FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – With an investment of some $3.5 million, the newly renovated Stoned Crab Restaurant at Taino Beach was officially opened on Thursday, marking the rebirth of the iconic landmark building constructed in the early 70’s on Grand Bahama, The Tribune reported on August 16.
The restaurant – which was purchased in December 2014 by Olivia Pagés – underwent four years of renovations, which were delayed by the hurricanes of 2016 and 2017. Bruce Silvera, of Freeport Construction, was the contractor.
At the opening, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest commended Ms Pagés for her commitment to the project in restoring the restaurant to its former glory, despite some challenges along the way with the storms.
Some 40 Bahamians are employed there, including Executive Chef Ranwa Ferguson, the son of former Police Commissioner Reginald Ferguson.
Mr Turnquest said the restaurant’s reopening represents the resurgence of the Taino Beach area as a hub of fun and family entertainment. He indicated that there is the potential for the area to be developed much like Florida’s South Beach, Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, and other well known beach strips in Barbados and the Cayman Islands.
The Stoned Crab, he said, joins several other amazing developments at Taino Beach, including the Private’s Cove Water Park and Zipline, Pirates Adventure, and the return of Toni Macaroni Experience. http://www.tribune242.com/news/2019/aug/16/restaurant-opens-grand-bahama-after-35m-investment/
