Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
A Note on Hotel Dining
In high season (Apr-Nov), many resort
hotels require guests to take the Modi-
fied American Plan (MAP), or half-
board arrangement of breakfast and
dinner. To spare guests the routine of
eating in the same dining room every
night, some hotels offer a “dine
around” program. It allows you to dine
at other hotels on your own meal plan
or at somewhat reduced prices. Ask
about dine-around arrangements when
booking your room.
The balcony opens onto Front Street. On Wednesday—Harbor Night, the busiest
night of the week—the street is closed off and the scene becomes a festive mini-
celebration, with street performers and vendors setting the tone (May-Oct). There is
live entertainment 7 nights a week during high season.
53 Front St.
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441/295-2263.
www.irg.bm. Reservations recommended Wed and Fri-Sat. Lunch main
courses $13-$25; dinner main courses $15-$40. AE, DC, MC, V. Sun-Thurs 11am-1am; Fri-Sat 11am-2am;
Sun brunch 11am-5pm. Closed Dec 25. Bus: 1, 2, 10, or 11.
Moderate
East Meets West
CHINESE/INDIAN/MEDITERRANEAN At this restau-
rant, bistro, and low-end takeout joint, culinary influences range from Asia to Califor-
nia. An appetizer such as cold Mediterranean tuna with potato salad sounds simple
but is a well-flavored entry into a meal. From the Bayou country of Louisiana comes
a savory jambalaya served atop Cajun rice. The kettle of spicy rice noodles, with a
Malaysian accent, is stir-fried. Indian rotis are filled with lamb curry, and chicken
breast is well seasoned and served with fresh broccoli. The chef relies heavily on such
ingredients as lime juice, coconut milk, jalapeños, coriander, garlic, and lemongrass.
This restaurant can be many things to many people, from a moderately priced and
conventional sit-down restaurant, to a slapdash takeout joint.
27 Bermudiana Arcade, off Queen St. (btw. Reid and Church sts.).
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441/295-8580.
Reservations
recommended. Main courses $10-$16. MC, V. Mon-Sat 7:30am-10pm. Bus: 2, 8, 10, or 11.
Flanagan's Irish Pub & Restaurant
BERMUDIAN/BRITISH Flanagan's occu-
pies a prime position on Front Street, immediately across the street from the spot
where cruise ships float at anchor during their Bermuda sojourns. Don't judge the
place by what you'll find on the street level, where you'll find pool tables, big-screen
TVs broadcasting up to three different international sporting events at a time, and
pinball and automated poker games blaring away in the corners. Try to get a seat in
the upstairs dining room or on the panoramic veranda (your best chance to achieve
that is to make reservations).
Flanagan's is not known for culinary distinction except in one category: It serves
the best fish chowder in Bermuda. Fish chowder is sometimes a bland dish, tasting
like boiled fish in milk, but at Flanagan's, the dish has zest and flavor. Their char-
broiled 8-ounce sirloin tastes even more delectable when served with a zesty pep-
percorn sauce. If you prefer lighter fare, opt for the daily changing menu of fresh fish,
grilled to perfection.
In the Emporium Building, 69 Front St.
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441/295-8299.
www.flanagans.bm. Lunch main courses
$11-$29; dinner main courses $13-$39. AE, MC, V. Daily 10:30am-10pm; bar 10:30am-1am (happy hour
5-7pm). Bus: 7 or 11.
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