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GRAND OLD HOUSE

Thursday, June 7th, 2007

Grand Old House, a symbol of ecstasy and elegance, is the one of the major attractions in Grand Cayman. Situated on the seashore, Grand Old House exhibits spectacular view of clear turquoise water, thereby making your dining experience romantic and quixotic. Grand Old House located on the south of Gorge Town, is the pride of Cayman Islands magnificence.

Grand Old House has its own remarkable history. It was built primarily as coconut plantation house by Mr. William Henry Law in 1908. Since then Grand Old House has changed many roles to finally fit in as a dining and luxurious fantasy.

Specialty For Wedding CeremoniesAs we all know, Grand Old House is known for its wedding ceremonies. The house offers three classes of wedding ceremony packages.

As we all know, Grand Old House is known for its wedding ceremonies. The house offers three classes of wedding ceremony packages.

  1. Simple Beach Ceremony: Price US$ 590
  2. Grand Old House Traditional Ceremony Package: Price US$ 990
  3. Exclusive Wedding Package: US$ 2500

Besides these Grand Old House, comes a step ahead to make your cruise wedding experience a memorable one. That’s not all, to suit your style and mood; Grand Old House provides services of Violinist, Pianist, Harpist DJ, Fireworks, Photographer, Videographer and much more.

With every package, you will get to privately exploit the location beauty of seaside gazebo with basic decoration and music. Whatever wedding package you choose, you will cherish the memories of your dream day for lifetime. Grand Old House also takes care of all the formalities that need to be taken care of for marriage.

You can book your wedding at Grand Old House with a minimum deposit of US$ 590, which is later adjusted in your final bill.

Dining at Grand Old HouseGrand Old House is one of the preeminent dining places in Grand Cayman. Not only the cuisine is great but the ambiance is terrific as well. Open-air seaside romantic dinner amidst the tropical tranquilizing breeze infuses a new spark in hearts of couple. The menu is just mouth-watering, offering great delicacies right from appetizers to entrees Grand Old House has carried on the traditional favorites of Lobster Tail Chef’s Way and Captain’s Thermidor in the dining menu as well.

Grand Old House is one of the preeminent dining places in Grand Cayman. Not only the cuisine is great but the ambiance is terrific as well. Open-air seaside romantic dinner amidst the tropical tranquilizing breeze infuses a new spark in hearts of couple. The menu is just mouth-watering, offering great delicacies right from appetizers to Grand Old House has carried on the traditional favorites of and in the dining menu as well.Wine has always been a specialty at Grand Old House. The House has won 16 awards for its wide-ranging wine list from Wine Spectator. You can pamper your taste buds with the unique and amazing wine collection.

Banquets at Grand Old House

Outdoors banquets at Grand Old House provide a splendid view of sea. The Wedding Gazebo at the sea side have capacity of 40 guests for a ceremony and 34 guests in event of a full fledged dinner whereas The Water’s Edge can hold about 160 guests for dinners and about 200 for a reception party Each of the indoor banquets have their own meaning. The Wine Room is an ideal place for a small get together of about ten people whereas Main Dining Room seats up to 45 guests for dinner and about 90 for a reception party. Other great indoor banquets are The English Room, having capacity of 20 people and Grand Old House Porch, exhibiting traditional ambience with capacity of about 80 people.

Apart from in-house setups, Grand Old House also provides catering for off-site parties as well. Besides going for the usual, you can add up or customize your party with different options available.

Grand Old House is truly GRAND in terms of services. The perfect romantic location of the house makes it a No. 1 destination for one and for all. If you are planning a trip to Grand Cayman, you must invigorate your soul at Grand Old House.

New Austrian Honorary Consulate in the Cayman Isalnds

Friday, January 5th, 2007

New Austrian Honorary Consulate in the Cayman Isalnds  Web Site Created.

Austria is now represented by an Honorary Consulate in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

The new Austrian Honorary Consul, Martin Richter, a native of Carinthia , has been living for the past twenty in the Cayman Islands. As Businessman and General Manager of the Grand Old House, he has promoted bilateral commerce, trade and investment between the Cayman Islands and Austria.The new Honorary Consulate was established on November 10, 2006.  The Austrian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Dr. Gabriele Matzner-Holzer, presented the presidential decree signed by Austrian Federal President, Dr. Heinz. Fischer.

The Wharf Restaurant

Monday, June 19th, 2006

The Wharf Restaurant, One stop destination for food buffs shoppers and good liquor in Grand Cayman. It is here where you can enjoy good food, alcohol and shop under the moon light and stars in lap of the beach front. The Wharf is in three parts The Wharf Restaurant, Ports of Call the sea side bar and The Wharf Shoppe. The restaurant is open for lunch from December-April on Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. dinner is served on all 365 days 7 days a week from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. The bar offers its services all round the year from 3:00 p.m. onwards till closing with 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. being happy hours with special drinks. Free snacks are served on Fridays. The Wharf Shoppe is open on six days a week from 6:00 p.m-10 p.m. it is closed on Mondays.

 

 

Location
The Wharf is located at The Seven Mile beach, The Grand Cayman. It faces the waterfront and a lot of tourists and locals visit to satisfy their taste buds and have a good time.

Capacity
The Wharf restaurant has the outside dining and air conditioned covered area.
 
Outside Dining
The seaside patio dining can cater maximum 220 persons at a time. A maximum 200 persons can be in the Ports of Call Beach Bar & cocktail area. There is a dance floor 576 sq ft wide. The upper deck provides seating for maximum 80 people. 64 cars can be parked with additional parking for 150 cars. Tents on rent can cover the area.

Covered Area
The air conditioned verandah dining room can seat a maximum of 150 persons. It has the service bar and reception, restrooms and public areas. The Wharf shop provides you with cigar and souvenirs. Wedding pavilion beach side allows 30 people to be a part of the wedding ceremony. The small gazebo allows maximum 6 people. 375 seats is the total capacity in all.

Cuisine
The Wharf offers you the choicest delicacies from all over the world. The menu boasts of delicacies from all around the world and local Caribbean cuisine along with fine wine from all over the world including the French wine. The chefs create magic with the raw ingredients to produce delicious taste in food. Australian certified Black Angus Beef, Fresh Lobster, Cayman Turtle Steak and the Basil and Pistachio Nut crusted Sea Bass are some of the specialties. To make the dining experience memorable Eugenio Leon, talented Paraguayan Harpist entertains you at your table side with beautiful portrayal of romantic and soothing music. Roger and Sarah make you do salsa every Tuesday night till you drop. Every evening at 9:00 p.m. the evening brings with itself time for Ports of Call, the special show when the bountiful stock of residing Tarpon Fish are fed. Finally after dinner you can top up your experience with the famous Cuban Cigars. Wharf also provides catering service at any location of the islands with customized or buffet style menu.

You can wear smart casual clothes to the restaurant. Nice shorts are allowed but tank tops are strictly prohibited.

The Wharf can be a venue for many Rehearsal Dinners, Anniversaries, Corporate Functions, Graduation Dinners, Birthday parties, Weddings and many other special celebrations. On top of all this you can use the Gift Certificates to make your special ones feel more special. You can use your Visa, MasterCard and American Express for payments. The Wharf recommends reservations before you arrive. Reservations can be made by email or phone call. If you in Grand Cayman and looking for great dining experience you must land up at Cayman’s premier Waterfront restaurant The Wharf. You will be in Romance with The Wharf at the first visit.

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Ragazzi Restaurant & Pizzeria

Thursday, June 15th, 2006

The fine dining restaurant, Ragazzi, was a dream of two long time friends, Andy Marcher and Paolo Pollani, who realized it in year 1999. With great Italian and continental cuisine and over 450 different varieties of wines to choose from, Ragazzi, is one of the renowned dining place in Cayman. The ristorante  is opened 7 days a week, restaurant timings are from 11.30 AM to 11.00 PM.

Located at Buckingham Square, West Bay Road (next to the Hyatt Hotel), Ragazzi’s has a wide variety of sensational Italian Pizzas and Pastas. You will definitely enjoy your meal at Ragazzi amidst great Italian ambience with Cayman Paintings. The restaurant is driven with a motto to provide the “food lovers” the best of delicacies and services. 

Being here, you will witness Chef Federico’s magic in all the delicacies, starting right from delicious pastas and sizzling Italian pizzas to meat and luscious seafoods. In addition to serving main course, the restaurant specializes in mouth-watering desserts and coffees. The lunch menu comprises of appetizers like Carpaccio, Seared Tuna Shashmi, Frito Misto and Spinach Strudel. You can choose from a variety of Soups and Salads according to your choice and all time favorite pastas like Seafood Linguine, Gnochi, Spaghetti Carbonara are also available. For lunch, the main dishes served are Chicken Scaloppine Marsala, Pork Tenderloin, Grilled Salmon and shrimps and Scaloppine Limone.

The dinner menu, besides main course, appetizers, soups, salads and great Italian pastas are also served. In dinner main course, variety of seafood and continental dishes are served. Apart from the one served in lunch, dinner menu includes Jumbo Shrimp, Chilean Sea Bass, Grilled yellow Fin Tuna, Lobster and Prawn Thermidor, and Grilled Beef Tenderloin.

If you choose to have a bite of pizza, the sizzling Italian taste is bound to create its magic. The pizzas are baked in traditional wood burning brick oven, to keep the original taste alive. Pizzas list includes the luscious Marinara, Vegetarian, Carbonara, Hawaii, Four season pizzas besides other mouth-watering varieties to choose from. All pizzas have toppings of mozzarella and tomato sauce besides special toppings to induce remarkable flavor. You can customize your pizza topping at an additional cost of 2$.

If you wish to sip a hot coffee or to have a delicious dessert after lunch or dinner, then at Ragazzi, you will have plenty of options to choose from. With wide variety of award winning wines and liqueurs to choose from, you can always sit and relax. Finest Scotch, Gappa, Single Malt, and Cognac are all available at Ragazzi.

If you are planning for a get together or a cocktail party then Ragazzi is the place for you. Catering at Ragazzi starts at a very nominal price of CI$8.95 per person. You can enjoy delicious food and great drinks, which can be chosen from different catering menus. Whatever be the occasion, Ragazzi is bound to make your occasion a memorable one.

Ragazzi is truly a blessing for people with great appetite for tasty food. Situated in the tropical paradise, Ragazzi is a treat for tourists visiting the Cayman Islands.

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The Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa

Tuesday, June 13th, 2006

The Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa is located on the famous Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman Island. The resort, equipped with latest and the best facilities is one of the preferred destinations for tourists reaching Cayman Islands. Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa was named to the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2002 Gold List, which is a significant achievement. With a full-fledged Spa, Westin Casuarina is one place where you would like to relax and rejuvenate your soul.

With many laurels to their credit, Westin Casuarina’s restaurants and cafes are renowned names all over Cayman Islands. Casa Havana’s delicacies are mouth watering. Served in unique style, the Caribbean restaurant attracts food lovers from all around the globe. You will enjoy  the most relaxing environment at Courtyard Café located on the poolside facing the sea. The café serves delicious salads, hot paninis, wraps and great beverages. A not-to-miss is the sunset view at The Grand Lobby Bar while enjoying the best of Cuban cigars and liquor from bars’ exceptional collection. Casa Havana Lounge is the place to give treat to your taste buds with matchless blend of spirits. You can enjoy beer, wine or cocktails while smoking cigar at the lounge. Ferdinand’s Caribbean Café offers the best Caribbean and American delicacies. You can start your day with a breakfast buffet and can have lunch and dinner too while enjoying the ocean view from the café. With so many and so different places to enjoy at Westin Casuarina, it is the number one destination for Grand Cayman patrons.

If you plan to have fun and work, then you must know about Westin Casuarina ’s meeting arrangements. Amidst beautiful tropical environment, Westin Casuarina has seven different meeting rooms, each equipped with state-of-art facilities like high speed internet and audio-visual equipments. You can have a seating space for 15 to 650 persons in the meeting center; each one of which is attended by convention service staff. The meeting can also be set in the outdoor tropical environment. So if you are planning to treat your clients on a business trip or you plan to have a conference with your sales team, then Westin Casuarina offers all the facilities you will be looking for.

You can witness the great island of Grand Cayman with vast clear water sea from your room at Westin Casuarina. The accommodations have all kind of facilities like mini bar, television, and direct dial phones with data port. Adjacent rooms or connecting rooms, all are available to make the trip of guests a satisfying experience.

To relax, revitalize and rejuvenate your spirit the Westin Casuarina  has “ Hibiscus Spa” where one can have soothing massages, body treatments, pedicures and manicures. Massages like Four handed message, Aromatherapy massage, Reflexology, Scalp treatment massage and Deep tissue massage gives a healing touch to your body. Body treatments such as Papaya Body Scrub, Organic Mud Body Wrap, Aloe Vera Soothing Body Wrap, Spa Seaweed Body Wrap and Body Bronzing infuse positive energies thereby making your body vibrant. Many special packages are specially tailored to refresh your body, mind and soul.

Special honeymoon packages at Westin Casuarina infuse romance in the hearts of the newly weds. With included offers like jeep rental, sunset cruise, trip on Round pointer ferry, the couples are bound to enjoy time of their life.

The Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa is truly a remarkable place to be in. The hotel became 100% smoke free on 1st Feb 2006; still it is a jewel in the crown of Cayman Islands.

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Chef Ottmar’s Fisherman’s Reef Bar & Grill

Tuesday, June 13th, 2006

Among Cayman Islands hot favorite food destinations, Chef Ottmar’s Fisherman’s Reef Bar & Grill is one of the prominent names. The Fisherman’s Reef Bar & Grill is located at Morgan’s Harbor, Grand Cayman and is just a 10-minute drive by car from Seven Mile Beach. Using a boat you can reach the restaurant from Cayman Kai and Rum Point area.  If you are looking for an open air candle light romantic dinner or a relaxing family get together, then this is the place to visit.

The Fisherman’s Reef Bar and Grill is a renowned name since 1985 and has been a favorite for seafood lovers. Unfortunately in year 2004, the restaurant was destroyed by the infamous hurricane Ivan. This did not let spirits of the management down and they came back strongly at new location of Morgan’s Harbor.

Restaurant’s continental/ seafood cuisine with a blend of Caribbean touch gives food an amazing taste.  The food is prepared by Chef Ottmar, who is renowned for his great recipes. You can witness oysters, prawns, lobsters and fish as special ingredients in mouth-watering dishes. Besides the usual menu, you can choose from “Theme Night” menus, which is changed daily. Besides superb seafood dishes, the restaurant specializes in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian (beef, lamb, chicken, pork, veal, and duck) meals.

You can start your meal with either a cold or a hot appetizer, besides sensational soups and salads are also available in the menu to delight your taste buds. Implausible Sicilian pizzas and delicious pastas are restaurants hot favorite. Sea food specialties like “Jerk Painted Grilled Salmon”, “Black Pepper Seared Fresh Tuna” and “The Captain’s Fresh Cayman Catch” and main course specials like “Filet Mignon”, “French Peppersteak”, and “Duck Breast - Oriental” are also served in the restaurant. Deserts have an exceptional taste and are must to have.

The restaurant has a full fledged bar serving the finest liquor. A wide collection of wines and spirits is available in the bar menu along with unique and exotic cocktails. You can relax and witness the magnificent colors of sea during the day. Fresh tropical breeze along the shore rejuvenates the mood and relaxes the soul. If you are in a light mood, thinking to relax or you plan to have a romantic dinner then you must try Chef Ottmar’s Fisherman’s Reef Bar & Grill.

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Calypso Grill

Saturday, June 10th, 2006

Calypso Grill is pride of Grand Cayman Island. Located on the seaside of Morgan’s Harbor, West Bay, Calypso Grill is a delight for your taste buds. Soft ocean breeze from the seaside through “Blue French Doors” refreshes the spirit giving it a satisfying experience. Over all décor is quite lively, with a combination of blue, red and bright orange.

Calypso Grill is a bliss for food lovers. Within a moderate price range of CI$ 8.50 to CI$ 32.00, you can get the best of Chef George Fowler’s delicacies. Each day fresh fish is brought from the nearby dock and is Blackened, Grilled, or Sautéed to be served as entrees. Each day there are specials with additional selections. Calypso Grill serves great salads like Morgan’s Green Salad and Calypso Grilled Salad, which have an out-of-world savor and are quite filling. Wide choice of appetizers is available to start with like Tuna Sashimi, Calypso Shrimp, Calypso Crab Cakes, and Tuna Spring Roll.

Calypso Grill is as much famous for its deserts as it is for other food. Sticky Toffee Pudding is the hot favorite of all. Sticky Toffee Pudding is a sponge cake (with a flavor of toffee) soaked in Carmel and having Carmel on the top. The desert is so tasty that you can’t resist having it more. Besides this, other mouth watering delicacies are chocolate butter bread pudding, and millionaire shortbread.

Calypso Grill offers lunch from 11.30 AM to 03.00 PM and dinner starts at 10.00 PM.  In the day, sunlight puts on display all the ocean colors in the restaurant and at night you can witness the most relaxing environment by the seaside at Calypso Grill.

Besides food, location of Calypso Grill is another attraction for visitors. Being located on the seashore, Calypso Grill provides a magnificent view of clear seawater. Calypso Grill is located at a 15-minute drive by car from the West Bay countryside. On your way to Calypso Grill you will witness the nature’s beauty at its best.

If you are planning a visit to Grand Cayman Island, you must visit Calypso Grill to enjoy the best of continental seafood. I am sure you will be satisfied with both the comforting surroundings and the delicious food.

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Brasserie Cayman Restaurant.

Thursday, June 8th, 2006

Elegant and Festive are only words that express Brasserie Cayman Restaurant. At this colorful and stylish bistro you will find American cuisines. Brasserie Cayman has continually been on the leading edge of menu creativity, combining consistency in food quality, colorful plate presentations, superior service, value, and a friendly atmosphere to give our guests a gracious, memorable, dining experience. Brasserie Cayman provides finest dining, with a top-notch culinary team, award-winning cuisine served in settings designed for the ultimate dining pleasure. You will also be served with a vast collection of vintage wines.

Brasserie Cayman Restaurant whets your appetite. You will be cherished to taste Roasted duck breast with Japanese soba noodles, Chicken liver pate with caramelized pear compote, Chocolate fondant with homemade bourbon vanilla ice cream and more delicious items. You will find authentic set of choices that is exquisitely prepared and moderately priced. Impressively dressed tables with candlelight next to a superior staff, contribute to a brilliant experience. The tenderness and generosity offered here attract tourists from all parts of the world tempting them to value those special moments which come once in a lifetime. You can have a delightful experience of eating your much desired food and dishes. A romantic atmosphere is completed by comfortable furnishing, interesting views or interior settings, good table wear, fresh flowers, candlelight, fireplace, room design and music.

The chefs of the Brasserie have let their imaginations run wild. Every Wednesday evening, in addition to our regular menu, they create a blind tasting menu of fusion sensations concocted from international cuisines – Caribbean, Indian, French, and Asian. No menus will be provided - all that is required of you is an open mind and a passion for food. Do you share our passion for food? Are you open to a new experience? Then travel with us. The menu exists only in the mind of our master chef. We serve you a series of small dishes paired with a complementing wine. Enjoy as few or as many as you like. Pay accordingly, $7 per course or $11 per course deglutition. Once you move towards Brasserie our wait staff offers you the menu, a guide to the delights just ahead.

How do they know to be at your side one moment and gone the next? So smooth, so discreet, it’s as if they read your mind. Every desire is anticipated; no request is left unfulfilled.

Our goal is to provide you with courteous, expedient, professional service of the highest caliber. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely Lunch or relaxing over an evening drink at our exotic bar or yummy dinner.

The Brasserie Cayman provides a welcoming ambiance, conducive to enjoyable dining and good conversation. We cater you with repasts and an unforgettable evening at Brasserie Cayman Restaurant. You’ll be delighted with cuisine that is the perfect fusion of new world innovation and continental tradition whenever you dine at Brasserie.

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Grand Old House

Tuesday, June 6th, 2006

Grand Old House, a symbol of ecstasy and elegance, is the one of the major attractions in Grand Cayman. Situated on the seashore, Grand Old House exhibits spectacular view of clear turquoise water, thereby making your dining experience romantic and quixotic. Grand Old House located on the south of Gorge Town, is the pride of Cayman Islands magnificence.

Grand Old House has its own remarkable history. It was built primarily as coconut plantation house by Mr. William Henry Law in 1908. Since then Grand Old House has changed many roles to finally fit in as a dining and luxurious fantasy.

Specialty For Wedding Ceremonies

As we all know, Grand Old House is known for its wedding ceremonies. The house offers three classes of wedding ceremony packages.

  1. Simple Beach Ceremony: Price US$ 590
  2. Grand Old House Traditional Ceremony Package: Price US$ 990
  3. Exclusive Wedding Package: US$ 2500

Besides these Grand Old House, comes a step ahead to make your cruise wedding experience a memorable one. That’s not all, to suit your style and mood; Grand Old House provides services of Violinist, Pianist, Harpist DJ, Fireworks, Photographer, Videographer and much more.

With every package, you will get to privately exploit the location beauty of seaside gazebo with basic decoration and music. Whatever wedding package you choose, you will cherish the memories of your dream day for lifetime. Grand Old House also takes care of all the formalities that need to be taken care of for marriage.

You can book your wedding at Grand Old House with a minimum deposit of US$ 590, which is later adjusted in your final bill.

Dining at Grand Old House

Grand Old House is one of the preeminent dining places in Grand Cayman. Not only the cuisine is great but the ambiance is terrific as well. Open-air seaside romantic dinner amidst the tropical tranquilizing breeze infuses a new spark in hearts of couple. The menu is just mouth-watering, offering great delicacies right from appetizers to entrees. Grand Old House has carried on the traditional favorites of Lobster Tail Chef’s Way and Captain’s Thermidor in the dining menu as well.

Wine has always been a specialty at Grand Old House. The House has won 16 awards for its wide-ranging wine list from Wine Spectator. You can pamper your taste buds with the unique and amazing wine collection.

Banquets at Grand Old House

Outdoors banquets at Grand Old House provide a splendid view of sea. The Wedding Gazebo at the sea side have capacity of 40 guests for a ceremony and 34 guests in event of a full fledged dinner whereas The Water’s Edge can hold about 160 guests for dinners and about 200 for a reception party Each of the indoor banquets have their own meaning. The Wine Room is an ideal place for a small get together of about ten people whereas Main Dining Room seats up to 45 guests for dinner and about 90 for a reception party. Other great indoor banquets are The English Room, having capacity of 20 people and Grand Old House Porch, exhibiting traditional ambience with capacity of about 80 people.

Apart from in-house setups, Grand Old House also provides catering for off-site parties as well. Besides going for the usual, you can add up or customize your party with different options available.

Grand Old House is truly GRAND in terms of services. The perfect romantic location of the house makes it a No. 1 destination for one and for all. If you are planning a trip to Grand Cayman, you must invigorate your soul at Grand Old House.

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