Best Fine Dining

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 As a prime tourism destination, Barbados is home to many great restaurants. Literally, food from all cultures across the globe are represented on this small rock. Unfortunately, most of these restaurants are quite pricey and the average Bajan usually opts for Chefette's BarBQ Barn (think of an upscale version of BBQ's, if you are a New Yorker) when a bit more than fast food is required. Well., I am very much a cosmopolitan girl who loves eating out as much as I love cooking, and I think I have infused my children with this passion well.
I love the entire dining experience and consider it to be a rather sensual affair.... I love the smell of warm bread rolls (preferably with herbs), the condensing water glasses, the aromas of each dish, enjoying wine with food, the chatter and laughter of diners, the intimate lighting...I simply love it all. And no place on this rock do I love it more than Champers Restaurant. 
Located on Skeete's Hill just a stone's throw away from the popular Accra Beach, the ambiance at Champers is top shelf. Doubling as an art gallery has its added perks with stunning works of art dotting the brightly painted walls. Ocean views are stunning and outdoor dining is an option with their gazebo. A perfect choice for an intimate dinner or a dinner party, they cater to your every whim. I could go on and on selling Champers, but...... a picture is worth a thousand words so I'll let the pictures do the talking.
Pretty unassuming entrance
gives way to 
 


The Ambiance





My favourite part















 For Special Occasions




 I know Champers can expect a tonne of reservations after this post because if you are anything at all like me, I get really excited by food porn...lol and have to try whatever has piqued my interest. For more food porn, visit Champers at http://www.champersbarbados.com/
Here's to fine dining and great health all.









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