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Monday 17 noveMber 2025
Discover the New Menu at CAYA House:

A Bold Take on Caribbean Flavors

(Oranjestad)—CAYA House Res- by cucumber and pineapple
taurant in Aruba invites you to salsa, banana beurre blanc, and
experience a captivating new plantain fried rice—a delicate
chapter in Latin-Caribbean dining balance of tropical sweetness
with the launch of its latest menu and savory depth.
items. Set in a beautifully restored
traditional Cunucu house and sur- The Creole Fish captures the soul
rounded by lush tropical green- of the Caribbean with snapper
ery, CAYA offers an atmosphere pan-fried and layered with Creole
where island heritage and mod- Rico, the Dominican Republic, sauce, avocado salad, tostones,
ern culinary artistry come togeth- Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Mexi- pickled onions, and rice and
er in perfect harmony. co, Costa Rica, Colombia, Pana- peas. It’s a dish rooted in tradition
ma, Nicaragua, and Venezuela— and rich in flavor. spice and complexity, the Jerked
Rooted in the rich culinary tradi- CAYA is a celebration of flavor, Tuna delivers with a jerk crust, pas-
tions of the Caribbean—includ- warmth, and culture. For something adventurous, the sionfruit leche de tigre, kefir lime
ing influences from Cuba, Puerto Beef Tataki Chino Latino offers a oil, annatto oil, aji picante, or-
The new menu is a vibrant tribute striking fusion of cultures, com- ange crème, cilantro, red
to that heritage. Each dish is care- bining marinated tenderloin with
fully curated to reflect the spirit of potato and beet salad, piccalilli onion, and crispy baby cala-
the islands, with a contemporary mayo, fried onion, cherry toma- mari—an unforgettable dish that
twist that elevates every bite. toes, cucumbers, avocado, and pushes the boundaries of tradi-
a zesty Maggi seasoning vinai- tional island fare.
Start with the Celery Root Mila- grette.
nesa, a beautifully breaded and At CAYA, every meal is an experi-
fried celery root served with a And for those who crave bold ence—a celebration of life, flavor,
fragrant Caribbean curry sauce, and connection. Whether you’re
mango and papaya relish, butter planning an intimate dinner or a
bean and potato curry, and sau- lively gathering, CAYA promises
téed spinach. It’s hearty, elegant, an evening full of memorable mo-
and deeply satisfying. ments.

Seafood enthusiasts will savor the Reserve your table now and taste
Corvina, pan-fried and glazed in the new flavors of CAYA. Call
pineapple hoisin, accompanied +297-699 39 82 to book.q

Exploring the Mainstreet of San Nicolas

SAN NICOLAS— At Just 11 Aruba’s second largest city had changed immensely influences in culinary offer- 19th-century barbershop,
miles southeast from Oran- and was once a bustling due to a stream of Afro-Ca- ings and customs, housing just to name a few of the
jestad you will enter the city company town dominated ribbean and South Ameri- and population are clearly items of old-time Aruba
San Nicolas, also known as by the oil industry since the can workers who came visible in San Nicolas – more that has been preserved. A
Sunrise City or Chocolate early 1930’s. to fill the jobs in the oil re- than anywhere else on the collection of artifacts and
City. A city that is rich in finery between the 1920’s island. other objects of artistic, cul-
authentic culture and is- Over the course of four de- until the 1960’s. To this day tural, historical, or scientific
land charm. San Nicolas is cades, its demographics traces of the multicultural Flow of history importance can be found
If you are looking for history here for the purpose of ed-
San Nicolas has it. ucation or enjoyment.

The Museum of Industry is The new San Nicolas
situated in the Water Tower In the shadow of the refin-
in San Nicolas and narrates ery, an art capital is quietly
Aruba’s industrial history beginning to grow. This is
which began in the 19th the new San Nicolas, a
century. Here you will learn place that is starting to be-
about gold, aloe, phos- come a magnet for all that
phate, oil and the tourism is young, cool and hip in
industries which made San Aruba. Indeed, San Nicolas
Nicolas once a bustling has all of the ingredients of
business center. Experi- an emerging cultural hub
ence the touching stories — varied history, interesting
of those who were part of architecture, and, perhaps
this history. most importantly, an urban
layout that makes it walk-
The Community Museum able. As you walk around,
holds a remarkable collec- the streets are silent but
tion that spans millennia. the walls are loud, filled
Ancient fossils stand next with bright, colorful murals
to tableaus of an authen- painted by a collection
tically recreated colonial of artists from around the
kitchen and bedroom and world.q