dear visitor Greetings friends and welcome to Bermuda, We are delighted that you chose our island home as your vacation destination. We hope that your stay is highlighted with the sights, sounds and experiences of this vivid island. Beyond the beautiful, the pink, and the lush, Bermuda is a country steeped in history, art and culture that begs a closer look. The combination of British charm and island soul, along with friendly residents and fabulous scenery create a safe, comfortable open-air island-resort that compares to none other. Boasting the most golf courses per capita in the world, Bermuda is the ideal place to perfect your drive or putt. Our championship Port Royal Golf Course and its signature 16th hole also makes the course one of the world’s most picturesque. The UNESCO World Heritage site Town of St. George, is the oldest continuously operating English town in the Western Hemisphere. The town, situated at the water’s edge, with its cobbled-stone walkways, narrow lanes and traditional Bermudian architecture, represents a unique pairing of a ‘living historical museum’ and world-class yachting port. Hamilton, Bermuda’s business and retail center bustles with restaurants, retail shops, art galleries and historical landmarks worthy of a day’s excursion. A guided walking tour with the Town Crier lets you see areas of historical significance in the ‘back of town’ while enjoying a unique blend of urban and island chic. The South Shore continues to boast miles of pink-hued coastline, dotted with intimate coves and bays that we, and our visitors love. Beyond the world-famous Horseshoe Bay, the newly restored Gibbs Hill Lighthouse and our railway trails provide unique sightseeing alternatives to sand and sea. The Royal Naval Dockyard offers a variety of experiences in one location. From land and water excursions, a craft market, al fresco dining, beach activities, live entertainment, and more, all activities are in close proximity to one another. The Hall of History mural depicting Bermuda’s 400-plus years of existence is a ‘must-see’ amongst all of the activities on offer in the west end. Lastly, but not at all least, Bermuda’s surrounding waters and aquatic activities, including world-class big game fishing, shipwreck and reef diving, whale watching, boating, snorkeling and more are ideal island experiences. Bermuda and its people have much to share with you while you are here. We encourage you to get acquainted with the local charms and welcome you to share your fond memories with others living beyond our shores. Sincerely, BILL HANBURY CEO, BERMUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY
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200th Anniversary of the City of Hamilton BY NADIA HALL
Hamilton Town Crier, Ed Christopher
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the City of Hamilton as the capital of Bermuda. “We’re not sure of the exact date because the original ceremony got rained out, back in 1815,” Ed Christopher explains with a voice like burnt honey. As Town Crier, he’s an expert on all things Hamilton. A towering, sky-scraper of a man, his dulcet tones fit for the silver screen, it’s easy to imagine how he made it to his 21st year as Town Crier, but how did it all begin? It’s because the Queen was coming. Actually, I am the first, ever, town crier for the City of Hamilton. I played a pirate on Hawkins Island [a popular party venue] and during the course of that, Roger Sherratt who was the Secretary of the Corporation [of Hamilton], saw me and thought I would be a good person to have as Town Crier. He then asked, would I be Town Crier for a DAY?! [Laughs.] Everybody loved it and I liked it too. I began with small duties around the city. I would welcome the cruise ships, that sort of thing. I was working at HWP [car dealership] at the time and during my free time, my lunch, rather than sit around I decided to get dressed up and come to town. He sits before me in full regalia. Who made the uniform? The original uniform, my wife made. If you go in the museum at the aquarium and you look at their collage you’ll see me in a maroon uniform tossing a bell. After that I got an official one made in the UK, by a seamstress for the show Madame Butterfly. The next uniform [local seamstress] Liz Campbell made it, it was all black with gold, and the one I’m wearing now is brand new and was made by a young lady in Exeter [UK]. These are the official city colours, gold and blue. A brooch shimmers on his necktie; a bold crest on his chest pocket. [He points to the brooch.] The [Bermuda] onion, to identify who I am – and very happy to be so! [Then pointing to his chest.] This is the city crest. It depicts the shipwreck of the Sea Venture and the city motto: Sparsa Collegit – bring together the scattered. That’s what it means. It’s about people coming together. People were scattered all over the island and the whole idea was to make the city a place Continued on page 6
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cover story continued... 200th Anniversary of the City of Hamilton where everybody could come. Well, it was a town then. It didn’t become a city until the 1890s. Any local will assure you, it is still “town.” Ed Christoper, a self-styled “pond dog,” and the rest of the Christophers, all hail from the town and the Pond Hill area. I ask him to describe a day in the life of a Town Crier. A day varies. There’s no set agenda. From April until the end of October I conduct tours of Hamilton. After becoming the town crier, I wanted to educate people on the history of Hamilton and so I did a lot of research myself. By day, I research, so I know a lot about Hamilton; finding out who Governor Hamilton was, where he came from, what happened to him, how he came to be in Bermuda, what happened to him after he left. I introduce the Mayor at official functions. I read and write proclamations for special days and occasions. No, I don’t use microphones. [He laughs, knowing he needs no explanation.] I also open [non-city] functions and events, stores, cutting ribbons. Also, calls to dinner as toastmaster, marriage announcements, announcing different parts of the meal. I don’t marry people. I’m not officially apt to do that. It varies and I love it. I love it all. The most important thing I do is walk around the streets [of town]. When I’m conducting tours, meeting tourists and other people from around the world, it’s very fun. [Being Town Crier] you’ve got to be a people person. It’s got to come from the heart. It’s got to be natural. You couldn’t do it every day for twenty years, as I have, and that not be your personality. How do you maintain that energy? It’s easy. I just go outside. It’s easy to be miserable inside. You go outside and everybody expects you to be up and to be happy and they don’t realise they’re my up. People are my up! I go outside and see people and it’s, “Hey Ed!” or “Town Crier” or “Sea Dog” [his pirate name], they still call me that. When somebody acknowledges you, it’s amazing. And you dress up! As you’re getting dressed it just brings you up and up and up. Say anything and I’ll do it. I just love putting smiles on people’s faces. You have won a few awards and accolades as Town Crier. Tell us about the competitions. I entered my first ever competition in 2001 and I came out of that with the best-dressed award. In 2013, David Frith of St. George’s and I, we tied for best dressed. This last time I went up, for the Kingsbridge cup, I came second. In the Dartmouth trophy, for three different cries for three different places in the UK, I came second overall by one point. I’m going back in July to hopefully return with the number one trophy [laughs]. It’s great because there are town criers from all over the world. There are a lot more than people think, especially in the UK. These little towns still have their criers. I will be hosting the Bermuda international town crier competition this April. There will be 26 criers participating, coming from the UK and Canada, on the day of the Peppercorn Ceremony. He stands, wielding his bell, and suddenly seems even taller than his 6 foot 5 inch frame. A lot of tall people tend to bend when they walk. I walk up straight, so that does give me the [edge]. This bell was specially made for me at a Belfry in Detroit. Other bells I’ve had were like school bells. I felt, for my stature, I needed a bell like this. Otherwise, they’ll think I’m calling them to dinner! Walking Tours of Hamilton begin at 10:30 a.m. in the City Hall foyer. This year’s Peppercorn Ceremony will be held in St. George’s on April 23rd. Before government moved to the city from St. George’s, they rented the old State House. In keeping with tradition, the governor collects the “rent” of one peppercorn yearly. For more info visit www.cityofhamilton.bm
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“I very much compare perfumes with music” Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone begins. “It would be like saying, I’ll give you a music sheet of a Bach Concerto and I’ll have it played by two different violinists and, of course, they won’t play it the same way.” She has such a wonderful way of explaining the process of an outwardly enigmatic craft. Having trained with the previous perfumer of 40 years, she took over the Bermuda Perfumery ten years ago, breathing new life into an aging institution. “Since I became a perfumer, I was more interested in really capturing seasons and emotions about Bermuda as a sense of place and how it defines our lives, more than specific botanicals, which was what the perfumery was about when it was created,” she explains. She has since launched over twelve new fragrances to add to the collection, this year reintroducing the classic six: Easter Lily, Bermudiana, Frangipani, Jasmine, Oleander and Passionflower. “They are the same formulas and fragrances from when they were created, but what I’ve done is I’ve infused quality and a little bit of modernity. I said, where can I add dynamics and beautiful spirit to it? In essence, we are bringing back those classics of Bermuda but with a really nice 2015 flair.” She brings the fresh fragrances to a desk already scattered with glass bottles, an intimate glimpse at her creative process. Dipping each tapered test strip into the bottles, she talks through it with great passion and attention. The Easter Lily, one of her personal favourites, is “very feminine and very pretty. It’s definitely very classic, it’s definitely an Easter Lily, but we tried to elevate it to a higher pitch, give it a lot of freshness, lots of luminosity. It’s very light. It’s bright and it’s just very pretty.” The original Easter Lily, I understand, was a little tired. A fragrance of its
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time, It was a heavy, sweet, thick perfume. This one is still an Easter Lily but it’s done with a lot of lightness. It’s sheerer and it’s decidedly greener – you can sense the stems as well as the flower – and it’s notably less sweet than its predecessor. Like a history lesson in scents, she examines each one. Bermudiana, an aromaless flower in actuality, is an abstraction created in the 70s with the characteristic citruses that began to appear at the time. Jasmine dates back to the 1930s, “a typical French perfume,” while perennial favourites Oleander and Passionflower seemed to withstand the test of time. “Perfumes go through their cycles. They’re fashionable, they go out of style and then they come back. And these are little black dresses,” she explains. It’s not unusual to find a bit of foot traffic at the perfumery, excited guests stopping in to see the “composer” at work, all the while sharing their own experiences. And it’s no coincidence that the perfumery attracts these visitors and their personal tales. The olfactory system has long been understood as the strongest of memory triggers. There’s definite validity in certain scents affecting emotions chemically. “People feel so much more connected when they can see you, share pictures with you and emotions and time. It’s a big thing, you know,” Isabelle adds, eschewing the notion of the common department store fragrance hall in favour of a more personalized shopping experience. They have been mixing handcrafted fragrances at Stewart Hall since 1928 and it’s a privilege to see this tradition continue in her capable hands. As if on cue, St. Peter’s Church bells ring. “It’s not on time. It rings five minutes later or before,” she observes, a quirk that only adds to the charm of this historic site. The window at the Front Street location is inspired by an old postcard of Bermuda, an adorable, vintage beach cruiser with baskets full of flowers and old Pan Am advertisements playing through a custom-made, wicker basket television. “It’s very much about the nostalgic times of Bermuda. Pan Am and Bermuda tourism at its peak when it was really elegant and you came to Bermuda to have a picnic on the beach. I like the way of nostalgie where we remember those days where times were gentler, slower and people were polite and all that.” This is a tradition that still holds strong on the island and a legacy I hope will endure. Each fragrance in the Legacy Collection will come in a white box with a pink grosgrain ribbon. A 100ml eau de parfum will retail at $110.
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crisson jewellers Integrity & Reliability SINCE 1922
Three generations of a family dedicated to quality, integrity and reliability sets Crisson apart from the rest. Established in 1922, Crisson is the iconic Bermuda store, renowned for its world class collections of fine watches and jewellery. The expert customer service team and after sales professionals always create a memorable shopping experience and cater for the individual needs of each and every customer. With the latest designs from the most respected names, you are sure to find that special piece to cherish forever at Crisson - and at prices that are certain to make your smile and satisfaction even greater! Crisson is the Official Rolex Retailer in Bermuda and the exclusive agent for sought-after names such as David Yurman, Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, Nanis, John Hardy, and Mikimoto. The internationally popular Pandora collection is also a Crisson Bermuda exclusive. At Crisson you will find many leading Swiss watch names including TAG Heuer, Tudor, Ebel, Movado, Raymond Weil, Frederick Constant and Swiss Army. Seiko and Citizen watches are there too, as well as a wide mix of fashionable brands including Michael Kors, Philip Stein, Shinola, WeWood, Luminox and even Lego. Crisson’s own House Jewellery Collection boasts an impressive array of fine gemstone jewellery, including an extensive diamond collection, with all certified stones graded exclusively by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the trusted authority worldwide. Featuring an eclectic mix of precious coloured stones, it’s exciting to find many exceptional and unusual specimens in their dazzling collection; including sapphires, rubies, emeralds, tanzanites, and a recent discovery of rare morganites. Crisson’s jewellers and designers have also created their own unique interpretations of Bermuda-inspired mementos. These include many gold and silver charms that they will happily place on your bracelet at no additional charge. Crisson’s elegant flagship store is at 55 Front Street, Hamilton and there you will find the full range of their collections. The Crisson store at 16 Queen St, Hamilton is the firm’s original location and showcases many unique and unusual pieces. There are also Crisson boutique shops at Dockyard and both Fairmont hotels. Wherever you choose to shop, you’ll agree that a visit to Crisson is an essential part of your Bermuda experience! 16 Queen Street, City of Hamilton | 55 Front Street, City of Hamilton | Fairmont Southampton, Southampton | Fairmont Hamilton, Pembroke Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dock Yard www.crisson.bm / Follow us on Facebook
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bermuda ha ha Sunday Best BY ROGER CROMBIE
What do you do with your Sundays? I have always subscribed to the Biblical idea that Sunday should be a day of rest. On the North Shore, not so many years ago, rest was the one activity unavailable to the mortal man. A fellow round the corner owned one of those pointy boats. It was up on bricks. Sunday mornings, he would turn the engine on and endlessly rev the throttle, rattling all the furniture for miles around. We eventually grew used to it. Harder to ignore was the weekly mob of pack racers, almost invariably roaring past the house at about 3am on the Sunday morning. My immediate neighbour woke up at about 6:30am most Sundays, and got straight to it, whatever it was. Doors were thrown open, radios turned up to the max. People started screaming at each other soon afterwards. All before 7am. On quite a few Sundays, I’d be woken by road races. This is people in shorts and tank tops, racing each other darn de road, even though there’s a perfectly good bus service. People would line up to cheer on the faredodgers, and before you knew it, the day was over and you were due back at work tomorrow. A man up the street kept chickens. Or, more accurately, a rooster. Those feathered swine are wired to kick off at first light and not stop until everyone within earshot starts making coffee. How I hated that rooster. The strangest of the Sunday events, though, took place on occasional mornings at about 5am. I would be asleep, dreaming, and in my dream a donkey would start braying. I don’t know what Freud would have said about it, but in the dream, the donkey’s voice was otherworldly. I would wake up after a bit, wondering what dreaming about a donkey might signify. I spent hours looking up dream interpretations. The donkey, apparently, can mean strength, sexual prowess, patience and more or less anything else you like. Dream interpretation, at least on the Internet, is an imprecise science. One morning, I awoke from a dream with a donkey in it. In the half-asleep, halfawake zone, I was sure I heard a donkey braying. I was half-awake, so how could that be? Perhaps I had finally lost the balance of my mind. I threw on a robe and went outside. There, and I kid you not, stood a donkey. In Flatts. It must have escaped from somewhere nearby and gone on missions to devour the flowers in my neighbour’s garden. “Hee haw!” said the donkey, calmly, as it chowed down on some prized Easter lilies. I didn’t feel that it was my responsibility to dissuade it, plus my work permit said I wasn’t allowed to do anything other than my job. So I went back indoors and briefly considered phoning the police. I finally thought better of saying “I’d like to report a donkey at large”, went back to bed, and had the best sleep I’d had in weeks.
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calendar of events April Highlights BERMUDA GOOD FRIDAY KITE FEST April 3, Horseshoe Bay Beach A fun-filled day full of activities, entertainment, creativity and natural beauty. Centered around the iconic Bermuda Kite, attendees flock to Horseshoe Bay to show-off, test, and view homemade creations that take to the skies filling the air with the signature “hum” that Bermuda Kite’s are world-renowned for. If you do not have a kite, there will be kites to purchase or you can participate in a Kite Making workshop to learn how to make your own Bermuda Kite as a souvenir! KiteFest is full of fun activities for guests of all ages including historic games such as marbles, egg & spoon and wheelbarrow races as well as everyone’s favorite, the KiteFest Easter Egg Hunt.
LIVE LOVE LAUGH COMEDY SHOW April 4, 9pm, Fairmont Southampton International comedians along with local MC Jah. Tickets $55 and $65. Info: www.bdatix.bm.
BERMUDA GOLF CLASSIC April 8 - 12, Port Royal Golf Course Bermuda’s #1 Rated Celebrity Golf Event is Presented by Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa and Hosted at Port Royal Golf Course, Home of Stunning Ocean Views, Breathtaking Bermuda Landscapes and Hole #16, the Greatest Hole in Golf! Info: www.bermudagolfclassic.com
BERMUDA NATIONAL GALLERY April 10, 17 & 24, City Hall & Arts Centre, Hamilton For lovers of art and music, join us for a memorable experience in the Bermuda National Gallery every Friday (excluding Good Friday - April 3rd). What a perfect way to unwind: with art, music, good people & good times. Tickets: Members $10; Non-members $20; includes one complimentary drink Continued on page 20
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calendar highlights Tickets available for purchase at Bermuda National Gallery, City Hall, Hamilton April 10 5-7 pm, Featuring: Ron Lightbourne (keyboard) April 17 5-7 pm, Featuring: Joy Barnum and Friends April 24 5-7 pm, Featuring: Gita Blakeney-Saltus (R&B and jazz)
ZOOM AROUND THE SOUND April 11, Bermuda Aquarium & Zoo Annual 7.2 mile run/walk/ride around Harrington Sound start & finish at the Bermudian Aquarium & Zoo. Info: 441 293 2727 or www.bamz.org
BERMUDA REGIMENT REUNION CONCERT April 12, 2 pm, Government House Grounds The public are invited to enjoy this free concert of Bermuda’s community bands, part or the Bermuda Regiment’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. Admission is free tickets must be obtained in advance from www.bdatix.bm. Info: www.br50.bm
MET. OPERA IN GLORIOUS HD – OFFENBACH’S ‘LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN’ ON SCREEN (proudly presented by The Gilbert & Sullivan Society). Sat., April 18, 5-8.45pm (approx), BUEI auditorium, Hamilton TICKETS *$35 / *$30 students / *Package (min. 5 for $30 each) available online now at ptix.bm or purchase at door – cash/cheque/card. More info – synopses, video clips: www. metopera.org and www.gands.bm. 10% discount at Harbourfront restaurant after performance with ticket. Harbourfront provides cash bar for pre-performance and interval drinks – and complimentary hors d’oeuvres served during intermissions The magnetic tenor Vittorio Grigolo takes on the tortured poet and unwitting adventurer of the title of Offenbach’s operatic masterpiece, in the Met’s wild, kaleidoscopic production. Hibla Gerzmava, Erin Morley, and Christine Rice sing the three heroines—each an idealized embodiment of some aspect of Hoffmann’s desire. Thomas Hampson portrays the shadowy Four Villains, and Yves Abel conducts the sparkling score. Sung in French.
PEPPERCORN CEREMONY April 22, 10:45am - 11:45am, King’s Square, Town of St. George His Excellency, The Governor receives the Annual Rent for the State House from Freemasons Lodge 200 and holds a meeting of Governor’s Council, attended by the Premier and Cabinet Ministers. His Excellency arrives by Landau at King’s Square at 10:58am where His Worshipful
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calendar highlights & ongoing The Mayor of St. George will meet him. His Excellency will inspect a Guard of Honour furnished by The Bermuda Regiment then receive and reply to an address of welcome by The Mayor. The Accountant General receives the Annual Rent of one Peppercorn on behalf of the Government for the State House from the Master of Lodge 200. After the Bishop has offered a prayer and pronounced a blessing on the meeting’s deliberations, His Excellency, preceded by the Officers of Lodge 200, will lead the Premier and Members of The Cabinet to the State House, which the Master Lodge 200 will make available for the meeting. Spectators are welcome and should be in place by 10:30am. Admission: Free. Info: Corporation of St. George, Storekeeper’s House, 5 Ordnance Island, St. George’s, 441 297 1532
BERMUDA’S INTERNATIONAL TOWN CRIER COMPETITION St. George’s Cry April 22, 1:30pm, King’s Square, Town of St. George Dockyard Cry April 23, 11am, The Great Lawn, Royal Naval Dockyard Hamilton Cry The Finals April 24, 11:00am, City Hall Steps, City of Hamilton Free Admission. Info: www.cityofhamilton.com
UNDERWATER EXTRAVAGANZA April 25, 7-10pm, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute Enjoy a fun, sophisticated evening to raise funds for education. Music by The Big Chill, a silent auction and underwater surprises are in store! Tickets $275. Info: 294 0203, www.buei.org.
HISTORICAL HEARTBEATS LECTURE SERIES April 26, 2.30pm, Spittal Pond Nature Reserve 4th Annual Dr. Pauulu Kamarakafego Memorial Lecture. Topic - “Greene on Green”. Speaker - Lisa Greene, Conservation Services. Meet at eastern entrance to Spittal Pond. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Spaces are limited: free tickets are available from the Community & Cultural Affairs, 58 Court Street, 4th Floor. Info: 441 292 1681 or www.communityandculture.bm.
Ongoing events ST. GEORGE’S WALKING TOUR Daily, 10:45am - 11:45am, Town Hall. Town of St. George’s Join a St. George’s Walking Tour Guide as you are taken behind the scenes of this quaint UNESCO World Heritage Site to share significant moments in Bermuda’s history and entertaining facts and stories about past residents, while showing you St. George’s unique architectural and scenic sites. Price: $5, tickets available at the Visitor Information Centre on King’s Square, Town of St. George
ST. PETER’S THEIR MAJESTIES CHAPPELL Daily. 10:00am - 4:00pm, 11:15am Sunday Worship Duke of York Street, Town of St. George Visit the oldest Anglican Church in continuous use outside the British Isles that was originally built from Bermuda cedar in 1612. Learn about the significance of this church through a provided brochure. A small donation to this Bermuda iconic treasure, described as a must-see, will greatly assist in keeping this top visitor attraction open for our visitors to experience. Continued on page 22 BERMUDA . April 2015
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calendar ongoing events BYWAYS BERMUDA TOURS Daily. Various Locations Island wide Heidi Cowen, a sixth generation Bermudian, runs Byways Tours and offers an up-close and personal look at the island from her eight-seater van. Her tours last five to six hours and revolve around her passion for her island home and its incredible history. Every tour includes a visit to Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse, where Heidi’s grandfather was the lighthouse keeper, plus a stop for a picnic lunch. She also caters to families, offering a shorter tour designed to engage parents and children in the natural and historic world of Bermuda with stops to feed fish, climb forts, look for caves and visit turtles. Info: 441 535 9169 or visit www.bywaysbermuda.bm
BERMUDA LECTURE & TOURS’ GUIDED WALKS & TALKS TOURS Daily. Various Locations Island Wide Join Tim and Mary Rogers as they lead private guided walking tours (no join-up’s). Tours are led by this husband and wife team, who specialise in history, architecture and natural history. Info: 441 238 0344
HAMILTON WALKING TOUR Monday to Friday, 10:30am, City Hall, Church Street, City of Hamilton Join Hamilton Town Crier Ed Christopher for a fascinating and lively guided walk around Bermuda’s capital. Free. Info: 292 1234, www.cityhall.bm.
BERMUDA NATIONAL GALLERY ART TOUR Mondays - Saturdays, City Hall & Arts Centre, City of Hamilton Enjoy a free tour on Thursdays. BNG offers a variety of local and international exhibitions. The Ondaatje Wing is dedicated to telling the story of the development of the visual arts through the Bermuda Collection. Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm. Admission: $5 Adults. Free: Members, NARM Members, Seniors & Children under12. Info: 441 295 9428, www.bng.bm
MASTERWORKS MUSEUM OF BERMUDA ART Monday - Saturday, Botanical Gardens, Paget Georgia O’Keeffe, Winslow Homer and Henry Moore lead the way to an impressive collection of over 1,400 pieces of Bermuda inspired art. Stay for a quick lunch at Homer’s Café’ or visit The Museum’s gift shop full of goods and original art work. Museum is wheelchair accessible Open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Admission: $5; free for members & children under 12 Tours available during operating hours
RAILWAY TRAIN TOUR Mondays, 2.30 - 4.30 pm, Royal Naval Dockyard With picturesque water views, rich history and a diverse flora and fauna, the railway trails in Bermuda are a must see. Join the Oleander Train and explore the historical sites in the west end before taking the railway trail to learn the story of the 22 mile trail that operated in Bermuda from 1931 to 1948. Tour departs from next to the Dockyard ferry stop. Tickets $25. Info: 441 295 1480 or www.gotobermuda.com.
BERMUDA SOCIETY OF ARTS (BSOA) Mondays to Saturdays. City Hall, Church Street, City of Hamilton The BSOA has a number of exciting exhibits and workshops on. Info: Free. 441 292 3824 or www.bsoa.bm.
FORT ST. CATHERINE & MUSEUM Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm, Coot Pond Road, St. George’s Closed January 1, Admission: $7 adults, $5 seniors and $3 children 75% wheelchair accessible, including restrooms
SOUTH SHORE ECO WALKING TOUR Tuesdays, 10.30 am - 12 noon, Warwick Long Bay/Jobson’s Cove Join a knowledgeable tour guide for a tour of the south shore beaches and dunes and learn about the unique flora and flora of the island’s coastal habitats. Free. Info: 441 295 1480 or www.gotobermuda.com.
INFERNO LOUNGE WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT (NIGHTLIFE) Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat. 81 North Shore Road 2-4-Tuesdays, Twin Starr Lounge Wednesdays with DJ, Fire Fridays (DJ and happy hour) & Kick Off Saturdays featuring English Premier League Football. Info: 441 295 7474
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calendar ongoing events SWEET P AFTERNOON HIGH TEA AT THE BERMUDA PERFUMERY Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2pm - 5pm A new addition to the Regular/Recurring Events section, Sweet P are offering Afternoon High Tea at The Bermuda Perfumery every Wednesday and Saturday. Their tiered tea tray offers fresh and seasonal treats, adapted every week to reflect the Island’s diverse local ingredients. You can expect a variety of finger sandwiches, mini quiches and tea sweets, as well as freshly baked cakes and scones with Chantilly cream and local honey and jam. The cost is $28 per person, cash. Some walk-ins are welcomed but reservations are recommended, especially during the summer months. For reservations, contact Paula Hayward on 441 705 2390 or sweetpbermuda@hotmail.com. $32 pp.
RUMBA°R RAINBOW WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays, Victoria Grill and Rumbar Lounge, Victoria Street, Hamilton Rumba°r’s master bartender has crafted a series of martini-style cocktails and sangria in the colours of the rainbow. Fill out their special punch card by trying all of them and be entered in a draw to win a return flight to Toronto, ON, Canada for Pride Toronto in June 2015, courtesy of Island Restaurant Group. For more information, contact info@rainbowbermuda.org or pbarnett@irg.bm.
WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT AT THE HOG PENNY Wednesdays, Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays Wednesdays are Open Mic Night where hosts Will Black and Tony Brannon invite you to share your musical talents at Hog Penny’s mid-week singer/songwriter showcase. Thursdays are Theme Night, which changes every week. Fridays are the Classic Rock Dance Party with up-tempo rock classic hits to continue your Happy Hour festivities on the dancefloor. Saturdays, Will Black will be joined on stage by local bands. There is no cover charge for any of the nights. For more information, contact Hog Penny at 441 292 2534.
WHALE WATCHING TOURS Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Island Tour Centre Join our veteran whale watching crew for a safe and respectful whale interaction in Bermuda’s offshore wilderness. Our large seaworthy boats are perfect for observing the incredible HUMPBACK WHALES on their migration North to the Arctic’s rich feeding grounds. You can get up close and look at these awe inspiring creatures in their natural habitat. Cost: $85 Per Adult, $65 Per Child Under 12 Years + $5 Non-Refundable Admin Fee Duration: 5 Hours. Info: Island Tour Centre, 441 236 1300 or visit www.fantasea.bm
WALKING CLUB Sundays, Across the island Join us every Sunday morning all year round for our free weekly exercise walk - an enjoyable way to stay fit and see parts of Bermuda you’ve never seen before. Start time: 7:00AM. Average distance: 6 miles Meet in the main parking area at listed start location. Refreshments provided at end. Visitors welcome. Apr 5 Horseshoe Bay, Southampton / Apr 12 Harrington Sound School parking lot, Harrington Sound Road, Smith’s / Apr 19 TN Tatem Car Park, Middle Road, Warwick Apr 26 Shelly Bay, Hamilton Parish Info: walk.free.bm
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Heidi Cowen, a sixth generation Bermudian, runs Byways Tours and offers an up-close and personal look at the island from her eightseater van. Her tours last five to six hours and revolve around her passion for her island home and its incredible history. Every tour includes a visit to Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse, where Heidi’s grandfather was the lighthouse keeper, plus a stop for a picnic lunch. She also caters to families, offering a shorter tour designed to engage parents and children in the natural and historic world of Bermuda with stops to feed fish, climb forts, look for caves and visit turtles. Info: 535 9169 or visit www.bywaysbermuda.bm
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offshore adventures & activities AXIS Adrenaline Projects wake-boarding, wake-surfing, wakeskating & waterskiing, tubbing & snorkeling. Pickup Island Wide Experience Bermuda like never before with Axis Adrenaline Projects, Bermuda’s newest luxury watersport provider. Instructors boast more than 10 years experience and offer lessons or simply get you out to the best spots where you can do your thing! Caters to all ages! Info: 441 537 1114, www.axisbermuda.com
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K.S. WaterSports (Royal Naval Dockyard Location) Jet Skis, Parasailing, WildCat Adventure Tours and Boat Charters Dockyard Watersports Centre, Royal Naval Dockyard Experience the very best Watersports Adventures & Tours while visiting or living in Bermuda. The K.S. Watersports Jet Ski Adventures are rated one of the best on the island amongst visitors and locals alike, and their Parasailing Adventure has become one of Bermuda’s favorite excursions to do amongst thrill seekers and persons looking to see Bermuda from an ariel perspective. Now with the addition of the WildCat tour boat which takes guests on a high-speed adventure and tour around the entire island, water adventurists can really see Bermuda from several fun and unique perspectives. Whether by air or by sea, K.S. Watersports has an amazing adventure that will suit just about anyone who’s looking for fun and excitement on their vacation. Dockyard Location: 6 Dockyard Terrace, Dockyard. (Located at the “Dockyard Watersports Centre”) St. George’s Location: 8 King’s Square, St. George’s. (Located at the White Horse Pub & Restaurant) Info: 441 238 4155, info@watersportsbermuda.com, www.kswatersports.com
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offshore adventure & activities K.S. WaterSports (St. George’s Location) Jet Skis, Pontoon Boat Rentals, Boston Whaler Rentals, Parasailing, Kayaks, Paddleboards and Boat Charters 8 Kings Square, St. George’s Experience the very best WaterSports Adventures & Tours while visiting or living in Bermuda. The K.S. WaterSports Jet Ski Adventures are rated one of the best on the island amongst visitors and locals alike. Join their experienced guides as they take you past some of the best areas and places to see in the east end, plus stop at a secluded beach area for a swim and a taste of paradise. If you’re looking for something adventurous and slower paced then try their one or two person ocean kayaks or stand up paddleboards where you can explore private islands, lagoons, beaches and amazing parts of Bermuda at your own leisure, plus get a nice workout too. Fancy something private and at your own pace to bring out the explorer in you, then rent one of their brand new 23’ Pontoon boats or 16’ Boston whaler boats which are easy to navigate and allow you to plan out your own itinerary, stop at a secluded beach for a picnic or swim, or just get out on the water and have fun. Their staff will provide you with a detailed map of points of interest to see plus give you a thorough orientation on how to operate your vessel safely. Cooler with ice, map, beverages, fishing tackle, and snorkeling gear is provided. They can also provide a picnic style lunch for you and your guests which can be provided by the White Horse Restaurant in St. George’s. Whether by air or by sea, K.S. WaterSports has an amazing adventure that will suit just about anyone who’s looking for fun and excitement on their vacation. Dockyard Location: 6 Dockyard Terrace, Dockyard. (Located at the “Dockyard Watersports Center”) St. George’s Location: 8 King’s Square, St. George’s. (Located at the White Horse Pub & Restaurant) Info: 441 297 4155, info@watersportsbermuda.com, www.kswatersports.com
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Just Add Water Jet Ski, paddleboard, kayak, boat 32 Water Street, St. George’s The historically rich, gorgeous landscapes of Bermuda’s treasured UNESCO world site is best explored when you Just Add Water! This experience in the East end takes you on an adventure which will leave you wanting more as our friendly guides share their intimate knowledge of Bermuda’s waters, tantalizing the senses as you enjoy our beautiful aquatic landscapes. Our personalized tours cater to the experienced or novice, full tutorial is always provided and safety comes first. Fun for all the family, Just Add Water! Info: 441 707 5000 or www.justaddwaterbda.com
Tobacco Bay Beach Open daily from 10am - 6pm. #1 Coots Pond Rd, St George’s Tobaccobay.bm Come play at Tobacco Bay! This charming cove is alive with fun-filled activities for everyone. Our shallow waters and unique volcanic rock formations provide a worldclass setting for snorkelling with ease. Try Paddle Boarding, Zayaks, Kayaks and more, in, on or under the water! Enjoy the cozy beachside bar and restaurant with signature frozen cocktails and authentic island grub. Covered wooden decks, with full lounge chair and umbrella service, provide optimum comfort. Live entertainment and music feature daily. You can expect clean washroom and changing facilities complete with lockers making it an ideal choice for families. Make a day of it in the UNESCO heritage ³towne” of St George with the looping Hop-On, Hop-Off Beach Bus, dropping you to other nearby beaches while showcasing culture and ever-attentive services at neighbouring Fort St Catherine beach & Alexandra Battery beach too!
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FLOWERS GiMi on Front Street, 37 Front Street, Hamilton. 441.297.GiMi(4464), www.flowersbygimi.com MARITAL LICENSE Registry General, 30 Parliament Street, Hamilton. 441 297 7709 FOR THE GROOM Anthony’s, 2 Church Street, Hamilton. 441 292 3889 WEDDING PLANNER Bermuda Bride, 3 Park Road, Hamilton. 441 295 8697. www.bermudabride.com CATERING Indigo Catering, 6 North Shore Road, Flatts. 441 533 6503 VENUE Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, 40 Crow Lane, Pembroke. 441 292 7219. www.buei.org JEWELLERY David Rose, Water Street, St. George’s. 441 293 7673, www.davidrose.bm MAKEUP & HAIR Strands, 31 Reid Street, Hamilton. 441 295 0935 PHOTOGRAPHY Amanda Temple, www.amandatemple.com RESISTRY A.S. Coopers, 59 Front Street, Hamilton. 441 295 3961. www.ascooper.bm
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JOHNNY BARNES Photo by www.moongateproductions.com
A Living legend, Johnny Barnes He’s the ultimate ‘morning person’ and a warm greeting from folk hero Johnny Barnes is the ideal way to start your sightseeing tour. Every weekday he’s at Crow Lane roundabout from 6am to 10am, showering city commuters with waves, blown kisses and a smile that could melt the heart of even the most jaded traveller. We begin our tour in the historic former capital, St. George’s. Wherever you go, don’t forget to greet all you meet: as Johnny reminds us each morning — it’s the Bermuda way!
Using our maps It’s easy to find your way around Bermuda. There are four main arteries: South Road runs along the south shore, North Shore Road hugs the north shore, Middle Road runs through the centre of the island and Harbour Road follows the inner harbour, across from Hamilton. Each road brings you into the city of Hamilton. Key attractions are numbered on our maps in this section and described in the text. In addition to the full key map of the island on pages 32 & 33 there is a large pullout map in the centre of this magazine; for a map of St. George’s, see page 19, the City of Hamilton on 24 and Dockyard on 34. ‘W’ at the end of a listing denotes ‘wheelchair accessible’.
Parishes In 1609 the survivors of the English wreck of the Sea Venture struggled onto Bermuda’s shores, well short of their intended destination of Jamestown, Virginia. By 1615 the Somers Island Company was developing Bermuda and exploiting her natural resources. The island was surveyed and what is now St. George’s Parish was set aside as public or company land. The remainder was divided into eight tribes or parishes, named after the principal shareholders in the Somers Island Company. These were, from east to west: Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. Along with St. George’s, they have become the nine parishes of Bermuda.
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ST. GEORGE’S PARISH Bermuda’s oldest town, St. George’s, was founded in 1612 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. It was our capital until 1815, when Hamilton became the capital. 1-17 are on our detailed map above. 1 St. Peter’s, Their Majesties Chappell, Duke of York St., is the oldest Anglican church outside the British Isles. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm, Services Wed 8am, Sun 11:00am. Suggested donation of $5 per adult. Call ahead for group visits. 297-2459 2 Bermuda National Trust Museum at the Globe Hotel, corner Duke of York St. & King’s Square. Built by Governor Samuel Day, circa 1700. The offices of the Confederate agent, Major Norman Walker, were housed here during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The museum highlights Bermuda’s American Civil War involvement along with a video presentation ‘Bermuda: Centre of the Atlantic’. For opening hours tel. 236-6483 or 297-1423. Closed on Public Holidays. Admission: adults $5, children (6-18 years) $2. Gift Shop. *Combination tickets to all 3 museums $10 (#2 Bermuda National Trust Museum, #3 Tucker House, #33 Verdmont). 3 Tucker House, Water Street. Built in the 1750s. Henry Tucker, President of the Governor’s Council, moved here in 1775 and his family stayed until 1809. On view are antique heirlooms from one of Bermuda’s oldest families and a room furnished as a tribute to Joseph Rainey, the first black man to be seated in the U.S. House of Representatives. The cellar houses a permanent archaeological exhibit. For opening hours tel. 236-6483 or 297-0545. Admission: adults $5, children (6-18 years) $2. *Combination tickets to all 3 museums $10 (#2 Bermuda National Trust Museum, #3 Tucker House, #33 Verdmont). Continued on page 34
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THE UNFINISHED CHURCH, ST. GEORGE’S 4-13 are on our detailed St. George’s map on page 33 4 St. George’s Post Office, open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Tel. 297-1610 5 World Heritage Centre, at Penno’s Wharf in the Queen’s Warehouse, circa 1860. History is brought to life through the St. George’s Foundation’s restoration of this building. Enjoy the Orientation Exhibits Gallery, ‘A Gateway to Bermuda’ and film ‘A Stroll through St. George’s’. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm. Adults $5, seniors $3, students $2. Tel. 297-5791. Also home to Second Hand Rose Charity Shop. W 6 Stocks & Pillory and the Ducking Stool re-enactment at King’s Square. See the ‘gossiping wench’ get ducked in the harbour at noon on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs & Saturdays. 7 Deliverance, a full-scale replica of the ship built by the Sea Venture castaways to take them on to Virginia. Located across the bridge from King’s Square, on Ordnance Island. Mon-Fri and Sat, 10am - 2 pm, tel. 297-5791. Adults $3, children $2. 8 Town Hall, facing King’s Square, the meeting place of the Corporation of St. George’s. Open 9am-4pm, Mon-Sat except holidays. W 9 State House, above and behind the Town Hall, one of the oldest British stone structures in the New World, dating from 1620. Originally the seat of government, now a Masonic Lodge. Open Wednesdays, 10am-2pm, May to October. 10 The Bermudian Heritage Museum, junction of York & Water Streets, showcases accomplishments of black Bermudians. Open Mon-Wed, 10am-2 pm. Entry $4, seniors $3, children $2. Tel. 297-4126. W (lower floor only). 11 St. George’s Historical Society Museum, Printery & Garden, Featherbed Alley. This historic house, a museum since 1922, features cedar furniture, paintings, and other local relics along with a replica of an early 16th-century Gutenberg press. Open Wed and Sat, 10am-4 pm. Adults $5, children $2. Tel. 297-0423 12 The Old Rectory, Broad Alley, behind St. Peter’s Church. Captain George Dew built this Bermuda cottage circa 1699. A private residence owned by the Bermuda National Trust. Exterior viewing only. Tel. 236-6483 13 Unfinished Church. Top of Duke of Kent St. This magnificent Gothic revival structure was meant to be a replacement for St. Peter’s Church. Started in the 1870s, it was beset by financial difficulties, parish infighting and a damaging storm. It was abandoned on the eve of its completion.
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AND STILL GROWING Visit www.caves.bm for more details. The Crystal Caves are a world of delicate splendour with magnificent crystal stalactites and stalagmites, each surrounding a clear lake. Come see the Crystal & Fantasy Caves, an exquisite world that Mother Nature began over 30 million years ago. HOW TO FIND US: BUS ROUTES 1/3/10/11 | JUST OFF WILKINSON AVE 8 Crystal Cave Road, Hamilton Parish CR 04, Bermuda | 441-293-0640 | info@caves.bm
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FORT ST. CATHERINE, ST. GEORGE’S 14-17 are on our detailed St. George’s map on page 33 14 Fort St. Catherine, off Barry Road. 19th-century fort contains cannon, guns, military exhibits. Open Monday to Friday, 930am-4:30pm. Last entry at 4 pm. Adults $7, children 5 to 15, $3 (must be accompanied by an adult), seniors $5. Tel. 297-1920 W 15 Gates Fort dates from the early 17th century. Originally a small sea battery of three guns. Open during daylight hours. 16 Somers Garden, Duke of York Street. British Admiral Sir George Somers was shipwrecked in Bermuda in 1609, continued his journey to Virginia and then returned to the island in 1610. When he died in Bermuda his heart was buried near here and his body was taken to England. Open daily. 17 The Bermuda Perfumery is located in historic Stewart Hall, 5 Queen Street. For more than 80 years, the Bermuda Perfumery has been creating and manufacturing perfumes. All are made on the premises. Take a free tour and sample unique fragrances. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm. Tel. 293-0627. Afternoon tea served Wed and Sat 1-4pm. $33pp. Call 705 2390 for reservations.
18-22 refer to large island map on pages 48 18 Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, Ferry Reach. On the first Wednesday of each month at 10am visit this world-renowned research station. Take a free tour of the laboratories, grounds and learn about ongoing projects. Open Mon-Sun, 9am-5pm, last entry at 4pm. www.bios.edu Tel. 297-1880 19 L.F. Wade International Airport 20 Carter House. An historic stone structure thought to be the oldest dwelling in St. David’s and a replica settlers dwelling. No entrance fee, donations encouraged. Open Wed and Sat, 10am - 4pm. Tel. 293-5960 21 Great Head National Park. At the end of Battery Road, St. David’s, lies a 20thcentury abandoned fortification surrounded by open spaces, plus a Lost at Sea Memorial. 22 St. David’s Lighthouse, built in 1879. Stands at the top of Lighthouse Hill Road. For opening hours, tel. 236-5902.
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CRYSTAL & FANTASY CAVES, HAMILTON PARISH
HAMILTON PARISH Named after James Hamilton, second Marquis of Hamilton, an original member of the Somers Islands Company. After leaving the Causeway, go up Blue Hole Hill to the junction of Wilkinson Ave & North Shore Rd. You are now in Bailey’s Bay. 23 Crystal Caves, 8 Crystal Caves Rd, Hamilton Parish. Formed more than 30 million years ago and discovered in 1905 when 14-year-old Bernard Wilkinson stumbled upon a cave opening. He was later lowered down the 140-foot drop where he saw magnificent crystal stalactites and stalagmites that surround a clear 55-foot deep lake. Tours 9:30am-4:30pm year round. One cave, adults $22; children under 13, $10; under 5, free. Combination tickets, adults $30; children under 13, $12; under 5, free. Last combination tour 3:45pm, last tour of the day at 4.30pm. Tel. 293-0640 27 Blue Hole Hill Park. Located just over the Causeway, the park joins Walsingham Nature Reserve and Tom Moore’s Jungle and provides an excellent walking trail, with caves and fish ponds.
SMITH’S PARISH Named after one of the nine chief investors of the Somers Isles (Bermuda) Company, Sir Thomas Smith. 29 The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo boasts native fish, exotic reptiles, freeflying birds, and pink flamingos in a beautiful, colourful setting. Exhibits include ‘North Rock’, a 140,000-gallon replica of a local living coral reef, and ‘Islands of Australasia’, the interactive ‘Discovery Cove’, new ‘Madagascar’ exhibit and scenic ‘Coastal Walkway’. The Natural History Museum focuses on the island’s geology, native biodiversity and habitats. Open daily 9am-5pm. (last admission 4pm). Adults $10, children (5-12 years) $5. Tel. 293-2727 W 30 Flatts Bridge. Wander across to quaint Flatts Village with its magnificent views of the Inlet and Harrington Sound. 31 Devils Hole Aquarium 32 Spittal Pond, South Road. This 64-acre reserve is part of a necklace of wetlands
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my view from behind bars The Olde Streets TOWN OF ST. GEORGE / BY KRISTIN WHITE In July 1612, 50 families sailed into Bermuda with the goal of turning it into the most successful colony of the British Government. It had been 2 years since a group of shipwrecked passengers, who’d been stranded on our shores for one year, had departed the island on ships they’d built from salvaged materials and Bermuda cedar. When they reached Jamestown Virginia, the cahows (Bermuda birds) and pigs they’d stored helped save that struggling colony from starvation. Once word reached that the shipwrecked passengers were not only alive but had thrived on a beautiful island full of resources the decision was made to return. And the Town of St. George’s was established.
It’s springtime! And although we didn’t have the extreme cold weather you may have experienced overseas, we had our fair share of draughty, damp, rainy moments, which as island folk was very hard on our spirits. So as we’re all thawing out, what better time to go exploring? North of the main street, York Street, and the primary shopping area, is a residential neighbourhood on a grid of higgledy-piggledy old streets that connect and wind back on themselves. Getting lost in these lanes is one of my favourite things to do here in the Town of St. George’s. No matter how often I visit these alleys, I always find a spot I’ve never noticed, or learn something new. When you’ve had enough (or if you REALLY feel lost), the roads all lead back out to York Street. Oh, and you can walk of course, but if you want to ride with us, you can rent a bicycle from Eve’s Cycles or Just Add Water – both on Water Street. Old Maid’s Lane - Aunt Nea’s Lane – Printer’s Alley Old Maid’s Lane is the first lane after the main bus stop in the Towne. It’s really narrow (Ambulances have had trouble fitting through to reach folks in need! Yikes!) and a bit steep. At the top of the lane is Hannibal Lodge, a Masonic Hall that’s been on that spot since the 1860s. Just before that, the road turns to the right, onto Aunt Nea’s Lane named for Hester ‘Nea’ Tucker, oft-rumoured to have had an affair with Irish poet Tom Moore. In 1804, Tom lived on Old Maid’s Lane and wrote the poem ‘Odes to Nea’. At the time, 17-year-old Nea was married to Tom’s colleague and neighbour William Tucker! (Imagine the scandal!) The end of Aunt Nea’s Lane connects to Printer’s Alley, so named as Joseph Stockdale lived in a home there. He brought the first printing press to Bermuda in 1783, and founded the Bermuda Gazette newspaper. Aunt Peggy’s Lane – Silk Alley – Queen Street If you turn right on Printer’s Alley, it takes you past Stockdale’s home and then directly to Queen Street. But we are going to turn left, and connect to tiny Aunt Peggy’s Lane, which runs between Old Maid’s Lane and Silk Alley (sometimes referred to as ‘Petticoat Lane’). The lane reputedly got its name when two newly emancipated slaves paraded up and down the lane rustling their colorful new silk petticoats.
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my view from behind bars the olde streets Silk Alley is also the home to ‘Pilot Darrell Square’, a stop on the African Diaspora Heritage Trail to honour Pilot James ‘Jemmy’ Darrell, the first known black person to own a home in Bermuda. Pilot Darrell received his freedom in 1796 because of his incredible sailing skill and bought the home here in the early 1800s. He continued to fight for the rights of freed slaves and as a result of his advocacy, a law was changed which allowed him to pass his home on to his children. His descendants still live there today. Silk Alley connects on to Queen Street (via Taylor’s Alley), right beside Lili Bermuda - the Bermuda Perfumery. The perfumery is housed in ‘Stewart Hall’, a 300-year old Bermuda National Trust property. If it’s open, be sure to take a peak inside! The original cedar beams and wooden floors are simply gorgeous. And of course, it’s the best place in the world to buy perfume! Church Lane – No Name Lane – Clarence Street - Governor’s Alley Still with me? The Perfumery is just behind St. Peter’s Church, so directly across is the aptly named and beautifully cobble-stoned ‘Church Lane’, which runs behind the Historic Churchyard. But we’re going to go a little further up Queen Street instead, and then hop on to ‘No Name Lane’. This L-shaped road connects you back to Church Lane, directly across from the historic churchyard. Visitors love the name ‘No Name Lane’ so you likely won’t see a sign – it keeps going missing! Along the way you’ll pass Bermuda National Trust properties, the super-quaint Old Rectory tucked right into the corner, and Broad Cottage. On Church Lane, you’ll see Whitehall a beautiful mansion with gorgeous verandas built around 1815. (Cow remains from the late 1700’s were found there during an archaeological dig in 2010!) The Church operates a thrift store on Saturdays in the old ‘Hearse House’ directly across from Whitehall. After Whitehall, you’ll find yourself on Clarence Street. Turn left on Clarence Street to see other historic homes and then connect to Governor’s Alley, which will bring you right out by the Unfinished Church on Church Folly Lane. (Guess why it’s called that!) Photo by Catie McBride
Whew! So much to see… And we didn’t even mention Needle and Thread Alley, Featherbed Alley, and Turkey Hill! There’s over four hundred years of stories beneath your feet and all around you, so it’s impossible not to feel the spirit and heartbeat of our town, history and people when you walk through these old lanes and alleys. You may even see a ghost or two… What’s along for the ride? My head wrap, a scarf bought at The St. Peter’s Church thrift store on Church Lane. My iPhone from CellOne on York Street. Pop in to ask about getting a local sim card or phone package so you can stay connected while you’re on island. My friend Yesha. She took the pictures (with said iPhone), works in my bookstore, and has written the most beautiful poem about St. George’s. Stop in and ask her about it! And my book “Brother of the More Famous Jack” by Barbara Trapido. About Kristin and Shoshanna: I have lived in St. George’s since 2003 and developed an obsession with the town. I am the Development Director for The St. George’s Foundation and, along with my husband, own the bookstore, The Book Cellar, on Water Street. My bicycle and perpetual companion is named Shoshanna and loves the attention. #bermudabehindbars
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CITY HALL & ARTS CENTRE, PEMBROKE PARISH 33-40 refer to large island map on pages 48 33 Verdmont, corner of Collector’s Hill & Sayle Road. Built about 1710 in the Georgian style, Verdmont houses our finest collection of antique Bermuda cedar furniture, porcelain, portraits, children’s furniture and toys. A new exhibit highlights the people who lived at Verdmont. For opening hours tel. 236-6483 or 236-7369. Closed holidays. Adults $5, children 6-18 years, $2. *Combination tickets to three museums $10 (#2 Bermuda National Trust Museum, #3 Tucker House, #33 Verdmont).
DEVONSHIRE PARISH Named after William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire. 34 Palm Grove, South Road. Well-manicured private estate. Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm (closed holidays). 35 Montpelier Arboretum, Middle Road. A tranquil retreat featuring a wide range of island trees and plants. Some areas of the Arboretum may be closed due to ongoing storm clean up.
PAGET PARISH Named after William Paget, 4th Baron Paget de Beaudesert. 36 King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Point Finger Road. Tel. 236-2345 37 Botanical Gardens, Berry Hill, Point Finger & South Roads. Enjoy hundreds of wellmarked flowers, shrubs and trees. Admission free. Visitors’ Centre usually open 9am to 1 pm, Mon - Fri. W 38 Camden, South Road, in the grounds of the Botanical Gardens. Official residence of the Premier. Open Tues & Fri noon-2pm, weather permitting. 39 Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, includes Bermuda-inspired work by Winslow Homer and Georgia O’Keeffe, plus changing exhibits. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sundays 11am-4.30pm, closed public holidays. Tel. 299-4000. 40 Waterville. An elegant house, built circa 1725, now the HQ of the Bermuda National Trust. See the Bermuda Rose Society’s showcase garden and the Mary-Jean Mitchell Green Memorial Garden & Gazebo. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, admission free. Tel. 236-6483
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explore our central parishes 41 - 49 refer to large island map on pages 48 41 Paget Marsh and Boardwalk, Paget Parish. Lush 25-acre nature reserve, a joint project of the Bermuda National Trust & Bermuda Audubon Society. The pond and marsh attract many birds. Open daily, daylight hours, free. Tel. 236-6483
42-49 refer to Hamilton Map on page 38
PEMBROKE PARISH Named after English aristocrat William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke (1580-1630). Home of our capital city of Hamilton since 1815. 42 Barr’s Bay Park, on Hamilton Harbour beside the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club on Pitt’s Bay Road. Sit in the sun and watch the boats sail by. W 43 Point Pleasant Park by the waterfront, Albuoy’s Point, next to the Ferry Terminal. Relax on a bench, bring a picnic lunch. W 44 The Birdcage, a photogenic traffic kiosk at the corner of Front & Queen Streets. 45 Perot Post Office, Queen Street. An architectural gem and a handy spot to buy stamps, transport passes, tickets and tokens. Credit cards accepted. Open Mon-Fri 9am5pm Tel. 292-9052 W 46 Bermuda National Library & Historical Society Museum, Queen Street. Set in the gardens of Queen Elizabeth Park. Library has free internet access, local studies room and displays on Bermuda’s culture. Open Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun closed. Tel. 295-2905. Museum open 10am-2pm Mon-Fri (May–Oct); 10:30am–1pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri (Nov–April); closed holidays. Free. Tel. 295-2487 W 47 City Hall, 17 Church Street, one of Hamilton’s most beautiful public buildings. Houses City Hall Theatre, the Mayor’s Parlour and Corporation of Hamilton offices. Tel. 292-1234. The Bermuda National Gallery is on the second floor (tel. 295-9428), featuring both historic and contemporary local and international art. Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm, closed holidays. Guided tours Thursdays, 10:00am. Entry $5.Closed January 1- 15. Also home to the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery, which hosts rotating exhibitions. Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm, closed holidays. Free. Tel. 292-3824 W 48 Central Bus Terminal, Washington Street, close to City Hall. All routes serving Hamilton arrive and leave from here. 49 Queen Elizabeth Park, Queen Street, Hamilton. A haven for relaxation, named to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. W
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FORT HAMILTON 50-58 refer to Hamilton Map on page 38 50 Victoria Park, Cedar Avenue. Lovely park created in the 1880s to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. W 51 Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Church Street, a neo-Gothic city landmark. Open 8am-5pm. The cathedral tower, with panoramic views of the city, is open 9am-4pm MonFri. Audio tours $3, tower entry $3. Sunday service at 8am and 10am. Tel. 292-4033 W 52 General Post Office, corner of Parliament & Church Streets. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-noon W 53 Sessions House. The House of Assembly meets Fridays at 10am. Visitors are permitted in the gallery; dress appropriately. Tel. 292-7408. Tours take place Mon-Thurs, 10.30am-12noon and 2.30-3.30pm. The Supreme Court is located on the lower floor of the Sessions House; visitors are permitted. Tel. 292-1350 W 54 The Cabinet Building, Front and Parliament streets. Here the Senate (our upper house) meets Wednesdays at 10am. Visitors are permitted. Fronted by the Cenotaph on Front Street, a memorial to war veterans, and Sally Bassett statue. Tel. 292-5501 55 Bermuda National Library Youth Division, 74 Church Street. Open Mon-Thurs & Sat 9am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm. Tel. 295-0487 56 Fort Hamilton, approached by Victoria & King Streets & Happy Valley Road. A restored fort, its moat is filled with native plants. Spectacular views of the city and harbour. Open daily 9am-5pm. Free. W 57 The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI), a 15-minute walk from the city centre, on East Broadway. Two floors of interactive exhibits revealing the mysteries of the ocean. Experience deep-sea exploration through the eyes of worldrenowned explorers including Bermuda’s own Teddy Tucker. See artefacts and treasure recovered from shipwrecks around Bermuda. Gift shop and waterside restaurant, The Harbourfront. Open seven days, 9am-5pm, last admission 4pm. Members free, adults $15, seniors $12, children (6-17) $8, children (under 6) free. Tel 292-7219. W 58 Johnny Barnes Statue. Just down the road from the BUEI, a life-size statue of our unofficial ambassador of goodwill, Johnny Barnes (see page 17), by sculptor Desmond Fountain.
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explore our west end 59-67 refer to large island map on pages 48 59 Government House, North Shore Road & Langton Hill. The imposing residence of His Excellency the Governor.
WARWICK PARISH Named after Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1587-1658). 60 Christ Church, historic Presbyterian Church dating back to 1719, one of the oldest in the western hemisphere. 61 Warwick Pond. Take a walk on the interpretive woodland nature trail in this nine-acre nature reserve, with Bermuda’s second-largest fresh water pond. Open daylight hours.
SOUTHAMPTON PARISH Named after Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton (1573-1624). 62 Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, built in 1846, provides panoramic views. Open daily 10am4:30pm. Entry $2.50, children under 5 free. Tel. 238-0524.
SANDYS PARISH (Somerset) Named after English aristocrat Sir Edwin Sandys (1561-1629). The western-most parish, made up of five islands. 63 Somerset Bridge is the smallest drawbridge in the world; just wide enough to let the mast of a sailboat pass through. 64 Scaur Hill Fort, Somerset Road. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Sound and Ely’s Harbour. Open daily 7:30am-4pm, free. Grounds open 24 hours. Tel. 236-5902. 65 Heydon Trust, 43 acres of meticulously preserved grounds, filled with indigenous plants. The tiny, exquisite chapel was built in the 1620s. Open daily, dawn till dusk, free. 66 St. James’ Church, the Anglican church of Somerset, has a graceful spire and imposing walkway. 67 Springfield & Gilbert Nature Reserve, Somerset. This National Trust Property once comprised a small plantation. Springfield, the old mansion with buttery and slave Bermuda.com 1-2 ad 2015_Layout 2 2/12/15 2:00 PM Page 1 quarters, dates back to 1740. Five acres of walking trails. Continued on page 46
National Treasure Visit NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BERMUDA, home to 500 years of Island culture and history. See the massive mural of Bermuda history, our exhibit Shipwreck Island, spectacular views, and a new fun-filled playground for the kids!
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69-75 refer to Royal Naval Dockyard Map 69 Somerset Village overlooks charming Mangrove Bay. Stop for a meal or some shopping. 70 Dockyard Visitor Information Centre is near the fast ferry dock. Open daily, Sat and Sun, 9am-4pm. Tel. 542-7104 71 The National Museum of Bermuda includes the Commissioner’s House, which exhibits our rich nautical history and extensive artefact collections. Open daily, 10-4 Mon - Fri, 10 - 5 Sat and Sun, last admission 3pm. Adults $12, senior citizens $10 and children under 16 free, if accompanied by an adult. Tel. 234-1418. W 72 Dolphin Quest Bermuda, Dockyard. Enjoy an extraordinary encounter with dolphins. Open 9:30am-4:30pm daily. Reservations required. www.dolphinquest.org Tel: 234-4464 or toll free 800-248-3316 73 The Bermuda Craft Market in the Old Cooperage features Bermuda cedar work, candle and jewellery making, pottery, banana dolls and many other crafts, with demonstrations by local artisans. Open daily 9am-5pm and until 8pm when cruise ships are in port. Tel: 234-3208. W 74 The Bermuda Arts Centre features studios housing various artists and exhibits which change every few weeks. A shop offers an extensive range of locally made gifts, paintings, sculptures and a wide print selection. Open daily 10am-5pm (closed Good Friday. Tel. 234-2809 W 75 Clocktower Shopping Mall boasts a delightful collection of boutiques and branch stores in a charming, covered mall. W
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inspired by bermuda Alexandra Mosher Studio Jewellery Bermudian artist Alexandra Mosher draws from the island’s natural beauty to create inspired, sculptural jewellery. “I create expressive and original pieces; they’re certainly conversation starters,” she explains. “There is nothing more fascinating than taking art as we know it and giving it a whole new context on the body. I make sculptures to be worn.” Considering Alexandra’s background as an artist, it is no wonder her intricately sculpted jewellery designs have been influenced by her studies in fine art. “I developed a love for craft at a very young age, and was often creating little presents for my parents out of assembled found objects,” she told us. “My family still has a collection of pretty little things I made them.” Alexandra studied Studio Art at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts and later, Jewellery Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She launched her line of jewellery in 2005 and since that time has won several prestigious awards for her collections. Her process involves the ancient technique of lost wax casting; she first hand carves her designs in wax and then casts them in silver and gold in limited numbers. “I remember reading an art critic’s review of my work and feeling like I was on the right path when he said he was surprised at how I could create such original pieces at such an affordable price.” Although her work is highly coveted, she has something for every level of collector. Alexandra is perhaps best known for her Bermuda Reef Collection in which she
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incorporates Bermuda’s famous pink sand into sterling silver and gold to create captivating pieces of wearable art. “‘Is it a gemstone?’ people ask me, and I just love watching their reaction when I explain how I’ve set our beautiful sand into each unique piece.” She told us that visitors often go on to say their daughter, sister or friend would never forgive them if they didn’t bring a little something from her pink sand collection back home as a gift. “It warms my heart to hear that,” she beams.
Finding a little piece of your own is a delightful experience. You can find the lovely pink Alexandra Mosher Studio Jewellery Boutique in the Washington Mall at #7 Reid Street in Hamilton or some of her collections at A.S. Cooper & Son’s stores islandwide. For infomation or to shop online call 441 236 9009 or visit www.alexandramosher.com.
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Department of Public Transportation
A great way to see Bermuda and all its attractions Regularly scheduled buses operate at frequent intervals to most of the destinations throughout Bermuda which visitors may find of interest. Bus stops are indentified by pink and blue poles. Poles that are pink indicate service inbound to the City of Hamilton. Poles that are blue indicate service outbound from the City of Hamilton. The table below lists many of the destinations that visitors ask us about most frequently. Alongside each destination is the number of the route(s) serving that destination, the appropriate fare zone, and the times buses leave The Central Terminal in Hamilton. If possible avoid the rush hour. The best time to travel by bus is between 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and after 6:00 p.m. Destination Route Number Fare Zone* Buses Leave Hamilton** L.F. Wade International Airport 1,3,10,11 14 Zone 09 15 21 33 45 57 Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo 10,11 3 Zone 09 21 33 45 57 Belmont Hills Golf Club 8 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 57 Botanical Gardens 1,2,7 3 Zone 05 15 17 29 41 45 53 Crystal Caves of Bermuda 1,3 14 Zone 15 45 Royal Naval Dockyard 7,8 14 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Elbow Beach 2,7 3 Zone 05 15 17 29 41 53 Gibbs Hill Lighthouse 7 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Grotto Bay Hotel 1,3,10,11 14 Zone 09 15 21 33 45 57 Horseshoe Bay 7 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Mangrove Bay (Somerset) 7,8 14 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Maritime Museum 7,8 14 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 John Smith’s Bay 1 3 Zone 15 45 Surf Side Beach Club 7 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Fairmont Southampton Hotel 7,8 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 St. George’s 1,3,10,11 14 Zone 09 15 21 33 45 57
* See Bus Fare Information for additional details on 3 and 14 Zone fares. ** Departures on the hour and minutes past the hour from The Central Terminal in Hamilton.
Bus service in Bermuda is operated by the Bermuda Department of Public Transportation (DPT). Bermuda is divided in 14 Zones, each about 2 miles long. Fare Category
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TRANSPORTATION PASSES 1 Day Adult $15.00 2 Day Adult $25.00 3 Day Adult $35.00 4 Day Adult $44.00 7 Day Adult $56.00
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Telephone: (441) 292-3851 Fax: (441) 292-9996 E-Mail: info@ptb.bm Internet: www.BermudaBuses.bm 26 Palmetto Road devonshiRe dv 05 • P.o. Box hm 443 hamilton hm Bx, BeRmuda
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The Viva la Juicy girl never turns down a glass of champagne or the chance to get into the tiniest bit of trouble. Viva la Juicy combines delicious wild berries, with creamy vanilla and bright jasmine. Available at Gibbons Company. A.S Cooper & Sons Ltd. and Brown & Co. Info: infobb@pdl.bm
shopping guide A.S. COOPER & SONS LTD. MAIN STORE 59 Front Street, City of Hamilton Fashion, Cosmetics, fragrances, duty free perfume, fine jewellery with diamonds, precious and semi precious stones in gold and silver. Gifts & collectibles. Info: 441 295 3961 ext 407, www.ascooper.bm MAN 29 Front Street, City of Hamilton Men’s Fashion including Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Bahama, Vineyard Vines, Perry Ellis, TABS, Brooks Brothers Info: 441 295 3961, www.ascooper.bm CHILDREN 27 Front Street, City of Hamilton Infants to children’s clothing up to age 14. Info: 441 295 3961, www.ascooper.bm EXPRESS WASHINGTON MALL Reid Street, City of Hamilton Juniors fashions & accessories. Info: 441 296 6525, www.ascooper.bm DOCKYARD CLOCKTOWER MALL Royal Naval Dockyard Ladies fashions and accessories, gifts, souvenirs & fragrances at duty free prices. Info: 441 234 4156, www.ascooper.bm FAIRMONT SOUTHAMPTON 101 South Shore Road, Southampton Ladies and Mens fashions and accessories. Info: 441 239 7094, www.ascooper.bm PICTURESQUE GALLERY Walker Arcade, 47 Front Street, Hamilton The Picturesque Gallery showcases Bermudian photographer Roland Skinners best work spanning a 50-year career. Roland’s images of Bermuda truly capture the unique colours and contours of the island, its flamboyant sunsets, lush floral landscapes and sweeping aerial views. Archival colour prints in various sizes are available from the gallery along with two best-selling books and a number of unique gift items featuring Roland’s images. Info: 441 292 1452, www.picturesquebermuda.com
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Sunglass & Watch Shop Ray Ban / Oakley / Costa Del Mar / Maui Jim Persol / Dolce & Gabbana / Versace Gucci / Dior / Tom Ford / Prada G-Shock / Baby G-Shock / Michael Kors Diesel / Marc Jacobs
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ALEXANDRA MOSHER STUDIO JEWELLERY 27TH CENTURY BOUTIQUE | THE HAIR STUDIO & BEAUTY SALON 92 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Fashion for men and women. The Hair Studio offers manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails, eyebrow waxing, braiding and all other hair services. Info: 441 292 2628 or 441 295 2258, 27_century@northrock.bm ANTHONY PETTIT By appointment only. Bermuda Fine Art, Antique Maps, Books, Prints and Ephemera. Info: 441 292 2482, www.anthonypettit.com ALEXANDRA MOSHER STUDIO JEWELLERY Lower Level Washington Mall, 17 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Bermudian artist Alexandra Mosher creates art jewellery designs inspired by the beautiful motifs found in Bermuda’s Flora and Fauna, the ocean, architecture, history and culture. Info: 441 236 9009, www.alexandramosher.com ARROWROOT GIFT SHOP Botanical Gardens, Paget Works of art by local artists including paintings, drawings, prints, pottery and an extensive list of items made of Bermuda cedar. Books by local authors, note cards with images from Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art permanent Collection. Info: 441 236 2950, www.bermudamasterworks.com ASTWOOD DICKINSON LTD. JEWELLERS & WATCHMAKERS 83-85, Front Street, Hamilton Astwood Dickinson has an outstanding reputation for bringing the worlds finest jewellery and watches to Bermuda. Hearts on Fire, Effy, Mont Blanc, Links of London, as well as gold and gem set jewellery from all over the world are all available at U.S. prices with the bonus of no sales tax. Also available is the original Bermuda Collection, designed and manufactured on-site by master goldsmiths. The first of its kind in Bermuda, it features aspects of the islands culture and traditions in stunning 18-karat yellow or white gold. Designers also offer the limited Signature Collection, which includes pieces that are not Bermuda specific in 18-karat gold, as well as a jewellery repair and design centre. Available exclusively at Astwood Dickinson are some of the world’s finest timepieces including Cartier, Omega, Baume & Mercier, TAG Heuer, Corum, Longines, Michele, Tissot all at duty free prices with no sales tax. Info: 441 292 5805, info@astwooddickinson.bm, www.astwooddickinson.bm
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REBECCA LITTLE JEWELLERY ATLANTIC JEWELLERY Washington Mall, City of Hamilton Atlantic Jewellery Studio features stunning collections inspired by both the timelessness of Bermuda’s beauty as well as fashion forward trends. Info: 441 542 1554, www.atlanticjewellery.com BERMUDA HEAT, BERMUDA BLUE & BERMUDA BREEZE Available from: Gibbons Company, City of Hamilton, The Bermuda Island Shop, St. George’s. , The Perfume Shop, Royal Naval Dockyard, Brown & Co., City of Hamilton, A.S. Cooper, Front St., City of Hamilton, and branch stores, Carole Holding Shops, Royal Naval Dockyard & Fairmont Southampton Hotel. Distributed By P.D.L. Limited. Fine Perfume. Info: 441 292 1710 BERMUDA CEDAR GIFTS Washington Mall, City of Hamilton Handcrafted cedar pens, winestoppers and more sold at the Alexandra Mosher Studio in Washington Mall just off Reid Street; on Queen Street at the Island Shop, Hand Made Bermuda in the Clocktower mall in Dockyard and online at www.luxurygiftsbermuda.com. Info: 441 532 4869, www.bermudacedargifts.com BROWN & CO. 35 Front Street, City of Hamilton Fragrances, gift ideas and greeting cards. Books from local and internationally acclaimed authors. Info: 441 279 5442, www.brown.bm BROWN & CO. - HALLMARK Reid Street, City of Hamilton Gift ideas and greeting cards. Info: 441 279 5442, www.brown.bm BROWN & CO. - BOOKMART Reid Street, City of Hamilton Books from local and internationally acclaimed authors. Info: 441 279 5442, www.brown.bm
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TABS THE AUTHENTIC BERMUDA SHORTS AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT A.S. COOPER MAN / FAIRMONT / DOCKYARD CHATHAM HOUSE 63 Front Street, City of Hamilton A historic retailer of Cuban cigars. Info: 441 295 2351 CRISSON JEWELLERS 16 Queen Street, City of Hamilton 55 Front Street, City of Hamilton Fairmont Southampton, Southampton Fairmont Hamilton, Pembroke Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard Crisson Jewellers means the very best of Bermuda shopping. Your trip to Bermuda is incomplete without a visit to this landmark store. A family business since 1922, Crisson stands for good taste, quality and value. Crisson Jewellers proudly represents watch brands such as Rolex, TAG Heuer, Movado, Ebel, Tudor, Raymond Well, David Yurman. Frederique Constant, Philip Stein, Victorinox Swiss Army, Michael Kors, Luminox, Seiko, Citizen and Casio. Jewellery brands include David Yurman, Pandora, Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, John Hardy, Kabana, LeVian, Nanis, MarahLago, Memoire Diamonds, Cento, Michael Kors, Konstantino, Elizabeth & James, Fope, Rebeeca, Mikimoto, Tara and Honora. Info: 441 295 2351, www.crisson.com
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shopping guide DAVIDROSE JEWELRY Water Street, St. George’s 2014 Best of Bermuda award winner, Davidrose has a growing reputation as one of Bermuda’s most exciting jewellery boutiques. They carry an exclusive collection of fine jewellery and silver collection whilst specialising in bridal and custom pieces in their store on Somers’ Wharf. They boast one of the most unique luxury shopping experiences with a spectacular view of the harbour. Info: 441 293 7673 or www.davidrose.bm DIGICEL Church Street Retail Store, Washington Mall, Church Street, City of Hamilton Court Street Retail Store, Corner of Dundonald & Court Street, City of Hamilton. Info: 441 500 5000, www.digicelbermuda.com FLYING COLOURS 5 Queen Street, Hamilton A favorite for inexpensive, souvenirs and T-shirts with perky slogans. Enjoy paperweights; beach coverups; sarongs, key chains and arts and crafts. Info: 441 295 0890, www.flyingcolours.bm JUST ADD WATER BOUTIQUE 32 Water Street, St. George’s Visit Just Add Water in the historical town of St. George’s. They specialise in the ‘Animal’ brand of clothing from the UK, from board shorts, t-shirts, swimwear, and dresses. They have many accessories from Anju Jewellery, Suncloud shades, and much more. The ATX paddle boards are one of the most popular brands on offer at their store. A full range of water related products from masks and snorkels, waterproof iPod’s, underwater camera’s and other products are also available. The store is also their booking centre for the East End where their knowledgeable staff can provide you with the ultimate in water experiences, whether it is cruising on a jet ski, a rental boat, or paddle boarding and kayaking. Info: 441 707 5000, www.justaddwaterbda.com
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just add water A Water Street Boutique BY NADIA HALL
Like that classic idiom, “It does exactly what it says on the tin,” it’s both a simple direction and the perfect solution. Just Add Water, an East End company specialising in water sports and other activities had a fantastic first year in business and 2015 saw the opening of their own Water Street boutique. Faith Bridges and Neil Moncrieff have been on a fast mission to enhance the experience for guests since starting with vacation rentals only three years ago. “We felt a responsibility to provide something for guests to do in St. George’s,” Neil explains with an attitude not uncommon of many a discerning local. You can understand the obligation if you’ve ever felt inclined to apologise to visitors when the weather has been less than favourable, as if it were within your power. The pair put an emphasis on the business being experience driven above all things. “We do amazing tours,” they tell me confidently. It’s true. Each one is a bespoke journey, tailor-made for groups of all sizes. Their two main tour guides, Craig and Cheesy, are experts in their respective aquatic fields, Jet Ski tours and Stand up Paddleboards. “And from the water sports sprung the shop,” Neil goes on to explain. They needed a centre from which to conduct all bookings and why not fill the space? On site, you will find a good selection of men, women and children’s apparel. Labels such Animal, a popular UK brand focused on surfwear, and Quiksilver boardshorts and jackets for the guys, alongside Roxy jackets and tees for the ladies. Helly Hansen, Bodyglove and rash guards are available for purchase as well as handcrafted artisan jewellery and locally made products, friendship bracelets and books. The shop also sells ATX stand up paddleboards for the repeat enthusiast. They have everything you may need to start your own adventure. Pick up a beach towel, snorkel gear, hats and sunscreen before you hire a boat or kayak for the afternoon. Water shoes and flip flops are also available as well as bicycle rentals for exploring the Olde Towne and beyond. Monday – Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm / Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm 441 707 5000 / www.justaddwaterbda.com
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32 water street st. GEorge’s Gear up before you head out! Top brands, equipment and accessories to get you on the water.
441-707-5000 www.justaddwaterbda.com bermuda.com
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shopping guide ROBERTSONS DRUG STORE Alongside all the medicines and toiletries you expect from a Pharmacy, you’ll also find plenty of unique gifts, many from Britain, hundreds of toys, a library of books, a large range of candles, plus a growing supply of baby essentials and clothes and one or two surprises. Come in and experience what many Bermudians say is their favourite store. You’ll find something you need as well as something you want. Open Monday to Saturday 8am – 7.30pm, Sunday 4-6pm. Call us on 2971828 or find us on facebook.
OCEANS GIFT SHOP Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, 40 Crow Lane, Pembroke Oceans Gift Shop is a treasure trove of unique gifts, memorable keepsakes, books, toys, t-shirts, artefact reproductions, Bermuda souvenirs and more! Info: 441 292 7219, www.buei.org ONION JACK’S TRADING POST 77 Front Street, City of Hamilton Bermuda’s original theme store featuring the island’s favourite mascot. Info: 441 295 1263, www.onionjacks.com P-TECH 5 Reid Street, City of Hamilton P-Tech, a department of the Phoenix Stores is Bermuda’s premier provider of consumer electronics, including digital cameras & accessories, MP3 Players and so much more. We also provide other complimentary brands of products & services; which include online photo processing services, digital picture frames and Cellular Phone accessories. Info: 441 295 5496, www.ptech.bm REBECCA LITTLE JEWELER DESIGNER MAKER ‘Inspired by the stark contours of Bermuda’s distinct architecture and the Bermuda triangle, Bermudian jeweler Rebecca Little designs and creates contemporary, cutting edge jewellery with geometric, clean lines using gold, silver and incorporated precious gem stones to add texture. Her bold and sculptural jewellery is exhibited internationally and has won several awards. Rebecca designs and hand makes all her jewellery here in Bermuda.’ Info: To make an appointment call 441 704 0766 or shop online at www.rebeccalittlejewellery.com
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77 Front Street, Hamilton • Tel: 295-1263 Present this coupon for a 10% Discount on a Purchase over $10 Not valid with other specials, Tobacco products, candy, soft drinks or phone cards
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JEWELLERY INSPIRED BY BERMUDA’S BEAUTY! Atlantic Jewellery Studio features stunning Jewellery collections inspired by both the timelessness of Bermuda’s beauty as well as fashion forward trends. For over 20 years Bermuda artist, Jacqueline Lohan, has produced island designs and has now master crafted ‘The Bermuda Medallion’, an exclusive and stunning silver montage of Bermuda elements including its famous pink foraminifera and local sea glass accented with gemstones and cultured pearls. Visit the award winning Atlantic Jewellery Studio in the Washington Mall and take home a memory of Bermuda! Island Outfitters exclusively carries a small hand picked selection of our pink foram jewellery in The Royal Naval Dockyard. bermuda.com
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art matters Exploring the Landscape By Lisa Howie, Director, Bermuda National Gallery
Bermuda has a long-standing tradition of landscape art, which is no wonder considering how absolutely stunning the Island is and how magical the light. It is handy that the rooftops are blinding white as they serve the perfect canvas to reflect the sunset. Painters have been putting up their easels outside to capture the bliss for centuries now. With this history in mind, many artists today are breaking from the traditional forms of landscape art by arriving at their own stylistic vernacular or language of expression. For this new exhibition, Marking Territory: A Focus on Bermuda’s Landscape, BNG curator Sophie Cressall selected from diverse portfolios of artwork created since 2010: “This exhibition is a respectful departure from the tradition of landscape art. It is an examination of the new marks being explored today, some of which may not be predictable or as easy to ‘read’ because they are new expressions. Some works exhibited have a direct connection to the digital era while others actively repel these influences. This exhibition explores how artists articulate the landscape around them today – whether it is through the use of technology, the manipulation of the image, the construction of the form or the composition.” Come and be surprised by expressions of a landscape that you have come to love albeit for a day or for a lifetime. These paintings, photographs, video and print by local artists will inspire you to creativity or, at least, rethink the landscape outside your door.
Molly Godet, Not Dead Yet, 2014, watercolour on paper. Collection of the artist.
William Collieson, Towards Dockyard, 2014, mixed media. Collection of the artist.
For those who prefer traditional art forms, The Ondaatje Wing is replete with impressionistic paintings mostly by well-known American artists like William Chadwick, Reynolds Beale, Prosper Senate. Interestingly, the works by these artists would have been considered new ways of expression during their day. Join us for an art experience. Take away a memento with a BNG art book. For more information: www.bng.bm or call (441) 295-9428/ 297-9428.
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Sharon Wilson, Warwick, 2014, encaustic on cradle board. Collection of the artist.
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art matters ALEXANDRA MOSHER STUDIO JEWELLERY 17 Reid Street, Lower Level of the Washington Mall, City of Hamilton Art jewellery designs are all handmade and inspired by the colours and natural motifs of Bermuda. Info: Free, 236 9009, www.alexandramosher.com Monday to Friday 11:00am-5:00pm ANTHONY PETTIT By appointment only Bermuda Fine Art, Antique Maps, Books, Prints and Ephemera. Info: 292 2482, www.anthonypettit.com BERMUDA NATIONAL GALLERY City Hall & Arts Centre Church Street, City of Hamilton (Upstairs) Exhibitions change throughout the year & hold a variety of interesting lectures, films, and events. Adults $5, Free for BNG Members, NARM members, seniors and students Info: 295 9428, www.bng.bm Monday to Friday 10:00am-4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm BERMUDA SOCIETY OF ARTS City Hall & Arts Centre (Upstairs) Exhibitions change regularly. Call for more info on classes, current and upcoming exhibits. 441.292.3824 | info@bsoa.bm
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS MARKING TERRITORY: A FOCUS ON BERMUDA’S LANDSCAPE An exhibition of contemporary landscape expressions
DNA CREATIVE SHOPPE 129 Front St., City of Hamilton Bermuda’s only online and brick & mortar art supplies store. Monday to Saturday, 11:00am-7:00pm Info: 747 5399, www.dnashoppe.biz
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE BNG COLLECTION Historical and contemporary artwork THE YOUNG COLLECTION Global eclecticism in painting, sculpture, and prints
MASTERWORKS MUSEUM OF BERMUDA ART Botanical Gardens, Paget Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm, Sundays 11:00am-4:30pm Info: $5, free for members and children under 12, 299-4000, www.bermudamasterworks.com
CITY HALL & ARTS CENTRE CHURCH STREET, HAMILTON Monday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm
WINDJAMMER II ART GALLERY Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton Where professional artists come together and show their work. Monday to Friday 10am-5pm, Weekend 12pm-5pm Info: Free, 295 1783, www.windjammer2.com
Tel: (441) 295-9428 Admission: $5 Adults Free: Members, NARM Members, Seniors & Children under 12
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Anthony Pettit
Anthony Pettit
One of Bermuda's Leading Art Dealers Bermuda Fine Art, Antique Maps, Books, Prints & Ephemera H M S ( May) Middleton 1875 - 1958 Watercolour of a Bermuda Home Undated. 7 x 10 inches
This very industrious teacher of art produced beautiful representations of houses, flowers, landscapes and seascapes during her long working life on the Island. Her paintings have become quite scarce now in the public market since residents find them eminently collectible. Price on request
Located inside A.S. Cooper’s on Front Street in the City of Hamilton, the Picturesque Gallery features Bermudian Photographer Roland Skinner’s colour archival prints of Bermuda. Select images can be reproduced on canvas and a variety of available boutique prints make an idyllic souvenir perfect for preserving a memorable stay in Bermuda. The latest reprint of Roland’s At A Glance book is also available. Roland Skinner has been photographing the island since 1958. His wonderful photography truly captures the unique colours, contours of the island, its flamboyant sunsets, lush floral landscapes and sweeping aerial views.
A.S. Cooper & Sons Ltd., 59 Front Street, City of Hamilton / 441 295 3961 www.picturesquebermuda.com / Facebook/PicturesqueBermuda
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Bermuda Cedar Gifts Alan makes a number of beautiful gifts using old Bermuda Cedar. He has created a special collection of pens, pencils, wine stoppers, men’s razors and shaving sets and even a coffee scoop! Each piece is carefully hand crafted and special orders including engraving by Bermuda Blueprinting can be requested. These hand crafted pieces of art make the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates having a little piece of Bermuda. Alan uses reclaimed wood and sometimes a small nail hole appears as he turns the wood on his lathe. It is especially cool to come across these markings as it really makes each and every piece original. Alan’s beautifully hand crafted Bermuda Cedar Gifts can also be found at the Alexandra Mosher Studio in Washington Mall just off Reid Street; on Queen Street at the Island Shop and online at www.luxurygiftsbermuda.com where all purchases are elegantly giftwrapped and hand delivered same or next day. Alan is happy to talk about custom designs and orders. He also works with coloured acrylic. So the next time you’re looking for a gift that is really unique and special, give Alan a call at 532 4869 or email him at info@bermudacedargifts.com
By Appointment Only Tel: 441 292 2482 www.anthonypettit.com bermuda.com
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golf “Learn to love golf at Port Royal” BY KIM SWAN, J.P. TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
Golfing in Bermuda is not so dissimilar to many countries around the world, where the great game of golf has captivated the attention of a myriad of people. In recent decades we have seen the ebb and flow in the popularity of the game of golf, notwithstanding, this great game mushroomed into a billion dollar industry globally. At Port Royal Golf Developmental Program our focus has been centered around growing the game of golf by introducing new golfers to the game and improving the games of established golfers. It is an awesome experience to witness someone catching the ‘golf bug’. Our role is to impart knowledge to players that will provide the proper foundation to enable a golfer to realize their true potential. • Avoid Bad Habits Teaching proper fundamentals is an imperative for a coach/teacher to share with a golfer - understanding and the proper application of Aim, Grip, Posture, Rhythm and Balance are key - at Port Royal we aim to equip our players with an appreciation of the fundamentals to allow our golfers to have the ability to control the golf ball when they golf and to have them maximise their enjoyment while playing a round of golf. • Connected Body The childhood song, “dem bones, dem bones...... the back bone is connected to the neckbone, the neckbone is connected to the.................” epitomizes how interrelated the proper or improper application of one’s body part in a golf swing will have on another part of the body contributing to that same golf swing. Our coaching focuses on understanding each golfer to help them better apply proper fundamentals to their golf game. •Grip Gripping the club correctly allows proper use of your hands, wrist and forearms which activate proper elbow hinging. •Dead Aim Taking dead aim is essential to enable the golfer to first visualize the shot and next to align oneself correctly to the target line. • Proper Posture Assuming athletic posture is within the grasp of every player - proper posture also sets the stage for the optimum performance of your body during the golf swing. • Balance and Rhythmic Swinging Motion Swinging the golf club in rhythm on a circular plane is best achieved when the golfer pays strict attention to their fundamentals. To ensure a repeating golf swing that delivers the clubface squarely through the impact area - a golfer has the best chance of achieving this objective consistently by ensuring that their fundamentals are correct. At Port Royal Golf Developmental Program, our aim is to make golf enjoyable and to encourage a love for the game. Our quest is supported by Bella Vista Bar & Grill who play host to our students at the conclusion of our tournament and coaching sessions. Outstanding views compliment fine food and professional service. We invite golfers and persons interested in learning the game of golf to visit us at Port Royal Golf Developmental Program.
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The Northern Defences of Bermuda BY DR. EDWARD CECIL HARRIS, MBE, JP, PHD, FSA
Thomas Hurd chart based on surveying work from 1788 to 1797: perhaps the most important map ever made of Bermuda.
Maritime discoveries and inventions have been of necessity, or rather unavoidable facts of life, in the short history of Bermuda as a place of human occupation, which began (except a few shipwrecked souls in the century or so between its discovery and 1611) in earnest with the July 1612 after the arrival from Britain of some 50 settlers aboard the Plough, a vessel of the Virginia Company of London. The chance discovery of the island by Juan de Bermudez in the late autumn of 1505 placed a major navigational beacon on the charts of the Spanish for use on their homeward journeys out of the Caribbean Sea, the preferred route being north to Bermuda, there taking a turn to starboard, or right, picking up the trade winds blowing easterly towards southern Europe. However, the island was defended by extensive reefs to the west, north and east, and many a ship heading to the old world found themselves defeated by those rocky ramparts. The establishment of the Bermuda Dockyard would not have been possible without the discovery by Lieut. Thomas Hurd of the massive extent of the reefs
The final form of Fort St. Catherine after an evolution through seven different buildings.
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Ferry Point Park which contains the Martello Tower and in foreground, Burnt Point Fort.
of the island, which formed the northern and western defences of the place, extending up to a dozen miles to seaward. More importantly, for the locals already knew of the coral heads, Hurd recorded the reef platform and rendered it all on a chart, which yet serves as the primary basis for most such navigational maps for Bermuda. In the long history of the fortification of Bermuda, the northern defences were thus of natural origin and until the coming of the Royal Navy, there were only three forts in that sector, being Fort St. Catherine in the east, Burnt Point Fort at Ferry Reach, and Maria Hill Fort to the far west on Ireland Island. After the arrival of the Royal Navy and following the establishment of the Dockyard in 1809, the massive fortifications of that base in the west were complemented by the Martello Tower, and Forts George, Victoria and Catherine to the east. After changes in gunnery in the 1860s, Fort Langton was added in Devonshire, being the only fort ever constructed on the north shore of the main island of Bermuda. With further artillery inventions in the 1890s, only the Dockyard and Fort Victoria defended the northern sector of Bermuda, replaced by the American Army in World War Two by guns at the latter site and at Scaur Hill Fort. Fort Langton was the northern bastion of the ‘Prospect Position’, being with Forts Hamilton and Prospect the line of defence that protected the Dockyard from bombardment from Spanish Point. From the time of the construction of those ‘bulwarks of empire’ in the 1870s, the Prospect Position also protected the City of Hamilton from a land attack from Devonshire Parish, an attack most likely to be effected by invading forces of the United States. The three forts of the Prospect Position were Hamilton, Prospect and Langton.
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historical stories Do you know… About the Bermuda Dioramas? Part 6 BY HORST AUGUSTINOVIC
In 1950 a series of eleven Dioramas showing scenes from Bermuda’s early history were created by the Belgian artist Emil Antoine Verpilleaux and the Polish sculptor Andre Bohomolec after much collaboration with historians Commander Leslie Howarth, Walter Hayward, Hereward Watlington and Dr. Henry Wilkinson. These Dioramic Tableaux are reproduced in three dimensions by placing figures and objects in front of a painted background. The Dioramas were initially exhibited at the ‘Bermuda Cavalcade Gallery’ on Front Street in Hamilton and after they were purchased by the Bermuda Trade Development Board in 1952, they became part of a display in Fort St. Catherine, also featuring replicas of the Crown Jewels, various wax figures featuring life in a military fort as well as Boer War carvings. Unfortunately the Dioramas crumbled when they were moved during renovations in 2010. THE ROMANCE OF TOM MOORE AND NEA Tom Moore, already the most celebrated poet of Ireland, arrived in Bermuda late in 1803 at the age of 24 to take over the position of Registrar of the Court of Vice-Admiralty. The Registrar’s income depended on the activity of the Prize Court, which could be considerable and in 1803-4 with England at war with France and almost with Spain, there was a steady influx of prize ships into St. George’s Harbour. As Registrar, Tom Moore worked closely with William Tucker, the 22-year-old Marshall of the ViceAdmiralty Court and was soon socializing with the newly-weds. William’s wife Hester Louisa was just 17 and expecting her first child. Their close relationship soon inspired much speculation, however, it is uncertain if it was ever more than idle gossip. With little work during the winter months of February and March 1804, Tom Moore again turned to poetry, his principal output being ten “Odes to Nea” with the recurring themes of beauty, love and devotion. With the mythical “Nea” as the focus of his poems, there was soon speculation as to her real identity – either Hester Tucker or possibly her cousin Margaret Trott. A ‘menage-a-trois’ was even hinted at! After only four or five months in Bermuda, Tom Moore returned to England, leaving his deputy in charge as Registrar of the Court of Vice-Admiralty. Fourteen years later his deputy absconded with £6,000 and Tom Moore became personally liable for this theft. Fleeing England for fear of imprisonment, the matter remained unresolved and it wasn’t until 1844 – 40 years after his appointment – that the authorities finally removed him from the position of Registrar of the Court of ViceAdmiralty in Bermuda. The Diorama shows Tom Moore and Hester Tucker under the calabash tree at Walsingham.
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THE DUCKING STOOL The Ducking Stool was one of the earliest instruments for punishing nagging women in Bermuda, having been used in England since at least 1086 when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The offenders were made to sit at the end of a log and were ducked into the water, the number of duckings depending on the seriousness of the offence. When noisily-quarrelling couples were charged, the men were usually told ‘to be of good behaviour’, whereas the unfortunate women were ducked to the amusement of the public. The offence of ‘Scandalous Living’ typically ended with ducking. At the Assizes of June 1667, for example, the wife of John Bayly was presented ‘for that shee, the said Susana, is a person of scandalous life, found by her Conversation to promote dissention in the neighbourhood’. She received three duckings. In the Assizes of June 1639 William Robinson and his wife were censured ‘he to be bound to the good behavious and shee to be ducked 4 tymes in the sea.’ Other forms of 17th Century punishment included: The Stocks – two sideways planks with holes for the feet, which left the prisoner sitting for hours – were usually used for small offences such as drunkenness. Not necessarily painful, this punishment was certainly humiliating. The Cage – a large box with bars – was another way for constables ‘to hold’ a person for small offences. In 1623 the Cage was used to ‘control exorbitant wagedemands by unruly artificers’ and it was decreed that such workmen ‘should be placed in the Cage or the Stocks till they conformed’. The Whipping Post was an upright pillar in a public place to which offenders were tied to be flogged. In 1669, for example, William Deane of St. George’s was sentenced to be ‘whipped upon the naked back with 30 stripes’ because he cursed his neighbour Katharine Shaw for coming in to his house when she heard him beating and abusing his own wife. Branding with a red-hot iron was sometimes given ‘to leave a mark of infamy’. In 1652, for example, Francis Welman of Paget was presented ‘for a most horrid and impious speech against our blessed Redeemer, the Lord Jesus Christ’. He was branded in the forehead with the letter B for blasphemer. In St. George’s a Ducking Stool is used to show how such punishments were carried out in the 17th century when, under the instruction of the Town Crier, a nagging wench - here Alison Outerbridge - is dunked into the water several times, much to the amusement of our visitors. Comments: netlink@link.bm
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bermuda inspired cuisine 1609 Bar & Restaurant BY NADIA HALL
Kanhai Woolridge, Maître d’hôtel with Trent Mayhew, Executive Chef
“We had a great summer!” Kanhai Woolridge, Maître d’hôtel, exclaims, clearly excited for approaching season. “It was a great year for me – one of the best of my life so far.” His energy is infectious and captures perfectly the buzz of an evening spent on this corner of the harbour. This summer will be the first full season for the hotel’s new marina, inviting plenty of traffic to the Hamilton Princess hotel and its electrifying Marina Nights. Last year saw the grand opening of 1609, a waterside bar and restaurant and the first feature in a swell of ongoing renovations to the famous hotel. There’s no denying the historic appeal of this stunning locale and its current makeover seeks to celebrate that characteristic charm and the natural beauty that surrounds it. Those searching for a bona fide taste of the island are often surprised by the diversity and unique mix of cultures that whiff of old colonialism paired with an energy found only in the tropics. Chef Trent Mayhew has been “playing around with different flavours” this year. The original concept was very much Mediterranean inspired, a nod to the fresh fish and produce that thrive in our climate. Those local flavours remain the shining stars, lifted with Asian fusion. “Instead of the conventional shrimp cocktail and ubiquitous fried shrimp, we wanted to try something different,” he explains of today’s special, a shrimp and cashew tikka with cucumber raita and Bermuda onions. “It’s all locally inspired,” he continues, citing the popularity of their micro greens salad, which involves Bermudian farmers. Fresh fish will continue to feature widely; particularly their wahoo fish sandwich and popular snapper entrée with fava beans. “We’re keeping some favourites,” he reassures me, “and evolving other items.” The Fairmont Hamilton Princess has spent the past year shrouded in mystery while the remodeling continues. 1609 garnered a lot of attention before its BERMUDA OLD FASHIONED Gosling’s Reserve Maker’s Mark Peach bitters
GOMBEY COLLINS Bombay Sapphire Fresh Lemon juice Gombey Jam Soda Water “This one has a bit of a spice – a phenomenal cocktail.”
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bermuda inspired cuisine 1609 Bar & Restaurant opening and Marcus Samuelsson’s much-awaited eaterie is generating the same excited whispers. The lobby bar, also undergoing a major facelift, will include a full kitchen overhaul and brand new bar with white marble and wood paneling. An outdoor terrace with pergolas is being introduced in the middle of the courtyard while an avenue of palms will line the gardens making it an idyllic spot to enjoy their beloved afternoon tea. ARTISAN BERMUDA ONION BREAD With tomato chutney. Pairs well with Veuve Clicquot
AHI TUNA SPRING ROLLS Local tuna and avocado spring rolls with a gombey sweet and sour dipping sauce. Pairs well with Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio
LOCAL ROCKFISH with Thai Curry Sauce and mango salsa on coconut rice. Pairs well with Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay
SCALLOP & GRILLED SHRIMP KEBAB on a Pearl Couscous salad. Pairs well with La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
SHRIMP AND CASHEW TIKKA with cucumber raita. Pairs well with Wente Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc
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happy hour Little Venice Wine Bar BY NADIA HALL
Little Venice has become something of an institution. It opened its doors over 40 years ago as the first Italian restaurant in Bermuda and this steady stalwart (alongside its neighbouring eateries and, um, drinkeries) has kept crowds flocking to Bermudiana Road ever since. The street-side terrace, or terrazzo, stretches the length of the restaurant and their popular Happy Hour consistently draws a lively crowd. Chef Michele Celentano hails all the way from Sorrento, Italy and has brought with him a warm Neapolitan hospitality synergetic to our own Bermudian spirit. You can expect complimentary appetizers and amuse-bouches alongside your glass of wine – the bar boasts an award-winning selection – and along with it some recipes borrowed from his Mama. The Torta Caprese, a flourless chocolate cake is one such family recipe and is usually served with their delectable almond brittle ice-cream, just one of their many artisanal flavours. His house-made ravioli, he tells me, does not follow the traditional formula for the common pasta all’uovo. Michele’s version is eggless, showcasing one of many regional differences in conventional dough making. Stuffed with Bermuda-grown tomatoes, it’s a stunning example of the Mediterranean philosophy: fresh, local and seasonal ingredients prepared simply and artfully. It is unpretentious, again borrowing from the notion that wonderful food, great wine and good company are all the makings of a memorable evening. The kale quiche makes indulgent the humble, green “superfood” and a platter of fritto misto provides excellent bar pickings to share with friends. The miniature porcini mushroom risotto is an ideal snack size of a perennial favourite, borrowed from the restaurant menu. If these pro bono bites have whet your appetite, you can order more perfectly portioned choices from the bar menu. Part of the appeal is that guests do not have to commit to a major meal. The evening flows at exactly the rhythm that suits the individual or group, finishing at one or two glasses of wine, dinner in the main dining room, or dancing at their neighbouring night spot “The Club.” The extensive wine list includes selections from all over the world: Italy (naturally) France, California and New Zealand as well as offerings from South Africa, Spain, Chile, among others. Gosling’s have reintroduced their state of the art wine
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happy hour little venice wine bar dispensing system. The dispenser safeguards wine against oxidation, preserving aroma and scent once opened allowing customers to sample higher quality bottles by the glass. The ambiance of Little Venice is an intimate and cozy one and it is not uncommon to forgo all but an evening on the patio under the widespread awning. With the winning elements of delicious food and the enchanting atmosphere, it’s clear why this establishment has preserved its indomitable status on the island. RAVIOLI CAPRESE House made ravioli with Bermuda tomatoes Pairs well with Errazuriz Pinot Noir
BERMUDA KALE QUICHE pistachio, goat cheese SALAMI, MOZZARELLA & OLIVE TAPENADE with Bermuda micro greens LOCAL TUNA & AVOCADO with Salmon Roe Pairs well with Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc FRITTO MISTO Arancini, Pizza Fritta, Ricotta & Salami Calzone Pairs well with Rutherford Hill Merlot
RISOTTO PORCINI, sage Pairs well with Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Gold Label
TORTA CAPRESE Flourless Chocolate Cake Pairs well with Dow Tawny Port 20yr
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eat & drink guide ANGELO’S BISTRO Walker Arcade, (Just off Reid St), Hamilton Experience Italian and global cuisine with a twist of Bermuda charm. Owner and manager Angelo Buglione is known and adored by locals and frequent visitors alike. For many years he was the face at some of Bermuda’s most enchanting establishments such as Splendido at Horizons & Cottages & Waterloo House. Today Angelo invites you to stop by his place where he will treat you like family. Enjoy Lavazza cappuccino, espresso, eggs benedict, fresh local fish, delicious salads, homemade pasta, thin crust pizza, specialty sandwiches, chowder fresh rockfish and a full gluten free menu. Serving late breakfast, lunch & dinner, Wi-Fi, al fresco dining and take away service available. Info: 441 232 1000 or bistroangelo@logic.bm ART MELS SPICY DICY 9 St. Monica’s Road, Hamilton, 441 295 3965 Water Street, St. George’s, 441 297 3965 A local Bermudian hotspot serving absolutely enormous, amazingly delicious fried fish sandwiches. It’s nestled in a local neighborhood and it’s Hamilton location is very off the beaten path for the average tourist however it’s new St. George’s location is right on popular and frequently visited by locals and tourists alike, Water street. BEAU RIVAGE Newstead/Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa, 27 Harbour Road, Paget Unwind in style and enjoy a divine setting overlooking unsurpassed panoramic views of Hamilton Harbour and the City of Hamilton. Pan-seared Rock fish, roast rack of lamb, and beef Wellington are but a few of the tantalizing specialties prepared by award winning French Master Chef Jean-Claude Garzia with fine wines and great service to match. The newly refurbished patio, AZURE, boasts an exotic cocktail menu with tapas to share. Perfect for a picturesque Happy Hour or private parties and events. Info: 441 232 8686, www.beaurivagebda.com BARRACUDA GRILL 5 Burnaby Hill (above the Hog Penny), Hamilton One of Bermuda’s most celebrated restaurants, this is THE place for outstanding seafood and chops prepared with expertise in a contemporary style. Proudly winning over ten Best of Bermuda Awards, classically stylish Barracuda features warm mahogany woods, plush banquettes and a sumptuous but comfortable dining room, suitable for power lunches or a romantic tête-à-tête. Join guests at the cozy bar and enjoy cocktails mixed by our award winning bartender, or one of many wines served by the glass. The Barracuda Grill’s lavish and inviting interior hints at a time of luxurious passenger ships, popping champagne corks, and refined dining, all with a fresh passion. Info: 441 292 1609. barracuda@irg.bm, barracuda-grill.com Continued on page 84
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441 232 0100 | Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton
A Taste of Land & Sea 441 234 5151 | Royal Naval Dockyard \ bonefish.bm
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eat & drink guide BELLA VISTA BAR & GRILL Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton Set atop one of the World’s finest golf courses; enjoy the West End’s finest food at Bella Vista, a menu bursting with fresh, innovative Mediterranean flavour. Overlooking the stunning views of South Shore and its incomparable sunsets, the “19th Hole” is the perfect post-round cocktail spot for golfers and spectators alike. And there’s no need to interrupt the game; hungry players can have lunch delivered to the course! Info: 441 232 0100, www.bellavistabermuda.com BERMUDA BISTRO AT THE BEACH 103 Front Street, City of Hamilton Bermuda’s number one hot spot from morning through to late night. Located in the heart of Hamiton on Front Street The Beach offers the best drink specials and tastiest food in Bermuda. It is by far the most fun in Bermuda for the best value where anything goes. The Beach has everything from morning Breakfast starting at 9:00am through to a late night menu. Daily specials featuring the Islands freshestseafood and produce. Info: 441 295 0219 or www.thebeachbermuda.com
BISTRO J 8 Chancery Lane Hamilton Tucked away in one of Hamilton’s most enchanting and historical alleys, Bistro J offers a unique, wholesome, and imaginative menu that changes daily. Served in a lively, bistro setting, the daily specials will tweak your taste buds with fresh local seafood, the finest European and American meats, homemade pastas and the best produce Bermuda has to offer. The wine list is extensive, with all wines available by the glass. Open for lunch five days a week and dinner 6 nights a week, this culinary jewel is a must for those wishing to enjoy modestly priced fine dining in a vibrant atmosphere. Info: 441 296 3388, www.bistroj.bm Continued on page 86
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Art Mel’s Spicy Dicy is a local Bermudian hotspot serving absolutely enormous, amazingly delicious fried fish sandwiches. It’s nestled in a local neighborhood and it’s Hamilton location is very off the beaten path for the average tourist however it’s new St. George’s location is right on popular and frequently visited by locals and tourists alike, Water street.
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BOLERO RESTAURANT & BAR 95 Front Street, City of Hamilton Join Chef / Owner Jonny Roberts and his team at this lively and bustling Brasserie, while enjoying a classic Bistro atmosphere, creative and incredible food, friendly and efficient service, and an overall enjoyable relaxed dining experience. A “neighbourhood” restaurant, its entrance just off Front Street in the City of Hamilton, Bolero welcomes people from all walks of life, simply looking for good food. The menu is extensive, seasonal and has earned this busy establishment many awards and accolades. Info: 441 292 4507 or www.bolerobrasserie.com
BONEFISH BAR & GRILL 6 Dockyard Terrace, Dockyard Bone Fish Bar & Grill is located at Royal Naval Dockyard, just a short walk from the cruise ship terminal and ferry dock. Come ashore or head West from anywhere else in Bermuda and let our staff show you why we are consistently rated among Bermuda’s top dining and entertainment venues. Join Chef/ Owner Livio Ferigo and his team, while enjoying a happy atmosphere, fun music, wonderful indoor/outdoor bar/ dining and views of the waterfront. Live entertainment weekly. Open 7 days a week. Info: 441 234 5151, www.bonefish.bm Continued on page 87
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eat & drink guide CAFÉ AMICI Clock Tower Mall, Sandys Enjoy an enchanting experience at this casual Italian Cafe. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and the best Pizza in Dockyard, Cafe Amici is conveniently located just a short walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal and Ferry Dock. Join family and friends for traditional Italian Cuisine served up just as it is in the back streets of Italy! Dine inside or “al fresco”. Traditional Bermudian Codfish Breakfast is served on Sundays. Info: 441 234 5009, www.amici.bm CAFE TEN 10 Dundonald Street Hamilton This award-winning café/bar is your best choice for a casual lunch. Enjoy their home-brewed coffees, fresh and delicious salads, pastas, sandwiches and daily blackboard specials. Home made desserts and Bermuda‘s best Tapas can upgrade your meeting to celebration status. Compliment your meal with a glass of wine or a cocktail made with fresh fruit & ingredients from the bar. Info: 441 295 0857 or www.ten.bm CHOPSTIX FUSION 88 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Bermuda’s original Chinese restaurant, Chopsticks has grown its menu over the last thirty years to include the best of Thai, Indian, Filipino and Vietnamese cuisine. Whether you’re in the mood for classics, including Sweet and Sour Chicken and Peking Duck or wanting to expand your taste buds with our rotating specials, Chopsticks is here to satisfy your Far East cravings. Open for lunch Monday to Friday 11:30am. until 2:30pm. and dinner seven days a week from 5pm. until 11pm. Info: 441 292 0791, www.chopsticks.bm COCONUT ROCK 20 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Tucked downstairs just off Reid Street is a hidden gem featuring two exciting restaurants. Enjoy delicious food and creative drinks at Coconut Rock. The bar is open until 2:00am with Take-out available until late. Call for details and the weekly entertainment schedule. Fancy some of Bermuda’s best sushi? Check out Yashi, located inside Coconut Rock. This quaint little Japanese house is the perfect place to get away from it all and the sushi is superb. You can also order sushi in the main dining room or take it to go! Info: 441 292 1043 or www.coconutrock.com FROG & ONION AND DOCKYARD BREWING CO. The Cooperage Building, 4 Maritime Ln, Dockyard This authentic British-style pub, was created in 1992 by a Bermudian and a Frenchman. This historic Cooperage, completed in 1853, was converted to five storehouses in the 1940s. With great comfort food and tasty gastropub-style dishes, Dockyard Brewing Co. is Bermuda’s only microbrewery, and has the distinction of being the only producer of adult beverage that can wear the “Totally Made in Bermuda” stamp. Featuring 5 different types of beers and ales, it is a favourite destination of locals and tourists alike who wish to sample artisanal beverages of exceptional quality. Info: 441 234 2900, frog@irg.bm, www.frogandonion.bm
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The award-winning Harbourfront Restaurant is located adjacent to the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, overlooking the beautiful Hamilton Harbour. We offer the perfect setting for either a casual lunch or an elegant dining experience. Our varied menu features a selection of the freshest fish and seafood in addition to outstanding dry-aged meats, handcrafted salads and irresistable desserts. We invite you to enjoy a memorable Happy Hour at our unique sushi and tempura bar and take advantage of our catering service for your next group event.
BUEI, Pembroke Hall, 40 Crow Lane, Pembroke Reservations (441) 295-4207 or florian@harbourfront.bm / www.harbourfront.bm Lunch: 11:45am to 3:00pm / Dinner: 6:00pm to 10:00pm / Sushi: 5:00pm to 10:00pm Happy Hour: 5:00pm to 6:30pm (Monday-Friday) bermuda.com
eat & drink guide GRIFFINS BISTRO 6 Rose Hill, St. George’s Club, St. George’s Located at the georgeous St. George’s Club in the heart of the old towne overlooking the harbour, The extremly inviting and cozy Griffin’s Bistro and Bar is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Griffin’s Bar is a great place to unwind after work whether it be round the pool bar or sitting around the fire in the Somer’s Lounge in the sipping from some of the best Single Malt Whisky available on the island. Info: 441 297 1200 or www.stgeorgesclub.bm HARBOURFRONT BUEI, Pembroke Hall, 40 Crow Lane, Pembroke The award-winning Harbourfront Restaurant is located adjacent to the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, overlooking the beautiful Hamilton Harbour. Offering the perfect setting for either a casual lunch or an elegant dining experience their varied menu features a selection of the freshest fish and seafood in addition to outstanding dry-aged meats, handcrafted salads and irresistible desserts. Enjoy a memorable Happy Hour at their unique sushi and tempura or lounge on their stunning waterfront patio. Info: 441 295 4207, www.harbourfront.bm
HENRY VIII 69 South Road, Southampton Henry VIII Restaurant, Sushi Bar & Pub is located on Bermuda’s beautiful South Shore. Named after a Tudor king renowned for his enjoyment of food, drink and music, Henry’s has been operating for over 40 years, providing good food and lively entertainment in a wonderful setting. Isn’t it time for a little fun? Dance the night away with our late night entertainment, or join us for Sunday Brunch. Info: 441 238 1977, www.henrys.bm
HOG PENNY RESTAURANT AND PUB 5 Burnaby Hill (Just up from Front Street), Hamilton The Hog Penny is Hamilton’s oldest licensed establishment and interestingly is the original inspiration for the Cheers pub in Boston. Our 50-plus year history gives us a delightful patina of age that you just can’t replicate. Gourmet Magazine exclaimed “it was love at first sight for us, as well as the throngs who flock here!” This great institution is hard to beat for a truly authentic experience. Featuring fantastic, hearty, pub-style comfort food that has won countless ‘Best of Bermuda’ awards, the Hog Penny continues to be a favourite spot for generations of locals and visitors alike! Info: 441 292 2534. hogpenny@irg.bm. www.hogpennypub.com Continued on page 92
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Rosewood Tucker’s Point . 60 Tucker’s Point Drive . Hamilton Parish 441 298 4076 | www.rosewoodhotels.com
life is better at the beach
Bermuda Bistro at The Beach is the number one spot from morning through to late night on Front Street, Hamilton. With amazing drink specials and the tastiest food, it is by far the best value restaurant. Enjoy dinner or drinks in a casual and friendly atmosphere or out on the beautiful patio watching the hustle and bustle of Bermuda life!
Open 7 Days A Week Breakfast 9 am - 12 pm Lunch 12 pm - 6 pm Dinner 6 pm - 12 am Bar 10 am - 3am 103 Front Street, Hamilton, Bermuda
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eat & drink guide LOBSTER POT & BOATHOUSE BAR 6 Bermudiana Road, City of Hamilton A warm welcome awaits you at The Lobster Pot, Bermuda’s finest seafood restaurant for more than 40 years. A favourite with locals and visitors, the Lobster Pot offers an outstanding variety of Bermuda seafood specialties and fresh fish delivered daily. Don’t like seafood, try our centre cut filet mignon or sirloin steak, succulent rack of lamb or tender chicken breast. We’ll serve it just the way you like it. The Lobster Pot is a ‘must visit’ for anyone who enjoys fine food and friendly service. Info: 441 292 6898, www.lobsterpot.bm
MAD HATTERS 22 Richmond Road, Pembroke Serving cuisine which can best be described as Classic European with a Thai/North-American fusion, our set menu and daily specials are constantly changing to reflect both seasonal demand and the diversity of our talented chefs. Serving signature gourmet cuisine in a casual, yet elegant environment, we are one of the only Bermuda restaurants who meticulously balance upscale quality with an unpretentious setting. When you enter our debonair dining room, you’ll notice that the walls are decorated with hats of all shapes, styles and sizes. Go ahead…try one on. Info: 441 297 6231, enquires@madhatters.bm, www.madhatters.bm
PIZZA HOUSE We serve up delicious pizzas, salads and sandwiches for dine-in or take-out. Pizza House chain has restaurants in Heron Bay, Shelly Bay and Southside. Choose from 21 different toppings at 3 convenient locations to suit you. Heron Bay Plaza, Southampton, Info: 441 238 2753 Shelly Bay Plaza, Hamilton Parish, Info: 441 293 8465 Southside, St. David’s Info: 441 293 5700
PICKLED ONION RESTAURANT AND BAR 53 Front Street, Hamilton The Pickled Onion is a contemporary upscale but casual restaurant, with Bermuda’s best bar and ‘see and be seen’ vibe. Our chefs won the prestigious Escoffier Cup at the 2004 Bermuda Culinary Arts Festival, and we have received accolades from Food and Wine magazine, the Washington Post and most recently Giada’s Weekend Getaways. Our food is North American focused, with global influences. Join us at our classy and fun Martini style bar, popular with local professionals or those wanting to enjoy a night out on the town. We feature live entertainment seven nights a week in season, and overlook the harbour. Info: 441 295 2263. pickledonion@irg.bm, www.thepickledonion.com Continued on page 94
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Join us for a culinary adventure overlooking stunning views of St. George’s Harbour Reservations 441 297 0861, 22 Water Street, St. George’s
Mad Hatters Open: Lunch (Mon-Fri) 12 noon - 2pm Dinner (Mon-Sat) 6pm - 9:30pm
Ever Changing Lunch & Dinner Specials 441 297 6231
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eat & drink guide PORTOFINO 20 Bermudiana Road, Hamilton For over 35 years Portofino has been a favourite for both locals and visitors alike. The cozy atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious Italian menu filled with classics beloved by the whole family will have you returning again and again. Don’t forget to ask about their daily specials, dreamed up by Head Chef Filippo Vianello, as well as their award-winning desserts. You can expect the same quality and attention from their takeout service allowing you to take the authentic Italian experience home. We look forward to serving you. Info: 441 292 2375, www.portofino.bm RED RESTAURANT & BAR 55 Front Street, Hamilton Overlooking breathtaking Hamilton Harbor on Front Street’s largest outdoor patio, Red Steakhouse & Bar is Bermuda’s newest restaurant and lounge. Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Jason Jones, guests will be welcomed to an “old world charm, meets new world dining” atmosphere, where the spectrum of senses is delighted with the very best in food, wine, cocktails and interior design. Red’s unique dining options include the classic Steakhouse dining room, the vibrant and chic lounge, VIP balcony seating and the contemporary outdoor patio. Info: 292 7331 or info@redbermuda.com or www.redbermuda.com
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Monday to Friday: Lunch: 11:30am to 4:30pm Dinner: 4:30pm until closing Saturday: 5:30pm until closing Sunday: 6:00pm until closing Closed Public Holidays Located on the corner of Bermudiana & Gorham Roads in Hamilton. Reservations:
“Bermuda’s premier seafood restaurant for more than 40 years. Sailors and landlubbers meet to enjoy the best in fresh fish and other delicious food for lunch and dinner!”
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eat & drink guide RUBY MURRYS 2 Chancery Lane, Hamilton Ruby Murrys is the newest addition to Bermuda’s restaurant scene ,which is quickly becoming the place to go for discerning diners who yearn for the real taste of India. Our menu features some of the most popular gastronomic delights from the many diverse regional styles of India, traditional and modern, all served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The upstairs wine bar serves Indian-style tapas to share. Open for lunch 5 days a week and dinner 7 nights a week. Take-out and catering available. Info: 441 295 5058 or www.yellowfin.bm SUL VERDE Rosewood Tuckers Point, Hamilton Parish Sul Verde specializes in rustic Italian cuisine and features an antipasti buffet along with traditional primi and secondi courses served family style. An extensive Italian wine list and homemade infused grappas are also a house specialty. Sul Verde is located at the Golf Clubhouse overlooking picturesque Castle Harbour. Info: 298 6983. www.rosewoodhotels.com Find us on Facebook Continued on page 96
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eat & drink guide THE TEMPEST BISTRO 22 Water Street, St. George’s There’s no denying the old charm of this UNESCO World Heritage site and this cobbled Water Street location is no exception. From the folks that brought you Mad Hatters at the Mariners Club in Hamilton, comes a unique culinary journey in the Old Carriage House. Classic bistro favourites take on a new identity in the hands of a fresh, young team seeing a classic Bermuda fish sandwich reinvented with grilled banana and avocado cream or deconstructed perennial favourite, lemon meringue pie. Specials change daily. Info: 441 297 0861 THE POINT Rosewood Tuckers Point, Hamilton Parish Award-winning Executive Chef Gerry Adams and his world-class team provide the finest culinary experience in Bermuda at The Point Restaurant & Terrace. Renowned for superb international cuisine infused with fresh local ingredients, Chef Adams creates a dining experience like no other. This stunning restaurant displays PanAm’s one-of-a-kind Sky Club murals, depicting the world’s major ports of the 1880s in the unique style of Eurasian artist, Gerard Henderson. The Point is now serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Info: 298 4070, www.rosewoodhotels.com. Find us on Facebook
“Bermudaʼs Unique Dining Experience” Where you can choose from Premium Cuts of Steak, Seafood & Lamb
“Cooked to Perfection”
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Along with Fresh Vegetables & Salads and The Most Mouthwatering Desserts Reservations 777.0555
Open 5:30pm Nightly except Mondays DRESS CODE: Smart Casual
Mini, Small, Medium, Large, X Large & Jumbo
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eat & drink guide PEARL 87 Front Street, Hamilton Located above Port O’ Call ‘s bustling bar on Front Street, Pearl is a welcome addition to Bermuda’s sushi scene. When creating the menu, our skilled Sushi chefs have combined their traditional Japanese culinary training along with the culinary styles garnered through world-wide experience. A unique and extensive sake & wine list is available for you. The result is a modern and creative menu, which still satisfies the classic sushi experience. Open for lunch five days a week and dinner nightly. Info: 441 295 9150, www.pearl.bm or pearl@yellowfin.bm PORT O CALL 87 Front Street, Hamilton One of Bermuda’s most popular restaurants, Port O’ Call consistently draws a crowd from Happy hour and beyond. Enjoy award-winning signature dishes featuring contemporary styles with an emphasis on fresh Bermuda Seafood. Enjoy our award winning wine list, with over 40 selections by the glass, or a cocktail designed by our award winning bartenders. Open for lunch five days a week and dinner nightly, dine inside or on our al fresco harbour-view terrace - either way you’re sure to love the experience of superb service and a masterful menu in an elegant setting. Info: 441 295 5373, portocall@yellowfin.bm, www.portocall.bm Continued on page 98
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eat & drink guide ROBIN HOOD PUB & RESTAURANT 25 Richmond Road, Pembroke The best place to enjoy great pub style food and watch the best in LIVE Sports while enjoying a great menu with great prices! You can dine inside or outside on the restaurant patio, rain or shine, and enjoy sporting events on one of the many plasma television screens. Need to host an event? Ask about the functions room for private parties! The weekly pub quiz is fun and always attracts a lively crowd. Info: 441 295 3314 or www.robinhood.bm
ROSA’S 121 Front Street, City of Hamilton Mixing up the island’s best margaritas and cocktails, Rosa’s not only offers the island’s sole Tex-Mex cuisine but something to please even the pickiest of eaters. From fall-off-thebone ribs and juicy burgers to sizzling fajitas and Bermuda’s most popular wings, Rosa’s fresh take on Mexican cuisine truly offers something for everyone. Come and relax on our balcony and enjoy 2-for-1 margaritas from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. daily. Rosa’s is open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. Info: 441 295 1912 or www.rosas.bm
SWIZZLE INN - EAST Bailey’s Bay, Hamilton Parish Home of the original rum swizzle, our potent rum and fruit juice cocktail, The Swizzle Inn is Bermuda’s oldest and most famous pub. Established in 1932 in a 17th Century roadhouse, “Swizzle” serves up its namesake cocktail alongside great pub style food and evening entertainment in a setting filled with character and its popular, two-tiered patio. This Bailey’s Bay landmark is fun for all the family, with live music by local favourite, Ray Pasanen and weekly trivia nights. Shop the Swagger out Gift Shop for souvenirs to take home or drop in for a final cool one on your way to flight check in. Info: 441 293 1854 or www.swizzleinn.com
SWIZZLE INN - WEST 87 South Shore Road, Warwick This second and equally popular location is situated along South Shore’s beach route. Enjoy the trademark Rum Swizzle and pubstyle favourites, nachos, burgers, salads, sandwiches and sundaeson the wide patio after a day at the beach or stay late for a funfilled trivia night. Mike bishop hosts a great evening of General knowledge questions with lots of prizes, cash, liquid libations, souvenir t-shirts and vouchers. Get a team together and join the fun! Info: 441 236 7459, www.swizzleinn.com Continued on page 100
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Traditional pub fare, famous pizza and state of the art satellite coverage of all your favourite sporting events and teams.! Sit inside and revel in our lively atmosphere or sit outside on our oversized patio. Experience service in a relaxed and friendly enviroment!
WEEKLY LINE UP Mon $10 Menu (all day/night) Tue Indian Indian Curry Night (evening) Quiz Night (evening) Fri Live Reggae band or DJ Donnie Sun Traditional Codfish Breakfast (9am - 3pm) DAILY Happy Hour (4pm - 7pm)
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eat & drink guide VICTORIA GRILL 29 Victoria Street, Hamilton Victoria Grill is an upscale-casual restaurant, quick-service café, and cocktail bar. Sophisticated urban chic exudes from each segment: Java Jive is a gourmet café featuring specialty coffees, fresh-baked goods, unique breakfasts and lunches to go. Enjoy your cappuccino on our street-level patio and watch the hustle and bustle of Victoria Street. Rumba°r features a 25-seat onyx stone bar with an outdoor lounge complete with upholstered banquettes, the perfect destination for a gathering. The menu includes tapas to share. Reserve the V.I.P. Room. With the flick of a switch it is converted from transparent glass to opaque seclusion. Our main dining room is the perfect place for that important power lunch or dinner, or an intimate dining experience and features seasonal cuisine changes from our talented chefs. Info: 441 296-5050, victoriagrill@irg.bm, www.irg.bm
WAHOO’S WATERSIDE BISTRO & PATIO 36 Water Street, St. George’s Bring your family for a nice relaxing meal or come for a romantic dinner where you’ll overlook the moon lit harbour. Info: 441 297 1307 or www.wahoosbistro.bm YASHI SUSHI 20 Reid Street, City of Hamilton The most delicious Sushi in town! This quaint, little underground Japanese house is the perfect place to get away from it all and the sushi is affordable and superb. Their house salad is beloved by all. Try some of their unique appetizers and signature rolls – you won’t be disappointed. Eat inside Yashi or in the Coconut Rock dining room and bar to mix it up. Take out available. Info: 441 296 6226
36 Water Street, St. George’s 297-1307 www.wahoos.bm
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a bermudian tradition The Art Mel’s Fish Sandwich ART MELS / BY NADIA HALL
Art Mel’s is an institution. A dear friend that I’ve known for over half of my lifetime had finally made the trip over from London. A dream guest, an easy-going, lowmaintenance sort of guy – his demands had been simple: he just wanted to catch up, relax and eat some good food. The only real specific: a fish sandwich and a ginger beer. Naturally, we went to Art Mel’s. I chose the newer, St. George’s location, Spicy Dicy, to allow time to explore The Olde Towne. Arthur Smith, Art himself, is a taste of the old Bermuda and I’ve often heard him described as a “Real Bermudian,” a role model, hard working, honest and open-hearted. Averse to promotion and advertising, he operated for years in his Monica’s Road branch without even a sign above the door, with faith that the quality of his product would draw a loyal crowd. “If you do it well, you don’t have to do anything at all,” he instructs. His daughter Jade, a mighty girl, self-labeled multitasker, and force-to-bereckoned-with was at the helm, taking care of all orders and the till. We came in after the lunch rush and she took a break from her post to entertain my son while I sat in a booth to feed both belly and brain, gaining important life lessons from her father. We spoke of a Bermuda past that valued community and a greater purpose. We both opted for the classic fish sandwich, a hefty doorstop, with hot sauce, tartar sauce and coleslaw on the softest homemade raisin bread. It was, quite simply, the best. My friend, I have to tell you, has a relentless sweet tooth. No meal is complete without dessert and the torrential downpour provided another excellent reason to stay for more. Their almost-but-not-quite-as-famous ginger bread is everything you want a cake to be. Moist and fluffy with the perfect balance of ginger and sweet. It’s been such a full afternoon that I tell Mr. Smith I’ve enjoyed our time together more than his celebrated fish sandwich. “Really?” he asked me, surprised. Well, I reassess, it’s a close second. 9 ST. MONICA’S ROAD, HAMILTON 441 295 3965 WATER STREET, ST. GEORGES 441 297 3965
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entertainment guide ST. GEORGE’S & EASTERN PARISHES SWIZZLE INN BAILEY’S BAY . Baileys Bay Weekly entertainment including Pancho on the Patio, Trivia Quiz night with Mike Bishop, latenight entertainment with Rockin’ Ray and much more. Like Swizzle Inn Bermuda on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 293 1854 or visit www.swizzleinn.com.
HAMILTON & CENTRAL PARISHES FLANAGANS & OUTBACK SPORTS BAR . 69 Front Street, Hamilton Fridays & Saturdays - Top DJs & Karaoke (last Friday of the month) Happy Hour prices everyday from 5pm - 7pm. Like Flanagan’s Irish Pub on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 295 8299 or visit www.flanagans.bm. ROBIN HOOD PUB . 25 Richmont Road . Hamilton All day and night $10 menu, Quiz Night Tuesdays, Indian Curry Night Wednesdays & Live music with Paul Fedden, Wing Mania Thursdays, City Area delivery Fridays, DJ Donnie Saturdays and Codfish Breakfast Sunday mornings. Like Robin Hood Pub and Restaurant on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertanment and daily specials or call 441 295 3314 or visit www.robinhood.bm THE HOG PENNY . 5 Burnaby Street, Hamilton The Hog Penny has and continues to be a favourite spot in Bermuda for generations of locals and visitors alike featuring great cuts of beef, genuine Indian curries and to die for hearty pub style comfort food. Like The Hog Penny Pub on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 292 2534 or visit www.hogpennypub.com PICKLED ONION . 53 Front Street, Hamilton Graffiti Park Tuesdays, DJ Choice Fridays and more... Offering a hip and cosmopolitan feel, the Pickled Onion is known and loved for great food with a unique twist. Like Pickled Onion Restaurant & Bar on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 295n 2263 or visit www.thepickledonion.com RUMBAR LOUNGE . 29 Victoria Street, Hamilton A south beach style bar/lounge perfect for a business or casual Happy Hour and ideal for host ing special events. Follow Victoria Grill & RumbaR Lounge on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 296 5050 or visit www.victoria-grill.com COCONUT ROCK . 20 Reid Street, City of Hamilton A twist of underground themed entertainment. Like Coconut Rock and Yashi Sushi Bar on Facebook for weekly events, theme nights and general info on whats happening or call 441 292 1043 or Yashi 441 296 6226
ROYAL NAVAL DOCKYARD & WESTERN PARISHES THE FROG & ONION . Royal Naval Dockyard Bermuda’s most unique pub set in a historic Cooperage and one of the Western Hemispheres oldest British Naval Forts. The only Microbrewery in Bermuda Like Frog and Onion Pub on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 234 2900 or visit www.frogandonion.bm BONEFISH & BONERBAR . Royal Naval Dockyard Join the party at Bonefish with Salsa Mondays, Karaoke Wednesdays, Live DJ Thursdays and Spanish Guitar Tuesday, Friday and Sundays. Follow Bonefish Bar & Grill on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 234 5151 or visit www.bonefishbermuda.com HENRY VIII . South Shore Road Wednesdays 20% off sushi takeout, Fridays Tempo, Saturdays DJ Uncle, Sundays Local entertainment and brunch. Friend King Henry VIII on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 238 1977 or visit www.henrys.bm. SWIZZLE INN SOUTH SHORE . South Shore Road Weekly entertainment including Pancho on the Patio, Trivia Quiz night with Mike Bishop, latenight entertainment with Rockin’ Ray and much much more. Like Swizzle Inn Bermuda on Facebook for a full schedule of events, entertainment and daily specials or call 441 293 1854, www.swizzleinn.com
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