Plazita Limeña Opened New Location in Hato
Continuing a Long Culinary Journey Xp Bonaire IslandLife Feature Story After years of dedication, perseverance, and community support, Plazita Limeña — the Peruvian restaurant owned by Zaida and Juan Gutierrez-Meneses — has opened its doors in a new and more spacious location at Sand Dollar Shopping Mall in Hato. The opening marks the latest chapter in a journey that spans countries, family sacrifices, and decades of hard work. For many residents of Bonaire, Zaida is a famili
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Feb 114 min read
Restaurant Review: Bon Tapa Bonaire
Xp Bonaire IslandLife Feature Story A Return That Confirms Consistency Revisiting a restaurant you once reviewed can be a risky business. Memories tend to be generous, and expectations can be unforgiving. Nearly two years after our last visit to Bon Tapa, we were genuinely curious to see whether the enthusiasm, atmosphere, and culinary quality we remembered so well were still present. ‘Some restaurants change. Others simply refine what already works.” Once again, we found o
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Feb 43 min read
Restaurant Review - Eddy’s Restaurant Bonaire
XpBonaire IslandLife Feature Story For our recent restaurant review, we decided to visit a long-standing establishment rather than try a new spot. Located at Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot 79 in Hato, between Sand Dollar and Buddy Dive, and directly opposite Bon Bida, Eddy’s Restaurant has been a staple in the local dining scene for years. The restaurant’s website promises a welcoming, family-run atmosphere, catering to families, couples, colleagues, friend groups, and even large
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Dec 10, 20253 min read