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Dylan York first took a strong interest in studying wine in 1996 when he made it his goal to gain experience in all aspects of the wine industry. He has managed retail and restaurant wine programs, in addition to working in the Importing/Distributin... More

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Verandah: The Concept that will Revolutionize Grenada Dining

Written By: Dylan York on Thu, Aug 14th 2008

When I first moved to Grenada seven months ago I immediately started accessing the restaurants and their wine programs to see what I had to work with. Let's just say that moving from Washington, DC to Grenada was not an easy thing to do when you love food and wine. The thing you miss the most is consistency and creativity. It's not that all the food in Grenada is bad, it just lacks charisma. Cuisine in Grenada, in my opinion is more a means to an end rather than an expression of thought and innovation. I have had some good meals here but I have yet to be really "wowed." Except for the one sushi restaurant on the island, there are no restaurants dedicated to creating wonderful meals that revolve around fresh fish. This was surprising to me because the last time I checked we were on an island and one of the countries most important natural resources are the fisheries.


The interior of Verandah, Dylan York's newest project.
Gary, the executive chef, has been on the island for over three years so he knew what was needed. When you have the ability to source a wide variety of fresh seafood, why not use what's right in front of you. The great thing about the concept is that it utilizes everything that the island has to offer with indigenous vegetables and many types of exotic and tropical fruits that pair great with fish. Most of the restaurants here take fresh fish, over cook it, and cover it with a curry sauce that completely overpowers the fish. Our menu is a combination of modern techniques, international influences, and Caribbean flavors that create a new concept in dining which I refer to as "Modern Caribbean Seafood." Designing a wine list for this menu is going to be a lot of fun. I start tasting this week, so more on that next time.

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