Ins & Outs of SVG 2020

BEQUIA! THE PLACE TO SHOP IN BACK STREET, PORT ELIZABETH Fine Wines & Cheeses Daily Fresh Herbs & Produce Imported Pastas & Meats Huge Selection of Gourmet Products Yacht Provisioning & Delicatessen 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. Wir sprechen Deutsch Credit Cards welcome! 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, 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 in addition to the lovely sweet and savory pastries, Doris also caters to those with a sweet tooth, with a wide variety of chocolates and sweets that greet you upon entry to the store. There is also a full range of sushi ingredients, bottled pestos and an outstanding 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-12noon. *Opening times may vary in the off-season. Tel (784) 458-3625 | Fax (784) 457-3134 | VHF 68 doris_freshfood@yahoo.com | www.dorisfreshfood.com Back Street, Port Elizabeth, Bequia Doris Fresh Food 88 SHOPPING IN BEQUIA INS& UTS Island ferries to St. Vincent are usually very punctual – you can set your clock by them (see ferry schedules on page 8, or you can check at the Bequia Tourism Office). Both The Admiralty and Bequia Express ferries offer regular sailings every day, to and from St. Vincent, in the comfort of air-conditioned lounges or up on deck in the fresh sea breeze. Next to the jetty is the Bequia Tourism Association office, so if your first stop is for information, their staff will be pleased to help you. Along Front Street the yellow Government building houses the Revenue Office and Post Office, Harbour Master, Customs and Immigration. Enquire here about yachting and mooring regulations. For banking, the Bank of SVG off Back Street opens Monday to Thursday from 8am-2pm, and Fridays from 8am-4pm; there are also two ATMs for your convenience. Note that US$ travellers cheques and cash are accepted by most establishments. Credit cards are accepted by most hotels, restaurants and boutiques, but be sure to check first before you shop or dine! There are a number of skilled craftsmen at boatyards around the harbour offering services from minor repairs, to a custom-built boat. Marine outfitters and chandleries stock all you will need for boat repairs and maintenance, from hardware and electrical, to paints and outboard engines. Some chandlers offer duty-free prices to visitors, as do suppliers of all your fishing and diving needs. Supermarkets offer baked, canned and dried goods, a good selection of frozen foods and a variety of drinks, wines and spirits. It seems there’s never a shortage of fresh produce in Bequia. Much of it comes directly from the fertile farms in St. Vincent and local kitchen gardens in Bequia, so you can be sure of its freshness. All along Front Street you’ll see colourful stalls with a wide variety of farm fresh vegetables, fruit and fragrant herbs. 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 including swimwear and souvenir T-shirts. Around Town