St Lucian food is a combination of Creole with French and West Indian influences. Most hotels have restaurants, in addition to a wide range in the major towns serving many different types of food. Waiter service is the norm.
National specialties:• Fresh seafood, including
langouste (local lobster) cooked in a variety of ways.
•
Lambi (conch).
• Green figs.
• Salt fish.
• Fried plantain.
National drinks:• Rum, often served in punch and cocktails.
• Caribbean beer, including the locally brewed
Piton and
Heineken.Tipping: An optional 10 to
12% is sometimes added to bills.
NightlifeSt Lucia’s nightlife is based mainly in
hotels and
restaurants. On Friday nights, the village of Gros Islet hosts a weekly ‘jump up’, popular with locals and visitors alike; Anse La Raye hold their
Friday Night Fish Fry BBQ.
Indies and
The Late Lime are two of St Lucia’s most popular
nightclubs, both featuring
live entertainment. There is little nightlife during the summer, but during the winter the resorts are lively, with plenty of
local music and
dance.
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