10 things I love about barbados
Smokestak’s homage to US-style barbecue has attracted
a dedicated following, with diners flocking to the Shoreditch restaurant for dishes such as crispy ox cheek with anchovy mayo, and cult brisket buns. Founder David Carter’s roots, however, lie in Barbados, where the likes of rum shops and fish-frys, pepper sauce and salt fish cakes define the island’s food scene ( smokestak.co.uk ).
1 Grilled mahi mahi
The best is at Oistins – a local fish market by day, fish-fry/ grill by night. It has fast become one of the islands most famed hot spots, especially on a Friday night. Locals and tourist alike converge in masses to take in the atmosphere. Expect big open grills, picnic trestle tables, open-air market vibes, and hearty portions. Beyond the food, there are street hawkers selling local crafts, steel-pan drums and karaoke with some questionable local ‘talent’. Mahi mahi, , is a
