Archive for November, 2008


Celebrity Chef at Cuba’s Cookin’

Friday, November 21st, 2008

Cuba’s Cookin’ is proud to introduce celebrity chef Melissa de Leon who will grace the soul food’s kitchen with her gracious presence prepared to make a few seasonal menu changes, and to tweak our favorite Cuban and Latin recipes in the spirit of the time, with what’s new and what’s hot  . . .
The cooking [...]


L.S. Smith steak & chophouse hosts a press event

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

The L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House hosted a press event to mark the launch of its Fall Festival named Autumn Tapestry of Flavors, created in conjunction with the Certified Angus Beef brand, succulent U.S. pork, and Wente Family Estates of fine wines.
Pictured here the local press getting a delicious first hand taste of the [...]


The Inner Islanders visit the Divi

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Dorothea & Edward Hives, and Maureen & Alan Farrell-Kenny, are the heart of Divi’s new advertising campaign.
Divi members Edward Hives, from Ohio, and Maureen Farrell-Kenny, from New York, participated in the Inner Islander contest, and won all-expenses paid vacations with their loved ones, at the Divi Mega All Inclusive Resort, with airline tickets to boot.
Edward [...]


Leo & Sandra Velhuis are goodwill ambassadors

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

 

Certificate presented

A small gathering at the 8th floor Plaza Club celebrated a pair of brand new Goodwill Ambassadors. Leo and Sandra Veldhuis, from Windsor, Canada, received their certificate from Maritza Tromp, on behalf of the Aruba Tourism Authority.
The couple has been coming to Aruba since 1985, always staying two weeks at the Radisson Aruba Resort [...]


RadiCare makes a Donation

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

The RadiCare committee, spearheaded by Narshell Gibbs and Sandra Kock, in conjunction with AMCC, Aruba Muscle Car Club representatives Erick Leon and Robert Kock presented a substantial Awg 5,000 donation to “Fundashon Adopt an Addict,” in a small, informal gathering at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa.
Foundation Vice President Barbara Hughes and board member [...]


Kistie’s Jewels donates gorgeous diamond to Clown Doctors for raffle

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

This is a real diamond! Weighing 1.29 karat, the brilliant, round-cut jewel is truly gorgeous, set into a yellow gold circle and hung from a 14 K chain. Director of Kristie’s Jewels & Sparkles in the Paseo Herencia Mall, Ravi Lalwani, is donating this beautiful necklace to the Clown Doctors of Aruba foundation for their [...]


EQ3 to open soon

Monday, November 17th, 2008

The building signage for the new upcoming EQ3 is up. The local branch of the popular Canadian brand is almost set to open for business.
Owner Lynn Maduro reports that EQ3 Aruba has 2 x 40 foot containers making their way to the island. They already left the EQ3 headquarters in Winnipeg Canada and they will [...]


The Clown Doctors Raising Funds

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Schedule of events for the weekend!
Countdown for Clown Doctors’
Ice Cube Diamond Raffle begins
The countdown for the exciting fundraising weekend of the Clown Doctors of Aruba begins today. The Paseo Herencia Mall is buzzing with activity, as the tent which will host the ice tower is put up. Then the air conditioning units will be installed [...]


The Italians just Love Amazonia Churrascaria

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

A group of talented and lucky sales people from Italy, all working for famous Panaria tiles, invaded Amazonia Churrascaria for dinner last night. The group of f 172 pasta-lovers was immediately converted into 172 meat-lovers as the roaming gauchos did their best to feed and entertain the crowd. In Italian. Staying at the Riu Palace [...]


The holidays came early for Matthew’s

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

The crew of Matthew’s Beachside Restaurant congregated for an early holiday party at Amazonia Churrascaria. The popular seaside eatery at Casa Del Mar will be busy during the holidays and the lavish pre-holiday bash served to pump the crew up in preparation for the high season.
Amazonia Churrascaria served its signature deliciously-abundant cuisine over free-flowing cocktails, [...]