Discover Nassau Foodie Blog

Kicking off Nassau’s annual festival calendar is the event that we’ve been waiting for with considerable anticipation for two years! That’s right, it’s Greek Fest time again and we advise you to bring along a healthy appetite for art, culture, dance, and (most importantly of all) traditional Greek food and drink. Greek-Bahamian History Credit: Greek Festival…

Graycliff Credit: Tru Bahamian Food Tours A restored mansion dating back to the 1740s, The Graycliff estate is a registered Nassau landmark and will transport you back to the Old World. Nestled atop historic West Hill Street and overlooking downtown Nassau, Graycliff is bordered by the prestigious Government House to the East, and Villa Doyle of the The National…

Following an early morning of fishing in the islands or an animated late night celebration, the go-to remedy for most here in The Bahamas, is a steaming bowl of Boiled Fish or simply ‘Boil’- as we often shorten it to. And don’t let the plain-sounding name fool you; this hearty dish is packed with flavour…

Although most people know The Bahamas for its stunning beaches and year long sunshine, it also has a hidden treasure trove of amazing and talented entrepreneurs, artists, designers, and craftsmen. Last year, we uncovered many Unique Bahamian Holiday Finds that we carefully curated for your island inspired celebrations, so we’ve done it again and are sharing our…

With temperatures dropping to a sweater-worthy 75° here in The Bahamas, many a kitchen will begin to exude the aromas of cherished winter soups and stews to stave off chilly ocean breezes. For most of us though, it is Bahamian Peas and Dumpling the soup that is most sought after at this time of year due to…

During our Bites of Nassau Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour, you get a chance to take a peek into the history of The Bahamas, and it’s not too hard to picture what the city of Nassau must have looked like when the town has retained so many of its old buildings and landmarks. We know…

If you’re cruising the Caribbean, then, chances are- you’ll be stopping in Nassau. As the closest port to the many disembarkation points in the United States, Nassau is typically included in most Caribbean cruise itineraries, especially those short 2, 3 or 4 day voyages. And for cruisers looking to head off the ship and explore the…

Traditionally in The Bahamas, specifically on many of our Family Islands, medical clinics are few and far between. So, in order to find a quick fix for sunburn, fever, or even chronic ailments such as: diabetes and high blood pressure, we Bahamians turned to what was on hand i.e bush remedies, and chiefly in the form of…

As Bahamians, we’ll be the first to tell you that we love to celebrate! And, since we never miss an opportunity to showcase our National pride- the country’s Independence Day festivities provide the perfect opportunity for us to celebrate (most) proudly. You’ll likely observe these visual displays all over the island with Nassau plastered in…

Nassau’s dining scene is ever-evolving and 2016 has ushered in several new and exciting dining options broad enough to please adventurous foodies, families, and romantics alike! For 2016- resolve to discover the menus on this interesting new list of Nassau restaurants over the remaining months of this year: we’ll keep eating and exploring the island’s dining scene…