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Wednesday 2 July 2025

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

Rooted in the rich culinary tradi- For something adventurous, the
tions of the Caribbean—including Beef Tataki Chino Latino offers a
influences from Cuba, Puerto Rico, striking fusion of cultures, com-
the Dominican Republic, Aruba, bining marinated tenderloin with
Bonaire, Curacao, Mexico, Costa potato and beet salad, piccalilli
Rica, Colombia, Panama, Nicara- mayo, fried onion, cherry toma-
gua, and Venezuela—CAYA is a toes, cucumbers, avocado, and a
celebration of flavor, warmth, and zesty Maggi seasoning vinaigrette.
culture.
And for those who crave bold
The new menu is a vibrant tribute spice and complexity, the Jerked
to that heritage. Each dish is care- Tuna delivers with a jerk crust, pas-
fully curated to reflect the spirit of sionfruit leche de tigre, kefir lime
the islands, with a contemporary oil, annatto oil, aji picante, orange
twist that elevates every bite. crème, cilantro, red
savory depth.
Start with the Celery Root Mila- onion, and crispy baby calamari—
nesa, a beautifully breaded and The Creole Fish captures the soul an unforgettable dish that pushes
fried celery root served with a of the Caribbean with snapper the boundaries of traditional is-
fragrant Caribbean curry sauce, pan-fried and layered with Creole land fare.
(Oranjestad)—CAYA House Res- mango and papaya relish, butter
taurant in Aruba invites you to bean and potato curry, and sau- sauce, avocado salad, tostones, At CAYA, every meal is an experi-
experience a captivating new téed spinach. It’s hearty, elegant, pickled onions, and rice and peas. ence—a celebration of life, flavor,
chapter in Latin-Caribbean dining and deeply satisfying. It’s a dish rooted in tradition and and connection. Whether you're
with the launch of its latest menu rich in flavor. planning an intimate dinner or
items. Set in a beautifully restored Seafood enthusiasts will savor the a lively gathering, CAYA prom-
traditional Cunucu house and sur- Corvina, pan-fried and glazed in ises an evening full of memorable
rounded by lush tropical greenery, pineapple hoisin, accompanied moments.q
CAYA offers an atmosphere where by cucumber and pineapple
island heritage and modern culi- salsa, banana beurre blanc, and Reserve your table now and taste
nary artistry come together in per- plantain fried rice—a delicate bal- the new flavors of CAYA. Call
fect harmony. ance of tropical sweetness and +297-699 39 82 to book.

Place names in San Nicolas and their origins

(Oranjestad)--If you’re ever remote area. As the story account does support this
taking a tour of Aruba, San goes, Pieter was well known with the theory that the dis-
Nicolas would definitely and beloved for his kind- trict was named after the
be on your itinerary. From ness and good treatment saint by Spanish colonizers,
relaxing on the white, san- of his employees, and was the other account is much
dy beaches of Baby and therefore also called Vader less divine, but does refer to
Roger’s Beach, to explor- Piet (Father Piet). Howev- an influential figure in the
ing the prehistoric caves dential community and be section of its employees. er, he was tragically mur- area.
of Quadirikiri and Fontein, greeted with red soiled hills dered—some speculate at
you are taking in a full view by the coast. This is Sero Vader Piet the hands of a slave. For his Nicolaas van der Biest was
of what San Nicolas has Colorado. Named after the Another well visited area, work and good heart, the a successful landowner
to offer. But did you know 30-meter, deep red, lime- Vader Piet is located in the area was named after him. during the time of the phos-

that you are also pass- stone hill, “Sero Colorado” Arikok National Park. Rec- phate boom in late 19th
ing through areas whose translates to “Colored Hill”. ognizable sites within this San Nicolas century Aruba. Back then,
names have historical ori- Sero Colorado has deep area includes the Wind Mills Of course we can’t forget landowners (most, if not all
gins? Here are a few place historical ties with the once- and the Quadirikiri Cave. San Nicolas itself. Much of them men) were referred
names in San Nicolas and thriving phosphate industry The origin of this name is like Vader Piet, the origin to as “Shon” by their subor-
their origin story. in the area. Matter of fact, part historical and specula- of the name San Nicolas dinates. So, the district was
there are still underground tion, as there are slight de- has so far two different ac- originally named after Shon
Sero Colorado shafts and passages deep viations from what actually counts. In the literal sense, Nicolaas. Over time, the
On your way to Baby or in Sero Colorado from the happened. “San Nicolas” translates name evolved into what is
Roger’s Beach, you’ll pass time of phosphate mining. to “Saint Nicolas”, leading now San Nicolas.
by the famous Red Anchor In 1958, the refinery at the In 1829, Pieter Lampe was a many to believe that this
at what was once the en- time, Lago, adopted this planter and the person re- district was named after a Source: “Aruba: Short History”
trance to the Colony resi- name for the residential sponsible for governing this Spanish saint. Though one by Dr. J. Hartog.