Thrill of the grill

Uncle Joe's BBQ, a legend in the center of St. John's Cruz Bay, always has a cloud of sweet scented smoke near its entrance. Joe Harrigan, a native of Anguilla, serves up delectable ribs, chicken and steak.. Click for more.

Landmark's chef shines on in St. John

Friendly and even folksy, Aaron Wilis is no prima donna. Despite his numeorus awards, and his recipes and reviews in national magazines, he keeps his focus on food. Click for more.

After dark in St. Maarten

The island offers a heady blend of European sophistication and Caribbean cool. And it’s most apparent, after the sun goes down, when captivating casinos, dazzling discos and creative cafes come alive. Click for more.

La Bombonera

In the Old City that embraces buildings from the 1500's, a 107-year-old cafeteria may not seem especially newsworthy. But La Bombonera, in Old San Juan, is a refreshing haven, in an historic area that unfortunately has given way to a Burger King and MacDonalds. Click for more.

The heart of hospitality

Her smile lights up the room, and the songs she sings and the food she dishes out keep customers coming back. Antigua native Gladys Isles-Jones has been the heart and soul of Gladys Cafe in St. Thomas for two decades. Click for more.

A West Indian buffet

Carambola Beach Resort and Spa, on St. Croix’s north shore, offers extraordinary buffets. The resort’s year round Friday night Pirate’s Buffet, featuring native dishes, has become almost as legendary as Blackbeard. Click for more.

Feast of flavors at Sweet Plantains in St. John

Both Rose and her husband Prince Adams, who were reared in New York, had Caribbean mothers who were wonderful cooks. In their St. John restaurant called Sweet Plantains they've included some of the food they loved as children, taken up a few notches with classic culinary techniques. Click for more.