‘We’re all going on a summer holiday, no more working for an hour or two!’ Yes, this song is the accompaniment to this sizzling review. Turn off your laptop and turn up the heat as you sail away for a taste of Tropicana! Why wait until summer, let the Caribbean flavours come to you and allow yourself a taster for that long awaited week of bliss.
Guanabana
If you’re looking for some family fun and are fed up of waiting for the summer to begin, head on over to Guanabana for a totally tropical adventure!
Step out of Camden and walk straight in to the Caribbean and its treasure trove of paintings, trinkets and mismatched furniture! Seats are available outside so when it’s hot, grab an al fresco table, close your eyes and imagine the sound of the clear blue ocean.
Guanabana provides sunshine all year round with the help of its happy staff and colourful menu. Named after the fruit of South America, Guanabana oozes natural Caribbean flavour and flair, with a choice of Jamaica’s famous jerk chicken served with mango and papaya sauce, traditional curried goat or butterbean stew, to name a few!
Coffee is taken as seriously as the food in Guanabana, with only the purest blends and Fairtrade beans used. Their famous Mocha hakawakachino has got to be tasted and is a favourite amongst coffee lovers! For kids, there’s a whole menu of Guanabana milkshakes just waiting to be enjoyed, including avocado if you dare!
And for those of you who are too cold to step out of the house, let the Caribbean come to you. That’s right, Guanabana do deliveries!!! Put on Castaway and enjoy a mini tropical break of your own!
Veranda London
Setting the trend for upmarket Caribbean cuisine is Veranda. Situated in trendy SW2, the Veranda London restaurant and bar is also home to an upcoming art gallery, displaying an eclectic mix of paintings, photography and media.
Its menu is tasty and modern, and offers classic Caribbean flavours in a contemporary British environment. Curried goat makes another appearance along with herb encrusted jerk chicken, sweet potato with guava dip and golden fried plantain. For dessert, try the mango crumble or corn pudding cooked in banana leaf!
Dine on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to enjoy a special midweek feast encompassing all of the Caribbean’s best dishes for an equally delicious price!
Veranda’s cocktail menu is also worth a mention! With a team of expert mixologists on site, every drink under the sun is available served in a fancy glass and with an even fancier straw! Why not mix it up and create your very own tuti fruity by booking into a masterclass led by one of the head bartenders! Shake, blend and stir away with friends until the sun sets!
London isn’t quite exotic enough for you? Get the real flavour of the Caribbean and take a holiday to the Bahamas.