A new seafood restaurant has opened at the Fairmont Southampton. The beachfront Ocean Club is situated on the site of the old Whaler Inn and specialises in contemporary Asian seafood. The 200-seat restaurant is open daily for dinner from 6 to 10 pm.
The Henry VIII Restaurant and Bar has reopened, almost 5 months after its kitchen was destroyed by a fire. The popular dining spot is located on South Road in Southampton Parish, close to the Reefs and the Fairmont Southampton.
The Harbourfront Restaurant will soon have a new home at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. The move comes as a result of its premises being demolished to make way for new offices for Orbis. The restaurant will take over the premises of La Coquille. The move is expected to take place in June.
Hamilton restaurant and bar MR Onions will close on March 31. Owner Phil Talbot has decided not to renew the lease after running the business for the last 12 years. A closing party will be held on Saturday. Mr Talbot cites the future redevelopment of the building and a loss of trade due to the smoking ban as the main reasons for the closure. The bar has no veranda which has led to smokers moving on to other watering holes.
Foreign workers from non-English speaking countries will shortly have to pass an English language test to remain in Bermuda. Derrick Burgess, Minister of Labour and Immigration, told the House of Assembly last week he was concerned that many Bermudians had complained that many restaurants were employing waiters who couldn’t speak English and brought incorrect dishes.
A fire broke out at the Henry VIII Restaurant and Bar yesterday, destroying the kitchen. Management anticipates that the popular restaurant could remain closed for around 3 months while repairs are carried out.
The Pickled Onion bar and restaurant will close on January 1 for refurbishment. It is expected to reopen sometime in March.
The Little Venice Group has launched their annual Dine Around promotion. Visitors can dine at any 3 of their 9 restaurants for $120. The offer runs from November 1 2006 to April 15 2007. Participating restaurants are La Coquille, the Fourways Inn, Lido, La Trattoria, the Harbourfront, Little Venice, L’Oriental, Blu and Mickey’s. Tickets are available from any of the restaurants.
A ban on smoking in enclosed public spaces including hotels, bars and restaurants came into effect in Bermuda today. Smokers can still light up on terraces and patios.