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Wednesday 3 december 2025

CAYA Introduces a Bold New Menu Celebrating Latin Caribbean Flavors

of inspired dishes that show- Dessert lovers are in for a treat
case the diversity of Carib- as well. The Caribbean Black
bean and Latin American fla- Forest reimagines the classic
vors. From Cuba to Colombia, with a tropical twist, featuring
and from Aruba to Mexico, a rich brownie served with red
each plate tells a story rooted fruit, coconut mousse, choc-
in heritage and reimagined olate, and banana rum ice
through CAYA’s modern lens. cream. The Merengon Tropi-
cal delights with sage panna
Among the standout new ap- cotta, mango and pineapple
petizers are the Tuna al Tama- compote, mango sorbet, and
rindo, featuring thinly sliced citrus meringue.
tuna sashimi served with tam-
arind leche de tigre, creamy tion and served with chimi- Guests can also enjoy CAYA’s
avocado, marinated onions, churri espuma. new Sabor Experience, a lim-
radishes, cilantro, and crispy ited time three course menu
tortillas dusted with tajín; and The main courses bring equal priced at $79, allowing diners
the Beef Stew Croquettes, excitement. Highlights in- to explore an appetizer, main
a playful nod to Caribbean clude the Chilean Sea Bass, course, and dessert of their
comfort food, served with pan fried and served with a choice.
(Oranjestad)—CAYA, one of Aruba’s most truffle and black garlic may- smooth carrot and ají amarillo
beloved dining destinations, continues to cel- onnaise. Guests can also sa- sauce, creamy garlic mashed To complete the experience,
ebrate the vibrant essence of Latin Caribbean vor the Beef and Pork Broche- potatoes, grilled paksoi and CAYA hosts live music ev-
cuisine with an exciting new menu that beau- tas, made with locally smoked broccoli, hearts of palm, ery Sunday from 6:30 p.m. to
tifully balances tradition and innovation. bacon, Madam Jeannette toasted cashews, and a fra- 8:30 p.m., setting the perfect
peppers, local honey, and grant lime leaf vinaigrette. An- backdrop for an evening of
Nestled in a beautifully restored traditional tenderloin, grilled to perfec- other showstopper is the Duck island charm and culinary art-
Aruban Cunucu house, surrounded by lush and Rice, a Caribbean inter- istry.
tropical greenery, CAYA offers guests a din- pretation of a Peruvian clas-
ing experience that feels both authentic and sic, featuring pan fried duck CAYA continues to invite lo-
contemporary. The restaurant’s philosophy is breast with aromatic green cals and visitors alike to ex-
simple yet profound: to create a space where rice infused with local herbs, perience the heart of Aruba,
the warmth of island hospitality meets the cre- kombucha, and ají amarillo, where Latin Caribbean heri-
ativity of modern gastronomy. finished with a pan fried egg tage comes alive in every
and sarsa criolla. dish, every note of music, and
The new menu reflects this vision with a series every heartfelt welcome.q

Blackstone Beach

(Oranjestad)—Named after its most Bridge and Andicuri Beach, the Black-
recognizable feature, the Blackstone stone Beach is relatively easy to ac-
Beach almost represents the opposite cess. Once you get passed the Ayo
of the typical Aruban beaches. For Rock Formation, take the Andicuri
one, it has black sand and is covered road leading up to Andicuri Beach.
in black smooth stones. Secondly, it There, you can park your car and take
lies on the northern side of the island, a 1km hike towards Blackstone Beach.
away from the white sandy beaches of This beach forms part of the Arikok Na-
in the southern region. So, if you feel tional Park and is therefore a site that
up for something different—or if it’s op- is preserved. This is why it is also rela-
posite day, visit the Blackstone Beach. tively untouched by commercial influ-
ences. Despite being called a beach,
Blackstone Beach shows the more nat- do note that it is not advised to swim in
ural side of Aruba; the stones that cov- the water, as the current is very strong
er the beach and the shape of it has and can easily stray you further in the
been crafted for thousands of years wild ocean. However, you can still en-
through volcanic eruptions, coral reef joy a spectacular view of the stones
movements and wave activity of the and the northern ocean that stretches
rural northern part of the island. out in front of the beach and take a
picture with your friends or family!q
Located further east to the Natural