It was my last official night in Belize and I was ready to eat. All I could think about was eating an amazing piece of Creole style fish. Did I already mention how amazing the food in Guatemala?
Well, I must mention it again. It's amazing, especially if you like some spice and creativity in your food.
My new friend, Roger, from my guesthouse recommended this place calling it the best place to eat in Punta Gorda. He said it's sort of expensive for Belize standards, which meant it was probably a tourist destination. It is not common for a tourist destination to have the best food, as it is usually expensive and average tasting.
Walking amongst darkness and some huge rain puddles, I found it located at the end of the dirt road. I walked in to find all tourists, which met my expectation. I was welcomed by a friendly man named Ashton-it was his restaurant that he opened with his wife. He was sharing his cooking style with me and how he likes his cooking to fully represent his cultural upbringing. He said that his Mother's cooking style had a large influence on his own.
His passion for cooking at great hospitality was clear and I was definitely interested. The ambiance was casual-kind of like an upscale shack floating in the water. Outside, they had a nice balcony where people could have a drink, chill out, and just listen to the waves. The restaurant had these small windows on both sides so you could always see the water and hear the waves crash in the water. They had a live stage with a woman singing some traditional songs. The service was fanastic and the food was even better. In the picture below, it does not look appealing at all, but this local fish similar to a grouper with garlic marinade, mashed potatoes, and cole-slaw was amazing.
Unfortunately, I can not describe very well the different flavors of Creole cooking, but it was garlic mixed with incredible spice and flavor explosions. Of course, I had to investigate the desert and had a phenomenal piece of carrot cake(desserts are also amazing in Belize, especially Carrrot cake, Red velvet, and Banana cake).
Thank you Asha for making my last supper
an unforgettable one=)
MY AMAZING FOOD
LIVE MUSIC
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