OFF THE BEATEN PATH THE ‘FRENCH CORNER’ OF TURKS AND CAICOS
Le Bouchon
Le Bouchon - Steak au Poivre
By David Newlands Photographs courtesy of www.WhereWhenHow.com
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mbiance is everything – when looking for an ideal, high-end dining experience, it is easy to be deceived into thinking the best options are the luxurious steak houses and lavish restaurants located in one of the many resorts on island, but visitors to Turks and Caicos have other options off the beaten path. Fine dining in Turks and Caicos is often an indoor affair, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more romantic setting than a sidewalk table under the stars in France and Italy. Most will be surprised to find that Providenciales has its own romantic European-styled establishments tucked away in the Regent Village. Located off the main road in Grace Bay, hidden away from the prying eyes of passers-by on the main street, visitors and locals alike have found themselves seemingly transported to the winding streets of Paris when they dine at ‘Le Bouchon Du Village’ and ‘Le Comptoir Francais’, respectively. Opened in 2012 by Julien and Pierrik Marziou, this dining experience offers a unique blend of traditional French cuisine and local fare that is cooked with the excellence and love that can only be found in a French kitchen. Originally the owners of another iconic local restaurant, Caicos Café, the Marziou family decided to bring a more authentic French experience to the streets of Turks and Caicos. Designed in the style of a traditional French bistro and café, most of the dining is outdoors where guests find themselves surrounded by overhead string light fixtures, an abundance of vibrant plants, repurposed wine barrels and other classic French décor.
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