Left: The owner of La Tartaruga, Tobago, gives the finishing touch.   Right:Lobster Sashimi from The Lure Seafood Grill and Bar.

Rosemary Parkinson, Contributor

As I continue with the series of recommended places to eat in the various islands during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, I bring you Trinidad. But first, just a correction for Barbados - Apsara and Tamnak Thai Restaurant (Indian and Thai) and Italia Coffee House are on the South Coast and not East. Two good eateries left out - Brown Sugar Monday/Friday Bajan Lunch buffet, Chefette's Barbecue Barn (several locations).

With its historic Amerindian, Spanish, French, English, Portuguese, African, Indian, Chinese and the Middle East background, Trinidad's cuisine is a pot-pouri of deliciousness. From street food to fine dining, there's something for everyone. The Oval cricket ground is right in Port-of-Spain (the capital), so if you are on your way to, leaving, or not going to cricket at all, your mouth can be constantly peppered with delight. Tobago is one and a half hours by ferry, and bout 15 minutes by air. US$1=TT$6

IN AND AROUND PORT-OF-SPAIN

Breakfast on the road:

Doubles - two soft bakes filled with curried channa, extra pepper and curry mango. Found on street corners, my favourites are those outside Brooklyn Bar, Woodbrook. A husband and ex-wife team of sorts - different vans - same delight! US$.50

Breakfast and Lunch:

Breakfast Shed, Port-of-Spain. A variety of breakfast and lunch booths. Very local Creole. Charmaine is tops. Open Monday -Saturday 7:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. From US$2-US$6

Adam's, 15A Saddle Road, Maraval. Great Bagels, Toasted Pitta, Zatar Bread, Humus, Arepas, Kebabs, Sandwiches and Salads. Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday -Saturday. US$5 - US$40

Breakfast Buffet:

Hilton Hotel, Lady Young Road. Gazebo. Daily lunch buffet. Super breakfast buffet on Sundays highly recommended. Reservations required.

The Flambeau Restaurant, At the Courtyard by Marriott, Invaders Bay, Audrey Jeffers Highway: Superb breakfast. Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. US$19.

Best roti

Daytime: Patraj, Western Main Road branch, main restaurant in San Juan. Great curries and accompaniments. US$3 up.

Day/Night: Hott Shoppe, Mucurapo Road and St. Clair. Open from 11:00 a.m. US$5 up.

Night: Mrs. Kanhai, opposite Western Main Road market. US$2 up. Small but sweet roti.

Best Shark & Bake

Maracas Bay Shark & Bake - with all its delicious accompaniments - comes best from Patsy's. Chadon Bennie, garlic cream and shredded green mango are delightful toppings. US$2 up.

General Dining

The Shanghai, MovieTowne, Invaders Bay. Divine Chinese food. Seven days a week. 11:00 a.m. -10:30 p.m. US$56.50 for Peking Duck. Price range - US$6 to US$14 per dish. Beautiful atmosphere and dcor.

Apsara (Classical Indian), Tamnak Thai (Authentic Thai) cuisine. Exquisite food. Fantastic Dcor. 13 Queen's Park East. Open Monday/Saturday for lunch/dinner at Apsara. Tamnak Thai also but Saturday, dinner only. US$5/US$50.

Battimamzelle, 44 Coblentz Ave., Cascade. Monday/Saturday. Open Monday/Saturday. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 6:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Price range US$10/US$60.

The Lure, No.2 Stella Maris Drive, Western Main Road., Chaguaramas. Saturday - Sunday Lunch 11 a.m. Tuesday - Sunday Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Seafood Grill and Bar. US$9.50/US$75

Vini Mange, 67A AriapitaAve. Home of Creole cooking for years, the Hezekiah girls can serve up some mean cuisine. Great lyming spot. Open Monday-Friday 11.30 a.m -3:00 p.m.

'Arters' Restaurant & Bar. Lucknow Street, Port-of-Spain. Arthur Goddard invites you into his home for a drink and some good music, sometimes live. Open from 11:00 a.m. until.

Irie Bites Jerk Centre & Grill, 71A Ariapita Ave., Woodbrook. Monday/Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Friday - Saturday 11a.m. -10:00 p.m. With Jamaican chefs and Walkerswood products used at this Jamaican eatery.

SAN FERNANDO

A trip to south Trinidad is worth a stop at Soong's Great Wall Restaurant & Lounge, 97 Circular Road. Fashioned after the original wonder of the world, Soong's has put out the best in Chinese cuisine for 25 years without giving up one ounce of perfection. Open Sunday - Thursday lunch, dinner: 11:00 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, lunch and dinner: 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Amazing buffet on Wednesday nights and Sunday lunch. US$5/US$60.

TOBAGO

The ladies at Store Bay. Delightful Creole cuisine from various ladies. My favourites are Miss Esme and Miss Trim. US$2 up.

La Tartaruga, Sunday School. Genuine Italian fine dining with an incredible wine cellar and home-made pasta. Open Monday - Sunday. US$4 up.

Colours. Ex-BWIA Captain Steve Dolly serves up clean Trinbagonian food. The bar is solid. Open Monday to Sunday. Lunch and dinner. US$4 up.

David Rooks - Nature Food Tours. A whole day with nature and food for the gods. Phone: (868) 352 1222

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