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A Taste Of Culture

  • A Taste Of Culture
From 120
Connect with the Caribbean through its food by picking your own veggies & learning traditional cooking styles from a professional chef.
Sailors will arrive at Emilio’s where they’ll be greeted by Chef Sydney, who will guide them through traditional Caribbean cuisine and cooking. Sailors will cut their own herbs, select and handpick their veggies while learning about them from a local farmer. Then guests can watch the chef cook from stadium-style seating – or up close & personal while assisting! Next, you’ll enjoy your meal in a quaint, rustic wine cellar before being sent home with locally prepared goodies!

Energy Level

Duration

3 hours

Type

RELAXING, CULTURED

Accessible

No

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Enjoy a meal in a rustic wine cellar

  • Help in preparing a Caribbean feast

  • Learn about local Caribbean ingredients

Need to know

  • Approximately 30-minute transfer via bus to Emilio's Restaurant

  • 2-hour culinary experience at Emilio's Restaurant

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