Home is where the food is

To find a decent to superb food “place,” one may not have to look too hard here in Trinidad. I mean, you could throw your hat in any direction and smack a real bess doubles maker, a homemade ice cream vendor, a fantastic roti shop, AND an elegant sit down affair with a charming restaurant front. The food, more often than not, is really good. The quality, more often than not, is quite pleasing and the service (which always takes a hit when speaking of Trini dining) tends to be friendly, just in a way that requires getting a little used to.

But if you’re really looking a good evening out on the town, then you should head down to Ariapita Avenue on the outskirts of Port of Spain, which is fast becoming one of the hottest entertainment strips in the country. The avenue offers a fine selection of elegant restaurants including Sweet Lime, Ristorante Garibaldi, La’gniappe and More Vino. If you’re looking for a more liquid diet for the evening, Coco Lounge, Studio and Sky Bar offer a choice set of drinks to keep you hydrated all evening long. Even if you’re in a gaming mood, there’s MaPau Members Club, the most established casino on the strip. All in all, if you’re looking for it, it can be found on Ariapita Avenue any day in the week.