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co ee shops and even many sit-down All of the above operate during normal Indian food—an especially popular
restaurants. And, the City of Hamilton’s business hours but down by the ferry choice with expat Britons—can be found
supermarkets all have salad bars that dock Smokin’ Barrel, which specializes at Indigo in Flatts Village and in North
cater to the busy workers who help keep in saucy grilled meats, also re-opens for Hamilton at House of India where a variety
Bermuda thriving. evening convenience…on weekdays until of vegetarian options are available. Middle
10:00 p.m. and Fridays and Saturday Eastern food and exotic ambience flavour

Among supermarkets, Miles to Go draws until 1:00 a.m. Front Street’s Café Cairo, which serves
on the estimable reputation of its parent, Moroccan tagines, kebabs and other
Miles Market at The Waterfront, to make INTERNATONAL CUISINE exotic favourites until the wee hours of
take-out a treat for discerning palates. In The numerous nationalities now residing the morning.
fact, if you intend to return for one of their in Bermuda have led to an exciting—and
delectable sweets or gourmet co ees, very welcome—diversity in Bermudian FAMILY FRIENDLY

you can eat your take-out at one of the restaurants and even in Bermudian AND FAMILY FARE

outdoor tables. supermarkets. Portuguese influence is so Children are welcome everywhere and
ingrained that it can’t truly be classified as many restaurants in Bermuda will make

Lemon Tree Café, conveniently located international. Few Bermudian kitchens are every e ort to cater to their palates. Even
on Queen Street a few steps up from without a version of Portuguese red bean so, Bermudian children—who, of course,
Front Street, has substantive, made-to- soup spiked with spicy chorizo. However, are always well behaved—have their
order sandwiches and has won Best-of- Café Acoreano, opposite the bus terminal, favourites. On the weekends especially,
Bermuda in the Deli Take Out category. honors the heritage with traditional children of all ages gather for pizza at
You can take your food to the outside breads, cakes and that ethereal donut, La Trattoria Restaurant and Pizzeria in
patio or go a few more steps into lush the malassada. Washington Lane or at Portofino’s on

Queen Elizabeth Park. Bermudiana Road. No doubt recently
Italian restaurants in all price ranges opened Azu Beastro at the Bermuda
At lunchtime, strategically located mobile are threaded throughout the Island Aquarium, Museum & Zoo in Flatts Village
wagons have been providing stand-up and feature the food of various Italian is destined to be added to the list of
service for years—long before the current regions, from north to south. Sul Verde family favourites.

fad for truck food. The oldest is DeGra ’s at Rosewood Tucker’s Point is the
Lunch Counter at the North Corner of newest addition to the family of Italian For reasonable prices and the everyday
City Hall parking lot. If you happen to restaurants. Appropriately enough, given choices that children love, try The
note the 1939 date on the ‘wagon’, Mr. its location in the golf clubhouse, Sul Paraquet near Elbow Beach in Paget
DeGra might tell you that he inherited Verde is an osteria starring rustic Italian or Speciality Inn on South Road in

the business from his father, who, before fare—including an antipasti bu et—that Smith’s Parish.

cars, operated it from a horse-and-buggy. will please the whole family.

Order a fishcake-on-a-bun—a house SUNDAY BRUNCH

specialty—and Mr. DeGra might also tell Sushi is currently the rage in Bermuda The numerous establishments o ering

you about the changing taste in toppings and can be found in the gamut of eating Sunday brunch confirm Bermudians’ love

for this Bermudian favourite. establishments from the upscale to the of this leisurely feast at which diners make
modest—and, in fact, even at Hamilton’s their own selections from a tempting
At the South Corner of City Hall parking Marketplace Supermarket! Extensive sushi bu et or order from a specially designed

lot, at the Little Mexico wagon, the selections are available amidst elegant brunch menu. Prices vary so it’s best to

Mexican-born wife of a Bermudian o ers décor and surroundings at Blû Bar and check ahead. Visitors wishing to share

meat, fish or vegetarian burritos, flautas, Grill at Belmont Hills, the Harbourfront the brunch experience should be aware

tacos and more with the authentic style Restaurant and L’Oriental above Little that on special occasions—Mother’s Day,
of her culture. In Queen Elizabeth Park, Venice on Bermudiana Road, Hamilton. Father’s Day and holidays—tables sell
Winky Dinky Hot Dog specialises in this In addition to sushi, the latter restaurant quickly and should be booked in advance.
favourite staple and knocks it out of serves Chinese food, including dimsum. In the City of Hamilton, Bouchee on Pitt’s
the park. Bay Road, near the Hamilton Fairmont
Classic French cuisine in a classy Princess, o ers a reasonably priced

Bermudian setting is the star at Beau breakfast every day and brunch—from a
Rivage at Newstead Belmont Hills. select menu—all weekend. The Fairmont

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