By Kim Judd (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 9:26 pm: |
We take our first trip to Bonaire in September. This site has been such a wealth of info on snorkeling sites, accomodations, etc....I wonder if anyone has any recommendations for vegetarian dining? Thanks!
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By Freddie (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7546) on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 9:37 pm: |
Kim Welcome to Bonaire talk at the bottom of this and every page of Bonaire Talk there are some icons, one is Keyword search.. I just did a search for "vegans" and got a lot of hits about dining.. FYI there are quite a few vegans and vegetarians that frequent this forum and I am sure someone will answer your question in due time.. in the mean time please check out the Keyword search..
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By Kim Judd (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 9:48 pm: |
thanks Freddie! I never would have seen that! I'm going to try it myself now! If you have any other user tips, I'm all ears!
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By Freddie {Moderator} (Moderator - Post #206) on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 9:55 pm: |
sure go HERE and add your name..Also to see who you are chatting with click on their names and you will see their profile and also a way to email them through the board ..PS If you want to add a photo of yourself and don't know how check out the formatting icon at the bottom of the page...OR let me know.
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By Scott Phillips (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #445) on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 11:31 pm: |
I can highly recommend the Garden Cafe for Middle Eastern food (hummus, babba ganoush, felafel,etc) and pizzas -- IMHO a great place for vegetarians. Or go to Rum Runners at Capt. Don's and get a salad and some brick oven pizza loaded with veggies of your choice (as well as an outstanding view of Klein Bonaire, tarpon, and divers both day and night. Lots of places can satisfy your vegetarian needs if you ask. And while many may sing the praises of Casablanca, I would recommend avoiding it as it is definitely the meat-o-rama!
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By Brian (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1618) on Thursday, July 6, 2006 - 2:11 am: |
Kim there is a lot of choice on Bonaire here are a few menus http://www.habitatdiveresorts.com/bonaire/rumrunners-restaurant-menu.html
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By Daniel Senie (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #364) on Thursday, July 6, 2006 - 10:11 am: |
I'll second the recommendation for Garden Cafe. Raj (owner) is vegetarian. Much lebanese food is actually vegan, but you definitely need to ask. Pumpkin Kibbe is not to be missed, BTW.
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By George Blanchard (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #205) on Thursday, July 6, 2006 - 2:29 pm: |
Kim, our daughter is a vegetarian and has joined us many times on Bonaire. She has never had any problem eating out. As I recall her favorites are Garden Cafe, Crocantinos, and Blue Moon.
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By Jerry Gauron (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1023) on Thursday, July 6, 2006 - 2:35 pm: |
Welcome Kim,
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By Antony Bond (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #104) on Thursday, July 6, 2006 - 4:04 pm: |
Hi Kim
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By Kim Judd (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Thursday, July 6, 2006 - 6:49 pm: |
WOW! You guys really know the island. You're makin' me hungry! I just can't thank all of you enough, and I can't wait till I get to see what it's all about! Kim
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By Sandy Ruffin (BonaireTalker - Post #15) on Thursday, July 6, 2006 - 11:06 pm: |
It is my understanding that Cactus Blue is now serving" Tropical Tacos", which can be made vegetarian style. Sounds yummy!
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By Faith M. Senie (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #634) on Thursday, July 6, 2006 - 11:44 pm: |
In general, over the years, we've found that pretty much every restaurant we've been to can accommodate vegetarian/vegan, especially if you call in advance and warn them you're coming. I'll throw in another recommendation for the Garden Cafe -- yum, and no calling ahead required!!! Now I'm going to have to dig out my mujadra recipe to satisfy the cravings that just popped up... Their passionfruit juice is most excellent!
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairecaribbean.com (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2329) on Friday, July 7, 2006 - 8:38 am: |
I have a vegan client who comes each year and loves Croccantinos and Garden Cafe.
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By Kim Judd (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Saturday, July 8, 2006 - 1:17 am: |
I can't believe how sophisticated Bonaire is in the veggie department. We've been sooo many places that had one begrudging option for veggies, and sooo many places that can't get fresh veggies at all....Thanks again for all your help! Kim
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By anne hainsworth (BonaireTalker - Post #70) on Sunday, July 9, 2006 - 9:50 am: |
Pasa Bon makes a great vegetarian pie; Lost Penguin has an excellent Greek Salad pita among other veg-friendly ietms; China Nobo will customize just about anything they have to accomodate you!
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By Meryl Virga (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4643) on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 9:22 am: |
Kim, There are alot of restaurants around the island that offer veggie dishes...
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