them an email about it, and they didn’t respond, so should I return to Barbados, the Tides will continue not to be on my list of places to eat. On the plus side, Brown Sugar's lunch buffet was a lot of fun and a good way to... (6 replies, last updated by mrwynter September 6, 2009)

ok, i know it’s unrealistic to expect turkey with all the trimmings (nor are we going there for such), but any recommendations for the weekend? haven’t been to barbados for 10 years, loved it the last time. will take... (0 replies, last updated by susan robin September 4, 2002)

I have two nights in Barbados during a business trip and seek out two amazing experiences. I prefer something strictly local. Any tips? Also need a great breakfast spot. Love local eats vs tourist spots. (3 replies, last updated by phelana July 16, 2008)

Hi, I’m going to Barbados for the holiday season and i’m looking for restaurant recommendations. I have a 5 year old child so the very tony restaurants aren’t really what I’m looking for, just some really... (3 replies, last updated by fifi December 23, 2008)

Hi there. I am off to Barbados with my GF and 9yr old tomorrow (Dec 12th) for just less than 2wks . Is there a must go place that I can take my son and GF together day or night. I have been told Sugar Sugar might be such a place.... (24 replies, last updated by marlie202 February 16, 2007)

When I visited Barbados, I came across a delicious spirit in the Mount Gay Distillery named Sugar Cane Brandy, a name uniquely held in the island for the spirit. It did not cross over to the United States for legal reasons,... (10 replies, last updated by streetgourmetla January 29, 2009)

Dying to make “Black Cake” from Laurie Colwin’s “Home Cooking”. Anyone know where I can get burnt sugar essence (a West Indian product)? Also would love to find a source for HQ glacé cherries and... (11 replies, last updated by GG Mora October 19, 2002)

Cheating here. Where can you find it, and what can you do with it apart from frying? I’ve had it many times in Barbados fried, and yes it’s sublime, but has anyone tried smoking, searing, etc? I’ve thought about... (7 replies, last updated by currycue May 26, 2009)

the winter.) Their fresh ice creams were wonderful, a maple syrup one, one made from raw Barbados sugar, and the mint. These were components of three desserts — I must say the apple tart with maple syrup ice cream exceeds... (3 replies, last updated by Anne Emry January 23, 2001)

That sounds like a good basic recipe. If you like it a bit sweeter, you can dissolve some brown sugar along with the honey. Barbados molasses is good too. I like to roast sunflower kernels along with the oats so they get toasty.... (5 replies, last updated by Jeff July 29, 2002)

Mount Gay, my favorite brand, has at least four different styles. I have used the light (white), dark, sugar cane, and Very Old Barbados Rum. All excellent values, and all very tasty on the rocks, or? Also, while in St. Thomas, in... (18 replies, last updated by Robert February 11, 2003)

Velvet Falernum Legend Sir James Taylor Mountjoy strode into the kitchen of Great Plantation House his Uncle had bequeathed to him; he was a proud young man. Sixty good acres of fine cane land in St Philip, Barbados in 1840 was... (6 replies, last updated by davis_sq_pro November 25, 2009)

) [Haiti] - Highly recommended - Mount Gay Sugar Cane Rum (or called Brandy instead of rum in some markets) [Barbados] - Mount Gay Extra Old [Barbados] - Matusalem Platino [US] (22 replies, last updated by Veggo May 7, 2009)

I tried one of those sugar-coconut desserts – known as a "sugar cake" - a couple weeks ago at Nick’s Barbados Bakery, which is on the western side of Nostrand Ave. within a block or two of Imhotep. It consisted of a... (5 replies, last updated by Opportunivore September 22, 2003)

It’s a sugar-cane liqueur, flavored w. lime/almonds/cloves, from Barbados. (16 replies, last updated by Rubee July 29, 2006)