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recipe books. There's also a scrumptious array of food items that includes rum cakes
(the version with lemon and coconut is fabulous), onion marmalades, hot pepper
jellies, and “dark and stormy” jam with black rum and ginger. 81 Front St., in Hamilton.
& 441/296-3431. Additional locations in the lower lobby of the Fairmont Southampton Resort,
& 441/238-7310; and King's Square in St. George's, & 441/297-1833. www.caroleholding.bm.
Riihiluoma's Flying Colours This is everybody's favorite catchall emporium for
inexpensive, impulse-purchase souvenirs and T-shirts with perky slogans. You'll also
find paperweights, beach coverups, sarongs, key chains shaped like Bermuda, and
arts and crafts. The establishment's hard-to-spell name comes from the Finnish-born
family that established it in 1937 and still manages it today. 5 Queen St. & 441/295-0890.
www.flyingcolours.bm.
Vera P. Card Vera P. Card is known for its “gifts from around the world,” including
the island's largest collection of Lladró and Hummel figurines. The crystal depart-
ment offers a wide assortment of Austrian, Czech, and Bohemian crystal, giftware,
and chandeliers. Look for the “Bermuda Collection” of 14-karat gold jewelry as well
as an impressive collection of colored gemstones. Two stores are in St. George's, at 7 Water
St., & 441/297-1718; and 22 Water St., & 441/295-1729.
GROCERS
The Marketplace This is the largest grocery store on the island, catering to locals
and vacationers alike. There are various branches scattered across the island, but the
chain headquarters is in Hamilton at the address below. Started in 1939, the chain
was originally called Piggly Wiggly. If you don't want to cook, you can purchase pre-
cooked food here to carry away with you, including homemade soups, freshly made
salads, main courses for dinner, even stir-fries and luscious desserts. Locals often
drop in for a hot lunch, and there is a lot of organic foodstuff. The main branch stays
open until 10pm, and even keeps Sunday hours from 1 to 5pm. 42 Church St. & 441/
295-6006. www.marketplace.bm.
Miles Market Visiting New Yorkers call this Balducci's of Bermuda because of its
upmarket selection of gourmet food items. On site is the first Godiva coffee bar in
the world, and, of course, all Godiva chocolate products are for sale. If you are cook-
ing, you'll find the best selection of meat on the island, including hand-selected and
aged beef, along with lamb, pork, poultry, and seafood. Their “World of Cheese” is a
special, exotic treat as well. The outlet will also deliver your bag of groceries anywhere
on the island. 96 Pitts Bay Rd. (near Fairmont Hamilton Princess), in Hamilton. & 441/295-1234.
JEWELRY
Astwood Dickinson Here you'll find a treasure-trove of famous-name watches,
including Patek Philippe, Cartier, Tiffany, Tag Heuer, and Omega, plus designer jew-
elry, all at prices generally below U.S. retail. From the original Bermuda collection, you
can select an 18-karat gold memento of the island (jeweled representations of local
flora, fauna, and landmarks ). 83-85 Front St. & 441/292-5805. Additional location in Walker
Arcade on Front St. (btw. Burnaby and Queen sts.). & 441/292-4247. www.astwooddickinson.com.
E. R. Aubrey, Jewellers This shop carries an extensive collection of gold chains,
rings with precious and semiprecious stones, and charms, including one of the Ber-
muda longtail bird . 101 Front St. E. & 441/295-3826.
H. S. & J. E. Crisson Ltd. Crisson is the exclusive Bermuda agent for Rolex, Ebel,
and Seiko watches, and for other well-known makers. It also carries an extensive
selection of fine jewelry and gems . 55 and 71 Front St. & 441/295-2351. www.crisson.com.

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