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Discover the New Menu at CAYA House: A Bold Take on

Caribbean Flavors

( O r a n j e s t a d ) — C A Y A
House Restaurant in Aruba
invites you to experience
a captivating new chap-
ter in Latin-Caribbean din-
ing with the launch of its
latest menu items. Set in a
beautifully restored tradi- ity, the Jerked Tuna delivers
tional Cunucu house and Caribbean curry sauce, with a jerk crust, passionfruit
surrounded by lush tropical mango and papaya relish, The Creole Fish captures leche de tigre, kefir lime oil,
greenery, CAYA offers an butter bean and potato the soul of the Caribbean
curry, and sautéed spin- with snapper pan-fried and annatto oil, aji picante, or-
atmosphere where island ange crème, cilantro, red
heritage and modern culi- ach. It’s hearty, elegant, layered with Creole sauce,
and deeply satisfying. avocado salad, tostones,
nary artistry come together onion, and crispy baby
in perfect harmony. pickled onions, and rice
Seafood enthusiasts will sa- and peas. It’s a dish rooted calamari—an unforget-
vor the Corvina, pan-fried in tradition and rich in fla- table dish that pushes the
Rooted in the rich culinary ragua, and Venezuela— boundaries of traditional
traditions of the Caribbe- CAYA is a celebration of and glazed in pineapple vor. island fare.
an—including influences flavor, warmth, and culture. hoisin, accompanied by
cucumber and pineap- For something adventur-
from Cuba, Puerto Rico,
ple salsa, banana beurre ous, the Beef Tataki Chino At CAYA, every meal is an
the Dominican Republic, The new menu is a vibrant
blanc, and plantain fried Latino offers a striking fu- experience—a celebration
Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, tribute to that heritage. rice—a delicate balance sion of cultures, combining of life, flavor, and connec-
Mexico, Costa Rica, Co- Each dish is carefully cu- tion. Whether you’re plan-
lombia, Panama, Nica- rated to reflect the spirit of of tropical sweetness and marinated tenderloin with ning an intimate dinner or
potato and beet salad,
the islands, with a contem- savory depth. piccalilli mayo, fried onion, a lively gathering, CAYA
porary twist that elevates cherry tomatoes, cucum- promises an evening full of
every bite.
bers, avocado, and a zesty memorable moments.
Maggi seasoning vinai-
Start with the Celery Root grette. Reserve your table now
Milanesa, a beautifully and taste the new flavors
breaded and fried celery And for those who crave of CAYA. Call +297-699 39
root served with a fragrant
bold spice and complex- 82 to book.q
Soaring through the blue skies

Birds of Aruba

(Oranjestad)—Aruba’s na- came the national bird of Photo Credit: Daniel Ruben
ture is very diverse and is Aruba back in 2015, at the Gonzalez
home to several beauti- request of Aruba Birdlife Warawara
ful and majestic wildlife. Conservation. The bright The Warawara or Caracara
Among these is the bright green, adorable parakeet is one of the biggest birds
Trupial, whose angelic usually flies in flock of 30 found in the Aruban mondi.
voice is always heard with or more, but its population At a heigh of 41 to 60 cm,
the rising sun; the cud- has been declining since their wingspan can mea-
dly parakeet, always in bird likes to wake up with the 2010s. Prikichis are a sure up to 125 cm. Known
company of another, and a tune. But don’t let their shier breed than the trupial, as the “garbage man”, this
the majestic Warawara, angelic songs fools you; the often flying away at the bird of prey mostly feeds
a mighty bird that can be Trupial can be a bit aggres- sign of any threat. They use on dead animals. Its coat is
seen soaring in the clear sive towards any threat, termite nests for breeding dark brown, with a cream-
blue skies. spots and feed mostly on colored neck, orange
protective over their nest-
ing spots—nesting spots seeds from the Kwihi tree, face, thick beak and long your distance and respect
Trupial they most likely stole from Divi Divi tree and fruits. legs. The Warawara prefers their habitats. This is how we
Icterus icterus, or known lo- other birds. Trupials can to build its nest in the mid- protect our wildlife. By ad-
cally as the Venezuelan or be seen regularly, often in dle of tall cacti and pro- miring the beauty of Aruba
Orange Troupial, is a striking trees or on top of a cactus. duces a rattling, screaming in a safe and respectful
songbird whose bright or- Photo Credit: Daniel Ruben sound, throwing its head manner, we can do our
ange feathers can be spot- Gonzalez back onto its back while part in protecting our sa-
ted from a far distance. Prikichi (parakeet) calling. cred nature.
Known to be the first bird The Brown-throated Prikichi While these birds are a Photo Credit: Aruba Birdlife
to sing at the first sign of (Aratinga pertinax) be- beautiful sight to behold, Conservation.q
sunrise, this beloved song- it is very important to keep