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Saturday 5 February 2022

Bohemian Restaurant & Bar, The Story:

French Nomads in Culinary Avant-Garde

Like nomads travel from of their other restaurants Eden. Big trees stand tall
place to place to find fresh in the beautiful island of and proudly, lit with hang-
pasture for their livestock, Porquerolles near St Tropez ing lanterns creating a
the Nataf family –father that made it to a ranking green and romantic lush
Victor with sons David and of 13/20 in the Gault Millau paradise. There’s a playful
Gregory - faithfully fol- restaurant grading. To the setting of different-styled
lowed their nose for good Natafs, food is a bohemian tables, including seating
food. As young boys, they experience_ unconven- under a Colombian Rattan
indulged in their grandpar- tional, eclectic and off the tipi tent, complete the feel
ent’s culinary joie-de-vivre beaten track. Welcome to of let go alias laissez-faire.
in the South of France. Tick- Bohemian Aruba! The cool bar blinks to New
led by the palette of excel- York loft style, think indus-
lent dishes prepared in their A Grande entrée through trial bold. Waiters with hip
mid-seventies’ restaurant a huge, wooden, Moroc- suspenders and berets add
in the Alps of France and can-style door takes you a hint of French flair while
filled with exquisite taste into a foodies Garden of lounge music fills the air. within hand’s reach. What ish, American and Austra-
The décor is designed by was missing was bought at lian choices complete the
David himself. the weekly farmers market. list.
“I grew up with the farm-to- Raving reviews on a con-
David Nataf - Owner table concept.” tinuous basis prove that
“Thoughts of finger licking Bohemian has got it! Every
dishes fill my mind think- Le Magic Wednesday there is Live
ing of my youth. The smell The family magic is trans- Flamenco with Angela
of fresh-baked croissants lated through David into Croes, on Thursdays you
and chocolate bread Bohemian. Starters like Vi- will enjoy the beautiful live
hand made by my uncle’s tello Tonnato, le Ceviche, sounds of Angela’s violin
brother in law’s father “the homemade Foie Gras and on Friday’s and Satur-
baker”. The restaurant’s Terrine or Escargots “A day’s go with the beat of
kitchen fridge stuffed with la Bourguignonne” tickle electro lounge. Live salsa
the most exquisite dishes your taste buds. For en- music can be enjoyed on
that my brother and I con- trees Whole Shrimps Flam- Sunday’s.
sumed secretly after a night be with Cognac, Grilled
out to the frustration of the 10oz Angus Rib Eye Steak “Join our gypsy experi-
chef. We were young boys “Maître d’Hôtel” or Braised ence, travel with taste”
eating away the night with Lamb Shank ignite passion
foie gras and loup de mer in your soul. Spicy Moroc- For reservations call +297
local branzino.” can Mahi-Mahi Kebab with 280 8448 or mail reserva-
Tongue melting fondue and chickpea hummus and ra- tions@bohemianaruba.
raclette, wood oven piz- tatouille crumble, Paella com or book through the
zas with fresh Emmentaler made with their own fish website bohemainaruba.
cheese and hand-picked broth filled with chicken com.q
champignons founded his seafood and chorizo are
foodie character. Add this other culinary delights but
to the time he spent at the there is much more. Wines
grandparents’ house in the are imported directly from
vineyards with fruits, veg- France regions, as is the
gies, poultry, and game champagne. Italian, Span-

Aruba Tourism Authority honors loyal visitors

EAGLE BEACH - Recently, Mr. Mario Arends had the great
pleasure to honor a Loyal and friendly visitors of Aruba
as Emerald Ambassadors and Distinguished Visitor at their
home away from home. The symbolic honorary title is
presented on behalf of the Minister of Tourism, as a token
of appreciation to the guests who visit Aruba between 10-
20-35 and more consecutive years.

The honorees were Kurt Schmoelz and Norma Mackarous
from Quebec and Cora Willmann from Wisconsin

Mario Arends thanked them for choosing Aruba as their
vacation destination and as their home away from home
for so many years together with the members of La Ca-
bana Beach.

Top reason for returning provided by the honorees were:
Great weather, Safe island, people are like family and
beautiful beaches.q