Selita Ebanks on Grand Cayman's Jolly Roger

“Whatever you do, remember we drive on the left!” Is Selita Ebanks’ final piece of advice from an article written by Bianca Posterli over at Modelinia. The article entitled Secret Address: Selita Ebanks’ Cayman Islands is a nice overview from one of Caymans most beautiful exports Selita Ebanks. She gives us the low down on everything she loves to enjoy when she comes back for a visit. I have seen her having a few cocktails at Rackams and Calico Jacks after a day out on cruising the Caribbean sea in style with freinds and family on a boat, all of which is a great sign someone knows how to enjoy themselves in Cayman.

Here is how the article begins:

“Between its pristine beaches, eccentric nightlife, and delicious cuisine, the Cayman Islands is really a must-stop vacation spot. Lucky Selita Ebanks was not only raised in the British overseas territory of the Caribbean, but often returns to visit her extended family. If you’re looking for adventure, head down in November during Pirates Week to dress up like Blackbeard or a wench, or simply relax in the crystal clear waters. But whenever you go, here are some spots Selita highly recommends.”

If you want to read her recommendations then go ahead and read it over at Modelinia.com

The 3rd Annual Air Guitar Competition, hosted by Cayrock, will also be taking place with a chance for a lucky winner to be sent to London, England to see:

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
The Dave Matthews Band
Neil Young
The Killers
The Kooks

This prize is valued at $4,000 as it includes flights, accommodations, spending money and VIP passes for the weekend.
Those hoping to win the grand prize can get more information on the festival at www.hardrockcalling.co.uk

Charlie Goes Electric & Suckerbox are all playing LIVE that night on the Corona stage.

The Latin American celebration of “Cinco De Mayo (5th of May).” Cinco De Mayo was created to commemorate the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Become a member of the Hard Rock Cafe, Cayman Islands Group on Facebook
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Video from last years competition 2008:

more videos: Facebook Group

Playing Games in the Lounge at Casanova

Casanovas has always been a local favourite amongst fun loving italian food indulging people. Its great menu at geat prices always goes down well with a few celebratory limoncello. With their not so new now but still extremely inviting bar and lounge area it’s always nice to relax and play a few games with some martinis or other cocktails before you eat.
My personal weakness at any Italian Restaurant is Spaghetti Carbonara, I can never get enough of that creamy Parmigiano-Reggiano flavour. We all started with some Carpacio which was very simple and yet very good. Lovely thin sliced pieces of beef in good supply covered in shaved Parmesan. It was perfect size in my opinion for two people to share. It’s not very filling but the amazing fresh baked bread rolls and mouth watering bruschetta do a good job of preparing your stomach for battle with the main course. As I mentioned earlier it takes something special to drag me away from my Carbonara, and unfortunately none of the specials managed to do that this time, but the varying pasta dishes that our group ordered were all very delicious and nothing but what you would expect. My carbonara was drenched in it’s sauce and the waiter was kind enough to leave me the Parmesan grinder at our table. This kept me happy for the very brief time it took me to suck and bite and generally demolish the pasta until the bowl was ready to be licked clean. Unfortunately there was one disappointment, the Tuna that was ordered as a special came out looking very tasty indeed. Laid aside a generous pile of mash potatoe and roast potatoes with the traditional Italian flat green beans and broccoli with carrots. The tuna looked nicely pan seared with brown tints to its flesh, unfortunately it came out over cooked and hence a bit dry and chewy. Not the ideal way to have Tuna served but the complimentary Happy Birthday sing song and round of limoncellos took our mind from that rather rapidly.

for more information on Casanovas check out www.casanova.ky their new beach front deck is a new interesting addition to try out.

Seymours Wins the Jerk Off

Seymour Silburn, of Seymour’s Jerk Chicken, third from left, accepts the inaugural
Jerk Cook Challenge trophy from Amit Dutta, left, Head Chef at Rackams Pub &
Restaurant. Rackams and the local Red Stripe beer importers, Cayman Distributors,
jointly sponsored the contest. Also pictured are James Mansfield (second from left)
and Michael Chambers (fourth from left) from Cayman Distributors and Rackam’s
Manager Todd Paidel (far right). See full story in Thursday’s edition of Cayman Net
News. Photo by John Evans [from www.caymannetnews.com]

Cayman Jerk off at Rackams November 24th

… this Saturday the inaugural Cayman Jerk Off will be occuring at Rackams… a portion of the proceeds will be donated to MOvember… and it is all for $3 – which includes a Red Stripe! (Facebook: Cayman Jerk Cook Off)

Can you imagine a better month for it? You taste some jerk… and keep on tasting it!

Chef Mo may be making an appearance too… perhaps some Jerk Shrimp on the Barbie?

Details are as follows: There 8 participating resataurants down at Rackams during Sat 24th noon till seven.

A $3 cover will enable you to get a sampling plate and one free Red Stripe, A donation will go to the Movember charity, once you sample you buy the plate of your choice and hand in the voting ballot.

Brazilian Churrascarias are becoming popular everywhere for their set price menu of meat .. lots of meat. Great Cuts of meat that keep coming until you are done eating.