A Terrific New Café in Nassau

By: - July 14th, 2016
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There’s a new must-visit café in historic downtown Nassau.

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It’s called The Drawbridge, and it’s part of a major revitalization of West Hill Street by the owners of the Graycliff Hotel, Restaurant and Cigar Company, the Garzaroli family.

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The colorful cafe has coffee, sandwiches and bites and, most importantly, a terrific selection of gelato.

Drawbridge Nassau

The changes to West Hill Street, which include everything from a heritage museum to a new artists’ village, have been rather striking, transforming a once-quiet street into a must-visit destination in Nassau.

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And yes, it actually has a real drawbridge.

— CJ

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