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

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