emeline michel - Le Nouvelliste

JULY / AUGUST 2014
A CONVERSATION WITH
EMELINE
MICHEL
UNDERWATER
ADVENTURE
AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
BARBEQUE IS THE
MAIN ATTRACTION AT
SMOKEYS
ANNICK DUVIVIER
A PIONEER IN HAITI’S
MODERN ART COMMUNITY
Dear
Readers,
This summer has been extremely hot. It’s a good thing that there are so
many ways to cool down on this corner of paradise. Wonderful adventures
await you in the mountains; the waves of our enticing beaches gently roll in
beckoning your name; and breathtaking waterfalls and alluring pools anticipate
your arrival and have reserved relaxing points in time just for you. Take the
opportunity to experience a magical summer in Haiti.
In this issue of Magic Haiti you will certainly be marking your calendar since
there are so many Hotdates for you to consider. You will indubitably
develop a better understanding of the abundance, richness and diversity of
Haitian art as you visit MUPANAH and meet a talented painter and artisan.
You will discover Haiti beneath the waters. In addition, you will get to know
some great artisans, restaurants and hotels.
The goal of the magazine is to promote local tourism by encouraging
foreign professionals residing in Haiti for whatever length of time, Haitians
living in the Diaspora visiting family and friends, as well as locals, to explore
and discover the depth and breadth of Haiti. Our country is rich in culture
and more specifically in the arts.
The goal of the magazine is to promote local tourism by encouraging
foreigners, Haitians living in the Diaspora as well as locals, to explore and
discover the depth and breadth of Haiti.
Haiti is increasingly becoming the island that comes to mind when planning
an enchanting Caribbean getaway for rest and relaxation or an
adventurous vacation. Upon your return home share your experience,
become an ambassador. Pass the word.
As you wind up your stay in our slice of the world, I encourage you take a
piece of Haiti home with you.
Magic Haiti strives to provide you with a variety of enticing possibilities so
that you can take the bull by the horn, carpe diem, just go, discover, indulge,
and become another ambassador of this magical island.
Experience the vibrant colors, unveil numinous places and characters,
immerse yourself in our culture, and emerge enamored!!!
Roxane Kerby
MAGIC HAITI
JULY / AUGUST 2014
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Heartbeat
A conversation with Emeline Michel
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Take the Plunge
Underwater Adventure
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Artmosphere
ContributorsRachele Viard
Kristine Belizaire
Christina Jean-Louis
Carolyn Desert
Regine Theodat
Mildred Boivert
Lara Elie-Joseph
Graphic Designer Clarens Courtois
Photographer Ludmillo D. Pierre
Jean-Luc Becquerelle
Junior Plesius Louis
Annick Duvivier A Pioneer in Haiti’s Modern Art Community
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Dear Readers,
Mrs. Stephanie
Balmir Villedrouin
Minister of Tourism
Chers lecteurs et lectrices,
The summer has delighted us with some good
news. Indeed, G-Adventures, a large tour operator
in the UK, has announced the launch of five Haiti
vacation packages beginning February 2015.
The initiative came to fruition following Vice
President of Innovation at G-Adventures, Jeff Russil’s,
visit to Haiti. We are currently dialoguing with about six
other tour operators through our Public Relations
Officer based in the United Kingdom to encourage
them to include the new Caribbean destination in
all-inclusive packages.
Le mois d'Août nous a ravi de quelques bonnes
nouvelles. En effet, G-Adventures, un grand tour
opérateur du Royaume-Uni, vient d’annoncer le lancement de cinq forfaits sur Haïti à partir de Février 2015.
Cette initiative intervient suite à la visite de prospection du Vice-Président de l'innovation à G-Adventures
en Haïti, Jeff Russil. Nous sommes actuellement en
pourparlers avec près de 6 autres tour-opérateurs
via notre Responsable des Relations Publiques basé
au Royaume-Uni pour les inciter à mettre la nouvelle
destination caribéenne dans des forfaits tout-inclus.
There has been a significant increase in cruise
arrivals in Haiti. In 2013 there was a 20.2 per cent in
arrivals compared to the previous year, the numbers
continue to grow. The country has experienced an
increase of 14.9 percent in terms of visitor numbers
(per cruise) in the first quarter, with a total of 114,501
visitors from January to March, according to new data
from the Caribbean Organization of Tourism.
L'augmentation importante des arrivées par
croisière en Haïti, est également un point considérable qu'il faut notifier. Après une année 2013 qui a
vu une amélioration de 20,2 pour cent des arrivées
par rapport à l'année précédente, les chiffres continuent de croître. Le pays a connu une augmentation
de 14,9 pour cent en termes d’afflux de visiteurs (par
croisière) au premier trimestre, avec un total de 114
501 visiteurs de Janvier à Mars, selon les nouvelles
données de l'Organisation du Tourisme des Caraïbes.
In addition, Carnival Corporation announced in
early August, an investment of 70 million USD in Ile
de la Tortue. The project concerns the development
of a cruising infrastructure project in the ancient
pirate capital. It will create, from the outset, 900 direct
jobs, according to the company’s initial estimates.
The 70 million USD represents the largest investment
in the cruise industry in Haiti, according to David
Candib of Carnival Corporation.
Meanwhile, the country has once again risen to
the occasion and hosted a major regional event on
the 12th and 13th of August. The country welcomed
the 6th Inter-American Meeting of Ministers and
Senior Officials of Culture, during which my
counterpart, Monique Rocourt and I, spoke about the
inter-sectoral link between "Culture and Tourism".
Internally, the various tourist regions where
government action is unfolding abound and are
stirring up attention. In collaboration with the
Ministry of Culture, the rehabilitation of Palace
Sans-Souci in Milot, built in the 19th century by King
Henry 1st, has begun. This initiative aims to strengthen
tourism and boost the region’s economy. Work to
protect this significant national historic site, will be
executed by workers recruited from the area so that
the people of Milot benefit directly from the impact
of the initiative.
In Petit-Goâve, the work to standardize the 'BonRepos' Beach began with the construction of 21 food
kiosks for the merchants of the area.
More than ever we are ready to receive visitors.
Our struggle to make Haiti a major tourist destination
never ends. The work is daunting, labor a little less,
but our will and desire for change, for a better Haiti, a
great place to live and visit is achieved.
Join us in our efforts. Come see,
live and experience the country.
Haïti, se la pou la!
Par ailleurs, Carnival Corporation a annoncé,
début août, un investissement de 70 millions de dollars sur l’île de la Tortue d’Haïti. Le projet concerne
le développement d’un projet d’infrastructure de
croisière dans l’ancienne capitale de la Flibuste. Il engendrera, d’entrée de jeu, la création de 900 emplois
directs selon les premières estimations de la compagnie. Le montant de 70 millions de dollars représente
le plus gros investissement de l’industrie de croisière
jamais réalisé en Haïti, selon David Candib de Carnival
Corporation.
Entretemps, le pays s’est encore une fois montré
à la hauteur de l’organisation d’évènements internationaux. Les 12 et 13 août derniers, Haïti a accueilli,
un important évènement régional : la 6e réunion interaméricaine des Ministres et hauts fonctionnaires
de la Culture, au cours de laquelle mon homologue
de la culture, Mme Monique Rocourt et moi-même,
sommes intervenues sur le lien intersectoriel existant
entre “Culture et Tourisme”.
À l'interne, les différentes régions touristiques où
se déploie l’action gouvernementale ne manquent
pas de remuer. De concert avec le Ministère de la Culture, les travaux de réhabilitation du Palais Sans-Souci
à Milot, construit au 19e siècle par le Roi Henri 1er,
ont définitivement commencé. Cette initiative vise à
renforcer le tourisme et à dynamiser l’économie de
la région. Les travaux, pour protéger ce haut lieu de
l’histoire nationale, seront exécutés par des ouvriers
recrutés dans la zone afin que la population de Milot
bénéficie directement des retombées de cette initiative.
À Petit-Goâve, les travaux d'aménagement en
vue de standardiser la plage ''Bon-Repos'' ont commencé avec la construction de 21 kiosques de restauration pour les marchandes de la zone.
Plus que jamais nous prêts à recevoir les visiteurs. Notre lutte pour faire d'Haïti une destination
touristique importante et sûre ne finit pas. L'œuvre
est de taille, la main d'œuvre un peu moindre, mais
notre volonté et notre désir de changement, d'une
Haïti meilleure où il fait bon vivre et visiter est bien
présente.
Joignez-vous à nous dans nos efforts. Venez voir,
vivre et expérimenter le pays.
Haïti, se la pou la!
Hot Dates
SEPT
2014
1 - 30
MUPANAH
Rencontre Exhibit at MUPANAH
O
n August 13th, the
Musée du Panthéon
national (Mupanah),
unveiled Rencontre
which features the works of
contemporary Haitian artists
living in Haiti and abroad. It
includes sculptors, painters,
photographers, and many
other artisans whose works
are extraordinary.
This vernissage provides
a wealth of artwork including
Edouard Duval Carrie’s, Toussaint
Louverture, Philippe Dodard’s
abstractions and the figurative
style of Marie Louise Fouchard.
Guyodo, Jean Eddy Remy Laine
and Jacques Eugene, David
Boyer, Dubréus Lhérisson, and
Pascale Monnin have pieces
which are showcased at this
very distinctive exhibit.
Monique Rocourt, Minister
of Culture wanted to expose
Haitian art during the visit of
Ministers and high level
culture staff of the Organization
of American States and Michelle
Frisch, Director of MUPANAH
conceived the exposition
Rencontre which is garnering
so much acclaim.
In addition, Rencontre pays
hommage to Burton Chenet,
a painter who was killed in
2012. He was born in the US
but decided to live in Haiti. His
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paintings provide a view of the
undisputed masters of Haitian
naive art, such as Saint-Brice
and Georges Liautaud.
Rencontre, is a not to miss
event. It is open to the public
until September 30th. So treat
yourself, family and friends
and head to MUPANAH for an
extraordinary contemporary
art exhibit.
Mupanah is located
on the Champs de Mars
and open from
9am-4pm daily.
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Port-au-Prince
here’s one week in Haiti
that foodies anticipate
all year long, the annual
Gout et Saveurs Lakay
Festival. In its fourth year, the
Food and Spirits Festival of Haiti
puts Haitian cuisine in the spotlight. It also infuses the dining
scene with international flavors
and faces as our favorite local
chefs team up with masters
from around the world for night
after night of flavorful jam
sessions.
Among the international
names we find recognizable
monikers from Executive Chefs
from Miami to Europe, as well
as celebrity chefs live in 3D. Jouvens Jean is back after having
won the prize for Best Dish at
‘Taste of Haiti’ in Miami. A newcomer this year is Chef Eddie G.,
the fun loving co-host of the U.S.
syndicated cooking show, Coast
2 Coast Cuisine. From Venezuela
via New York, we’ll have a master mixologist, and putting the
cherry on top, look out for the
sweetest addition to this year’s
line-up, a master chocolatier.
As usual, the event kicks off
with a bang at Karibe Hotel and
Convention Center. Imagine
sure to come ready to taste, for
this event is all you can eat and
all you can drink.
The festival continues with
nightly events at restaurants
throughout
Port-au-Prince.
Chefs will play musical chairs
trying out different kitchens
and audiences. The art of bartending will not be overlooked
as an entire evening at the
Karibe is dedicated to these
libation sensations. Who will go
home with the prize for “Best
Cocktail” this year? And, 2014
will see once again, the Mache
vorite restaurants roll out their
portable red carpets in a friendly competition to have the most
appreciated dish of the evening.
Signature cocktails, wine and
rum are also on the menu. Be
an interactive menu complete
with samples and featuring all
of Haiti’s best dishes. This is the
Soirée Dégustation taking place
on September 26th. Haiti’s fa-
Local, a showcase of local
produce and artisanal food
products.
If the event starts with
a bang, it certainly must end
with one, and so it shall be with
Haiti’s Food and Spirits Festival.
To wrap up the summer season,
cuisiniers, both professional
and amateur will gather for a
gourmet grill-out on the beach.
It’s guaranteed to be a day of
feasting and dancing.
For complete schedule of events
and Chef profiles, visit
GoutetSaveurLakay.com.
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Artmosphere
By Kristine Belizaire
Photos by Ludmillo Pierre
Annick A PMioondeeerrninAHaiti’s “
r
t
Duvivier Community
I tried everything from
sports to cooking. It turns
out that drawing was
the perfect activity for
me,” recounts painter Annick
Duvivier. Full of energy, I am
immediately drawn to her
engaging smile and welcoming
aura. As I sit with her at Festival
Arts, one of Haiti’s art galleries,
she tells me about her path to
art, which really started in her
early adolescence.
Beginning at the age of
12, she studied under the
tutelage of one of Haiti’s
most prominent painters,
Ralph Allen. After completing
high school, she studied Fine
Arts and Illustration at Altos
de Chavon in La Romana,
Dominican Republic. She
worked as an illustrator
upon the completion of her
studies, but found that work to
be limited and didn’t offer the
creative outlet that she craved.
“I needed more freedom,” she
explains.
In 2010, she held her first
art exhibition “Energie” at
Festival Arts, which sold out.
Many of her eye-catching
works have been shown in
exhibitions throughout Haiti,
Dominican Republic, United
States, and Europe. Some
noteworthy exhibits include
“Présence féminine dans
l’art haïtien” held in 2013 at
Festival Arts, and the
women’s
collective
of
2012 at MUPANAH for the
occasion of International
Woman’s Day.
In addition to the use of
oil pastels, acrylics, charcoal,
and pencils, she is known
for her collages. She selects
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intriguing excerpts from newspapers and transforms them
with her paintbrush. Annick lets
me know that blue, her favorite
color, almost always appears
prominently in her work.
As an artist Annick probes
Haitian culture, the theme
of many of her pieces. She’s
currently exploring rara, a
musical style where drums,
trumpets, and maracas are center
stage. Haitian vodou inspires her.
She has painted Erzulie Freda,
whose syncretic iconographical
depiction is usually based on the
Virgin and Child. Annick is also
known for her nude paintings,
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which garner mixed reviews
in Haiti’s fairly conservative
community. After examining
one of her pieces, I found it
to be tasteful. Interestingly
enough, I was drawn more
to the colors on the canvas
background than the body
itself.
Annick is inspired by
many Haitian and international painters, and there
are very specific attributes
that draw her to each one.
“Some of my favorite Haitian
artists are Rachel Castera for
her use of colors, Luckner
Lazard, for the expressionism
in his brushstrokes, the composition of Raphael Denis,
and the transparency of layers
found in the works of Bernard
Séjourné.” When it comes to
internationally-renowned
artists, her favorite is Gustav
Klimt for his ornamentation
and use of gold leaf.
In addition to being
an accomplished painter,
Annick works at the Festival
Arts gallery, where she can
often be found painting or
planning for upcoming art
exhibits. She also teaches
painting and drawing. Full
of talent and love for her
country, this young woman
is an inspiration and a pioneer
in Haiti’s contemporary art
community.
Annick Duvivier’s paintings
can be purchased at Festival
Arts, located at 43, rue Magny,
in Pétion-Ville.
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Artmosphere
Have it your way,
Paper Mache
By Regine Theodat
Photos by Junior Plesius Louis
P
icture
a
paper
mache art assembly
line tuned to the
McDonald’s slogan,
“have it your way.” Barthold
Antoine is just your guy.
He is small in stature with
a humble mustache and is
incredibly efficient. He has
to be, because Antoine
lives at the top of what can
only be described as a rocky
precipice in Mariani 15, just
south of Port-au-Prince.
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Managing an assembly
line workshop which such
difficult logistics is no small
task!
On my way up the
winding road, my 4 wheeldrive safari truck got stuck
three times. Much to my
chagrin, the photographer,
Antoine, and I eventually had
to abandon the truck and take
the rest of the steep mountain
path by foot. I forgot about
the burn in my calves, as soon
as I saw the order of mini cardboard tap-tap’s come into
view.
Antoine is an artisan
working for a living. He
creates his masterpieces
based on the demands of
the market and works only
to fulfill contracts. Most
of his clients are artisan
associations, but Antoine will
make sure you have it your
way, no matter who you are.
In addition to the keychain tap taps, Antoine was
working on a paper mache
lobster order and a school
of colorful paper fish. Antoine explained that he has
ten artisans working for his
well-oiled machine, each artisan assigned a specific task.
This group of artists is aptly called
Vision Développement Artisanat
(VDA).
Antoine’s paper mache
isn’t the same kind that we
all knew and loved in kindergarten. Instead of watered
down glue holding materials
together, they use a natural
byproduct of yucca. Instead
of newspaper, recycled
cement sacks. The paper
globs harden in pre-designed
cement molds. After the
into the business.
When
asked
what
his favorite paper mache
creation of all time is,
Antoine responded, “Whatever sells, whatever the
client wants, that’s what I
make, just the way they like it.”
To order paper mache art made
your way, call Antoine at 3407 9854.
pieces dry, they are intricately
painted with colors mixed by
Antoine himself.
Our artisan has studied
many different crafts but has
settled on paper mache as his
calling just as his father before
him. Antoine started working
when he was a small child. He
kept the family tradition going
by folding six of his own children
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Spotlight
by
Regine
Theodat
photos by
Ludmillo
Pierre
n the middle of bustling
downtown Port-au-Prince,
a small church sits next to
an unlikely neighbor: an
industrial chemical factory.
Here at this site, Vital-Herne
produces a diverse line of
delicious liqueurs, beauty
products, rubbing alcohol,
syrups, essence extracts, and
alternative sweeteners. These
might sound like an odd assortment of products, but this family
owned and operated business
has generated profit mixing
concoctions for decades.
President and General
Director of the company
Gonzague Laguere is a young,
easy-going chemical engineer.
He so seamlessly spoke of
his intriguing family business
started by his grandfather, VitalHerne’s namesake. The man,
Vital-Herne was a pharmacist
by trade who started the
company in the 80’s. In
the beginning,
t h e y
The
Genetic
Chemistry
at Vital-Herne
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produced primarily alternative
sweeteners and pharmaceuticals. Vital-Herne had an
aptitude for mixing medicinal
products professionally, and
a knack for mixing alcoholic
drinks leisurely. This love for
creative bartending led VitalHerne to expand his brand to
include liqueurs and natural
essence extracts.
Laguere’s
mother
followed in her father’s footsteps and became a mixer, a
gift which she passed onto her
son. The adolescent Gonzague
was even encouraged by a highschool guidance counselor to
pursue chemical engineering
based on his passion for mathematics and chemistry. While
his vocation demands precise
control over many elements,
Laguere espouses a go-withthe-flow life philosophy. He
admits that his love for mixing in
chemistry is probably hereditary,
“Why fight it?”
Laguere has a chemical
engineering degree from
the University of Puerto
Rico and jokes that he has
a master’s degree in “Haiti
Business.” It’s a combined
skill set which allows Laguere
to set big goals for the fam-
“The liqueurs
taste excellent
poured over
shaved ice for a
grown-up version
of a snow cone.„
ily’s factory, currently undergoing renovations. He’d like to
increase productivity and
efficiency at the factory to a
level 6-sigma, catapult products
into the international market,
market the products to a new
generation, and increase the life
span of the coveted liqueurs.
Vital Herne’s products can
be purchased at any local super
market. The delectable liqueur
flavors range from cocoa,
cherry, mint, to apricot; each
concoction a sweeter treat
than the last. They taste
excellent mixed in your
favorite cocktail, straight, on
the rocks, or over shaved-ice
for a grown-up version of a
snow-cone. If liqueur isn’t
your cup of tea, Vital-Herne
produces potent essence extracts
(vanilla and almond) and syrups
(grenadine and orgeat) to spice
up your favorite baked goods
and virgin drinks. Additionally,
Vital-Herne recently launched a
Cremas (Haitian moonshine with
spiced milk) available only in the
departure section at the airport.
When asked for a
parting thought, Laguere
simply
suggested
that
readers “Buy local.” Proud
advice from the head of a
seasoned enterprise. As far
as this author’s last word, I’ve
personally had a blast getting
creative with the liqueurs,
syrups, and essence extracts.
You won’t regret adopting
these finely mixed products
for your own bars and kitchens.
Share the experience by taking
a bottle or two back for friends
and family.
To purchase Vital-Herne products
visit local super-markets.
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Escapade
The Count
of
Monte Cristo
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By Mildred Boivert | Photos by Jean Luc Becquerelle
ax
Guillaume
does not consider
himself an hotelier,
but just a man set
on a mission to create a modern
oasis for weary travelers and
locals as well. Soon after the
2010 earthquake, the area
around the airport became a
place of rebirth and development. Entrepreneurs and
businesses relocated bringing
many new opportunities. With
newly constructed roads, an
area once seen as remote,
is now a bustling market-
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place with car dealerships,
restaurants, and a night life.
Guillaume, who was already
a business owner in the area,
saw a need to provide an
alternative for those who may
want to stay near the airport. Just a quick drive from
the Toussaint Louverture International Airport and 25
minutes from Pétion-Ville
stands the grand Monte Cristo
Hotel and Suites.
The large edifice is easy
to spot from any direction
with its bright bold colors.
Guests enter through two
large glass doors into an
enormous grand lobby adorned
with rich wood accents. The
friendly and attentive staff
is immediately on hand to
welcome you. The hotel
has 83 spacious rooms, each
with its own private balcony,
42 of which are suites with
Jacuzzis, in addition to 1
Presidential suite and 2
handicap accessible rooms.
The hotel can accommodate
any guest’s needs.
Rooms overlook a dazzling
pool, a beautiful blue centerpiece in the large outdoor
space with plenty of seating
to lounge and relax. With the
local tourist in mind, you don’t
have to be a guest of the hotel
to enjoy the pool. A reasonable
fee goes towards the cost of
consumption and allows you
to spend the day poolside
without having to drive too
far. Sundays are BBQ days by
the pool and on Saturdays,
you may get to enjoy the
drums of local Troubadou
bands.
lower than some other
high-end hotels in Haiti.
And transportation to and
from the airport is a cinch.
Mr. Guillaume may not
consider himself as an
hotelier, but he has thought
of every last detail to make a
stay at Le Monte Cristo Hotel
and Suites a fun and enjoyable experience.
The 60 person capacity
restaurant is a great place
for diners to enjoy a variety
of international cuisines.
Monte Cristo also has 2 large
conference halls that can
accommodate up to 90
people, a sports bar, and will
soon feature a night club
with 1,200 person capacity
that will be available for special
functions.
With all of the modern
amenities, guests will be
surprised to learn that the
prices are considerably
Le Monte Cristo Hotel
and Suites is located
at Tabarre 60, Boulevard
du 15 Octobre and can be
reached by telephone
at 2818-1500 and by email at
lemontecristohotel@gmail.com.
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Lamanjay
Barbeque is the
Main Attraction
at
By Rachele Viard
Photos by Ludmillo Pierre
S
mokeys Bar & Grill
located on the rooftop of Plaza 41, is the
place you have been
searching for to get your
barbeque comfort food fix.
It is a great new addition
to Haiti’s culinary scene. All
the staples from a traditional
American cookout done with a
special Haitian twist that gives
the cuisine its own ‘Smokey’
flavor. Opened just in time to
kickoff the first match of the
SMOKEY'S
2014 World Cup, it is quickly
becoming a new hot spot.
I recently had the chance
to experience the relaxed
establishment, and I can say
with certainty that my first trip
will certainly not be my last.
Diners have the option of
chilling in the cool indoor dining
room where they enjoy a meal
in the rustic, yet modern setting
with locally crafted wooden
accents. A piece of artwork
catches my eye. It’s a black
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and white mural of a 1950’s
western scene with Boutillier
in the background. One word
that kept coming to mind was
“cozy”. A perfect spot for that
laid back vibe. The establishment’s business partners
cohesively paid a keen eye to
detail to ensure that diners
enjoy a remarkable experience.
With dishes such a baby
back ribs, local ribs, pulled
pork, grilled porter house
steak, and more, meat lovers
will rejoice at the savory smoky
flavor in each bite. Even for
non-meat eaters like myself
you will find tasty vegetarian
options such as, salads, baked
potatos, Pad Thai, grilled
Smokey's
has all the
staples
of a traditional
summer
cookout
including
irresistable
aromas
emanating
from the grill.
vegetables, and Fettucine
Alfredo….yum! At Smokey's,
it's all about keeping the flavors
simple and using as much local
products as possible. Any dish
you consume will leave you
wanting for more. Many are
already beginning to say it’s
the best barbeque you’ll find
in Haiti. Another plus about
dining at Smokey’s is the service
with a smile, and the fact that
you really do feel like you can let
your hair down.
I had a great evening
sampling some of the
appetizing dishes on their
menu and kicking back with
good friends and co-workers.
With up-beat tunes playing in
the background, and enticing
drinks from their well stocked
bar, the right mood is set for a
good time.
I am so sure my fellow
foodies and anyone looking
for delicious barbeque will
enjoy Smokey’s! So head in
for a scrumptious lunch or a
nice dinner with friends and
you won’t regret it. And for
those who have yet to ever try
barbeque…this spot is a great
place to start.
Smokey's is located at 41 Rue
Lamarre in Petion-Ville and can be
reached by phone at 47665397.
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Underwater
Adventure at
Your Fingertips
W
Take the Plunge
By James Obarowski
Photos by James Obarowski
and Jeff Kerzner
“We often
forget,
however,
that there
is a whole
other world
hidden just
below the
surface.
„
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ith 1,100 miles
of coastline and
beaches of silky
white sand, many
weekends in Haiti are spent
sipping rum sours while gazing
at the stunning blue Caribbean
water. We often forget, however,
that there is a whole other world
hidden just below the surface.
At a comfortable 80 degrees in
the summertime, with miles of
remarkable reefs, La Gonâve Bay
offers endless possibilities for
diving and snorkeling within an
hour and a half of Port-au-Prince.
Not long ago, I went on
my first adventure outing with
Marina Blue, Haiti’s latest offering
in underwater excursions. Marina
Blue, an official PADI Dive Center
right inside the Moulin Sur Mer
Beach Resort on the Côte des
Arcadins, aims to offer beginners
and pros alike world-class diving
experiences with quality equipment, and a fully equipped boat.
I arrived on Saturday afternoon
hoping to do a night dive on
the house reef, just a few yards
from the beach. That reef is full of
nocturnal creatures such as
squid and lobsters prowling
about. Unfortunately, stormy
weather pushed our plans to the
following morning.
After breakfast on the beach
at Moulin, I strolled over to find
Bill, the dive instructor, planning
the day with a new diver. I was
amazed by the professionalism
and attention to detail of the
whole operation. Managing
Director, Jeff Kerzner, is a
Haitiphile with more than a
decade of advocacy for Haiti’s
ocean ecology under his belt.
Everyone’s certifications and
equipment were checked and
we were ready.
As the sun rose and the
water sparkled, we got on board,
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selected a playlist, and set out
across the bay towards the
island of La Gonâve. It’s one
of my favorite dive sites where
a hundred-foot vertical wall
covered in giant sponges, corals,
and other marine life awaited us.
On the way over, all eyes were
glued to the surface, hoping to
spot a whale. They had just seen
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one splashing and spouting
a week before! We coasted
in on top of the reef, just a few
yards below, and when everyone signaled they were ready,
we plunged over the edge of the
underwater cliff.
Without gravity as a
constraint, swimming along
a wall is surreal, and even the
schools of fish we passed
seemed to have a different sense
of which way is up. Most of them
swim as if the wall is down. On
our first dive, even more remarkable than the dozens of fish and
a skittish octopus we saw were
the giant elephant sponges – up
to ten feet across and shaped like
clamshells. These are some of the
biggest sponges in the world,
seemingly transported from the
dinosaur age.
After a break munching on
watermelon and watching the
beautiful Haitian vwalye, or sailboats, cruise by, we plunged in
to land, but with great diving
so close to home, I knew I’d be
back in a week or two, and this
time with some newbie friends.
Marina Blue’s mission, and mine,
is to get more people diving in
Haiti so we can support this
terrific, and underutilized,
resource just waiting for us to
dive in.
So what are you waiting for?
Take the plunge!
again. This time the star of the
show was a lizard fish perched
on some coral near the boat. It
miraculously held still as Jeff got
within inches of giving her a kiss.
Sorry Jeff, they don’t turn into
princesses.
Then it was, unfortunately,
time to head back. Throughout
the whole experience the boat
seemed to get loaded, unloaded, and equipment washed
and dried as if by magic. After
a Sunday spent in and on the
water, I was reluctant to return
For your own scuba, snorkeling, or boating adventure,
check out
www.marinabluehaiti.com
or stop by and meet Jeff
and the other friendly folks
at Moulin Sur Mer.
Marina Blue can be reached
by telephone at 3701 1918.
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A conversation
with
Heartbeat
“
reigning queen
of Haitian music…
By Christina Jean-Louis | Photos by Carine Bourjolly , Gregory Reed & Emeraude Michel
Music has always served
as a continual source
of joy and satisfaction.
When I look at my career
I count myself blessed, and am
eternally grateful. I am enjoying
every minute of it.”
Emeline Michel, celebrated
international artist, stirring
vocalist, riveting performer,
acclaimedsongwriter,composer,
and producer has dazzled the
global music scene for decades.
Though she has been introduced
many ways over the years, the
title which she affectionately
holds dearest is that of mother
to her thirteen year-old son.
Through her art, she captivatingly brings together traditional
rhythms with moving lyrical
content. Emeline elegantly
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blends a palette of native
musical styles including
Haitian konpa, jazz, twoubadou,
and rara. She has been hailed as
one of the leading Haitian Kreyòl
language singer/songwriters of
all times and stands as a top role
model for aspiring Haitian divas
today.
Rather than exiting the
womb into a family infused
with instruments and song,
Emeline was actually the
first in her family to express
a fervent passion for music.
Her family was of modest
means and she remembers
a childhood filled with love
and humor. Having always
been certain of this strong
footing, she took advantage
of that love at every turn.
and sing at the top of my lungs.
When I am lost in song, this is
where I find immeasurable
bliss...”
As Emeline remarks, her
life has been one of great fortune and infinite blessing. “I
have been fortunate to nurture
my craft alongside extraordinary musicians. I wouldn’t
have been able to afford all
this on my own.” From piano
and voice lessons with Alzire
Rocourt which were backed
by her church in her late
teens, to a scholarship to
“When I am lost in song,
this is where I find
immeasurable bliss..„
From the welcoming pews
at church to the echoing
halls of her childhood home,
she easily transformed each
space into her sanctuary.
“I can still remember
my mother, pressing me to
keep quiet after I’d run home
from school as a young girl.
I would sing everywhere.
After a long day at Collège St.
Pierre, my joy was to find the
corners of our living space
where my voice reverberated
the Detroit Jazz Center in
the United States to study
music, to being able to further her career on a global
scale in Paris, France,
“Each step of my career
has been marked by
extraordinary support
and mentorship.”
From her wardrobes which she
personally designs
to the lyrics of her
music, Emeline is
committed to every detail.
In 1999, she formed her own
production company, Cheval
de Feu, to gain added control of both the artistic and
business aspects of her career. Since then she has
released a number of hit
albums
which
include her personal favorites Cordes & Ame (Strings
and Soul) and her latest effort, Quintessence.
“When I perform, sing, or
when I write - I do it with my
soul. It is not about putting on
a great show or writing a catchy
tune it is about the heart. It
is about sharing personal
experiences that we all can
relate to. Sincerity is key.”
Emeline has mesmerized
the heart of this nation for
over twenty years with her
inspirational
lyrics
of
hope, love and truth. She
continually recreates herself, evolving her style and
keeping her intercontinental
fan base in anticipation of
her next move. She has traveled
all over the world, captivating
audiences with her warm melodious tunes. She wouldn’t have
it any other way. “I don’t look
back, I live each day and enjoy
it.” As the old adage goes ‘find
something you love, get paid
for it, and you won’t have
to work a day in your life.’
This statement continues to
ring true for the exuberant
Emeline.
She encourages those
around her to find that
thing that makes them tick.
Through her varied training workshops in Haiti and
abroad she personally connects with each community
she has been part of. From
her work with NeOn Arts Program at Carnegie Hall which
attempts to engage probation clients in the arts
or the female detention
center on Rikers Island, to
her work with young artists
in Haiti.
And while life’s journey has taken her around
the world and back, there is
no place like home. Emeline
reserves a sacred space in
her heart for her homeland,
especially her hometown of
Gonaïves which brings her
back to her incandescent
youth, the Hotel Cyvadier
in Jacmel, and the relaxing
beaches of Port–Salut.
For a complete discography
and more information, visit,
www.emeline-michel.com.
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Lamanjay
O
pened in December
2013, Oli’s Pizza
and Subs supplies
scrumptious, fresh
fast food with a Haitian flair to
individuals who reside or work
in Haiti’s capital.
Olivier Villedrouin, or “Oli”
is the former owner of Jerry’s
Subs, a popular fast-food joint
located on the Champs de Mars.
Closed after the earthquake of
January 2010, he decided to
open a similar eatery in the
Turgeau neighborhood to add
diversity to the cuisines already
available around the two
major telecom companies.
“While the area does have some
restaurants, I found that no other
eatery had a menu like the one I
wanted to create. My goal was to
add something new to the area
and appeal to people looking for
quality food in a short amount of
time,” shares Oli.
With an inviting outdoor
patio and the bright indoor
space, Oli’s presents a tranquil
environment for a business
meeting, birthday party, or a
quick lunch after visiting nearby
attractions such as the Musée
du Panthéon National Haïtien
(MUPANAH). Local art and
Oli’s
A Delicious
Downtown
Eatery
Pizza
& Subs
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By Kristine Belizaire
Photos by Junior Plesius Louis
flowering plants add to the appeal.
At Oli’s, no two pizzas are the same.
“We tried to stay away from typical pies.
Instead, all of our pizzas are blank canvases.
They come with cheese and customers can
add toppings as they wish,” the restaurateur
explains. As an avid pizza fan myself, I
immediately judge pies by the quality
of the crust. Oli’s does not disappoint,
offering a perfectly crisp yet sturdy crust,
able to withstand the layer of robust tomato
sauce and abundant fresh toppings. One
favorite is their dessert pizza pie covered
with enough decadent chocolate to satisfy
any sweet tooth.
In addition to pizza, Oli's serves a wide
array of subs. If you are looking for a sandwich to hit the spot, order one of the most
well-liked items: the Philly Cheese Steak. A
crusty baguette filled with succulent thinly-sliced beef and melted cheese, it is a
veritable meat-lover’s delight. For a more
authentic Haitian-style meal, order the
griyo sub, a sandwich stuffed with pulled
local pork and freshly made pikliz, a spicy
vinegar-based slaw with cabbage and
carrots. Fast food and beer is a well-known
combination, so feel free to wash down
your meal with an icy Prestige.
While the menu is arguably American,
Olivier makes sure to stay close to his
Haitian roots, mainly purchasing local
ingredients to make his dishes. “We buy
local as much as possible to support and
sustain the economy and local production.
We have such a rich assortment of fresh
vegetables and produce that it would be a
shame not to take advantage of them.”
Turgeau has seen much revitalization
with the addition of new restaurants and
businesses in the area. Oli’s is just another
step in the right direction to revamp one of
Haiti’s most bustling neighborhoods.
Oli’s Pizza and Subs is located at 162, Avenue
Jean-Paul 2, Turgeau. For orders, call 4802-2626
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Let’s
Talk!
Ann
Pale!
By Christina Jean-Louis | Illustration by Teddy Kesser Mombrun
What do we all love about
food? What is not to love? It’s
aromatic, nutritious, flavorful,
and absolutely delicious! It
literally keeps us alive;
continuously
providing
nourishment to mind, body
and spirit. And, lucky for you
we make the best food in the
world, right here in Haiti! Yes,
we think very highly of our
unique cuisine bursting with
spice and diverse flavor. Make
sure to savor as much as you
can. As the Haitian proverb
goes: Sak vid pa kanpe: which
literally means an empty bag
cannot stand on its own. So,
if you are grangou, let’s get
you fueled up Kreyòl style:
Questions
• Appetizers
- Akra (Fried seasoned malanga)
• Salads
- Chiktay Morue (Spicy salt
cod salad)
- Salad Pòmdetè (Potato
salad)
- Salad Zaboka (Avocado
salad)
• Soups
- Bouyon (Meat and
vegetable stew)
- Soup Joumou (Squash
soup)
• Poultry
- Poul neg Maron ak Kalalou
(Chicken with okra and
mushrooms)
• Meats
- Vyann Bef Ayisyen (Beef
with tomatoes and peppers)
- Griyo (Fried pork cubes)
- Kabrit nan sòs (Goat meat
in spicy tomato based
sauce)
• Vegetables and Beans
- Berejenn Ayisyen (Eggplant
stewed with beef)
- Banan Peze (Fried
plantains)
- Militon Gratinen (Chayote
au gratin)
- Patat Boukannen (Baked
sweet potatoes)
- Lam Veritab Fri (Fried
breadfruit)
- Makaroni Gratinen
(Macaroni and cheese)
- Mayi Moulen ak fey
(Cornmeal with spinach)
- Pitimi (Millet pilaf)
• Sauces and Condiments
- Confiti Mango (Mango jam)
- Sauce Ti-Malice (Hot
pepper sauce)
- Zepis (Kreyòl spice blend)
- Pikliz (Spicy pickled
vegetables)
• Desserts
- Diri Ole (Rice pudding)
- Kokoye Graje (Coconut
candy)
- Pen Patat (Sweet potato
bread)
• Breads and Grains
- Diri ak Djon-djon (Rice with
dried black mushrooms)
- Diri ak Pwa (Red beans and
rice)
We hope you have the opportunity to savor some of our Haitian specialties while you are here. But
remember everything in moderation because: Grangou se mizè, vant plen se traka. Hunger is misery, yet
a full stomach is trouble.
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Escapade
High End Hospitality
in Delmas: Elite Hotel
28 MAGIC HAITI JULY / AUGUST 2014
By Kristine Belizaire | Photos by Ludmillo Pierre
V
isitors to Haiti have
a variety of hotels
to choose from to
suit their needs. For
the business traveler, look
no farther than Elite Hotel.
Located in Delmas 31, it is an
ideal spot for those looking for
a comfortable respite near the
Toussaint Louverture Airport
and nearby businesses.
Elite Hotel opened in
August 2013 and is currently
being managed by Jean Max
Bazin. He assumed the position
of General Manager in August
"Our customer
service is close
to perfection. I believe
that at the end of the day
that is what all clients
are looking for.”
2014. With over 30 years of
experience in the hotel
industry, he aims for perfection in his quest to create an
establishment with superior
service. “Since I’ve come to Elite
Hotel, my objective has been
to concentrate on the service
aspect. I trained many of the staff
personally and they know that
customer service is essential in
this industry,” he tells me. After
studying hostelry in France, he
has worked for international
hotel chains such as Marriot
and Ritz-Carlton. He expects
for clients to receive the same
level of excellent customer
service that they would
received at any other elite
establishment.
Elite Hotel boasts 31
rooms, of which 2 are full suites
and 3 are junior suites. Serving
a mixed clientele of locals and
foreigners, the attractive edifice is tastefully decorated with
a mix of local works of art and
modern furniture. For business
customers, the conference
room located on the third floor
can hold about 40 people.
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In addition to being
conveniently located, the
hotel accommodates guests in
terms of transportation. “We
also offer a shuttle service for
customers to and from the airport,” says Jean Max.
Before heading out for a
day on the town, fuel up on a
continental breakfast served
with fresh fruit juice and a
steaming cup of coffee or tea.
For heartier fare, you can order
off the à la carte menu. After a
day of work meetings or visits
to local attractions, spend your
evening sipping on a frosty
Prestige beer or a crisp Elite
cocktail, a refreshing concoction
made with ingredients including
rum, blue Curacao, and passion
fruit juice. It is also a fantastic
libation to enjoy after a dip in the
pool or lounging in the shaded
areas surrounding it.
At the restaurant, guests
can choose from a wide
variety of dishes that are sure
to suit all tastes. Using local
and imported ingredients, the
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menu comprises international
dishes fused with Haitian flavor.
The filet of beef with pepper
sauce, accompanied by a selection of sides is the ideal meal
for a meat-lover. For seafood
aficionados the whole grilled
fish served with a shallot sauce
is one of the most succulent
offerings on the menu. If you are
not sure what to order, a smiling
member of the wait staff will be
offer amenities for business
clients, Jean Max assures me
that the Hotel is ready to fulfill the needs of all its guests.
“We have everything that a
customer would need in terms
of comfort, and our customer
service is close to perfection. I
believe that at the end of the
day that is what all clients are
looking for.”
happy to help you with your
choice. Jean Max also tells
me that the menu changes in
order to keep it seasonal and
fresh.
While the hotel does
Elite Hotel is located
at Rue Jacques 1er, Delmas 31.
For reservations or more
information, please
call 2813-6187
or visit elitehotelhaiti.ht.
FAB
Ways to
Beat the
Heat
Straw hats (chapo pay)
Brimmed straw hats are ventilated
miracles that protect your skin
wherever you go. Here in Haiti, skilled
artisans make all kinds of beauties.
We’ve got smart bowler hats that are
more about style than sun protection.
There are the panama hats which angle
seductively down over the nose. And of
course! The giant hats you’ll see in the
market places linking vendors in a giant
Venn diagram of breezy shade.
Linen fabric (twal fen blan)
Treat your body to
comfortable,
loose
fitting linen year
round. It’s true that
you won’t find many
people donning shorts
here; finely woven
cotton slacks keep us
even cooler without
sacrificing propriety.
Many of Haiti’s top
designers
employ
linen in their designs.
Since the coast is never far,
beachy linen ensembles
are appropriate for just
about every occasion.
Rachele Viard
and Angela Galbreath
Intense gamma rays bathe
Haiti in white light that
amplifies colors and graces
us with plenty of Vitamin D.
With the rays comes constant
radiating heat during these
steamy summer days. It
makes our skin glisten and
regulates afternoon movements to a leisurely pace.
There are many delightful
ways to adapt to soaring
temperatures. Here are
a few that have woven
themselves into the fabric
of our lives.
Frozen Treats (fresko)
Fresco, a concoction
of shaved ice topped
with syrup of diverse
flavors such as coconut, cherry pineapple, grape, and
lime, is a sure way
to beat the heat. Ice
creams or sorbets
are also go to treats
to cool your body’s
temperature. And
let’s not forget
freshly made ice
cold juices. These
tasty treats make a
perfect indulgence
on a hot day!
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Pool (pisin)
One of the best ways to beat the sizzling heat is
to take a dip in a refreshing pool. A perfect way
to cool down and relax, it is easy to find a great
spot in or around the Pètion-Ville area like Karibe
and El Rancho hotels and Le Plaza in Port-au-Prince
where you can not only go for a swim, but also
have a drink and a great meal too!
Prestige (byè)
Haiti’s own award winning great tasting beer! Yes
indeed an ice cold beer ak chemisette (frost on the
bottle) alongside any savory dish or just because
will be a refreshing way to cool down and relax.
By the beach, pool, or if you’re out for drinks with
friends, it is an ideal drink of choice!
restaurants
5 Coins
Haitian cuisine
Downtown
163, Ave.
M. Ambroise
and Rue Nicolas PAP
#210 Restaurant 5 Coins
29430402
Pétion - Ville
20, Rue Panaméricaine,
29430635
Tabarre
50, Tabarre 36
Carrefour Fleuriot
29430403
Acajou
Restaurant & Bar
254,Avenue John Brown,
2227-2973
Café Com' Ça
Fusion
Complexe Promenade,
Angles Rues Gregoire &
Moise, P-V
509 2943-2014/3837-0607 /
344-0607
Café Organic
17, Rue Mangones, P-V
Tel : 509-2227-7702
Café Place St-Pierre
Fusion
51 Angles Rues Chavannes &
Lamarre, P-V
Tél: 509-3480-1908
Haitian/international Cuisine
Hotel Montana
38806610 / 29400584
29432445
reservation@suiteshorizon.
com
Fusion
81, Rue Gregoire, P-V
509-2944-1313/3415-9184
3444-1313
Assiette Créole
Casa Tua
Haitian Cuisine
6 Bis, Rue Oge, P-V
509294-00041, 2227-2999
maggierigaud@gmail.com
Route de l’Aeroport,
-12, Route de l'Aéroport
29400041
Babako
Haitian Cuisine
Café Terrasse
20 Rte de la Montagne,
Montagne Noire
509-3429-5454 / 4450-3760
Celeri Rouge
388, Avenue
Panamericaine, P-V
50937199670
info@celerirouge.com/
celerirouge@gmail.com
`celerirouge
Chicken Fiesta
124, Rue Panamericaine, P-V
509-2813-9866
2230-6103 / 3382-5385
2228-5981
Citronelle
Pavillion 5 Rue des Nimes,
Shodecosa, Aeoroport
509-3701-3387
2813-0121
inpexpa@gmail.com
www.inpexpa.com
Coin du Chef
Restaurant
Rue Jose San Martin (Same
road as El Rancho/Villa
Creole, Dominican Embassy)
Behind Ritz Kinam II Apartments, HT6110
509-3767-8136 / 3445-5722
Domino's Pizza
Fast Food
93, Rue Panamericaine, P-V
509-2813-1446 / 2813-1447
Epi d'Or P-V
Fast Food
24, Rue Faubert, Angle Rue
Villate P-V
509 3727 5767
Fior Di Latte
Italian Cuisine
Choucoune Plaza, Angle Rue
Lamarre et Chavannes, P-V
Tel: 509-2813-0445
fiorpv@yahoo.fr
La Pergola
#7Rue Rigaud, P-V (deriere
Parc St Therese)
509-3462-2050
319-5050
lapergola@gmail.com
`La Pergola Restaurant
HANG
Sports Bar & Grill
American Cuisine
7, Rue Rigaud, P-V
Tel: 509-2942-4264
J&B ANCHOR
Fusion
73 Angle Rue Clerveaux
et Ogé , P-V
3685 1331, 4746 0707
info@jbanchor.com
10, Rue Rebecca, P-V
509-2942-5225 / 3466-3908
3805-0238
lacoquille@tikaykreyol.com
La Plantation
French Cuisine
Rue Borno, Bois Moquette
22941 6334
La Réserve
Fusion
2, Rue Marcel Toureau,
Berthé, PV
509.29.40.01.90 ,
509.29.46.11.11
info@lareserveht.com
La Souvenance
5 Rue Daniele Brun, Bois
Moquette P-V
509 3762 7824 / 3133 4949
Le Coin des Artistes
Haitian Cuisine
59, Rue Panaméricaine, P-V
3747 1163
Kay Atizan
Le Daily
Gourmet Cafe
La Coquille
Le Florville
Haitian Cuisine
43, Rue Magny, P-V (Complex
Festival Art)
509-3456-6989 /3452-1772
Haitian Cuisine
Rue Roumain off Tabarre
Parc Canne a Sucre.
Ledailycafe@gmail.com
3411 5274
Haitian Cuisine
Kenscoff
3551 3535 / 3449 6161
Le P'tit Creux
Haitian Cuisine
87, Rue Rebecca, PV
2942 3892 / 2942 3893
Le Paris St Tropez
Italian Cuisine
88, route de Kenscoff, Laboule
12
3410 7219
Le Relais de
Chateaublond- ATH
Fusion
Parc Historique
de la Canne à Sucre
3 449-7407
rachelhyppolite@yahoo.com
Le Toit Blanc- ATH
Fusion
Route du Saut d'eau # 22
3947 0134
Le Villate
12 Rue Villate, PV
levillate@gmail.com
3400 1212 / 3 402 1212
Les 3 Decks - ATH
Fusion
3 bis, Fermathe 54,
3418 8511 / 3462 6201
Muncheez
Les Délices Burger
Aéroport,
2813 1398 / 2813 1399
Fast Food
97, Rue Grégoire, PV
3646 1600 / 3646 1601
LunchBox
L’Esplanade
2 Rue Darguin, PV
lunchboxhaiti@gmail.com
4 412-3138 / 3 781-0012
Magdoos
Mediterranean Cuisine
30, Rue Ogé, P-V
3821-2121 / 3733-2525
Mozaik
Fusion
89, Rue Grégoire, P-V
3701 9576
Mr. Grill
Steakhouse
39, Rue Rigaud, PV
mrgrillsteakhouse@live.com
509 3114 2524 / 3620 4954
Fast Food
2. Rue Rebecca, PV
2813 1524 / 2813 1530
Plaine
2811 1334 / 2811 1335
Bois Verna,
2813 1526 / 2813 1528
Myabèl Cocktail
Bar & Restaurant
#134 Rue Stenio Vincent (Rte
Nat’l 3) Croix-des-Bouquets,
509 4863 4054
myabelcocktail@gmail.com
L'Observatoire
Boutilliers, Laboule 12
509 4799 5300 / 3454 0118
Observatoire.haiti@gmail.com
Océane Bar & Grill
Haitian Cuisine
3 bis. Rue Derenoncourt, 2940
2449
Papaye- ATH
Fusion
travel companion
Port-auPrince
Allamanda
30, Angle Rues Me lus et Ogé, / 39 Rue
Me lus - HT-6166 Pétion-Ville
509-3671-5603/ 3435-5603
info@allamandahaiti.com
www.allamandahaiti.com
B&B Comfy Inn-ATH
73, Rues Clerveaux et Ogé, HT-6166
Pétion-Ville,Haiti
3813 1212, 2227 0000
Best Western Premier-ATH
50, Angle Rue Loverture & Geffrard
Pétion-Ville,Haiti
Toll-Free from US: (877)-897-2523
509-2814-2222
reservations@bestwesternht.com
Coconut Villa-ATH
Delmas 19 , Rue Berthold,- P-a-P
509-3179-3752
coconutvillaho @prodigy.net
Eucalyptus Guest House
Route National #1
Rue Nezivar #6 , Sarthe 59,Cazeau 509-3602-7928/ 509-3142-3142-3716
eucalyptusvillage@gmail.com
www.eucalyptusguesthouse.com
NH Haiti El Rancho -ATH
Rue José Martin,# 5 P-V
509-2815-1000
nhhaitielrancho@nh-ho s.com
www.nh-ho s.com
Habitation Hatt-ATH
Delmas 31, Hatt 2 Airport Rd
509-3452-9480/ 2940-0135
2923-2995
International: 954-776-1515
sachsaieh@hotmail.com
lamermo @bellsouth.net
Ibo Lélé-ATH
Motagne Noire, P-V
509-2940-8503/ 2940-8502
Ideal Villa Hô tel-ATH
Delmas 53 # 6, Haiti
509-2943-0470
f1berthold@yahoo.com
Karibe Hô tel-ATH
Juvenat 7, P-V 509-2812-7000
i nfo@karibeho .com / w
ww.karibeho .
com
Kinam Hô tel-ATH
Place Saint-Pierre, P-V 509-2944-6000 / 2811 6000
www.ho kinam.com
La Reserve Guest House-ATH
#2, Rue Marcel Toureau, Berthe, P-V,
509-2940-0190 / 2946-1111
3330-6520 / 3330-65211
Le Montcel-ATH
Route de Kenscoff, Belot ( #83 Rue
Capois Administrative Office)
509-3701-4777/ 509-3702-7244
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48. Rue Métellus, P-V
3558 2707 / 3771 3678
+509 29 40 7227
Pizza Garden
The Bookstore Cafe &
Wine Bar
Presse Café
The Lodge
Italian Cuisine
36, Rue Chavannes, P-V
2 813 2100 / 2 813 2200
Fusion
Haitian Cuisine
28, Rue Rigaud, PV
3701 0092
Furcy. après Kenscoff
3458 5968 / 2510 9870
Quartier Latin- ATH
10, Rue Goulard
Place Boyer, P-V
3460 3326 / 3445 3325
Rebo
Expresso- ATH
Fast Food / Coffee
25, Rue Métellus, P-V
2949 0505
Redstone
Bar & Grill
36 Rue Magny, P-V
2811-0274
Table de Caius
6 Rue Legitime,
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Le Ritz-ATH
Angle des Panamericane et Jose
Saint Martin ,P-V : 509-2943-0303
apartment@ho kinam.com
catering@ho kinam.com
Le Plaza-ATH
10, Rue Capois, Champs de Mars,
Port-au-Prince
` LePlazaHaiti
http://www.plazahaiti.com
509-2814-6000
Le Perroquet
29, Rue Lamarre, P-V
509-3880-7777
leperroquetho @gmail.com
Montana Suite Horizon-ATH
Bourdon
Location : Rue Franck Cardozo, Bourdon, Ho tel Montana
50938806610 / 29400584 / 29432445
reservation@suiteshorizon.com;
reservations@ho montanahaiti.com
Palms Résidence -ATH
Esperanza Building,
87, Rue Grégoire, P-V
509 3774 6729
The View
Fusion
Complexe Le Belvédère.
Angle des Rues
Chavannes & Clerveaux, PV
3632 7706
Utopia Garden Grill
Thomassin 48
Route de Kenscoff
37023924
Vert-Galant
Creole and bistro cuisine
81 avenue Lamartiniere
`vertgalant.boisverna
4629 8659
Prince Hôtel --ATH
Pacot 30, Angle Rue 3 et Avenue N,
509-2944-0422
Royal Oasis-ATH
Rue Panamericaine
P-V115 Avenue Panamericaine
+509-2229-2030
reservations@ht.occidentalhotels.com
Servotel -ATH
Rte De L’Aéroport, Maïs Gaté.
info@servo haiti.com
509 2812-7500
The Inn at Villa Bambou
509 2 813-1724
www.villabambouhaiti.com
The Lodge-ATH
Furcy
509 3458 1052 / 3458 5968
The Palm Inn
Delmas 31 3, Rue Hatte 3
4446 9969 / 3889 0162
www.palminnho .net
Port-au-Prince
palm.events@gmail.com
509-3706-7342 / 3454-0053
jbuteau@palmevents.com
www.palmevents.com
Visa Lodge-ATH
Paradis des
Receptions & Hotel #13, rue Léon Nau, P-V
(509)2816-0605 / (509)2816-2524
info@hotelvillatherese.com
Route de Frere #29 Rue Roger Cola
509-3822-7149
services@visalodge.com
509 2813- 0777
www.visalodge.com
Villa Thérese
Côte
Caraïbe
Abakabay- ATH
Ile à Vache
509-3721-3691/ 3683-6253
abakabay@hotmail.com
abakabay.com
Aldy Hôtel- ATH (Aquin)
509-3829-9775, 3741-0532
Adyhotel1@yahoo.fr
nancyecomeau@yahoo.fr
Auberge du Mont Saint Jean
Vallée de Jacmel
509-3702-0510/ 3707-0605/ 34011789
aubergesaintjean@yahoo.com
Auberge Davezac Levy
Camp Perrin
509-3797-8404
Auberge du Rayon Vert - ATH
Section Point Sable,Port Salut
509-3713-9035, 3779-1728
aubergedurayonvert@yahoo.fr
www.aubergedurayonvert.com
Auberge Inn - ATH
6 Ave, Emile Roumer Bordes /
Jérémie
509-3727-9678, 2713-1524/2278-2917
Cap Lamandou (Jacmel)
509-3844-8264/3482-2585/38448265
hotelcyvadier@huges.net,
contact@hotelcyvadier.com
hotelcyvadier.com
Cyvadier Plage (Cyvadier- Jacmel)
hotelcyvadier@hughes.net
509 3844-8264
3482-2585 / 3844- 8265
Dan’s creek
Port-Salut
509-3614-8143/ 509-3644-0404
danscreekhotel@gmail.com
danscreekhotel.com
Hôtel du Village (Port-Salut)
509-3713-9035
portsaluthotelduvillage@yahoo.fr
Hôtel Villa Ban Yen
Vallue Petit Goave, Hotel Le Montagne
509-3420-2091/ 3231-8871/22285941
absept60@yahoo.fr
Hotel Kabic Beach Club
(Jacmel)
Ti Mouillage, Jacmel
509-3780-6850
www.kabicbeachclub.com
Hotel Florita
Historic District of Jacmel
509-3785-5154/ 4030-1424
info@hotelflorita.com
Jardin Sur Mer-ATH
Route Nationale # 2, Zanglais,
Saint Louis du Sud
509-2270-1051/ 3668-6147
3119-8689
jardinsurmer@hotmail.com
L’Amitié Guest House :
Ti Mouillage, Cayes Jacmel
(509) 2942-7156 / 3417-7582
La Colline Enchantée-ATH
Marigot ( Corail Sud 67 Rue Gregoire PB
3701-9697/ 2274-1464
lacolineenchantee@gmail.com
Manolo Inn
Petite Rivière de Nippes
509-3752-3838
lemanoloinn@mac.com
Port Morgan-ATH
Ile a Vache
509-3921-0000/ 3923-0000
portmorgan@huges.net
info@port-morgan.com
port-morgan.com
Relais du Boucanier
Avenue de la Lertation, Port Salut
509-3720-1144
lerelaisduboucanier@hotmail.com
lebouknier.com
Le Recul (Camp Perrin)
Camp Perrin
509-3454-0027
valnuma@yahoo.fr
Villa Nicole (Cayes-Jacmel)
Cayes-Jacmel
509-3387-4500/3389-4500
reservation@bobeachhotel.com
bobeabchhotel.com
Côte des
Arcadins
Kaliko Beach Club -ATH
Cote des Arcadins, Caries
509-2940-4609 / 4640-2223
www.kalikobeachclub.com
Wahoo Bay Beach -ATH
Cote des Arcadins, KM 62, Caries
509-3106-7676 / 3735-2536
3735-2831
wahoobaybeach.com
Moulin Sur Mer -ATH
Route National #1 Mon Trouis -800m
after the Mont Trouis ,bridge
509-3701-1918, 2813-1042/ 37021918
info@moulinsurmer.com
moulinsurmer.com
Club Indigo -ATH
Route National #1, 18 km
from Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince Office: Rue de Nime
#4, Route de L’Aeroport, Enface eco
depot
509-3651-1000, 3650-1000, 34411000
contact@clubindigo.net
clubindigo.net
Ouanga Bay -ATH
Mont Trouis, Route National #1,
KM 63 Caries
509-3756-5212/ 3932-5810
ouangabay@hotmail.com
Côte
Atlantique
Auberge du Picolet
Cap haitien
509 3438-6357/ 2810-1111
auberge.picolet@gmail.com
Art Galleries
Collection Flamboyant
9 Rue Darguin, P-V
509-3909-9231/3555-9398
mimovor54@gmail.com
Expressions
55 Rue Metellus, P-V
509-3713-0522/ 3602-0232
admin@expressiongaleriedart.com
expressionsgaleriedart.com
Festival Arts
Cormier Plage-ATH
Route de Labadie, Cap-Haitien
509-3702-0210
cormier@huges.net3
43 Rue Magny, P-V
509-3551-7311 /3401-3171
3716-0018
festivalhaiti@yahoo.fr
www.festivalhaiti.com
Habitation Jouissant -ATH
Galerie Marassa-ATH
202 Habitation Jouissant
509-2227-7799
Email: MBBCapStar@hotmail.com
Hôtel Mont Joli-ATH
Cap Haitien
Rue 29 B Carrenage, Cap Haitien
509-2943-1110/ 3942-6975
hotelmontjoli@gmail.com
Hôtel Beaux Rivages
Cap Haitien
509-3687-2903
beaurivagehotel@yahoo.fr
115, ave Panaméricaine, P-V,
Complexe Oasis
509-4834-2328 | 4630-4545
galeriemarassaoasis@gmail.com
www.galeriemarassa.com
Galerie Monnin-ATH
19 Rue Lamarre, P-V
509-2257-4430/3680-3240/34468768/3804-8464
galeriemonnin@galeriemonnin.com
galeriemonnin.com
Galerie Nader-ATH
50 Rue Gregoire, PV
509-3709-0222
galerienader@hotmail.com
galerienader.com
Hostellerie
du Roi Christophe
Cap Haitien
509-2709-0556
hotroi@yahoo.com,
info@hotelchristophe.com
hotelroichristophe.com
L’Atelier Boutique
Fondation Theard
Fermathe 59 | 509-2513-9874
Les Ateliers Jerôme
Résidence Royale
#46 de la rue Rébecca, Pétion Ville,
Haiti, HT6140
509 37056825 / 34119833
lesateliersjerome@yahoo.fr
lesateliersjerome@gmail.com
www.lesateliersjerome.com
Cap Haitien
509 2942-0540
golfromes@hotmail.com
Centre
Hotel l'Ermitage
de Pandiassou -ATH
Pandiassou ,Plateau Central
Tel: 509-3742-5934 / 3741-8753
lermitagedepaindiassou@yahoo.com
Wozo Plaza -ATH
L’IMPRIMEUR S.A.
Official printer of
Route National #3, Mirebalais
Tel: +509-3614-6035/4832-2320
wowoplatzahotel@yahoo.com
Xaragua Hotel -ATH
Route National #1, KM 80
509-2200-3680/ 509-2258-4307
lexaraguahotel@yahoo.fr
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Car Rental
Avis
20 Rue Mais Gate,
Route de L’aeroport
509-2229-6399/509-2941-555
avis.com/car-rental/location/HT
Budget Rent-a-Car
Angle Rue Leonard
& Route de L’Aeroport
509-2813-01800
budgetinternational.com
Dollar Rent-a-Car
Airport Road
509 - 2250-1800 / 2514-1800
2813-1800
Info@dollarhaiti.com
Dollarhaiti.com
Europcar
Airport Road
Angle rue louverture et blvd
Toussaint louverture
509-2812-5555/ 2812-5556
europcar.com/car-HAITI
Hertz -ATH
Airport Road
509-3779-0700 /2816-0700
hertz.com/rentacar/location/PAPT50
Secom -ATH
Delmas
564 Route de Delmas
509-2942-2940 / 2942-2941
info@secomhaiti.com
secomhaiti.com
Airlines
American Airlines
Delmas 32 Delimart Plaza,
Corner of Rue Lamarre & Chavanne
Choucoune Plaza Petion Ville
509-2229-6000 / www.aa.com
Aerolineas Mas
Next to Servotel, at National Gas
Station
509-3704-4560
www.aeolineasmass.cm
Air Caraïbes - ATH
509-2813-1037 / aircaraibe.com
Air France - ATH
509-3115-5000 / www.airfrance.ht
Air Transat - ATH
37 Rue Grégoire P-V,
509 3696-2531 / 4801-2416 : Urgence 3940-4632
USA : 954-636-1884
E-mail : info@agencealphahaiti.com
Website: www.agencealphahaiti.com
Agence Citadelle – ATH
info@agencecitadelle.com
509 2940 5900 / 3445-5900
Chatelain Tours – ATH
chatelaintours@hotmail.com
509 3701-4570
Harmony Tours & Travel
Agency – ATH
harmony@harmony-tta.com
509 2813-0533
Copa Airlines - ATH
Multivision.voyage@yahoo.com
509 2941-0110
509-3843-3582 / copaair.com
Delta Airlines - ATH
509-2943-3582 / 2816-1666
www.delta.com
Insel Air International - ATH
509-2813-0403/ 2813-0402
www.fly-inselair.com
Jet Blue- ATH
Aeroport Int. Toussaint Louverture
2229 2570 / 2229 2571
Mission Aviation Fellowship
509-3791-9209 / 2941-9209
flyhaiti@maf.org / mafhaiti.org
509-2940-4421 / 2940-4422
spirit.com
Sunrise
Associationtouristiquehaiti
Agence Alpha
(509) 3782-8832 , 3643-0994
1-866-847-1112
aregnier@hamerco.com
rhippolyte@hamerco.com
Spirit Airlines
18, rue Moïse,
Pétion-Ville, Haïti
Tél : 509-2946-8484
3906-8484
Travel Agencies
Aerogare Guy Malary, Tabarre
2816 0616 / 2816 0615
www.sunriseairways.net
Tortugair
509-2812-8000/ 2812-8003
2812-8005/ 2812-8006
tortugair.com
Turks & Caicos Airways
www.airturksandcaicos.com
Multivision Agence
de voyage – ATH
Mon’Edy Tourism
Agency – ATH
73, Rue Nicolas Geffrard, Cayes
Ramonique13@hotmail.com
509 4707 3571
Napolitano
Travel Service – ATH
napolitanotravel@yahoo.com
509 2940-0750 / 2940-1402
Rêves et Voyages – ATH
Angle rues Lambert et Aubran
Complexe Galeria
revesetvoyages@yahoo.com
509 2940 1428
Sans Souci Agence
de voyage – ATH
mpetoia@gmail.com
509 1813-1564
SpeedyServicesVoyages–ATH
129, Rue Faubert, P.V.
speedyvoyagermieux@mail.com
509 3944 7922
Uniglobe – ATH
Email: uniglobe@hainet.net
Tél: (509) 3623-1418 / 3428-0770
Transborder
Bus Lines
Capital Coach Lines
info@capitalcoachline.com
509 2 512 5989 / 3 455 1777
Caribe Tours
caribetours@gmail.com
509 2 257 9379 /3 785 1946
Terra Bus
chatour@hotmail.com
Airport Shuttle
Service
Airport Express
509 3445 5902
Airport Express@agencecitadelle.com
Navette S.A. - ATH
255, Lalue Ave John Brown
navettesa@hotmail.com
509 3710 9988
Pharmacies
Obonsoins
107, Rue Louverture, PV
3800 3737
Pharmacie du Boulevard
1, Angle Blvd. du 15
Octobre & Rue D. Lespinasse, PAP
509 3459 6553 / 3808 9050
Pharmaximum
12, Rue Ogé, PV | 509 2816 0116
Polyclinique 48
408, Auto Route de Delmas
OPEN 24/7
509 2942-0068 / 3694-2078
Receptive
Operators
Agence Citadelle American
Express Travel - ATH
info@agencecitadelle.com
509 2940 5900 / 3445 5900 /
3040 5900
www.agencecitadelle.com
Tour Haiti
31 Rue Casseus Pacot, Port-au-Prince
www.tourhaiti.com
509 2813 22235
Uniglobe - ATH
uniglobe@haine.net
509 2941 0742
Voyages Lumière - ATH
voyageslumierehaiti@gmail.com
509 3607 1321 / 4805 8289
www.voyageslumiere.com
Voyages Plus Cap - ATH
Cap Haïtien
agencevpcap@yahoo.fr
509 3443 0823 / 2940 0484
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