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Thursday 30 January 2025

Papillon: Where Culinary Tradition Sparks with Timeless Elegance

At the heart of Papillon’s magic lies its
menu – a symphony of flavors orches-
trated by culinary artisans. Imagine sa-
voring the decadent richness of foie
gras or the sublime delicacy of frog legs,
each dish a love letter to tradition in-
fused with a dash of innovation. And oh,
the spectacle of the Dover sole being
expertly prepared tableside! It’s culinary
theater at its finest, leaving you spell-
bound with every bite. All this served yssey, each dish meticulously paired
with a backdrop of the Caribbean am- with wines handpicked from the largest
bience, complete with live musical per- French wine selection on the island by
Tucked away in the vibrant heart of the Village for over formances and an inviting and colorful the esteemed Maitre d’ Michael Otten.
a decade and a half, Papillon isn’t just a restaurant; it’s twist to your dinner experience! It’s a soirée reserved for those who truly
a culinary adventure waiting to unfold. Picture this: a appreciate the artistry of gastronomy –
sanctuary where the flavors of the French Caribbean But wait, there’s more! Enter the realm an exquisite symphony for the palate.
have danced harmoniously with classic French fare of the Chef’s Table, a weekly extrava-
for the past 15 years, all set against the backdrop of a ganza led by the maestro himself, Ex- In essence, Papillon isn’t just a restau-
movie-inspired ambiance that’s as enchanting as it is ecutive Chef Juan Ludeña. Prepare to rant; it’s an oasis for epicurean explor-
welcoming. be whisked away on a six-course od- ers. It’s where passion meets refinement,
where every dish is a masterpiece wait-
Located in the heart of Palm Beach and within walk- ing to be savored, and every moment is
ing distance from hotels and local markets in the area, a celebration of the finer things in life. So
Papillon takes the famous story of a French man expe- if you’re craving the warmth of French
riencing the flavors and culture of the Caribbean and Caribbean delights, Papillon invites you
incorporates these aspects of the Caribbean touch to join them on an unforgettable jour-
into their French culinary repertoire. Step through the ney for the senses. Bon appétit!
doors of the newly-expanded Papillon, and you’re not
just stepping into a dining establishment; you’re step- Papillon is located in Palm Beach in front
ping into a world where sophistication embraces you of the Hilton Resort, and open from 5pm
like an old friend. The decor, a homage to the allure of to 10pm. Early Bird takes places from
the iconic film, casts a spell of intimacy and comfort, 5pm to 7pm. For reservations or more in-
urging you to settle in and relish every moment. Here, formation please contact the restaurant
dining isn’t just about sustenance; it’s about indulging at +297 699 5400, e-mail them at info@
in an experience meticulously crafted to ignite your papillonaruba.com or visit their website
senses. at papillonaruba.comq

How Aruban beaches came to be!

(Oranjestad)—We’ve talked of Aruban beaches. coral reefs) have started to around a torn coral reef is shallow?
about the best beaches to wear and tear the reefs over swept away along with the Ah! Good question…and
visit on the island before, but How did Aruba get its time, resulting in its gradual debris by the ocean stream. interesting phrasing.
have you ever wondered white, sandy beaches? breakdown. Fish that feed However, in areas where
how Aruba got its white, san- Aruba’s beaches have de- off corals also contribute to it’s shallow and the stream Aruba is a continental island.
dy beaches, and why there’s veloped over the span of this, one small bite at a time. is weaker, the sand tends The island actually forms part
a clear difference between thousands of years. Waves Over the course of thousands to sick to the bottom faster. of South America, and the
the northern and southern crashing on the rocky for- of years, as waves continue This is why the beaches in space between Aruba and
shores? Here are some fun mations along our coast to crash and fish continue to the south—the areas with the South American con-
facts about the development line (which consists mainly of eat off the corals, sand starts weaker stream and shallow- tinent is simply referred to
to accumulate around the er ocean floors—has sand as land that runs under the
area. However, whether the that stretches for miles. In ocean. This is why it gets
sand stays there is another contrast, the northern area, gradually deeper in the
question to be answered, where the stream is much south, whereas the ocean
and this is where we high- stronger and the ocean floor floor in the north runs steeply
light the biggest difference is much deeper, there is no to the bottom. q
between the northern and sand present—they were
southern coast of the island. swept away with the current! Source: archival document
provided by the National Ar-
The sand that accumulates Why north deep, but south chive of Aruba (ANA).