By Chef Massimo De Francesca
Grand Cayman | Photo Credits: ©Find. Eat. Drink.
About Chef Massimo De Francesca
Chef Massimo De Francesca | Photograph courtesy of Kimpton Hotels
Massimo De Francesca is the executive chef for the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa in Grand Cayman. Since 2008, he has worked with Kimpton Hotels at Domaso Trattoria Moderna in Arlington, VA; at Nios in New York City; Taggia at FireSky Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, AZ; and SaltRock Kitchen at Kimpton’s Amara Resort and Spa in Sedona, AZ. Previously, he worked in Toronto, in Italy, and at the Westin Casuarina Resort in Grand Cayman.
Photograph courtesy of Coccoloba
Coccoloba
My Tip: The daily ceviche is a must try at our Mexican restaurant. It is prepared with fresh local island fish marinated in classic Mexican / Peruvian / Latin style and topped with avocado. It is served with crispy root chips.
www.coccolobacaymanislands.com
Ave
My Tip: Influenced by Mediterranean and Caribbean cuisines, the local snapper is our most popular dish. It is cooked crispy-skin on the plancha, served atop roasted caponata, topped with pine nuts and za'atar salsa verde.
www.averestaurant.com
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Avecita
My Tip: This is our signature Spanish restaurant, so I recommend trying a portion (or two) of hand-sliced Iberico Jamon and the Olives Evolution. The olive dish is an ode to Ferran Adria's famous spherical olives served with marinated Spanish olives.
www.averestaurant.com
Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa
60 Tanager Way, Seven Mile Beach, KY1-1303, Cayman Islands
T: 345.746.0000
www.seafireresortandspa.com
CHEF MASSIMO'S GRAND CAYMAN GUIDE
Breakfast
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Cimboco
My Tip: Get the Jerk chicken scrambled eggs.
Marquee Plaza
Lawrence Boulevard, Seven Mile Beach
T: 345.947.2782
www.cimboco.com
Icoa
This is a favorite spot of mine. They serve great breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and also have great retail.
11 Seven Mile Shops, West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach
T: 345.945.1915
www.icoa.ky
Lunch
Dhalpourie Roti Stuffed with Goat Curry at Singh's Roti Shop | Photo Credit: ©Find. Eat. Drink.
Singh's Roti Shop
They make the best roti -- the texture and flavors are authentic and delicious.
My Tip: I order a Curried Shrimp Roti or a Veggie Roti with potato, pumpkin, and spinach.
108 Dr Roys Drive, George Town
T: 345.946.7684
www.singhsroti.ky
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Off The Beaten Track
Heritage Kitchen in West Bay | Photo Credit: Find. Eat. Drink.
Heritage Kitchen
I like heading up to West Bay and stopping into Heritage Kitchen. It's off the main road, so you'd never know it exists.
My Tip: They make amazing fried local fish topped with escovitch sauce.
Boggy Sand Road, West Bay
T: 345.916.0444
www.heritagekitchencayman.com
Fish with Escovitch sauce at Heritage Kitchen | Photo Credit: ©Find. Eat. Drink.
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East End | Photo Credit: ©Find. Eat. Drink.
East End
I always like taking a drive along the coast, heading toward the east side
My Tip: Stop to see the blow holes. They're incredible.
Frank Sound Road, east of Bodden Town, near East End
Sweets
Gelato and Co. Cremeria Italiana
Make a trip to Camana Bay, stroll around, and try their excellent varieties of gelati.
Camana Bay The Crescent
Solaris Avenue, West Bay Road, George Town | T: 345.324.4359
Cardinal Avenue, George Town | T: 345.743.9999
gelatoeco.com
Photograph courtesy of Gelato and Co Cremeria Iialiana
Sunset & Beach Bars
Watch the sunset and drink a cocktail at Sunset House | Photo Credit: ©Find. Eat. Drink.
Sunset House
This is my favorite place to watch the sunset. It's located in South Sound and it's right on the water with great views.
My Tip: I either enjoy a crispy Caybrew or White Tip beers [brewed locally] or a cocktail.
390 South Church Street, George Town
T: 800.854.4767
www.sunsethouse.com
Dinner
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MODERN STYLE
Bacaro
They offer really good modern interpretations of Venetian-style tapas with local influences.
My Tip: The cocktails are excellent.
Yacht Club, Governors Creek
T: 345.749.4800
www.bacaro.ky
CLASSIC STYLE
Chicken! Chicken!
They serve simple herb roasted chicken with delicious sides and salads and it's always consistent.
My Tip: They have the best brownie I have ever tried.
West Shore Center, 508 West Bay Road, George Town
T: 345.945.2290
www.chicken2.com
TRADITIONAL STYLE
Grand Old House
It's a beautiful waterfront restaurant that's been here for many years.
My Tip: Come here for elegant Caribbean food.
648 South Church Street, George Town
T: 345.949.9333
www.grandoldhouse.com
Late Night
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Anchor & Den
This bar and restaurant is very entertaining.
My Tip: Every Thursday, you can find traditional Flamenco music and dancing.
Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort
389 West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach
T: 345.949.0088
www.anchorandden.com
BackRoom
This is a speakeasy style bar.
My Tip: They shake up delicious cocktails.
Regency Court, 672 West Bay Road, George Town
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