Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (Tuesday 26 August 2014): From a cooking class series to turn you into a kitchen master to an international festival celebrating local art, music and film to an opportunity to wordsmith your way for a good cause to a monthly sun soaked dinner celebrating a chef’s homeland – there is always something happening at Camana Bay!

 

Seasonal Restaurant Closures

As some restaurants in the Cayman Islands are taking seasonal closures, Camana Bay’s own Ortanique will be ‘Gone Fishing’ from Sunday 31 August until

Monday 15 September and Gelato & Co. will be heading off to Italy to explore new recipes from Friday 29 August until Friday 3 October. In the meantime, Camana Bay’s other restaurants remain open with an array of tasty options. Visit www.camanabay.com/dine for a full list of our restaurants.

 

Special Events

Methods to Master Series with Chef Dylan Benoit

This series is perfect for the serious home cook looking to step it up in the kitchen or those who feel they need to gain a little confidence. Chef Dylan Benoit from Craft Food & Beverage Company will be sharing his knowledge and skills as he covers simple techniques that will really make a difference in the quality and presentation of your dishes. Each topic will be covered while preparing a delicious, complete dinner where you’ll turn a simple meal at home into a restaurant quality feast. The cost is CI$65 per person per class or CI$240 per person for all four classes. For details and registration, call 345.623.2665 or email

[email protected]

Every Wednesday throughout September 6-8pm, Bon Vivant Kitchen Studio

Wednesday 3 September: Mastering the Cuts and Seasoning Techniques – Slice, dice and chop your way to masterful knife skills that will change your cooking experience. You will also learn the secrets and techniques of great seasoning.

Wednesday 10 September: Searing and the Importance of Resting – A well-cooked piece of meat is one of life’s great pleasures. Learn the techniques involved in achieving a perfect sear and the importance of resting different meats.

Wednesday 17 September: Perfect Poaching – In this class, you will learn: blanching, poaching, simmering, the mysterious sous vide and everything in between.

Wednesday 24 September: Into the Wild – Inspired by Craft’s Wild Game night, you will explore the world of wild game meats. Learn to prepare, season, cook, serve and eat them.

LIFE Scrabble Scrum Event

Literacy is for Everyone (LIFE) is putting on a competitive, timed version of Scrabble in recognition of International Literacy Day 2014. Corporate and private teams of six are invited to take part for CI$300 with all entry-fee proceeds going towards LIFE’s literacy intervention programmes in the Cayman Islands. Everyone is invited to watch, donate and learn more about LIFE. For more information or to enter a team of six, please contact Su Mander at [email protected]

Wednesday 10 September 5:30-8pm, The Crescent outside Mizu

 

The Bookends Club

Join The Bookends Club when they meet to review their latest pick, Life After Life by Kate Atkinson. Come share your insights and impressions in an open discussion. The Bookends Club gathers at Books & Books on the second Wednesday of every month from 7-8:30pm and new members are always welcome. Wednesday 10 September 7-8:30pm, Books & Books

 

Floetry

Join some of Cayman’s most talented poets and performers who share their work during an open mic night of poetry and readings. Share your own work, gain creative inspiration or simply enjoy the show. Free and open to the public, Floetry takes place on the third Wednesday of every month from 7-8:30pm. Wednesday 17 September 7-8:30pm, Books & Books

 

Gluten Free with the Greenhouse

Are you restricted by a gluten intolerance or lost for ideas and inspiration on how to make tasty gluten free meals? Join Bon Vivant as they explore the surprising textures and flavours that the plant world has to offer with Chef Jen. The cost is CI$65 per person. For details and registration, call 345.623.2665 or

email [email protected]

Thursday 18 September 6-8pm, Bon Vivant Kitchen Studio

 

Nosotros: Spanish Floetry

Spanish-speaking poets and performers—and those who simply enjoy la lengua de Cervantes—are invited to join Nosotros, a group whose mission is to build bridges and create connections through culture, for their monthly open mic night. Nosotros gathers at Books & Books on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7-8:30pm and all are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Michel Powery at 345.917.0335.

Wednesday 24 September 7-8:30pm, Books & Books

Cuisine of the Sun

Take a trip to exotic favourite sunny destinations with Ortanique’s “Cuisine of the Sun” Dinners. Each month, one of Ortanique’s talented chefs will create a 3- course dinner with wine pairings, based on the cuisine from his or her homeland. Experience global fare from the Philippines, Argentina, Portugal, India, Jamaica, Italy and the Southern U.S., all in true Ortanique style using only the freshest ingredients. Reservations are required by calling 345.640.7710. The cost is CI$65 per guest not including gratuities.

Thursday 25 September 7pm, Ortanique

 

Z99 Dodgeball Bash 2014

The annual Dodgeball Bash is here! Rally up a team of 6-10 people (must be 18 years or older and 2 players must be women) for a day of competitive fun and

charity fundraising. For more details, contact [email protected].

Saturday 27 September 11am-5pm, Arts & Recreation Centre

 

UNLIKE Festival

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, United World College Cayman Islands is happy to announce its collaboration with Fri ends of Film Cayman (FoF) and the international UNLIKE Festival to host UNLIKE in Cayman from 26-28 September. The full day of events on Saturday 27 September will include local short films and documentaries featured at Regal Cinemas Stadium 6 and gathering places at Gardenia Court and The Paseo for art displays and live music including Camana Bay’s own Drum Circle.

Saturday 27 September 11am-7pm, Regal Cinema Stadium 6, Gardenia Court and The Paseo

 

Drum Circle

Professional drummers Randy Cholette, Damion Thaxter and Eden Hurlston of the musical group I Am Percussion Ensemble bring the Town Centre to life with a jam session featuring African, Cuban and Caymanian rhythms. All are invited to join the jam or just enjoy the show.

Saturday 27 September 5-7pm, Gardenia Court

 

CayWriters

Interested in writing? Join other local writers who share their journey, stories, writing resources, ask advice, and discuss challenges. Held on the last Saturday of every month with new members always welcome.

Saturday 27 September 5:30-6:30pm, Books & Books

 

Weekly Rituals

Mojito Madness

Mondays don’t have to be a drag with CI$5 Mojitos! Ortanique offers Mojito Madness all day 11:30am to 10:30pm as well as CI$5 Breadfruit Fish Tacos from

11:30am-7pm.

Mondays 11:30am-10:30pm, Ortanique

(Not available September 1 and 8)

 

Happiest Hours

Experience the Happiest of Hours from 4-7pm, Monday through Saturday at Upper Crust. Enjoy a selection of fine wines, beers and small plates all at their

“Happiest Hours” pricing with CI$7.95 wines and CI$5 small plates.

Mondays through Saturdays 4-7pm, Upper Crust Bistro

 

Wine 101 Classes

Gain insight into the wonderful world of wine with the help of in house sommelier Josh Wludkya for free with drop-ins welcome. From varietal and region to country and process, Josh covers a different topic every Monday and recommends new wines to sample.

Mondays 6-7pm, West Indies Wine Company

 

Imagination Playground

A fun, interactive concept in play, Imagination Playground invites kids to build, dream and explore a new world every week in the Town Centre’s dancing fountains with giant foam blocks in all shapes and sizes. Little ones can recreate familiar objects, like animals, rocket ships and robots; build imaginary places, like houses, islands and cities; invent new games and dramatic scenarios; or simply make new friends. Imagination Playground is on The Crescent every Wednesday and Saturday, and free for all to enjoy.

Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am-8pm, The Crescent

 

Story Time

Books & Books invites infants, toddlers and their parents to join them at Regal Cinemas Camana Bay every Wednesday at 10:30am to read exciting new books

and sing along to beloved children’s songs.

Wednesdays 10:30am, Regal Cinemas Camana Bay

Farmers & Artisans Market

Discover an array of local purveyors offering products and experiences found only in Cayman at Camana Bay’s weekly market. Come early for the widest selection of fresh produce and farm goods then browse an eclectic selection of artisanal products and handicrafts. The festivities pick up throughout the evening as more artisans join and the Market is infused with entertainment, including art and cultural demonstrations and live music.

Wednesdays 12-7pm, The Paseo

 

Newly ‘WED’nesday

Treat someone special to Cayman’s ultimate date night. Enjoy a romantic 3-course dinner for two with a glass of bubbles or house wine each and a pair of

Regal Cinemas movie tickets. The cost is just CI$80 per couple, not including gratuities.

Wednesdays 5:30-10pm, Ortanique

(Not available September 3 and 10)

 

The Flavour Tour

Experience The Flavour Tour, a guided dining adventure featuring local ingredients presented in the signature styles of Abacus, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Mizu and Ortanique. Start the evening with a Champagne toast at West Indies Wine Company then enjoy four small plate courses complemented by featured wine or cocktail pairings before returning to West Indies Wine Company for a taste of one of their 80 vintages. The cost is CI$65 per person, all- inclusive and tickets are available at West Indies Wine Company. Tours can also be customised for private groups of 14-20 guests. For more information, call

345.640.9492.

Wednesdays 7-9pm, West Indies Wine Company

 

Customizable Flavour Tours

Experience tantalizing flavours and refreshing drinks in the company of your closet friends and family at Camana Bay’s customizable Flavour Tour available throughout the week, except for Sunday and Friday for private groups of 12-20 people. To book your custom private tour, contact Tawnie Farinez at

345.324.1854 or email [email protected].

 

Open Canvas

Every Wednesday, Open Canvas provides a public venue for local artists to display their talents and work on their latest creations. Art enthusiasts can join the gathering and watch paintings come to life one brushstroke at a time. Painters can contact [email protected] to reserve an easel and must bring their own art supplies. For more information, call 345.946.6633.

Wednesdays 7pm, KARoo

 

Prime Rib Night

Enjoy a night free from cooking every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with a Prime Rib feast featuring Whole Roasted Prime Rib, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Green Asparagus, Brandy Flamed Green Peppercorn Sauce and Sauce Béarnaise or substitute sides with Abacus Salad. You can choo se your portions with Petite 10 ounce CI$26, Medium 12 ounce CI$31 and Grande 14 ounce CI$36.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 5:30-10pm, Abacus

 

Tea Time in Silhouette

Enjoy freshly made tea by Tea Time in Cayman when you browse through Silhouette’s underwear and sleepwear selections every Sa turday.

Saturdays 10am-9pm, Silhouette

 

Story & Craft Time

Every Saturday at 10:30am, young readers and their parents can join the storytellers at Books & Books for exciting new tales and crafts that inspire imagination and creativity.

Saturdays 10:30am, Books & Books

 

Lifestyle Brunch

Join Abacus every Saturday 11am-3pm for a refreshing Lifestyle Brunch – the perfect way to start a wonderful weekend! Enjoy signature breakfast creations like Eggs Benedict, Belgium Waffles and Create-your-own Omelettes. To make a reservation, call 345.623.8282.

Saturdays 11am-3pm, Abacus

Ladies Lounge

Every Saturday night, ladies can spend an evening in Ortanique’s bar and lounge and enjoy their second round of either Fantinel Prosecco or specialty Absolut cocktail on the house!

Saturdays 4-10:30pm, Ortanique

(Not available September 6 and 13)

 

Tai Chi with C.A.S.K.

Join Sensei Greg Reid from C.A.S.K. Karate for a series of free Tai Chi lessons on The Crescent. Leave feeling calm and rejuvenated after one hour of gentle exercise, mental focus and meditation – the perfect start to a leisurely Sunday morning! Tai Chi is a comprehensive series of gentle physical movements and breathing techniques with mental and spiritual intent. Calming and rejuvenating, it exercises and creates balance between the body, mind and spirit. Classes focus on body alignment, breathing, muscle stretching, internal energy (chi) control and self-defense. For more information, contact C.A.S.K. at 345.925.3367. Sundays 8:30-9:30am, The Crescent

 

Genuine Brunch

Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink’s diverse a la carte brunch menu features a variety of small plates perfect for sharing. The chefs use local, sustainable ingredients from the island’s farms to infuse Caribbean flavour into dishes that are fresh, simple and pure. Enjoy freshly-squeezed juices, homemade sodas, all- you-care-to-drink sparkling for CI$19, classic cocktails and more. For reservations, call 345.640.6433.

Sundays 11am-3pm, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

 

Barefoot BBQ

Join KARoo every Sunday for an all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet. Savour a tasty selection of fresh off the grill favourites with all the traditional BBQ fixings for CI$25 per person. Children 12 and under eat for only CI$12. Enjoy 20% off all drinks and “all-you-can-bubble” for CI$19. Coming by boat? Show your boat key and get one bottle of bubbles on the house! For more information, call 345.946.6633.

Sundays 11am-3pm, KARoo

Dim Sum Brunch

Enjoy an expanded selection of Dim Sum and more at Mizu’s Dim Sum Brunch every Sunday. Indulge in a selection of appetizers, soups and sushi with a selection of noodle, rice and main dishes. The bar includes bubbles, house wine, domestic bottles of beer and mixed well drinks. The cost is CI$49 per person all-inclusive and reservations are required at 345.640.0001.

Sundays 11:30am-3pm, Mizu

 

BYOB: Bring Your Own Brunch

Every Sunday, BYOB: Bring Your Own Brunch to West Indies Wine Company! Bring your own nibbles, sit back and relax on the covered patio on The Paseo and find the perfect pairing from a choice of 80 different wines, 12 select brews and six bubbles – all available by the glass! Enjoy Happy Hour prices all day long, including 20% off taste, half and full glasses, as well as daily beer specials.

Sundays 1-9pm, West Indies Wine Company

For more information on upcoming events taking place at Camana Bay, visit www.camanabay.com