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Fresh and Simple Smoothie Bowl Recipe!

Chef Crystal is sharing the secrets to making your own delicious and easy Smoothie Bowl at home!

Make Your Perfect Box of Chocolates at La Bomboneria!

Looking for a beautiful Grand Cayman souvenir, gift, or just craving an absolutely decadent dessert? Look no further than Anchor & Den’s La Bomboneria! Our Bomboneria features exquisite chocolates and truffles made in-house by our amazing Chocolatiers. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, stop by to select your sweetheart’s favourites and make a custom box of chocolates! Choose from these amazing flavours and purchase just one piece or select a box of 8 or 12!

A Pinch of “Proust” – A Cup of Joe With our Grab & Go Crew

A Pinch of ‘Proust’ is back! We are so happy to be relaunching our fun interview style, this time with our amazing Grab & Go baristas!

Celebrate Galentine’s Day at A&D’s Amore Night Market!

Get your girl gang together and celebrate the ladies in your life at our Amore Night Market on Friday, February 7th at Anchor & Den!

Eat (& Drink) Your Heart Out at A&D’s Amore Night Market!

Romance is in the air at Anchor & Den! Get all loved up with us on Friday, the 7th of February from 6pm at our much-awaited Amore Night Market. Follow your heart to the ultimate love fest that includes live music, delicious street food, handcrafted Apothecary cocktails and fun activities.

Master Minding the Culinary World with Damian Manfre

We are thrilled to reveal that Damian Manfre, Junior Sous Chef at Anchor & Den, has been chosen for the next round of the Masters of the Craft competition and will be representing the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort in Washington D.C. next month!

Let's get uber excited about our upcoming Oktoberfest Night Market!

We will be turning Anchor & Den into a Bavarian wonderland with so many delicious offerings. Here we list the top three Food & Beverage stalls that we are the most excited about!

Master Minding The Cocktail World with Jordan Carty

Introducing… Jordan Carty, Bartender at Anchor & Den

We are gearing up for the third edition of our A&D Sessions!

In case you are still thinking about what to do this Saturday night in paradise, you will be interested to hear that we will be hosting the third edition of our popular A&D Sessions on the 27th from 7pm at Anchor & Den.

Travel The World With Us At Our Wanderlust Night Market!

We are taking our mantra “Globally-inspired, Locally-sourced” to another level and going on a wild culinary adventure around the world with our Wanderlust Night Market.

TASTE THE BEST OF THE MED AT THE FINAL EDITION OF THE A&D PLAYGROUND!

For our final edition of the A&D Playground on Tuesday, 2nd of April, we will be tasting the best of the Mediterranean with our unique take on Aegean cuisine.

DISCOVER ELEVATED FOOD FROM THE ANDES AT THE A&D PLAYGROUND!

For our third edition of the A&D Playground on Tuesday, 26th of March, we will be discovering the different elevations of the Andes Mountains and sampling vibrant and colourful dishes from Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Chile.

IT’S BURGER O’CLOCK AT THE A&D PLAYGROUND!

Join us this week for B&B Tuesdays!

Gin-ius Friday’s – The Hottest New Happy Hour!

Keep your Gin up – Gin-ius Fridays are the new Happy Hour that everyone’s talking about!

Rituals of Hanami at Anchor & Den - Journey of the Sakura.

Join us for this one-off event to discover the true beauty of Sakura.

A Pinch of ‘Proust’ – In the Kitchen Edition Vol 2.

Meet Pastry Chef Nick Apapide.

Join us at the A&D Playground - our new culinary adventure!

See what we have up our sleeves for this exciting new foodie adventure!

We're all loved up for tonight's Amore Market!

Love is all around us at Anchor & Den and we can't wait for all of the fun-loving shenanigans happening tonight!

Join us for Round Two of Chef's Cut - a delectable dining experience like no other!

As we get ready for second edition of our Chef’s Cut, read our latest blog post to see what the chefs have up their sleeves for the rest of the week.

The new A&D menu touches down and we can’t get enough!

If you’re one of our A&D regulars then you know we are all about exploring the world to discover new flavours. We fully embrace our motto, ‘Globally Inspired’ and 2019’s new menu is most definitely this!

We Are Having Flashbacks Of Our Year of Food Happiness!

As we look back at 2018 we can’t help but reminisce about all the wonderful moments we’ve had this year in the world of food!

Top 8 things to do tonight at our Christmas Night Market

From mulled wine to Christmas baps, come try some festive favourites!

A&D’s Last-Minute Christmas Gifts – Part 2

How to make a delicious and quick limoncello for the perfect Christmas gift!

A&D’s Last-Minute Christmas Gifts – Part 1

Christmas Cookies for all!

Second Edition of the A&D Sessions is Here

Tonight is the night – we can’t wait to try all the scrumptious food!

The Perfect Christmas Tipple

This twist on a classic is the perfect festive cocktail for your next holiday gathering.

Chef’s Cut Presents…

See what’s cooking at next week’s Chef’s Cut

A&D Classics - The Braised Short Rib Gnocchi

Our chefs have spilled the beans on this favourite dish of ours and shared the iconic recipe for you to make at home!

Flashback to the 80s at our Retro Night Market

See the top 5 things to experience this Friday.

Top 5 must-do's at our Oktoberfest Night Market

Experience Oktoberfest like a true Bavarian.

A Pinch of ‘Proust’ – In the Kitchen Edition Vol 2.

Part 2 – Meet Kilian Werner

All that speaks GOOD.

We’re gearing up for tonight's 'All’s Well’s' Night Market and we are super stoked about the activities we have in store for you.

Top 7 must-do's at our Mid-Summer Night Market

Experience for yourself an authentic city night market in the heart of Cayman

The Market Culture – What’s inspiring us

Our summer-themed market is just around the corner. Take a look on what inspired us.

Let’s talk… Localism!

Four reasons why supporting local farmers is important!

Forestbound @ The Night Market

Meet the face behind the craftsmanship of these gorgeous bags!

Dark Night - Over The Years

We feel so blessed for our loyal Dark Night community members, read more on our signature event.

Mothers of the A&D Community

We sat down with a few of them for a cuppa and asked them to share why they love being a mom.

A Pinch of ‘Proust’ – In the Kitchen Edition Volume 4

Meet Ravi!

Create the perfect Breakfast In Bed spread this Mother's Day.

This recipe for sure will have her smiling all day!

Celebrate Earth Day with a G&T!

Enjoy a locally sourced G&T just in time for Earth Day!

Pick me up Mondays - Natural Coconut Coffee

Create a sweet treat with a kick to get you through a Monday Morning!

A Pinch of ‘Proust’ – In the Kitchen Edition, Volume 3.

Meet Ayelen Esquef, one of the coolest chicks in the kitchen!

Anchor & Den’s take on International Day of Happiness.

it’s international happiness day and we are all about things that makes us happy. Can you guess what it is?

Meet our Light Workers - Beverly Edgington

Learn more about her practice in the holistic world.

A Pinch of ‘Proust’ – In the Kitchen Edition Volume 2

Part 2 – Meet Nuria Villacis

Lunar New Year – Welcome the Year of the Earth Dog

We have the full foolproof checklist to ensure the smoothest ride into the year of the Earth Dog and how to make it the most successful year yet!

The Crystal Trend - Love & Valentine's

Create your own crystal elixirs at home this Valentine's Day

A Pinch of ‘Proust’ – In the Kitchen Edition Volume 1

Part 1 - Introducing the chefs of A&D - Meet Pedro Passalacqua

Enjoy Comfort Food at it's Best

The octopus cazuela is an A&D favourite.
We're sharing the love with this ultimate comfort food recipe!

2018 - A Year to Find Your Food Happiness

Join our movement in finding the ultimate food happiness

Unveiling of the A&D Gin

Find out the secrets behind our unique gin

A&D's spin on holiday gatherings - Part 3

A&D’s recipe for an easy stress free dinner party!

A&D's spin on holiday gatherings - Part 2

Impress your guests with seasonal apothecary infusions at your Christmas gatherings.
Unleash your inner mixologist!

A&D's spin on holiday gatherings

Part 1 - Create a flawless A&D inspired tablescape

La Boulangerie Deli is Open!

Open every weekday from 12pm-3pm

Thanksgiving Sips - Harvest Punch Recipe

Our head mixologist Gabor Molnár whipped together a delicious concoction that I’m sure will be a winner for this weekends festivities

Food Happiness - Feed Your Soul!

We are true believers of food happiness – let us share with you some food for thought.

Master of the Creperie

Meet the wonderful man behind our delicious crepes. Find out how his love for music and cooking blended into the perfect harmony

Anchor & Den Comes Out of the Kitchen

See what was happening at our table at one of Cayman's biggest annual foodie events.

The Ultimate Cocktail and Culinary Tour Around Italy- Il Mercatino

Discover how this magical night unfolded plus, how you can create a little touch of Italy at home.

Meet our Light Workers – Ms. Dale Avery

Read the first edition of the series 'Meet our Light Workers.' See what they are doing to inspire the community.

Let’s talk Negronis

This delicate cocktail oozes satisfaction but where did it all start?

Dear Coffee, we love you.

We know we aren’t the only ones that think a satisfying cup of coffee in the morning is heaven on earth, quite literally!

Authentic Mexican Street Food at A&D

With all the finest of what Mexican street food has to offer, it’s no wonder people can’t get enough of our delicious offerings.

Aw, Shucks: How to enjoy oysters at home

Enjoy a little luxury in life

Kitchen Reno

we are making enhancements but don't fret we are still open and ready for business!

Healthier Alternatives, Create Your Own Sodas

Perfect refreshers in the summer heat.

The Joy Of Juice

We asked our Juicetender Beth to what see her favourite juices are why they are so beneficial to our bodies

Creating the perfect Charcuterie Board

To create a perfectly balanced #charcuterieboard is an art but don’t worry if you have no idea where to start, we got your back!

Discover the Story Behind The Monkeys

Also find out our 5 favourite bonbons of the season.

Introducing Gary, A&D's Mixologist

Discover his journey through the biggest bartending competition in the world.

A&D's Summer Essentials - Part 3

What's a party without the music.

A&D's Summer Essentials - Part 2

Recipes for the good stuff, the food!

A&D's Summer Essentials - Part 1

5 easy-peasy summer cocktails that will for sure be creating some smiles at your summer get-to-together’s.

The evolution of our Boulangerie Brunch

Discover our inspiration behind our ever-changing brunch

Create Your Own Garnishes at Home

create delicious and beautiful garnishes at home and it requires no special equipment. Read on to find out more…

Introducing Beth our Juice Tender

If you’re a regular at our Juice Bar you will definitely know this delightful face!

The Ever-Changing Walls of A&D

Discover the inspiration behind the walls

Make your own London Green & Tonic at home

Treat yourself and gathering of friends over the 3-day weekend with this Del-ish cocktail

Introducing Jason Santiago, Sushi Chef

Getting to know the A&D Collective

All Things Gin

We have something very exciting in the works here at A&D

The Mothers of A&D

In light of our exciting Mother’s Day celebrations, we celebrate the mom's of A&D

Introducing Santiago Mancini

For our Head Chef here at A&D Santiago Mancini, cooking as always been in his blood. Find out more about this journey through the culinary world

Our Signature Dark Night

A New Moon represents new beginnings, see how we celebrate this special occasion at A&D

Anchor & Den Hosts #NationalTeaDay

find out more about #NationalTeaDay and what you can do to help

Meet Denise Jerez our In-house Chocolatier

Discover Denise’s Journey into her very own Willy Wonka World

A&D's Ultimate Bar Cart Guide

Your essential must-haves to wow your guests at your next dinner party

Our Famous Chimichurri

Chef Santiago talks home comforts and what inspired him for the A&D menu.

Tim Philips

This week we got the chance to sit down with Tim Philips and pick his brains on the hottest trends for 2017

Introducing Marco Mastrogiovanni

With over 10 years in the hospitality industry this extraordinary guy has a lot of stories to share.

Welcome to A&D

We are stoked to announce the unveiling of the new Anchor & Den website!

Our Blog

Feb 19, 2020

Fresh and Simple Smoothie Bowl Recipe!

Feb 11, 2020

Make Your Perfect Box of Chocolates at La Bomboneria!

Feb 5, 2020

A Pinch of “Proust” – A Cup of Joe With our Grab & Go Crew

Jan 31, 2020

Celebrate Galentine’s Day at A&D’s Amore Night Market!

Jan 24, 2020

Eat (& Drink) Your Heart Out at A&D’s Amore Night Market!

Sep 11, 2019

Master Minding the Culinary World with Damian Manfre

Sep 4, 2019

Let's get uber excited about our upcoming Oktoberfest Night Market!

Aug 17, 2019

Master Minding The Cocktail World with Jordan Carty

Apr 25, 2019

We are gearing up for the third edition of our A&D Sessions!

Apr 8, 2019

Travel The World With Us At Our Wanderlust Night Market!

Mar 30, 2019

TASTE THE BEST OF THE MED AT THE FINAL EDITION OF THE A&D PLAYGROUND!

Mar 22, 2019

DISCOVER ELEVATED FOOD FROM THE ANDES AT THE A&D PLAYGROUND!

Mar 18, 2019

IT’S BURGER O’CLOCK AT THE A&D PLAYGROUND!

Mar 8, 2019

Gin-ius Friday’s – The Hottest New Happy Hour!

Mar 1, 2019

Rituals of Hanami at Anchor & Den - Journey of the Sakura.

Feb 28, 2019

A Pinch of ‘Proust’ – In the Kitchen Edition Vol 2.

Feb 26, 2019

Join us at the A&D Playground - our new culinary adventure!

Feb 8, 2019

We're all loved up for tonight's Amore Market!

Jan 30, 2019

Join us for Round Two of Chef's Cut - a delectable dining experience like no other!

Jan 10, 2019

The new A&D menu touches down and we can’t get enough!

Dec 31, 2018

We Are Having Flashbacks Of Our Year of Food Happiness!

Dec 21, 2018

Top 8 things to do tonight at our Christmas Night Market

Dec 18, 2018

A&D’s Last-Minute Christmas Gifts – Part 2

Dec 17, 2018

A&D’s Last-Minute Christmas Gifts – Part 1

Dec 8, 2018

Second Edition of the A&D Sessions is Here

Nov 29, 2018

The Perfect Christmas Tipple

Nov 2, 2018

Chef’s Cut Presents…

Oct 27, 2018

A&D Classics - The Braised Short Rib Gnocchi

Oct 18, 2018

Flashback to the 80s at our Retro Night Market

Sep 19, 2018

Top 5 must-do's at our Oktoberfest Night Market

Sep 8, 2018

A Pinch of ‘Proust’ – In the Kitchen Edition Vol 2.

Aug 17, 2018

All that speaks GOOD.

Jul 19, 2018

Top 7 must-do's at our Mid-Summer Night Market

Jul 13, 2018

The Market Culture – What’s inspiring us

Jun 20, 2018

Let’s talk… Localism!

Jun 15, 2018

Forestbound @ The Night Market

May 24, 2018

Dark Night - Over The Years

May 9, 2018

Mothers of the A&D Community

May 2, 2018

A Pinch of ‘Proust’ – In the Kitchen Edition Volume 4

Apr 26, 2018