Passenger Picks "Best of Cayman"

Passenger Pick of the Month Tortuga Rum Company Enjoy this month's Passenger Pick as we explore the story behind the beginning of one of the Cayman’s best known treasures: Tortuga Rum and Rum Cakes. In 1984, while working for Cayman Airways, Captain Robert Hamaty and his wife Carlene, an in-flight supervisor founded the Tortuga Rum Company, Ltd.  They introduced the first rums of the Cayman Islands, primarily to appeal as a souvenir to the growing tourist and cruise passenger business.  The name, Tortuga was chosen from the original name given to the Cayman Islands by Christopher Columbus -- Las Tortugas, the Spanish word meaning turtles -- for all the turtles he saw on the islands’ sandy shores. In 1987, the Hamaty’s opened the first Tortuga duty free liquor store and later that year introduced the now world famous Tortuga Caribbean Rum Cake. For years Carlene had baked rum cakes for special occasions, using a four-generation old family rec...

Passenger Pick of the Month Guy Harvey’s Island Grill Overlooking the picturesque George Town harbor, Guy Harvey’s Island Grill is one of our favorite restaurant experiences on the island.  As this month’s Passenger Pick of the Month, we wanted to learn more about the story behind Guy Harvey’s Island Grill, so recently we caught up with the mastermind, partner Chef Bruno Deluche. PP:  Bruno, it’s great to see you again.  I know you’re excited about some great new changes and additions happening for you and Guy Harvey’s.  Tell us about them. BD:   Well, the biggest news is the opening of Bar Crudo, downstairs from Guy Harvey’s Island Grill . PP:  Downstairs is where the old Harley Davidson store was, right?  BD:   Yes, they wanted to enlarge their store so they moved to a space in the same building, but just behind their original space, freeing up this waterfront location.  PP:  Outstanding locat...

Bar Crudo www.guyharveysgrill.com Just downstairs from Guy Harvey’s Island Grill is the brand new Bar Crudo. Crudo is Italian for “raw,” and the name is appropriate as a good number of items on the menu are raw, including sushi, ceviche, oysters, caviar and many other delicacies. Don’t worry if you’re not a fan of raw, there are ample hot appetizers to choose from as well. You can sit down to a platter of seafood, fish fingers, mozzarella sticks, conch fritters, crab cakes and other mouthwatering entrees. And of course Guy Harvey’s Island Grill is right upstairs! Being right at street level on the water-front, makes it one of the easiest spots to access in down town. There is outdoor seating for Bar Crudo directly across the street on the water. They have Cayman Islands Brewery brews on tap, including Caybrew, CayLight, Ironshore Bock and White Tip. They also offer seasonal beers to try, such as the 345 Stout. The warm atmosphere has already have attracted host of regular...

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, ...