Courtesy of: Aruba Daily
At fabulous Papillon Restaurant the year is divided into culinary seasons: there is game at the end of the year, there is the white gold (asparagus) in the spring, there are berries in all colors in the summer and yes, there are Dutch Mussels in July and August. Justly considered a delicacy, the mussels are tender and tasty, with the scent of the North Sea still clinging to them.
Mussels are traditionally served in black pots and Papillon has stacks of them standing at the ready for the influx of mussel lovers, who are chomping at the bit to taste them again.
The mussels are served in two styles: the classic way, steeped in white wine with a garnish of vegetables and served with French bread, a salad and French fries or new potatoes or the local way with Balashi beer, funchi, French bread and potatoes. Both styles are not to be sneezed at, so try them both!
Reservations are recommended at Papillon, which is located in The Village across from the Radisson Resort on the hi-rise strip.
