T aylor Swift and Harry Styles at CocoMaya We’d read just a little bit about a new restaurant/bar on Virgin Gorda and during our last BVI visit, we were able to stop and experience CocoMaya.Established in 2011 and not far from Spanish Town, we found CocoMaya to be a real treat. We were able to spend one evening there and enjoyed relaxing in the outdoor lounge with our toes in the sand around the fire pit.CocoMaya’s outdoor lounge is an excellent place to meet up with friends or just cozy up on a lounge chair for two around the fire.CocoMaya’s decor is appealing and relaxing and blends right in with the tropical surroundings.Wonderful aromas were wafting from the dining area and if we didn’t already have dinner planned upon our return to the boat, we would have enjoyed one of their menu offerings in the open air dining room with a beautiful view of the beach and sunset. Toasting the evening at CocoMaya, a beautiful restaurant and bar in Virgin Gorda…Īlthough we love re-visiting some of our favorite places in the islands, we also love to find and experience new ones – and then share them with you! VIP PROPERTY YACHT, CocoMaya Restaurant & Bar He has since collected a small treasure trove of old artifacts, including smoking pipes, some pots and cups, and a cannon ball.” I looked over the white sand beach and island-speckled seascape and thought to myself that the only thing I may have in common with the pirates and early settlers of Virgin Gorda, is the unchanging view and the style of my beer craft.ĭuring the excavation phase of CocoMaya’s construction, Aaron explained that he quickly learned that the foundation they were laying would sit on the same grounds occupied by some of the Virgin Islands first residents. I sipped on a refreshing blonde Maredsous beer out of a frosty chalice as we enjoyed a steady breeze underneath the covered dining area. ![]() Few, however, may be aware that the recently renovated property was at one time a likely refuge for either Dutch or Spanish settlers and rogue pirates looking for a place to stash their booty.ĭuring my last visit to the beachside restaurant, I sat with owners Aaron Seddon and Kim Takeuchi over lunch to discuss the property’s storied past. Its modern design and chic ambiance attract residents and visitors with a preference for beachside lounging and dining the way it’s meant to be done. Three tall, thatched roofs supported by wooden pillars thick as tree trunks open into a sophisticated, open-air interior. "From sea, CocoMaya exudes a dominating presence within Virgin Gorda’s dramatic boulder-laden beachfront. I never wanted to leave.” CocoMaya: Atop a Wondrous History Everything about the space is curated, comfortable, and quite simply, lovely. “Bethany Rawlings and Oliver Sears have really outdone themselves with their latest venture, The Artesia Hotel. Garnish with a generous wedge of lime to squeeze in. I think that my favourite Dark n’ Stormy’s can be found on the Willy-T, but they are a staple on the menu in bars Territory-wide.įill glass with ice and combine the rum, ginger beer and angostura bitters. We love it so much we even named a sailing regatta after it ( a three day race event from Trellis Bay to Anegada and back to Nanny Cay). ![]() Originating in Bermuda – the Dark n’ Stormy has been adopted elsewhere in the Caribbean, including the BVI. This Dark n’ Stormy was consumed at CocoMaya, Virgin Gorda So you visited the British Virgin Islands and you partook in all the local drink specialties, but now you’re back home and wondering how to recreate that holiday magic – never fear, I’m here to help!! Keep reading for the recipes to my top 5 Virgin Islands cocktail recipes. CARIBBEAN JOURNAL, JAN 2020 MY TOP FIVE VIRGIN ISLANDS COCKTAILS And this longtime Virgin Gorda hub just plain fires on all cylinders, with a fun, energetic, breezy vibe, beautiful decor, and a truly remarkable Asian-fusion tapas-focused menu. FRANKLEY FRANKIEE 2020 TH e 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean 2020ĬocoMaya, Virgin Gorda, BVI Some restaurants just get it. The vibe of the restaurant resembles that of a trendy Miami Beach restaurant with light chill house music playing in the background with loud chatter from surrounding guests. Their cuisine is complemented with an insane view looking out to the ocean and the islands beyond. ![]() This Asian Fusion inspired restaurant is located in the Valley. Foodies Guide to the BVI Part IIĬocoMaya is a must stop when visiting Virgin Gorda.
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