A Positive Food Experience at PoZ’ Restaurant & Bar in Dominica
06 Dec 2019
Disclosure: My food at PoZ’ Restaurant & Bar was covered by Discover Dominica Authority. All opinions are my own.
Travel and food go hand-in-hand. Finding a great local eatery with fantastic food while wandering off the beaten path is a Canadian food lover’s dream.
Finding a local restaurant, where the owner is originally from Toronto Canada, can tell you the story of his journey to Dominica, and make you a delicious custom dish? Now that is pretty awesome.
Well, that is Troy Dixon of PoZ’ Restaurant & Bar in Calibishie Dominica.
PoZ’ Troy Dixon
Troy Dixon visited Dominica several years ago. Each trip he took to Dominica became longer and longer. As the locals got to know Troy, they started to refer to him as “PoZ”, short for positive, which clearly reflects his outlook on life.
On one of Troy’s trips back to Toronto, he was waiting in the long customs lineup customs at Pearson International Airport (YYZ), and realized that the busy lifestyle in Toronto was just too fast for him compared to how much he enjoyed the laid back Caribbean feeling of Dominica. He decided right then that this was his last time back to Toronto, and he was going to make Dominica his home.
Design your life
Adopting the credo “Design your life… Don’t let your life design you”, Troy moved to Dominica permanently in 2012, and opened up PoZ’ Restaurant & Bar in Calibishie.
What started off as a small restaurant in a remote part of the island became popular to locals, a destination for residents of other parts of the island, and a hangout for expats.
PoZ’ Restaurant & Bar
Known for custom created offerings, PoZ’ Restaurant & Bar has no official menu. Troy will give you a rundown of what he has for the day, and can custom make anything you like.
A lot of the produce Troy serves is grown right on PoZ’ property. Lettuce, cabbage, peppers, ginger, bay leaf, and lime are all grown in the garden. The seafood is all purchased from local fishermen.
Pro tip: When Troy is finished reading the specials, ask what the dish will cost before you order.
Some of PoZ’ signature dishes:
• Oxtail stew
• Bacon-wrapped plantain chips
• Fish and dasheen cakes
• Lobster in garlic butter
• Pumpkin soup
• Callaloo soup
• Curried goat
• Chatoo (squid)
Canadian influences include:
• Burgers
• Rib eye streaks
The burger recipe is one that Troy learned from his mom, and the rib eye streaks are sourced from Roseau.
What I Ate
I started off with Troy’s signature Callaloo soup. Made with dasheen leaves, yam, onions, celery, parsley, chive, thyme, and coconut milk. Oh gosh – this soup is delicious, and makes you want more. But alas, it was my starter, so I savoured this bowl of deliciousness, and awaited my main course.
Because both the Mahi-Mahi and the Shrimp in coconut milk sauce specials sounded absolutely amazing, I decided to try them both. I am glad I did. The fish was tender, the plump shrimp were cooked just right, and the coconut milk sauce was very tasty.
A Pool
Troy knew he needed to have a drawing card for his remote location. He wanted to keep diners happy with a delicious meal, but also wanted to give them a reason to stick around for drinks at the bar. So he installed a pool, which allows people just looking to relax and enjoy a few drinks a way to cool off in the warm Caribbean weather.
Location
PoZ’ Restaurant & Bar is located at:
Resource Center Road, Dubique, Calibishie, Dominica
Phone: 1-767-612-5176
Hours
Open 4:00pm to 12:00am daily
Enjoy a Meal at PoZ’ Restaurant & Bar
No trip to Dominica is complete without visit to PoZ’ Restaurant & Bar in Calibishie. You’ll go for the food, stay for the friendly atmosphere and wonderful service, and want to visit every time you are in Dominica. Be sure to try Troy’s yummy peanut rum punch.
Cheers,
Big Daddy
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Craig Silva
Craig is a passionate and seasoned travel, food, and lifestyle writer, whose words paint vivid pictures of the world's most captivating destinations. His work not only inspires others to embark on their own adventures but also fosters a deep appreciation for the beauty and diversity of our world. He captures the essence of each locale, offering readers a glimpse into the cultures, landscapes, cuisine, and experiences that make travel so enriching. Craig is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and the International Travel Writers Alliance (ITWA). If you are a PR agency or brand and would like Craig to review a travel destination, vehicle, restaurant, product or service, please send him an email.
