Island Bites: Aruba’s New Waterfront Eatery

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - August 30, 2014 - 6:31 am

Above: ArubaVille

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Aruba’s newest restaurant has opened its doors.

It’s called ArubaVille, and the eatery is located at the former home of the Marandi restaurant.

After a “complete transformation,” the property, which is located behind the airport on Bucutiweg, focuses on food with a Caribbean flair.

Local Aruban chef Rawlin Silvania heads the kitchen, which puts out dishes from ahi tuna poke to zucchini stuffed with goat cheese.

The restaurant will also be featuring a weekly sunday barbecue and a Friday happy hour.

— CJ

Island Bites covers the best of Caribbean food, from new restaurants to secret eateries and hidden gems.

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