Everything at Spice Island is first-class, and its cuisine
is no deviation. e resort's main beachfront restaurant,
Oliver's, is open to guests for breakfast and dinner (nearby
Sea and Surf Terrace holds lunch). e restaurant features
new menu options every day, and Chef Jesson Church still
cooks with the same philosophy Sir Royston learned from
shadowing his mother at Ross Point. Set in a fine dining
atmosphere, with an open-air concept right on Grand
Anse Beach, Church deals an eclectic array of Creole and
international food. Highlighted by Grenada's fresh produce,
spices and seafood, dining at Spice Island is reason enough
to visit. Some of my favorites were fresh-caught lionfish,
soursop tea and housemade nutmeg ice cream.
From the moment I arrived at Spice Island, it was
obvious that it was a special place—somewhere to move
as fast (or as slow) as I pleased. Highlighting the simple
things in life—like cracking open my first nutmeg pod—
gave me perspective, and that is thanks in large part to the
resort's (and the country's) people and culture. e island's
unspoiled nature flows through everything in Grenada: in
a cascading waterfall; in a beachside sea grape tree; in friendly
conversation. "Over the years, Grenada developed a broad base
of activities, especially yachting. But it does not intrude on the
ambience of the island," Sir Royston told me. "A lot of people
ask, 'When do you think Grenada will be spoiled?' And I always
say, 'Not in your lifetime.'"
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