Curaçao — Food and Dining
Cuisine
Restaurant styles vary from informal bistro to the very expensive.
National specialties:
• Traditional Dutch food (particularly using fresh seafood and cheeses) is popular.
•Creole food (criollo) makes good use of the great variety of fresh fish.
•French, Italian and other international cuisines are also on offer.
National drinks:
•Curaçao liqueur (made from the sun-dried peel of a bitter orange and a mixture of spices) is popular.
Tipping: Bar staff, waiters, porters and doormen expect a 10% tip.
Nightlife
There are several discos run by hotels on the island and some hotels have a casino. Performances of drama and music can be found at the Centro Pro Arte.
