Here is our first news about a special holiday meal. (Sorry, copying into here destroys the nice presentation)

KERSTMENU 2002
Eet-& Internetcafé De Tuin

“ Saumon Amuse “


“ Magrets de Canard avec le Mangue “
Eendenborst filet met mango en verse peper


“ Soupe froide aux Pommes ”
Koude appelsoep met witte wijn


“ La Prisse du jour “
Vis van de dag met broccoli mousse en sereh saus

Ou

“ Filet de Lièvre “
Hazenrugfilet met wildsaus


“ La Tour de Chocolat “
Torentje van chocola en vers fruit coulis


Eet-& Internetcafé De Tuin is beide kerstdagen geopend vanaf 18.00 uur. Eerste Kertsdag serveren wij uitsluitend ons kertsmenu. Tweede Kerstdag kan er tevens a la carte besteld worden.
Bovenstaand kerstmenu bieden wij aan voor Naf 80,00
Reserveren gewenst. Tel 717-2999
mailto:info@detuin.com

Linda,

My Dutch is not too good. Is Kerstmenu for Christmas Day? If so, I want to make a reservation. Thanks for the post.

Jim McPeak

Jim,

yes it is!
Eet smakelijk... (enjoy your meal...)

Igor

Damn... Kitty! Can't we go a bit earlier still? Can we? :-P~~~~~ ~~~~ ~~ ~ ~

Igor,

Thank you so much. Reservations were made.

Jim McPeak

Marc I don't see why *you* can't cook this nice Christmas dinner right here.... :-P~~~~

Wonder what applesoup tastes like . You can keep the wine in the cupboard, thank you...

Plane and simple, because I can't . If I could, I'd be a chef in a restaurant somewhere, now wouldn't I...

Here is info for Dock of the Bay at Buddy Dive for both Christmas and New Years:

menu from Dock of the Bay for December 25th and 26th. For December 25th we have something very special planned: coffee and dessert will be served in the pool bar together with live jazz from The Latin Jazz Quartet. The concert will take place from 9pm until 11pm. There will be no entry fee. So everybody is welcome. The bar will operate as usual. That means all the regular beverages are available. But we will try to bring in a Christmas spirit.

Christmas Menu:
Menu Eerste Kerstdag
Menu 25th of December

apéritief / aperitif: Kir Royal
$ 5.00
***
Mille feuilles van Hertenham met Balsamico dressing en gebakken Bacon
Mille feuilles of Deer Ham, with Crispy Bacon and Balsamico Dressing
$ 8.75
or
Gebakken Ganzelever met gecarameliseerde Witlof en Vanille Dressing
Panfried Duckliver with Caramelized Chicory and A Vanille Dressing
$ 10.75
or
Salade van Gebakken Coquilles met Rode Uien Compote
Salad of Panfried Scallops with a Red Onion Compote
$ 9.75
***
Lobster Bisque met Garnalen en Tomaat Concassée
Lobster Bisque with Shrimps and Tomato Concassé
$ 5.75
or
Heldere Bospaddestoelen Bouillon met Prei en Truffel Olie
Consommé of Forest Mushroom with Leek and Truffle Oil
$ 4.75
or
Romige Tomaten Soep met Groente en Peterselie
Creamy Tomato soup with Vegetables and Parsley
$ 4.25
***
Krokant Gebakken Parelhoen Filet gevuld met gamba, Kreeftensaus en Souflé van Wilde Spinazie
Crispy Fried Filet of Guinea Fowl, Stuffed with Shrimps, Lobstersauce and a Wild Spinach Soufflé
$ 17.75
or
Wild Trio van Hert, Haas en Zwijn met Garnituur van Zuurkool, Rode Kool en Spruitjes
Filet of Bear, Deer and Hare Garnished with Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage And Brussels Sprouts
$ 19.75
or
“Pot Au Feu” van Vis met Seizoen Groenten
Pot Au Fue of Fish with Season Vegetables
$ 17.50
***
Gegrilde Ananas met Soep van Rood Fruit
Grilled Pineapple with a Red Fruit Soup
$ 4.50
or
Lasagna van Diverse Ijs soorten en Papaya Coulis
Lasagna from a Various selection of Icecream Flavors and Papaya Coulis
$ 4.75
or
Gemarineerde Pompoen met Kaneel Ijs en Caramel Saus
Marinated Pumpkin with Homemade Cinnamon Icecream and A Caramel Sauce
$ 4.50

Prices do not include 5% sales tax Menu $ 38.50 Dinner a la carte available as well

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For New Years we will have have a big barbeque buffet, see attached menu. Later we will have a DJ until 2am, our own fabulous fire work show, snacks and free champagne at 12 o'clock. Like the years before, there will be no entry fee and everybody is welcome. And like the years before, it will be the party to be.

Starter, From the Grill,
Fish Soup Steak
Fresh Homemade Breadrolls Ribs
Whole Fish Filet
Wok-Station, Pork & Chicken Sate
Fresh Fish Chicken Hawaii
Marinated Meat
Chicken Breast From the Bain-Marie,
Mixed Salad
Fresh Vegetables, Corn on the Cob
Bokchoy Escargot “ Le Chef”
Carrots Funchi
Red onions
Celery Sauces,
Mushrooms BBQ Sauce
Red Bell Peper Creamy White Wine Sauce
Broccoli Sate Sauce
Creole Sauce
Salads,
Mixed Salad Desserts,
Egg & Crab Salad Chocolate Mousse
Potato Salad Apple Pie
Tomato & Mozzarella Pan Bolo
Blue Berry Muffins
Fresh Fruit Salad
All You Can Eat Buffet For $ 21.50 Per Person plus 5% tax.
Advanced reservations are highly recommended.

Hello, I hope this isn't getting posted twice. I am new here and apologize in advance for messing up. I was wondering if anyone would tell in in english what the menu at De Tuin is and how much it is, if it is in the message. We are leaving in the morning for Bonaire, if the plane can leave in the snow that is predicted for tonight, and will be there over Christmas. Hate to stay in alone on Christmas so any other suggestions on places to eat would be appreicated. Thanks, Constance

Contance,

Let me give it a shot:

Salmon "Amuse" (I think it's similar to a mousse)

Duck breast filet with mango and fresh pepper(s)

Cold Apple soup with white wine

Fish of the Day with broccoli mousse and sereh (don't recall what that is) sauce

OR

Rabbit back filet with wild sauce

A Tour of Chocolate with a fresh fruit coulis

Jake

WOW not only our first trip to Bonaire but with food like that.... I can see that my wetsuit is going to have problems before I come back home...

What??? No fried Donkey??

And lots more from the Update...

Kontiki Beach Club
X-mas Brunch on Dec. 26th 11am-2pm
reservations required
717-5369

Bongo's Beach Club (Eden Beach Resort)
24 December 5-8pm Xmas Drink
31 December 5-8pm Old Year Drink open until 2am
717-6720

Croccantino (italian)
25 and 26 Special Christmas Dinner
31 Dec. New Year's Eve Dinner
717-5025

Chibi Chibi (Dive Flamingo Beach Resort)
Christmas dinner
and "Happy Hours" Party on New Year's Eve with live music and fireworks
717-8285

The Lions Den (Lions Dive Hotel)
Special 3 course dinners and seasonal lunch buffets for Xmas Eve, Xmas Day and New Year's Eve
717-3400

Banana Tree Restaurant (Plaza Resort)
24 and 25 December Christmas dinner

Tipsy Seagull (Plaza Resort)
25 December Christmas buffet
31 December New Year's Eve Party
717-2500
(Plaza usualy does fireworks as well)

City Cafe
Order your Oliebollen fron City Cafe for December 30/31st 717-8286
24 December Christmas dinner two seating. reservations required.
1 January New Year's Drink 5pm

Maskarade - January 1
costumes, masks and music - Wilhemina park

As I was typing, I received in the menu from Kontiki. Here it is:

On thursday december 26th we will organize a cosy CHRISTMASBRUNCH at KonTiki beachclub from 11.30 am - 14.30 pm.

There will be a festive buffet and special wines have been delivered for this occassion.

There's a choise of warm and cold items such as:
smoked salmon
fresh, marinated tuna
warm ham
Italian, grilled vegetables
pasta salad
green salad
variety of luxury bread
christmas bread
paté's
variety of meats
variety of cheese
scrambled eggs and bacon

Price p.p. $ 25 children till 12 year $ 12.50

We look forward seing you on the 26th !

For more information and reservations please contact KonTiki at 717 5369 or e-mail info@kontikibonaire.com

Merry Chrismas and a very happy 2003!!!!

Miriam & Martin

And the menu from Mango's so here comes another one...

Mango’s Bar & Restaurant
Kaya Gob N Debrotweg 79 (“Hotel Row,” roadside, at the Sand Dollar Resort)
Christmas Dinner Specials
In addition to our Regular Menu
Available December 24, 25 & 26; 6-10 pm
Reservations Suggested, Phone Mango’s daily between 11:30–2 or 5:30-10
Tel: 717-3985 or cellular 560-6170
E-mail: info@mangosbonaire.com
Appetizers
Tomato & Celery Root Soup Fls 9,00 ($5.15)

Blended Butternut Squash & Pumpkin Soup, Laced with Calvados and Cinnamon Fls 11,00 ($6.30)

Smoked Local Fish on a Bed of Assorted Greens, served with Horseradish Dill sauce Fls 12,00 ($6.85)

A Variety of Fine Mixed Greens, Drizzled with a Light Homemade Raspberry Dressing Fls 8,00 ($4.60)

Lemon Sorbet with Champagne Fls 9,75 ($5.60)
This Lemon Sorbet refresher is complimentary with the choice of an Appetizer,
Main course & Dessert from this Christmas Menu (per person)

Main Courses
All main courses include Mashed Sweet & Baked Potato au Gratin made
with Gruyêre Cheese & Crème Fraiche, Tayota (Squash from Venezuela) & Glazed Carrots

Breast of Duck Filet with Grand Marnier Sauce Fls 32,00 ($18.30)

Red Snapper Filet with Almonds and Lemon Cream Fls 35,00 ($20)

Combination Platter of Grilled Lobster, Shrimp, Fish & Scallops,
Served with Garlic Herb Butter Fls 38,00 ($21.70)

Roast Turkey rubbed with Herb Butter and Honey Pineapple Glazed Ham,
Traditional Bread & Celery Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce Fls 28,00 ($16)
For Children 12 & younger: Fls 19,25 ($11)

Parmesan Chicken, A twist on the Tradition!
A boneless chicken breast coated with breadcrumbs made from toasted & grated
English Muffins, Parmesan Cheese & Dijon Mustard Fls 24,00 ($13.70)
Desserts
Pumpkin Praline Cheese Cake Fls 9,50 ($5.45)
Crumble-Topped Apple Pie with Ice Cream Fls 12,25 ($7)
Spiced Christmas Coffee, Brandied with Whipped Cream Fls 12,50 ($ 7.15)

yummy!!! to all of the above,, wish I were there!!!

I just got the latest Bonaire Reporter and they have a couple more options...

Lighthouse Bar and Grill
December 24, 25, 26
Offering a 3 course meal with 4 choices each for appetizers and entrees with 3 choices of desserts. $45 per person (full menu listed in the Bonaire Reporter)
717-6616

Blue Moon
December 24 serving local holiday dishes like ayaka, Christmas ham, etc
closed 25th, open on the 26th
717-8617

Harbour Village La Balandra and Lighthouse Bar & Grill are joining together for a special New Year's Eve "Evening of Elegance Under the Stars" 717-6616

Swiss Chalet
closed 24th, open 25 through the 31st. Reservations are recommended for groups (especially if you want to have their wonderful fondues - very yummy)
717-3366