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FROM SMALL EATIERS, GREAT RESTAURANT GROW
Leaning against a large African neem tree I planted decades ago at the Deco Stop Bar, where I stop for a “sasparilla” every now and then, I look out and see the striking plastic awnings and terra cotta style cement floors of Rum Runners. Ha! What do these young guys know about rum running today? Real rum running was in 1958, white label, camels and black lace lady’s stockings! tables were full. midriffs handsome bodies. laughter. conversations great deeds. some things change. bet these guests never tasted captain’s corn chowder his special beef stroganoff. drank time can or tequila straight from bottle. god, new restaurant cleaner than buildings with roofs that don’t leak, modern kitchen whose pizza oven is hot enough to melt diving leads, and serving counter reminiscent of a navy chow line in the officer’s hospital…new my wrist” “bleeding i’ll but yes, lively smiles bare> tables were full. midriffs handsome bodies. laughter. conversations great deeds. some things change. bet these guests never tasted captain’s corn chowder his special beef stroganoff. drank time can or tequila straight from bottle. god, new restaurant cleaner than buildings with roofs that don’t leak, modern kitchen whose pizza oven is hot enough to melt diving leads, and serving counter reminiscent of a navy chow line in the officer’s hospital…new my wrist” “bleeding i’ll but yes, lively smiles bare>
I couldn’t help but wonder if the new crew has ever asked their guests to help in the galley. The fatter the ladies, the better the cooks, and I always had a kitchen full of them. Disappearing forks were always a problem, so I introduced chopsticks. And during nasty weather, we dined in our wetsuits. Many great folks ate here at this restaurant because we served terrific food. Some things never change, but with professionals and new facilities, I still sense the old aura is here, and alive, where the world’s finest folks and divers still hang out.
Captain Don
Note: at Rum Runners we do our utmost to only work with fresh ingredients. However, being on a small remote island means that these are not always available. If this is the case, our chef will adjust the dish accordingly. For this we ask your understanding. No service charge will be added to your check.