St Lucian food is a combination of Creole with French and West Indian influences. Many imported spirits are available. Most hotels have restaurants, in addition to a wide range in the major towns serving many different types of food. Waiter service is the norm.
National specialties:• Fresh seafood, including
langouste (local lobster) cooked in a variety of ways.
•
Lambi (conch).
• Green fig.
• Salt fish.
• Fried plantain.
National drinks:• Rum, often served in punch and cocktails.
• Caribbean beer,
including the locally brewed
Piton and
Heineken.
• Fresh fruit juices.
Tipping: An optional 10 to 12 per cent is sometimes added to bills. Taxi drivers do not expect tips.
NightlifeCenters mainly in hotels and some restaurants. On Friday nights, the village of Gros Islet hosts a weekly ‘jump up’, popular with locals and visitors alike; Anse La Raye hold their
Friday Night Fish Fry BBQ. Indies and
The Late Lime are two of St Lucia’s most popular nightclubs, both featuring live entertainment. During summer, there is little nightlife, but during the winter the resorts are lively, with plenty of local music and dance.
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