Passenger Picks "Best of Cayman"

Osetra Bay                       Chocolate Walnut Souffle  www.osetrabay.com Passengers are loving the "new" Osetra Bay, especially their new English Sunday Lunch! Tobias' (Tobi) Larcher, their new lead chef, has created new menu's for all to enjoy. Tobi has worked in award winning European kitchens for 15 years and was most recently the lead chef for VIP's attending the 2012 London Olympics. Luxuriously casual, relaxing and simply elegant waterfront restaurant and lounge Osetra Bay, sets a high standard for Caribbean dining in Grand Cayman. Nestled in the picturesque, tranquil West Bay district of Morgan's Harbor, expect an evening of unrivalled ambience, food, service and views. The spectacular outdoor dining room boasts a moonlit setting out across the bay whilst in view, local fisherman unload their daily catches straight to the kitchen. The billowing white decor is Miami beach chic fused with St Tropez panac...

Cimboco www.cimboco.com Map Passengers love their 5 items for 5 dollars breakfasts, which have made them a Best VALue on the island. Their breakfast skillets are filling, made to perfection, and so good. They also have a great lunch and brunch. I have one passenger who fly’s to the island twice a year, and always orders their Caribbean Fire Roasted Shrimp wrapped with fresh Spinach & Apple-wood smoked bacon…with a Cimosa chaser, Cimboco’s rendition of a mimosa. Cimboco’s pound-cake and Key lime cheesecake are the favorites of many. The cafe is a feast for the senses with an exhibition kitchen and wood burning oven. Everything is made from scratch, from the breads and soups to homemade desserts – Cimboco even makes its own ice cream! Think fresh, homemade, fun and family. Lauren’s Café www.laurenscayman.com Passengers love Laurens Cafe! Especially their crepes (made right in front of you) which are huge and filled with nutella, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, ...

Tukka Restaurant and Bar Tukka native fusion Restaurant is coming on strong, celebrating its fourth birthday named by many passengers as one of the best restaurants on the island.  Recently Passenger Picks caught up with the creator of Tukka, owner and head chef Ron Hargrave, a native Aussie and long-time Cayman Islands resident. PP: Ron, November starts off with Cayman’s Pirates Week celebration.  You really go all out for it.  Tell us what you have going on at Tukka. RH: Pirates Week on Cayman is such a blast.  At Tukka, we all dress up in Pirates week costumes.  Arrrr!  To celebrate, we’re offering a Pirates Week Promo - Order one of Chef Ron's favorite entrees during Pirates Week and receive a free glass of house wine, or any one of Tukka’s 4 Caybrew varieties. PP: Sounds great.  Last year we remember seeing a bunch of Pirates visit your restaurant on East End Heritage Day.  Add caption RH: Ye...

Lobster Pot Restaurant & Wine Bar Situated on the waterfront on North Church Street with a spectacular view of George Town harbor, the Lobster Pot restaurant has long been a favorite of locals and visitors alike.  As this month's Passenger Pick of the Month, we wanted to learn more about the story behind the Lobster Pot, so recently we caught up with restaurant general manager Jens Pankalla. PP:   Jens, how long has the restaurant been situated on the waterfront on North Church Street with a spectacular view of George Town harbor, the Lobster Pot restaurant has long been a favorite of locals and visitors alike.  As this month's Passenger Pick of the Month, we wanted to learn more about the story behind the Lobster Pot, so recently we caught up with restaurant general manager Jens Pankalla. PP:   Jens, how long has the restaurant been in existence? JP:   The Lobster Pot was established in 1965 and is the longest establish...