Column: The Bermuda Edit This Week
[Column written by Mikaela Ian Pearman]
From dining and wellness to experiences worth building a weekend around, The Bermuda Edit spotlights Bermuda-based businesses that continue to stand out. Each week, this column offers a considered look at what’s happening across the island — highlighting places known for consistency, quality, and the kind of experience people return for.
Whether you’re planning ahead or making a last-minute decision, The Bermuda Edit is designed to help you cut through the noise and focus on what’s genuinely worth your time.
Restaurant Weeks at Aurora
What they’re offering: Aurora is taking part in Restaurant Weeks with a three-course dinner menu priced at $69. The menu blends fresh local seafood with globally inspired flavours, featuring starters like local fish ceviche with prickly pear coconut leche de tigre, tuna sushi rolls, pork gyoza, and burrata caprese. Main options range from blackened catch of the day and seafood linguine to grilled New York strip steak, red Thai curry, and a half broiled spiny lobster upgrade. Desserts include lemon meringue cheesecake and sticky warm dates pudding. Additionally, Aurora hosts a fabulous buffet brunch every Sunday from 11am to 2pm.
Why it’s worth checking out: A fabulous Restaurant Weeks option that pairs variety, flavour, and Aurora’s relaxed waterfront setting. Each course also offers a vegetarian option.
To make a reservation, call [441] 232-8686 and for more information, visit http://www.aurora.bm
Restaurant Weeks at Blu Bar & Grill
What they’re offering: Blu Bar & Grill is offering a three-course dinner menu priced at $69 for Restaurant Weeks. Starters include cod fish potato fritters, burrata with prosciutto, and ponzu salmon gravlax nigiri. Main courses range from braised beef cheek and chicken parmigiana to shrimp-filled wahoo ravioli, with an optional half lobster upgrade. Desserts feature Bermuda lemon meringue pie, rum cake with Gosling’s rum ice cream, and pineapple upside-down cake.
Why it’s worth checking out: The curated menu offers a broad look at the kitchen’s range, making it a great moment to enjoy a Blu dinner you might not otherwise plan on a typical night out.
To make a reservation, call 441 232 2323 and for more information, visit www.blu.bm.
Valentine’s Dinner at Huckleberry
What they’re offering: Huckleberry is hosting a Valentine’s dinner experience designed to unfold at a relaxed, unhurried pace. The evening begins with warm smoked honey pain au lait, followed by refined starters and seasonal mains, including options such as spiny lobster, char-grilled ribeye, pan-seared seabass, and a considered vegetarian dish. Dessert features rich chocolate and raspberry, finished with petit fours, tea, and coffee.
Why it’s worth checking out: With low lighting, attentive service, and a menu built for lingering, Huckleberry offers a romantic setting that feels intimate, polished, and easy to settle into — ideal for a Valentine’s dinner that prioritises atmosphere as much as flavour.
Click here to book your special table.
Restaurant Weeks at Hamilton Princess
What they’re offering: Hamilton Princess is participating in Bermuda Restaurant Weeks with two-course lunch [$35] and three-course dinner [$59] menus available through February 16. The menus are inspired by local ingredients and Bermudian flavours, with dishes such as spicy pumpkin and sweet potato soup, coconut curry snapper, Portuguese-style chicken stew, and honey-roasted pumpkin tortellini. Desserts include Bermudian-style rum cake or a fresh fruit bowl with Princess honey yoghurt.
Why it’s worth checking out: A well-rounded Restaurant Weeks offering that highlights local flavours while giving diners flexibility to enjoy the experience at lunch or dinner in a classic Hamilton setting.
To make a reservation, email Ham.DiningReservations@Fairmont.com or call 441-298-2028.
The Bermuda Edit is updated weekly, spotlighting a small selection of Bermuda-based businesses across food, wellness, lifestyle, and experiences. Each feature is chosen to help readers discover what’s worth their time, whether planning ahead or deciding last-minute. Email mikaela@mikaelaian.com to have your business featured in this branded content column.
- Mikaela Ian Pearman
