Meredith Heraid
November 17,1999
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Campus Extras
Have a taste of Caribbean here in Raleigh
NiKja Norris
SratfWriier
Tired of the same old restau
rants? Ready for something
besides burgers, pizza and
fries? I have just the cure for
fast-but not- so-great food.
A couple of weeks ago, I
went out to dinner with a group
for a friend’s birthday. The
birthday girl chose our destina
tion: Bahama Breeze.
Although 1 had never heard
of this rather new restaurant on
Capital Boulevard, several of
my friends had been wanting to
go after stopping one Friday
night to check the wait. The
line was too long that night, but
they described the lighting of
the restaurant, the crowds of
people, and the live music
playing on the deck—a great
place to relax and have fun.
Although I am always the
one to suggest Applebee’s. I
was excited about this new
restaurant. As soon as we
pulled into Bahama Breeze I
immediately began to fill like
an islander—with valet park
ing. live Caribbean music and
an island-style scenery, who
wouldn’t?
As we walked inside, I was
amazed by the atmosphere. I
actually stood at the door a
couple of minutes just to take
in the scenery: a man playing
Caribbean music to my right
and a small gift shop to my left.
Although there were nine of
us and we were told that our
wait would be 45 minutes, we
were escorted to our table with
in 10 minutes. After we were
seated and hamded menus, we
were told that oiur “tour guides”
would be with lus shortly.
After skimmiing the menu
for the first time, .1 became^ lit
tle unsure about the list of
entrees presented. However,
after a few minutes, 1 had a
hard time deciding among sev
eral choices. Entrees ranged
from Seafood Pasta, Coconut
Curry Chicken to Bahamian
Kabobs. Filet Mignon and
“Island Pizzas,” which offer a
Caribbean twist lo traditional
pizzas. The prices are fairly
reasonable, ranging from
$5.95-$16.95. Half and full
orders are offered for most
entrees.
After taking a rather long
time to look over the menu, 1
fmally decided on the Jamaican
Grilled Chicken Breasts while
my friends chose such entrees
as Seafood Pasta, Angel Hair
Martinique and Margerita
Pizza. Soups, sandwiches,
appetizers and “Tropical Sal
ads” are also available.
Although the restaurant was
busy, we were a little unsatis
fied with a long wait for our
dinner. However, it was worth
the wait.
My dish, Jamaican Grilled
Chicken, was served and deco
rated with a fruit cup and tangy
cooked apples, but I still could
n’t resist substituting fries for
beans. Although 1 ordered a
half-order, 1 was pretty satis
fied after finishhig my dish.
Next time, though, I will get
a full order, because 1 was only
served one small chicken
breast, and being the chicken
lover that I am, I would have
liked more. The chicken was
grilled with Caribbean spices
which made the flavor unique
but delicious.
Nearly everyone was more
than satisfied with their dishes.
I sampled the Angel Hair Pasta
and one of the Island Pizzas,
both of which I thought were
delicious.
Although I did not have
time for dessert. Bahama
Breeze offers a great selection
including Rebecca’s Key Lime
Pie, Banana Supreme, and
Jose’s Chocolate Tres Leches
(for chocolate lovers like me).
When a couple of my friends
asks for carry-out boxes, they
were broiight boxes decorated
with ships and palm trees.The
tour guides decorated the boxes
after bringing them to us. writ
ing the date and contents on
them. I thought this was a very
nice gesture.
Even though we experienced
a wait for our dinner and tick
ets. we were all satisfied with
the restaurant and pleased with
tlie service. While walking out
of that island paradise to our
car, my companions and I dis
cussed going back soon—next
time we would get that dessert
we missed out on.
If you are eager to explore a
twist on traditional dining, a
Caribbean adventure awaits
you at Bahama Breeze.
Locations of Bahama Breeze
are on Capital Boulevard and
on Old Wake Forest Road,
immediately off the beltline.
Walk, raise money
for AIDS
Ann Gleason
Dean of Students
AIDSWALK 1999. an annual
event sponsored by Triangle AIDS
Interfaith Network, is scheduled
for Saturday, Dec. 4, in downtown
Raleigh at the Government Mall.
The goals of the one-mile walk
are to build awareness and to raise
funds to support the direct care
and service to persons living with
HIV or AIDS through regional
AIDS Service Organizations.
For the third year, Meredith is
recruiting students, faculty and
suff to walk together as a team.
The team will depart from the
Cate Center at 12:30 p.m. on Sat
urday, Dec. 4. Opening cere
monies begin at 1:30 p.m. fol
lowed by the walk.
For those unable to walk, mon
etary donations are welcome.
Those who are interested in
walking on Meredith’s team or in
making a donation should contact
Tofiya Lester or Ann Gleason.
Remember, every sole counts!
Due to the Thaoksgiving holiday, the
Meredith Herald will not publish next
week, Wednesday, Nov. 24.
The final issue of the semester will be
published on Wednesday, Dec. 1.
The first issue of the spring semester will
be published on Wednesday, Jau, 19,2000.
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