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Thursday 12 april 2018

A Sip of the Best

Rica: “And if we do not sell it, I will order it for you. No problem!”
Exclusive Wines
Not only is Rica on top of the stock, she herself is a wine lover and has a long experi-
ence within the store which makes her an excellent adviser. “I have been working
here 37 years already, 25 years in the liquor store. Every bottle here I know and be-
cause of the fact that we also know many customers by name, I can tell what wine
or spirit they wish for.” She is in charge of the offered selection, the presentation and
Fine wine and good spirits are enjoyable parts of so- the accuracy of the prices. “My job is my passion. I feel excitement for the products
cial events. Whether you are celebrating with your and that is translated to the customers. We wish to give them the best service.” Rica
beloved ones or toasting on a new job achievement explains that Ling & Sons offers many tastings too, and not only during the weekends,
with colleagues, a good wine or a spirit on the rocks but also throughout the week. “We offer a sip of exclusive wines, not only the eco-
add to the festivity. Rica Gomes, Coordinator of the nomic ones are in for tastings.”
Liquor Store at the number 1 supermarket in the is-
land: Ling & Sons IGA Super Center, proudly states: The strength of the supermarket is in her eyes the connection, among customers both
“We have the best assortment to offer, from basic to colleagues. “My daily motivation is this interaction between me, colleagues and cus-
exclusive and … from all over the world.” tomers. I love to share my knowledge.” Do you feel like experiencing Rica’s service
and taste a sip of the best? Step by Ling & Sons supermarket any day. You are most
Spirits, Beer, Wine, and Accessories are all part of the welcome to share the unique and professional service and join the family!q
supermarkets wide variation. The multicultural charac-
teristics of the customers reflect in the worldly range of For more information visit
wines and spirits that are offered in Ling & Sons liquor www.lingandsons.com or
store. Wines from South Africa to South America and www.facebook.com/lingandsons.
whiskies, rums, gins and vodkas from Russia to Scot- Schotlandstraat 41, Oranjestad, Aruba
land are available here. T +297 521 2370
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8 am – 9 pm, Sun 8 am – 6 pm

Crave for Crafts

ORANJESTAD – Four times a week is made locally and offered to tour-
and every second Sunday of the ists as well as local customers. Ev-
month you can step out of the ery item is hand made in Aruba,
known and get into the new. That many times custom made or per-
is to say: you can crave for some sonalized, even right at the spot.
crafts that are 100% Made in Aruba The foundation strives to achieve
by local talented artisans. Founda- a level of recognition by the local
tion A.R.U.B.A. organizes these vi- community and tourism.
brant crafts markets and you are
most welcome to visit. At the moment they are organizing
the following weekly events:
Foundation A.R.U.B.A.( Arti-
sans Recognized and United by Monday 4.30 to 6.30 PM at Bucuti
Aruba)’s goal is promoting local and Tara Beach Resort
crafts by creating opportunities for
artisans to make their living of their Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 9 PM
passion:making handcrafted items at Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris
in Aruba. They have been doing Casino
this for already 5 years and it grew
into 3 to 4 weekly events in differ- Fridays 7 to 10 PM at Renaissance
ent hotels and shopping malls. Marketplace There is driftwood art, mosaic cre- Indulge in the creative ambiance
With around 60 artisans listed in ations, beautiful fused glass jewelry, and see what is made by our local
their database, of which 30 are Every second Sunday of the month, decorations and upcycled crafts. creative minds.
participating on a regular basis in The Farmer’s Market at the Ostrich The artisans are nationally recog-
events organized by Foundation Farm nized with a trade certificate and More information: Facebook Foun-
A.R.U.B.A., it is amazing to see what are open to explain about their art. dation ArUBA. q