The List

Any of you who follow us regularly on our travels know that I always have "The List".  For those who might be new, The List is the places that we must eat at before we can depart a location.   For the most part, I'm not really in to fine dining.  Sure, I love foie gras as much as the next person but there is little satisfaction in finding good food at a place like that.  Instead, my mission is to find the best food in the shadiest possible location(s).  As I've often said, I'll try anything once.  With a hearty thanks to good genetics & my cast iron stomach, I've managed to eat out of boxes, trucks, and health-violation riddled dives unscathed.  Due to a lack of wifi and an abundance of laziness, I'm a little late starting The List on this trip.  We'll have to hurry to get it all in! 

1. Camila's Bakery - reputed for it's New York-style bagels.  We stopped there today for a drink & a slice of banana bread.  I was less than impressed with the bread, but will give the bagels a go before we leave.  More to come.  
2. Thompson's Bakery - patrons rave about the Johnnie cakes (a breakfast staple on Belize & Roatan) and the cinnamon buns.  I love both, so we're definitely in!
3. Seven Seas - Andrew's pick.  Supposed to have the best bacon cheeseburgers and fries on the island.  We've had pretty darn good burgers already at both Skid Row & Munchies, so we'll have a good basis for comparison.  
4. Big Mama's - reviews say don't miss the chicken poppers and mashed potatoes.  I love me some fried chicken!  
5. RJ's BBQ - supposed to be the best grilled fish on the island.  Known for only serving fish caught in a sustainable manner (not on the reef, in other words).  We're supporters of the reef and I love the coconut & curry sauces that tend to accompany the fish in Central America.  It's only open on Wednesday, Friday & Sunday, however, so we'll have to get there soon!
6. Babalu's - known for it's rum punch, but review say the fish is also good.  It's one of the oldest restaurants on the island.  
7. Street food - my favorite category, hands down!  Seriously, I'm a sucker for someone selling food out of a pot, box, bin or bike basket.  I don't even care what it is - I'm in!  On Utils, I'm on the hunt for baleadas, pastelitos, and donas (donuts).  I'm already regretting that we didn't buy any donas from the woman selling them on the beach earlier this week.  I hope I see her again!