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So often, I am asked to suggest restaurants that should not be missed.  Finally, here’s my guide:

Lemon Cafe - The Village at Grace Bay - info@lemoncafe.tc - 9414059 - Mediterranean/Moroccan cuisine.

If you’re on island the first Saturday of any month, don’t miss their fab Arabian Nights party, with live belly-dancing, music and flame throwing!!

Coyaba - off Grace Bay Road - 946-5186 - Contemporary Caribbean Cuisine.

Caicos Cafe - Caicos Plaze, Grace Bay Road - 946-5278 - French/Caribbean Cuisine

CoCo Bistro - off Grace Bay Road - 946-5369 - a unique dining experience

Grace’s Cottage - Point Grace Resort - 946-5096 - Gourmet Caribbean Cuisine

Yoshi’s Japanese Restaurant - Salt Mills Plaza, Grace Bay - 941-3374 - Sushi+

Vix - Regent Street, The Regent Village, Grace Bay - Contemporary Caribbean

Da Conch Shack - Blue Hills - Conch in every shape and form and fresh local Specialities.

Don’t miss their Thursday night live music parties

Bagatelle Bistro - Wymara Resort, Lower Bight Road - 946-5746 - Mediterranean Neighborhood Bistro

Bay Bistro - On the beach, across the road from The Somerset Resort - 946-5396 - Contemporary Caribbean with a focus on seafood.

Sunday Brunch’s are a must do; Feast of the Full Moon Beach Party every full moon

O’Soliel - The Somerset, Grace Bay - 956-5900 - Globally influenced menu with attention to exotic Caribbean tastes

Weekly Friday night Happy Hours with live music by NaDa and Tuesdays on the beach to savor “Mad About Lobsters” (during lobster season only)

Smokey’s On The Beach - Blue Hills Road - great local food enjoyed right on the beach

Thai Orchid - The Regent Village - 946-4491 - Thai food from regular spices to smokin’ hot!!

Tiki Hut - Turtle C0ve  -941-5341 -  well known for their Colorado Angus steaks but especially for the Chicken or Ribs Night on Wednesday’s, King Crab night on Thursday’s, and Steak Night on Friday nights

Somewhere Cafe  & Lounge - directly on beach at Coral Gardens, Grace Bay - Tex Mex

Cuervo On The Rocks Margarita Monday’s  - $5 all day; Thursday nights enjoy live music by Nada  at 7 pm

And for you nibblers:

Vino Tiempo - Regent Street at The Regent Village, Grace Bay -  features 20 wines that change weekly, combined with tapas, snacks and desserts

Ladies night , Wednesday’s, 30% off champagne

Happy Dining!

Sharkbite sits 30 feet over the water in Turtle Cove Marina and features spectacular sunsets and views and every Friday night, there’s a hopping Happy Hour! 

2 for 1 beer and mixed drinks from 5-7 and stick around for the rockin’ tunes of the Press Gang. It’s a guaranteed great time with fabulous music!

And don’t forget Fish and Chips Night every Wednesday!

The islands are known for a style of music called ripsaw, a genre in which a handsaw is the primary instrument, often accompanied by guitar, accordion, drums and other percussion. Though the style has its roots going all the way back to the days of the slave trade, ripsaw music can still be heard all around Providenciales—and its influence can still be heard in some of the island’s most popular musical acts. One of the best loved modern musical pioneers is Lovey Forbes, who created a totally new genre, “combina,” that marries traditional ripsaw and contemporary foreign styles.Forbes and other local acts (also popular around the island are reggae, calypso and soca) can be heard in the annual Turks & Caicos Music and Cultural Festival alongside international headliners—the 2006 Festival, July 31 through August 7, features Ludacris and Fantasia, among others. 

Two other performance venues are the Williams Auditorium, located on South Dock Rd. and home to events like The Cactus Slam Festival, and Brayton Hall off Leeward Highway, which often hosts events and shows sponsored by the Turks & Caicos Friends of the Arts Foundation.

Though Cockburn Town may be the political capital of Turks & Caicos, Providenciales is definitely the nightlife capital of the islands. The nightlife, like most everything on the island, is geared towards tourists and with resorts already on the island and more springing up every year, there’s plenty going on after dark and after a long day at the beach.

With so much competition between resorts on the island, the largest hotels are always looking for ways to gain an edge-and often that means great bars and hot live music right on the resort grounds. You can enjoy drinks on the beach and listen to some of the best talent Providenciales has to offer at The Palms , Beaches and a number of others.  Of course if you’re looking for a wild party, you can spring for a dinner/disco pass at Club Med for all you can drink and eat.

Right in the heart of Grace Bay are a number of great bars.  Live music and Karaoke is usually going on at one or another each night. Next door to the Saltmills, Danny Buoys is the local Irish Pub with great English fare - try the Shephard’s Pie!  Bambooz in the Saltmills is the most “Americanized” bar with chic colorful decor, two pool tables, and a hip beat - great for specialty island drinks and interesting foods.  Calico Jack’s is a great outdoor island bar known for their specialty pizzas upstairs in the Ports of Call.  Tiki Hut has $12.95 Chicken/Rib night Wednesday’s at the marina.

From TripAdvisor.com

During your Turks and Caicos vacation, do not miss the Arabian Nights Party at LEMON Cafe in Grace Bay Village on the first Saturday of each month.  Enjoy live belly dancing and performances during your meal, then prepare to dance the night away!! 

Phone number: 941-4059 

Open Monday through Saturday, lunch and dinner. Reservations suggested.  Dress: casual chic