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LOCALThursday 22 March 2018

MAROC:
Mediterranean Bite with a Caribbean Twist

ORANJESTAD – What about a wonderful mix of the following ingredients: a trendy,
stylish and Mediterranean feel restaurant in the heart of Oranjestad, a menu with
tapas (small bites originally from Spain) and main dishes, all prepared with the fresh-
est products and under the wings of maybe the best-know chef in Aruba and last but
not least an impressive wine selection. All against affordable prices, for lunch as well
as dinner available. Step out of the tourist zone and come mingle with the hip local
crowd at MAROC!

Grouper Maroc style, with art painted by himself bine a shopping morning
Downtown Pinchos, Beef on the walls. The personal with a lunch at MAROC or
Tajine and Lasagne al touch is felt throughout, enjoy the lunch here after
Forno are just some of the from the staff to the food. or before your city walk.
mouthwatering dishes MA- If you prefer the evening,
ROC presents to you. If you All Fresh also possible. Parking is no
crave for ‘something of “We use the same ingredi- problem as you can park
everything’ to taste there ents for MAROC as we use just in front of the place.
is another possibility: pick for Restaurant Wilhelmina For more information:
you pick from the Tapas and Carte Blanche. That’s http://marocaruba.com/
Menu where cold & hot to say: the highest quality. or Facebook Maroc Tapas
tapas are to be chosen Fresh fish from Aruba and Bar
as well as tapas platters. Surinam, home-baked
All served in the typical bread, vegetables from Chef Dennis van Daatse-
ceramic from the Mediter- local farmers whenever laar received the finest cu-
ranean and with this Ca- possible and all sauces linary training for six years
ribbean flair because of and dips we make our- in Michelin-starred restau-
the regional products. You selves. The menu is frank rants in his native country,
must check this place out and clear, there is some- the Netherlands. Prior to
if you would like to experi- thing for everybody as the opening Carte Blanche
ence some real Aruba! choice is grand. “Tues- in 2010 he worked as a
day is Combination Night chef and consultant for
Personal Touch which means a Chef’s Plat- several years at a num-
Chef Dennis van Daatse- ter with all kinds of tapas ber of renowned restau-
laar: “Maroc is the sister and sangria, Wednesday rants. Dennis introduced
of Restaurant Wilhelmina is Local Fish Night with the the chef’s table concept
and Carte Blanche, all lo- fresh caught of the day, to Aruba, he was the first
cated in a renovated Art Thursday is Ladies Night one with this live cooking
Deco building in the heart where all ladies get a free concept. Since then he
of Oranjestad. Wilhelmina glass of Prosecco and we has received international
and Carte Blanche are prepare a 12-piece Finger praise for the combina-
upscale dining establish- Food Platter, Friday is Mo- tion of skill and knowledge
ments, so my wish was roccan Night with tajines that entertains guests and
to add a more low-key, and Wine Specials, Satur- pleases their palates. Wil-
trendy restaurant/bar to day is Tapas Night with all helmina Restaurant is a
that duo.” A place where tapas for $ 5 and Sunday is casual, elegant restaurant
everybody can walk in Local Night. with a creative setting.
and dine in a city-vibe sur- Wilhelmina offers a cool
roundings. He strived to You can bring in the com- inside setting, or outside
create an interior with Mo- plete family because in our “speakeasy” city
roccan tiles and a hip style there is absolutely some- garden.q
thing for each taste. Com-