The Bahamas’ Top Culinary Destination
The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island resort is quickly becoming one of the world’s top culinary destinations.
Adding Another Culinary Luminary
Now, the Paradise Island destination is adding another culinary luminary: Israeli Chef Alon Shaya, who is opening the new Silan restaurant.
Restaurant Overview
The newest eatery is the brainchild of Pomegranate Hospitality, led by Shaya and his wife, restaurateur Emily Shaya. It will feature a fusion of “Israeli heritage and Caribbean blends,” with signatures like creamy whipped hummus with tahini, borekas with everything bagel spice and za’atar fried chicken, among others.
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**Debut and Opening Details**
The multiple-James-Beard Award-winning Shaya will be debuting a menu preview of Silan this summer, followed by an official opening of Silan at Atlantis in 2024. Audrey Oswell, President and Managing Director of Atlantis Paradise Island, remarks, “Chef Shaya brings a remarkable perspective and opportunity to showcase the unique elements of the Bahamas through a new lens… We are excited to have his incredible talent and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine at Atlantis, which I know will be embraced by our guests and the local community.”
**Chef Alon Shaya**
The native of Israel, who was raised in Philadelphia and now operates in New Orleans, is best known for eateries like Saba, Miss River, Chandelier Bar in New Orleans, along with Safta in Denver. Chef-Shaya explains, “We are impressed by Atlantis Paradise Island’s commitment to cultivating exceptional culinary experiences. New Orleans is often called the northernmost Caribbean port. Now, with Silan, we’ll delve into the local bounty of the Caribbean even further to showcase bright and vibrant Bahamian ingredients and flavors that intertwine so well with the cooking of my Israeli heritage.”
**Atlantis Pushing Culinary Envelop**
Atlantis continues to push the envelope in its culinary offering, timed for the 25th anniversary of its iconic Royal Towers. That includes the recent debut of the exciting new cocktail bar at the Marina Village, the Dilly Club. Silan, located at the heart of the Royal Towers, will undergo a complete renovation by Alexander Waterworth Interiors, which designed Miss River.
**Conclusion**
Atlantis is expanding its culinary horizon with the exciting addition of Silan, a new eatery conceptualized by Chef Alon Shaya. This fusion restaurant will blend Israeli heritage and Caribbean flavors, showcasing the unique elements of the Bahamas. Silan is set to officially open at Atlantis in 2024. For more information, visit Silan.
**Frequently Asked Questions**
Q: Who is opening the new Silan restaurant?
A: Israeli Chef Alon Shaya, with his wife Emily, is opening Silan as part of Pomegranate Hospitality.
Q: What type of cuisine does Silan serve?
A: Silan features a fusion of Israeli heritage and Caribbean blends.
Q: When will Silan officially open at Atlantis?
A: Silan will debut a menu preview in this summer and officially open at Atlantis in 2024.