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I have visited San Pedro and Caye Caulker 4 times in 5 years now and found these wonderful islands via this forum. Today I happened to stumble upon a brand new (opened today) Middle-Eastern cuisine place that was IMHO worth opening a membership to mention. I had some of the best Hummus, Stuffed Grape Leaves and Kibbeh this side of Beirut. It's located right on the Front? street, corner before the Split. The girl was sweet, the food was great, American fare served as well. Definitely worth checking out if you're on Caye Caulker, I'll be going back.
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I have visited San Pedro and Caye Caulker 4 times in 5 years now and found these wonderful islands via this forum. Today I happened to stumble upon a brand new (opened today) Middle-Eastern cuisine place that was IMHO worth opening a membership to mention. I had some of the best Hummus, Stuffed Grape Leaves and Kibbeh this side of Beirut. It's located right on the Front? street, corner before the Split. The girl was sweet, the food was great, American fare served as well. Definitely worth checking out if you're on Caye Caulker, I'll be going back. Thanks Doug, it was great chatting with you. The name is Aladdins, and the wife appreciates your post!
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We eat out every Friday after The Jam Session, think we will try it,I will let you all know tomorrow night.
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I love Middle Eastern food too, I'll have to check it out.
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We ate there this evening. It was very good and the building looks great.
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Just curious, why would someone want MiddleEastern Food in the Carribean ?
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Because we eat beans and rice for 100 days in a row and then want something else?
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Just curious, why would someone want MiddleEastern Food in the Carribean ? Clean, light, tasty and made from locally available ingredients. Further, it represents the cuisine of a portion of the local population. The cuisine question that comes up for me much more often is why there are so many Italian restaurants - pasta and cheese in the tropics is way harsher on the system than a lovely roasted chicken or a nice plate of hummus.
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And Middle Eastern food, sort of a subset of the Mediterranean diet, may even make you live longer, recent studies suggest.
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Because we eat beans and rice for 100 days in a row and then want something else? BTW, Thanks Noelle & Dave! Glad you enjoyed it.
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Thanks for your comments, I'll have the deep fried snapper I eat slow smoked brisket and chili 100 days, never tire of it either.
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Thanks for your comments, I'll have the deep fried snapper I eat slow smoked brisket and chili 100 days, never tire of it either. Ernie, if you come this way, we have Snapper fingers and burgers, Shrimp pita wraps, and Tenderloin and T-bone Steaks for die-hard American cuisine fans, I'm one myself!
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I may just take ya up on that Artisan . I love Corker and try to visit every time Im in SP.
Ernie
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Yes, any new good and affordable food here on the Beans and Rice island is so appreciated .
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Ate there last night, excellent flavor marinade on chicken kebabs, good hummus, definitely nice switch from stewed chicken & rice.
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Day off, more rain. Dressed the dog up in her Mrs Santa Clause gear and having claustrophobia with all the rain decided to go out to lunch. Ate at Aladdin, Almost had the fajitas but will save that for a dinner trip. We had Jalapeno, bacon, cheeseburgers with homemade french fries and fresh lime juice. What a treat for another miserable day here in Paradise ....The owners are excited about your visiting Ernie B.
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LOL ! Yeah, Im sure
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True, we all know the name but not the man. I would enjoy a sit down with someone I sort of know but have never met.
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True, we all know the name but not the man. I would enjoy a sit down with someone I sort of know but have never met.
just so....
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Party planned on Caye Caulker, at Aladdin's, when Ernie arrives!
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Well, put yer dancin shoes on 'cause I love a party !
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did you put tracks on yer wheel chair?
Reality is only an illusion that occurs due to a lack of alcohol
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No trax, but I did have a weed wacker motor installed. Sumbitch will do 40 mph IN THA FEERKIN SAND !
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Looks like you're gonna be blessed with a little more rain .
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Well the sun finally made an appearance along with quite a few customers, both tourists and locals. We, (credits to the wife) are getting some nice compliments on the food. Come and try us for something different, NO rice and beans!
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My last night on the caye, be back in February. Have eaten at Aladdins 3 more times, yet to be disappointed. Really a nice switch from previous years, good menu and affordable, I'll be coming back here. Merry Christmas to all.
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Hats off to Aladdins again, really great and different food. Nice location, breezy with view of the reef!
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Looking forward to a visit !
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Looking like it's going to be a nice day to eat on the water, come try a pita bread wrap!
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BTW, we make any plate or sandwich to go, deliver close by, and the taxi fee is only $5.00 BZ for a delivery anywhere in the village. Click on link for menu.
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One reason Ernie B is that the water taxi can't make it to Beriut...sooooo......
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Oh, well................ I guess that makes sense. Looking forward to trying it
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Looking foward to a visit very soon ... :-)
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Got back yesterday, just in time it seems. Aladdins had to close for 2 days for owners to move residences. Can't say enough about the tasty and extremely reasonably priced dishes here!
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Ate at Aladdins again, worth the walk to the split. They serve the best food at the best prices on the island! Definitely the best value on the caye in my opinion, and I've tried most every restaurant here. Hope they stay, lots of them come and go it seems. With their food I can't see them not making it. Clicked on their tripadvisor page, number 12 out of 62 already. Nice people, cute kids, wish them luck!
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We hope to be there from Ambrgris the last week of March. Looking forward to it.
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Speaking of Ernie, I thought he made a reservation? Was looking forward to meeting this guy!
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