Anthony Logan, one of the owners of the newest restaurant to join those on St. Armands Key, describes Trinidadian cuisine as one of the broadest melting pots in the world. Foods originating from India, China, Spain, France, Africa, neighboring Caribbean countries and beyond have all risen to popularity. Now, he and his family are celebrating that tradition of sharing food by bringing it to Florida.
“People from all over bring a beautiful blend to the fabric of the island,” Logan said. “When we all contribute something, it overlaps wonderfully.”
He and his son, manager Kevin Ramlochan, spent last Saturday adjusting the festive lights outside Flambo Island Cuisine that beckon passersby inside. They recently opened the restaurant quietly, inviting diners to test out the new menu.
The inaugural fall menu includes items like lemongrass lagoon soup, pepper shrimp in a sweet, garlicky tomato sauce, curry mussels and drunken Trini noodles. Patrons can also try the complimentary snack pholourie, a fluffy fried dough served with tamarind sauce that is popular in Trinidad and Tobago…