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Monday 12 March 2018

MAROC:

Mediterranean Bite with a Caribbean Twist

ORANJESTAD – What about a wonderful mix of the following ingredients: a trendy,
stylish and Mediterranean feel restaurant in the heart of Oranjestad, a menu with
tapas (small bites originally from Spain) and main dishes, all prepared with the fresh-
est products and under the wings of maybe the best-know chef in Aruba, and last
but not least an impressive wine selection - all against affordable prices, for lunch as
well as dinner available. Step out of the tourist zone and come mingle with the hip
local crowd at MAROC!

Grouper Maroc style, tiles and a hip style with art bine a shopping morning
Downtown Pinchos, Beef painted by himself on the with a lunch at MAROC or
Tajine and Lasagne al walls. The personal touch enjoy the lunch here after
Forno are just some of is felt throughout, from the or before your city walk
the mouthwatering dishes staff to the food. ,and if you prefer the eve-
MAROC presents to you. If ning, also possible. Park-
you crave for ‘something All Fresh ing is no problem as you
of everything’ to taste “We use the same ingredi- can park just in front of the
there is another possibil- ents for MAROC as we use place.
ity: pick you pick from the for Restaurant Wilhelmina For more information:
Tapas Menu where cold & and Carte Blanche. That’s http://marocaruba.com/
hot tapas are to be cho- to say: the highest quality. or Facebook Maroc Tapas
sen as well as tapas plat- Fresh fish from Aruba and Bar
ters. All served in the typi- Surinam, home-baked
cal ceramic dishes from bread, vegetables from Chef Dennis van Daatse-
the Mediterranean with local farmers whenever laar received the finest cu-
Caribbean flair because possible and all sauces linary training for six years
of the regional products. and dips we make our- in Michelin-starred restau-
You must check this place selves. The menu is frank rants in his native country,
out if you would like to ex- and clear, there is some- the Netherlands. Prior to
perience some real Aru- thing for everybody as the opening Carte Blanche in
ba! choice is grand. “Tues- 2010 he worked as a chef
day is Combination Night and consultant for several
Personal Touch which means a Chef’s Plat- years at a number of re-
Chef Dennis van Daatse- ter with all kinds of tapas nowned restaurants. Af-
laar: “Maroc is the sister and sangria, Wednesday ter introducing the chef’s
of Restaurant Wilhelmina is Local Fish Night with the table concept to Aruba,
and Carte Blanche, all lo- fresh caught of the day, he partnered with fellow
cated in a renovated Art Thursday is Ladies Night Dutchman Glen Bonset.
Deco building in the heart where all ladies get a free Since then the restaura-
of Oranjestad. Wilhelmina glass of Prosecco and we teurs have received in-
and Carte Blanche are prepare a 12-piece Finger ternational praise for their
upscale dining establish- Food Platter, Friday is Mo- combination of skill and
ments, so my wish was roccan Night with tajines knowledge that entertains
to add a more low-key, and Wine Specials, Satur- guests and pleases their
trendy restaurant/bar to day is Tapas Night with all palates. Wilhelmina Res-
that duo.” A place where tapas for $ 5 and Sunday is taurant is a casual, ele-
everybody can walk in Local Night. gant restaurant with a cre-
and dine in city-vibe sur- You can bring in the com- ative setting. Wilhelmina
roundings, Chef van Daat- plete family because offers a cool inside setting,
selaar strived to create there is absolutely some- or outside in our “speak-
an interior with Moroccan thing for each taste. Com- easy” city garden.q