Discovering Paradise
Discovering Paradise
From black pineapple fields to coastal vegetable gardens, experience the freshest, most sustainable side of Antiguan cuisine.
Antigua and Barbuda's warm climate, sea breezes, and long growing season make the islands a fine source of fresh ingredients, from the prized black pineapple to coastal seafood. The farm-to-table movement is growing as cooks and farmers collaborate to showcase local produce at its best.
Year-round harvest
Fresh local seafood
Organic farms
Diverse ecosystems
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Exceptionally sweet Antigua black pineapple, the national fruit, grown in the southwest
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A cornerstone of Antiguan cooking, served with bread, chop-up or seasoned rice
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The backbone of Caribbean cooking, fried, boiled, or baked
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Grated and steamed in banana leaf to make ducana
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Used in everything from main dishes to sugar cake and drinks
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Famously caught in the waters around sister island Barbuda
Southwest Antigua
Visit the pineapple fields of the southwest, home of the famously sweet Antigua black pineapple. Tour the farm, learn about the cultivation, and enjoy a meal built around ingredients picked that same morning.
Five Islands
A country kitchen that grows its own vegetables, herbs, and fruit. Enjoy traditional Antiguan cooking such as chop-up and seasoned rice with views over the rolling hills.
Long Bay
A small organic plot near the coast serving a set menu using only ingredients grown nearby and fish landed locally. Coconut, plantain, breadfruit, and fresh-caught seafood are the stars.
Barbuda
Cross to the sister island of Barbuda for a slow-paced tour of its small farms and famous waters. Sample just-caught Barbuda lobster alongside locally grown produce.
Explore cooking classes, food tours, or browse our full collection of Antiguan dishes and restaurants.