant for $30.00. Those wishing to experience the real deal can visit Blanchard’s this winter in Anguilla. Contact 264-497-6100, [email protected]; www.blanchardsrestaurant.com.

CAKE CRAZED?
Marking a special occasion with a holiday in Anguilla? No candles in the mousse at this tropical locale. Cast the perfect spell with an exotic specialty cake creation, customized for your wedding, birthday or celebration. Cakes begin at $5.00 per slice for a cake covered with fondant icing and filled with a countless selection of flavors and colors. From palm trees to florals, they will create a unique, original design for your special day. Contact 264-497-5670, [email protected] or visit www.anguillawedding.com.

Anguilla is a pristine and private escape wrapped in a beautiful and brilliant turquoise sea. The island features 33 stunning, powder-soft white sand beaches, warm and friendly people, a wide range of first-class lodging options, activities and entertainment that can provide you with fun long into the night and more. For additional information call the Anguilla Tourist Board at 1 877 4 ANGUILLA or visit www.anguillajazz.org. To learn more about Anguilla, visit www.anguilla-vacation.com.