Food on the Dutch side is wonderfully eclectic: Dutch-Caribbean fusion, Creole dishes, fresh grilled fish, barbecued ribs, and international cuisine. Poplar local staples include johnny cakes (fried or baked cornmeal pancakes), callaloo soup (based on a leaf similar to spinach, with meat and seafood often added), crab backs (crab shells stuffed with seasoned crab meat, breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices and baked), and souse (tangy pickled pork or chicken seasoned with vinegar, lime juice, spice, and served cold). Plenty of delectable Dutch cheese, of course. And it goes without saying there are myriad ways to enjoy all this abundance, from humble street stalls to fine-dining restaurants.
And one of the island’s proudest traditions is Guavaberry liqueur, made from local berries, rum, and spices. Visitors can stop by the Guavaberry Emporium in Philipsburg to sample different varieties or bring a bottle home.
Read more in my post 5 Highlights of Dutch Sint Maarten.
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