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Celebrate the 4th of July at L’Avenue with a Pre-Fireworks Dinner—Just

Steps from the Fireworks, Beaches, and Hotels in Palm Beach, Aruba!

Only $29 for a Full Rack of Ribs Glazed in Belgian Beer & Barbecue Sauce!

(Palm Beach, Aruba) — Looking for the perfect place to fuel L’Avenue just celebrated their first an-
up before the fireworks this 4th of July? Celebrate Indepen- niversary—and with big success! In only
dence Day with bold flavors and festive vibes at L’Avenue, one year, this cozy European-style bistro
the only Belgian-owned bistro in Aruba—located right in the has quickly become a must-visit dining
heart of Palm Beach, just steps from the island’s biggest fire- destination for both locals and visitors. As
work shows, top resorts, and stunning beaches. the sister restaurant of Papillon—an Aruba
dining icon for over 15 years—L’Avenue
Enjoy a 4th of July dinner special for just $29, featuring a full brings tradition, bold flavors, and a touch
rack of fall-off-the-bone ribs, slow-cooked and glazed with of European elegance to the Palm Beach
rich Belgian beer and barbecue sauce. Served with crispy culinary scene. Leading the kitchen is Ex-
Belgian fries and tangy Brussels sprouts coleslaw with bacon ecutive Chef Juan Ludena, whose refined
bits, it’s the perfect start to your night of celebration. Pair it techniques and creative flair elevate ev-
with handcrafted cocktails, a curated wine list, and the big- ery dish.
gest selection of Belgian beers on the island—because great
food deserves great drinks. L’Avenue is also famed for its signature
fresh mussels, flown in directly from Europe
and served in classic pots with house-made
sauces. And no meal is complete without
indulging in the authentic Belgian waffles,
topped with your choice of chocolate
sauce, fresh strawberries, whipped cream,
or ice cream.

Located at The Cove Mall in Palm Beach,
L’Avenue offers a chic, air-conditioned
indoor dining space that’s perfect for fami-
lies, couples, and friends looking to enjoy
a relaxed yet refined meal.
Celebrate big, eat well, and be just steps Or simply pass by—and don’t hesitate to
away from the best fireworks in Aruba. ask for Heidi, the owner from Brugge, who
would love to share her passion for Belgium
Call +297 695 400 and its unique cuisine with you!q
Email info@lavenuearuba.com

Visit the natural bridges of Aruba!

(Oranjestad)—After you’ve meters in length and 7 me- which the water would
visited the Alto Vista ters in height, making it the flow into the tiny beach.
Church, the Bushiribana biggest natural bridge in
Gold Mill Ruins and the mini the Caribbean at the time. Unfortunately in 2005, the
natural pool that is located For many years, this site was bridge collapsed, and the
right next to it, you’re next also a frequently visited little beach dried up. De-
up around the northern beach, as the bridge had spite this, this site remained
coast line must be the Nat- a small opening through a tourist attraction, with
ural Bridge. Once the larg-
est natural bridge in the
Caribbean, this bridge has
been a tourist attraction for
many years.
many visitors walking along
The bridge was formed the coral cliffs of the bridge While the natural bridge
during thousands of years, to see the spectacular view no longer is functional,
cut and crafted by the of the northern coastline there is now a smaller natu-
wild waves that crash into and the Caribbean Sea. ral bridge very close. This
the coral stone walls of the Visitors can also still visit the bridge is often called the
coast. Before its collapse, souvenir shop on the left of “Baby Bridge” or “Daugh-
this bridge measured 30 the bridge entrance. ter Bridge”.q