AFAR – September 2019

Bon Vivants Bahama Hand Prints

Shima Louis and Steen’s

connect resident

72 AFAR SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019

Shima

“Shima is a [Southeast Asian–

style] restaurant atop the Island

House hotel. When I do dinner

here, my favorite things to get

are the green papaya salad, the

shrimp-fried rice, and barbecued

salmon, served on a banana leaf.

For brunch, try the avocado toast

topped with snow peas.”

Louis and Steen’s

“At this laid-back, New Orleans–

inspired coffeehouse, the major-

ity of the seating is outside so

you can take in the ocean view.

When you walk in, it feels like the

staff is welcoming you into their

home. The Ethiopian rose latte

with oat milk is amazing; I also

like the sweet potato pancakes.”

Bon Vivants

“They are open all day for coffee,

with upscale cocktails at night.

I like the turmeric latte and

the tonic with espresso. And as

an aesthete, I love their atten-

tion to detail: the wallpaper, the

authentic Bahamian fans on

the veranda, even the lemon-

verbena scent in the bathroom.”

Bahama Hand Prints

“The prints are inspired by the

Bahamas’ many islands: a ripple

on the ocean floor, palm leaves, a

horse-and-carriage ride through

the city of Nassau. The shop sells

fabric by the bolt or the yard, as

well as ready-to-wear pieces,

pillows, totes, handbags, and

other items.”