How to Dine Around the US Virgin Islands

By: - August 25th, 2016
Dine VI

The U.S. Virgin Islands will hold its second annual Restaurant Week this fall, featuring a selection of culinary experiences on St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas.

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism announced that the event, known as Dine VI, will be staged from Oct. 27 to Nov. 12, 2016, on all three islands.

Dine VI

The popular Pork Belly at St Croix’s Balter, the hottest new restaurant in the USVI.

“Food aficionados, gourmands as well as culinary, travel and lifestyle journalists are invited to the U.S. Virgin Islands this fall to enjoy the many delights of our local restaurant scene,” said Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty, noting that the two week span “allows us to fully celebrate our culinary diversity.”

Patrons are invited to dine at a wide selection of restaurant offering special prix fixe menus and experience events such as a farm-to-table culinary educational session, reef-responsible fish fry and food truck festival.

Visitors and locals alike will indulge in traditional fare and savor dishes made with locally-sourced ingredients.

— Dana Niland, CJ Contributor

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