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What to eat in the Bahamas
The 6 dishes to eat in the Bahamas
Conch.
12Cracked conch
Best: Nassau
Conch pounded thin, battered and fried, served with fries.
3Conch fritters
Eaten all over the Bahamas
Chopped conch in a spicy batter, fried golden.
4Peas and rice
Eaten all over the Bahamas
Rice cooked with pigeon peas and salt pork.
5Guava duff
Eaten all over the Bahamas
A rolled guava dessert, steamed and served with a buttery rum sauce.
6Johnny cake
Eaten all over the Bahamas
A dense, slightly sweet bread baked in a pan.
Where to eat in the Bahamas
Chef is checking the restaurants worth it here, one by one, and posts each once it's confirmed open. See the list so far
Eat your way through the Bahamas
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