Madame Janette

Especially popular with Aruba's Dutch residents, Madame Janette weds an unlikely pair: the cuisines of northern Europe and the Caribbean. The restaurant's outdoor dining areas spill down steps and around corners, some areas protected by reed-mat awnings, others open to the stars, and all within earshot of the live acoustic music. Rustic potato-and-leek soup with garlic croutons is a nice starter. Madame's hot shrimps show the chefs' ingenuity -- juicy prawns baked in a flavorful marinara sauce topped with melted Gouda and Gorgonzola. In fact, nearly every dish features a healthy dose of cheese -- the au gratin potatoes are perfect. The pan-seared mahimahi filet with tropical fruit salsa and the Caribbean stuffed shrimp with crabmeat and bacon are new on the menu. For dessert, try the chocolate soufflé with pumpkinseed ice cream, or traditional Austrian Kaiserschmarren, a thick and hearty pancake served with black cherries and ice cream.

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