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drinks and music, but the kitchen turns out great steaks. Vegetarians can
fill their plate from the salad bar. Call ahead to ask about scheduled
entertainment.
Elsewhere on the Island
JAANCHI
Westpunt 15, near the western tip of the island
864-0126
Caribbean
$$$
Daily, 11:30 am-7 pm
There's no written menu. Jaanchi, the friendly owner, or one of his staff
simply come to your table and tell you what the cook is preparing that day.
Don't be surprised if its iguana or snake. Other options usually include
some type of fresh fish, chicken, and goat or beef. Portions are large and
come with a couple of Antillean side dishes. Jaanchi's father started the
colorful little open-air restaurant in the 1930s, and the place has grown to
be a legend and landmark on the far west end of the island. Ask to sit
beside a window so you can watch the birds feeding on the patio or building
a nest under the roof. On Sundays, local musicians provide entertainment.
ZAMBEZI
Ostrich and Game Farm, near St. Joris Bay on the northeast coast
747-2777
South African
$$$
Tuesday-Sunday, 12-5 pm, Wednesday-Sunday, 6-10 pm
Try an ostrich steak or some other exotic treat when you visit this sprawl-
ing ranch. The restaurant is open-air and covered by a thatch roof, so you
feel as if you're actually on safari when you stop in for a cool drink or meal.
South African wines are a specialty.
Nightlife
Nightlife is hopping on Curaçao. New hot spots open reg-
ularly and old favorites feature live entertainment,
happy hours, and theme-night parties to lure locals and visi-
tors. Pick up a copy of the free weekly
K-Pasa
to find out
what's happening while you're on the island. You can also
check the free magazines -
Curaçao Visitor's Guide
,
Curaçao Holi-
day
, and
Curaçao Nights
.
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