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NIGHTLIFE IN GUYANA / GUYANA NIGHTLIFE GUIDE

Guyana Info — Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:14 am

Author: Guyana Info

Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:14 am

NIGHTLIFE IN GUYANA

Guyana's nightlife caters for every possible taste in nocturnal entertainment. There are places and activities for the sedate as well as the adventurous. The street that never sleeps, Sheriff Street is the place to be for lots of action and a variety of activities. In 1996 a group of business owners in Sheriff Street coined a slogan for their street-Sheriff Street neat and sweet, where the tourists meet. A number of discos, including the Sheriff, Buddy's,Tennessee and Avalanche are all found on Sheriff Street and Blue Iguana in Albertown caters for persons interested in dancing the night away.

On the other hand, a sporty person may prefer a game of pools and, Buddy's Pool Hall on Sheriff Street provides such a service, you may even be lucky enough to participate in one of their competitions. A row of outdoor bars, fish joints and restaurants on either side of sheriff street is at the visitor's disposal. Another street that crackles with life especially on weekends is Camp Street. Jerry's Restaurant and Bar has become an immensely popular assembly point and watering hole on Friday nights. Patrons park their cars along the avenue and sip, eat and chat. Karaoke is another hot item on at Jerry's every Saturday night featuring.Jerry's 2 (Nuclear Disco) on Garnett Street also has karaoke every Friday and Sunday nights.

There are other disco's that cater for persons wanting to dance and kick up their heels to the spicy Latin Rhythms. These include Latino Bar at Le Meridien Pegasus, which can easily be classed as the hottest place to be on Friday nights. For the mature crowd, Pegasus has 70's, 80's and oldies sounds. Bollywood Nightclub on Vissengen Road and Parika, are the places to be if you want to experience an "Indian Flavour of Music".

The Palm Court restaurant and bar on main street always has some treat in store in the form of concerts highlighting local talents. It's also a great place to hang out, have a few drinks, listen to some hot music and grab some authentic Guyanese cuisine There are a number of places for those who wish to spend a quiet evening in a tasteful and elegant bar. These include the Bistro 176 at the Cara suites in middle street, The Sidewalk Cafe and Jazz Club on Thursday nights for Live Jazz the Black Magic Bar at Hotel Tower or Celina restaurant overlooking the ocean along the Seawall.

FOOD & DINING IN GUYANA / GUYANA DINING GUIDE

Guyana Info — Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:04 am

Author: Guyana Info

Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:04 am

FOOD & DINING IN GUYANA

GENERAL

The food in Guyanese society reflects the range of influences from different parts of the world. Guyanese love food, love eating it, shopping for the best spices and ingredients to prepare it and most of all, Guyanese love to share it.

From India came curries - i.e. mutton, prawn and chicken and a variety of wild meat such as deer and labba.

From Africa you find dishes such as foo-foo where plantains are made into cakes , cook-up rice which is rice cooked in one pot with chicken and vegetables and metamgee, a kind of soup where dumplings made from corn flour, eddoes, yams, cassava and plantains cooked in coconut milk and grated coconut.

From the Portuguese garlic pork with is a pickle made from Garlic, vinegar and of course the best pork. This is popular at Christmas.

The Amerindians gave us pepper pot our National Dish. A stew made with a variety of meats, cassareep and of course pepper.

The menus of most hotels and restaurants in Guyana offer international and local cuisine, you will often find chicken, pork and steak and, succulent shrimp and prawns and wonderful fish. And also the best Chinese food in Guyana can be found in the capital Georgetown. Guyanese local rum, Demerara Rum is well worth trying, while the local beer is must. Fresh fruit juices are also readily available made from everything from cherries and watermelon to plums.

PLACES TO DINE

Bistro 176
176 Middle Street,
Georgetown
Tel: 592 226-1612-5, 592 226-16847

Bottle Bar and Restaurant
Cara Lodge,
294 Quamina Street ,
Georgetown
Tel: 592 225-5301

Bourbon Restaurant
Sidewalk Cafe,
176 Middle St,
Georgetown
Tel: 592 226-5363

Cazabon at Hotel Tower
74-75 Main Street,
Georgetown
Tel: 592 227-2011/4

Dutch Bottle Café
10 North Road Bourda,
Georgetown
Tel: 592 231-6560
Website: http://www.dutchbottle.com/about.html

El Dorado Restaurant, Browne's cafe and Le Poolside
Le Meridien Pegasus,
Seawall Road Kingston,
Georgetown
Tel: 592 225-3703

Hacks Halaal Restaurant
5 Commerce St,
Georgetown
Tel: 2261844

New Thriving
Camp St & Brickdam,
Georgetown
Tel: 592 223-9629

Oasis Cafe
125 Carmichael St,
Georgetown
Tel: 592 2269916

Palm Court
35 Main Street,
Georgetown
Tel: 592 227-0008-9

Popeye's
1 E Vlissengen Road and Duncan Street,
Georgetown
Tel: 592 233-6226

The Garden City Cafe
45 High Street,
Kingston,
georgetown
Tel: 592 223-7312

V.I.P Pizza Plus
164 Barr St,
Kitty,
Georgetown
Tel: 592 227-0781

White Castle Fish Shop
236 Albert & Forshaw St,
Queenstown,
Georgetown
Tel: 592 223-0921

WindJammer International Cuisine
27 Queen St,
Kitty,
Georgetown
Tel: 592 227-7478 or 592 226-3407
Website: http://www.windjammergy.com/

SHOPPING IN GUYANA / GUYANA SHOPPING GUIDE

Guyana Info — Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:46 am

Author: Guyana Info

Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:46 am

SHOPPING IN GUYANA

In the markets or city centres you are sure to find the widest variety of items at bargain prices be it jewellery, craft or souvenirs.

Shopping in Guyana is an adventure worth embarking upon as you discover unique treasures that are Guyana's claim to fame. A vast number of boutiques, jewellery and craft shops are available to be explored.

Regent Street, the hub of Georgetown's shopping, has innumerable boutiques that offer a wide variety of local, ethnic as well as international Fashions. Shopping is not limited to Regent Street as the Vendor's Arcade contains an assortment of nicks and knacks of the fashion world and includes cosmetics, fragrances and an array of accessories.

A Sunday morning trip to Parika market must be included on the list of shopping areas to be visited, as it offers an unforgettable out of town shopping experience. Located on the West Coast of Demerara, Parika Market presents you with an amazing number of choices of souvenirs. Anything from a safety pin to fruits to clothes and furniture can be obtained here.

Next on the list of necessary souvenirs is jewellery. Guyana has exquisite jewellers who create one of a kind pieces that will fascinate you. Jewellery stores like Kings Jewellery Store in Quamina street, Correia's in Charlotte street and L. Seepersaud and Sons in Stabroek Market showcase not only international Designs but also local and ethnic designs as well.

Craft Items are also supplied by the indigenous communities of the Rupununi, such as the Wai Wais, Wapishianas and the Makushi Weavers Society. Craft Items produced by these amerindians are unique and crafted by hand, the designs being influenced by their traditions and beliefs Among the numerous craft shops, the Hibiscus Plaza in front of the post office, is the ideal place to obtain a range of craft items which include intricate beaded jewellery, hand woven cloth and tibisiri hammocks and matapis (cassava juice extractor).

Remnants of Guyana's History also make unusual souvenirs. For person's whose tastes run towards antiques, the numerous Dutch bottles and jars recovered from historic sites are every collector's dream come true. Unique and captivating treasures, renowned the world over, are guaranteed to be found on a delightful and inexpensive shopping expedition in Guyana.