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Discover the New Menu at CAYA House: A Bold Take on Caribbean Flavors

the Dominican Republic, Aruba, It’s a dish rooted in tradition and
Bonaire, Curacao, Mexico, Costa rich in flavor.
Rica, Colombia, Panama, Nicara-
gua, and Venezuela—CAYA is a For something adventurous, the
celebration of flavor, warmth, and Beef Tataki Chino Latino offers a
culture. striking fusion of cultures, com-
bining marinated tenderloin with
The new menu is a vibrant tribute potato and beet salad, piccalilli
to that heritage. Each dish is care- mayo, fried onion, cherry toma-
fully curated to reflect the spirit of toes, cucumbers, avocado, and a
the islands, with a contemporary zesty Maggi seasoning vinaigrette.
twist that elevates every bite.
And for those who crave bold
Start with the Celery Root Mila- spice and complexity, the Jerked
nesa, a beautifully breaded and Tuna delivers with a jerk crust, pas-
fried celery root served with a sionfruit leche de tigre, kefir lime
fragrant Caribbean curry sauce, oil, annatto oil, aji picante, orange
mango and papaya relish, butter crème, cilantro, red
bean and potato curry, and sau-
téed spinach. It’s hearty, elegant, onion, and crispy baby calamari—
(Oranjestad)—CAYA House Res- and deeply satisfying. an unforgettable dish that pushes
taurant in Aruba invites you to the boundaries of traditional is-
experience a captivating new Seafood enthusiasts will savor the land fare.
chapter in Latin-Caribbean dining Corvina, pan-fried and glazed in
with the launch of its latest menu pineapple hoisin, accompanied At CAYA, every meal is an experi-
items. Set in a beautifully restored by cucumber and pineapple ence—a celebration of life, flavor,
traditional Cunucu house and sur- salsa, banana beurre blanc, and and connection. Whether you're
rounded by lush tropical greenery, plantain fried rice—a delicate bal- planning an intimate dinner or
CAYA offers an atmosphere where ance of tropical sweetness and a lively gathering, CAYA prom-
island heritage and modern culi- savory depth. ises an evening full of memorable
nary artistry come together in per- moments.q
fect harmony. The Creole Fish captures the soul
of the Caribbean with snapper Reserve your table now and taste
Rooted in the rich culinary tradi- pan-fried and layered with Creole the new flavors of CAYA. Call
tions of the Caribbean—including sauce, avocado salad, tostones, +297-699 39 82 to book.
influences from Cuba, Puerto Rico, pickled onions, and rice and peas.

Aruba: The island of Aloes

that in 1951, the production
According to the website of Aruban aloe amounted
of Royal Aruba Aloe, Aloe to around 30 percent of the
vera was introduced in total global production!
Aruba around 1840, when
most of the island’s inhab- The impact and relevance
itants were farmers of little of aloe is visible all around
means. Dutch Governor Aruba. While most homes
Van Raders introduced the will have a few plants for
plant after it had been in- personal use and decora-
troduced in other islands of Aruba and Curaçao was tion, houses are also deco-
the Caribbean to cultivate known to be one of the rated with aloe motifs, and
and harvest the aloe to best in the world and was at some point, aloe even
ORANJESTAD – Aloe vera, a and other skin ailments, produce the laxative. more expensive, which featured on post stamps.
succulent plant species, is or just to keep skin supple meant that at the time, it Around 1920, about two-
renowned for its incredible and looking bright and Around 1920, about two- had significant economic thirds of Aruba was aloe
properties for the skin. It is nourished. Aside from the thirds of Aruba was aloe impact, particularly for the fields, earning our island the
widely distributed and usu- gel, aloe contains a bitter, fields, earning our island local farmers. nickname “The Island of Al-
ally grows in tropical, semi- yellow substance (called the nickname “The Island oes.” And in 1955, the aloe
tropical and arid climates aloin) which is a gentle but of Aloes.” However, by the time the became a part of Aruba’s
on the planet. But this plant powerful laxative, and it is oil industry arrived on Aru- coat of arms, symbolizing
also had a very prominent also the origin of the indus- Under Commander Jan ba, it changed the labor prosperity for the island.q
role in the history of Aruba, try of aloe in Aruba. Helenus Ferguson (1866- market on Aruba, shifting
and its significance to the 1871), aloe experienced a away from agriculture. It Images from the archive of
island’s economy endures boom, which is why there would be after World War the National Library of Aruba.
to this day. is a road named after him, II that aloe would make a
which goes through the comeback. And eventu-
The leaves of Aloe vera aloe fields. In the 19th cen- ally, as science learned
contain a good amount of tury, Aruba was the main about the amazing proper-
gel which when used topi- supplier of aloin for laxa- ties of aloe gel, the indus-
cally, is great for the skin. tive, which was imported try shifted from producing
Traditionally, Arubans use abroad to the United States laxative to producing skin
this gel to treat minor burns and Europe. The aloin from care. An interesting fact is