Shore Things Cafe & Craft – A Must When In Tobago

There is a lovely traditional type Caribbean cafe & craft shop that we love, called Shore Things in Lambeau, that hugs the ocean down on the Milford Road,which used to be the  Old Winward Road.  It is a  one of the nicest little places in Tobago to go to for a light lunch and one of their delicious fresh tropical fruit juices.  As well as shrimp pizza, and other light lunches, Giselle the charming owner, usually has a dish of the day – the last visit I made to buy some presents, there was ginger chicken, with aubergine (local name melongene)  gratin, and vegetable rice – not only did it look delicious it also smelt divine!

Unfortunately I was in a rush (yes I know – how can you rush in tobago?) I was there to buy one of the delightful hand-made painted wooden birds that decorate the outside of the building.  The decision was a hard one – would my grandson like one of the 2 types of parrots – the toucan – a pelican – or the scarlet ibis which is the national bird of Trinidad? Of course I had to pull the little toggles to see how each bird flapped its wings – and Giselle could see what hot work this was so suggested we had a cold drink.  I had a delicious mix of fresh guava and lime and my son’s girlfriend Sandrine, had a fresh tamarind juice.  Delicious and cooling enough to help me make up my mind with Giselle’s help on the local Tobago green yellow and with a touch of bright blue parrot.

The place is tiny and absolutely delightful with its cleverly designed dining tables showing off the crafts, all looking out over the ocean with the waves lapping almost at your feet! Giselle also has great home-made cakes (key lime pie was on the menu) and tarts too so a visit for tea is also a good idea.

A new little room has just been added on with interesting local adult and children’s books, as well as what I personally find are the best birthday cards on the island.  Check out also the amazing assortment of local CD’s so that you can listen to some David Rudder or Soca or Steel Band back at the house.

Give Giselle a ring on 639 1072 to book a table for lunch or tea – Shore Things is opened Monday – Saturday from 10 – 6pm and is easily reached from Ohana.

~ by ohanavilla on October 25, 2007.