The Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week, organized by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, is presented as a 14-day gastronomic adventure, which will aim to delight the senses and celebrate the best qualities of the destination: its food, its people and their culture. Visitors and residents will be able to taste a wide variety of delicious dishes in various restaurants at fixed or discounted prices, by celebrity chefs, as part of this special event.
"Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week is an open invitation for you, your family and friends to come to Antigua and Barbuda and join us at tables across the country. Sit back, relax, laugh, enjoy our hospitality and a truly divine dining experience presented by a team of incredible culinary artists and hosts," said Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transport and Investment, Charles Fernandez.
The "Eat Like a Local" experience will offer the public the opportunity to indulge in local Antigua and Barbuda home cooking and national dishes offered on the islands. Culminating with a great celebration on May 21, 2023, with the "Food and Art Experience" where customers will enjoy entertainment accompanying tastings at participating restaurants. In addition, they will be able to enjoy special drinks, rums, wines and spirits with local art as a backdrop.
"Restaurant Week will strategically take place right after the prestigious Antigua Sailing Week regatta, in order to extend the country's peak season," said Colin C. James, CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. , who further added: "The latest gastronomic addition to our destination's calendar of events is part of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority's strategy to promote the islands as a year-round destination with the aim of awakening and stimulating the slower months of summer with events and activities that can be enjoyed by all."
The highly anticipated Restaurant Week will combine a selection of award-winning restaurants alongside eclectic fashion hubs; old favorites and new places, situated in unique and picturesque locations in Antigua and Barbuda. Among the participating gastronomic centers will be: Ana's on the Beach Restaurant and Art Gallery; Maia at South Point; The Old Vintage Tea House; Catherine's Cafe, Rokuni, Sheer Rocks; Wild Tamarind at Tamarind Hills; The'Chimney, Spices of India; Big Banana; The Larder and Like A Latte.