Just past the petrol station there is a fresh produce market where you may have a ‘cultural experience’ with the rasta brethren who also sell a good variety of the islands’ fruits and vegetables. At the adjacent fish market, fishermen blow the conch shell when the catch of the day arrives. If you have a taste for something different, just ask; Bequians love to help and chances are your taxi driver, housekeeper, bartender or neighbour knows someone who can arrange delivery of fresh fish or lobsters the next morning. With the housekeeping taken care of, it’s time to relax and enjoy more of the variety which this little town has to offer. Browsing in the boutiques you can find locally designed clothing to enhance your holiday wardrobe – swimwear, souvenir T-shirts and, at the bookstore, a fine collection of maps, Caribbean literature and scrimshaw. Souvenir shoppers will find a colourful variety of T-shirts and craft items from the roadside stalls on Front Street. Sometimes local craftspeople can be found along the waterfront selling colourful, handpainted boleys, handmade jewellery and coconut boats with colourful sails.
Art & Craft
Bequia’s got talent! This will be made clear as you walk through the harbour town of Port Elizabeth; the imaginative signage and wall paintings that adorn many of the buildings and the bright array of items for sale ‘under the almond trees’ create the first impression that this little island has a lot to offer. Indeed, whether you are a connoisseur looking to add to your collection of Caribbean fine art or folk art, or in search of unique hand-made gifts and trinkets to take home, there is plenty of choice. If you collect model boats this is certainly your island, for this is Bequia’s most famous art. A short walk north from the main ferry wharf will take you first to Mauvin’s and then the Sargeant Brothers’ model boat shops where you will find scale replicas of Bequia built schooners and sailing boats; have you considered commissioning a model of your own yacht? A little further into the Ocar neighbourhood is the Sargeants’ Maritime Museum where you can see some impressive large models, learn more about their work and hear some good island stories. More boats for various budgets can be found along Front Street and under the almond trees, alongside fish and figurines carved from wood or bone and jewellery fashioned from coconut shell.
BEQUIA THE PLACE TO SHOP! NEW LOCATION! -
BACK STREET, PORT ELIZABETH. (Formerly Le Petit Jardin).
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Special 8-grain bread • Fresh Croissants daily
VHF 68 Tel (784) 458-3625 Fax (784) 457-3134 Back Street, Port Elizabeth - Bequia - SVG, W.I.
Doris Fresh Food Doris Fresh Food is a venerable Bequia institution run by Doris Sachs who always has a welcoming smile and warm greeting for her customers. Doris has earned an outstanding reputation for her excellent selection of fresh local produce and broad range of imported specialty foods and gourmet items – shoppers are often surprised at the variety of items in stock. The store, now located on Back Street, is the perfect place to stock up on provisions, whether you are visiting on a yacht or staying in one of the island’s villas. In addition to a fine selection of olive oils, vinegars, coffee and other offerings, the shop boasts a splendid selection of top quality imported meats, frozen seafood, smoked fish and smoked fish paté, as well as a selection of imported cheeses, pasta, fresh produce and a wide range of breads and pastries including rye, poppy seed, multi-grain, sesame seed and their special 8 grain bread, along with baguettes, mini baguettes, rolls, pain au chocolat, apple and raspberry turnovers, butter croissants, apple and pear tarts, pain au raisin, chocolate and apple-filled doughnuts and much more! You can even find a full range of sushi ingredients and bottled pestos, as well as a good selection of fine imported wines and spirits. You can fax or e-mail your shopping list to Doris prior to your arrival and your groceries will be delivered directly to your yacht or villa. MasterCard and Visa accepted. German spoken.
Opening Times (in season) Mon. - Sat. 8:30am-5pm; Sun. 9am-11:30am (Opening times may vary in the off- season) Tel (784) 458-3625 | Fax (784) 457-3134 | VHF 68 doris_freshfood@yahoo.com Back Street, Port Elizabeth, Bequia
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