Bar-B-Barn Negril Cooking it up with Norm

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=149 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="0c3085a3.jpg"> <div> <B>Jamaica~Noamie's Negril.Com</B></div> <div> <B>Noamie's - Jamaican Tea Room...An Innovative Walk into Traveling & Reality </B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2fe58010.gif" border=0 width="600" height="1" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <I><B>Negril: The Place I'll Rather Be</B></I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF66FF" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><I><B>...</B></I></FONT><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FF66FF" FACE="Desdemona" ><B>Jamaica ~ Negril </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#CCCCE4" FACE="Eurostile" ><A HREF="id48.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="My BookWest Cliffe"><U><B>Home</B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1fdb2da0.jpg" border=0 width="434" height="218" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Honey - mooners Heaven</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id67.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Negril Honeymooners Paradise"><U><B><IMG SRC="36cf9cd0.jpg" border=0 width="249" height="205" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=331 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Bar-B-Barn Negril Cooking it up with Norm</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Negril's Cliff, Beautiful White Sand Beaches and much more.... </B></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="1fe9c2e0.png" border=0 width="412" height="46" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="11a80200.jpg" border=0 width="640" height="32" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="1ffb8460.png" border=0 width="440" height="70" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="200a6e60.jpg" border=0 width="166" height="230" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="201183a0.jpg" border=0 width="280" height="314" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="202903a0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="314" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Chef Norm at Bar-B-Barn Negril </B></div> <bR> <div> Arrived at Bar-B-Barn, the funniest sounding name for an hotel but couldnt have picked a better place. </div> <bR> <div> Our room was a double with two double beds, airconditioned, windows on two sides so a nice cross breeze, TV with cable (so I can get caught up on my American sitcoms whilst awaiting my turn in the shower) and plenty of closet space. We had a little balcony to sit on but why do so when the beach and the bar beckon?</div> <bR> <div> Norm, the owner, was formerly Chef at Pegasus in Kingston, and his food is amazing! From the Jamaican breakfast (you can have ackee, calloo or mixed both with saltfish, and dumplings, YUM). </div> <bR> <div> The room includes continental breakfast, but for an extra $2 you can have the full JA brekkie instead. Blue Mountain coffee with free refills, but I opted for the freshly squeezed orange juice. We were two steps from the beach, via the bar. HUGE glasses of white wine, crisp and cold, or frozen drinks, like pina colada made with fresh pineapple, cost $3.50 or less, and beer was about a dollar US. compared to UK prices, I was in heaven. After my trips to France and Greece, I was not sure what to expect in a Jamaica hotel, especially a small family owned one. We paid $85 B&B for two of us, so my share was 1/2 and again compared to European/UK prices was excellent value for money.</div> <bR> <div> And what can you say about a 7 mile beach with crystal clear water, blue blue blue? Sand is pink like Bermuda, but softer. You get a lounge chair and can do the sun or park under a thatched umbrella, for free (unlike some places which charge you, in France and Greece). There is plenty of room - not crowded either.</div> <div> A fruit lady will cut up fresh fruit for you as you relax on your beach - fresh coconut, pineapple, mango, papaya - we ordered several of each and the 5 of us shared the coconut water!  And the lobster man will bring you a fresh steamed lobster and a lime and there is lunch! or a pattie from another person. Unlike my trip to the Bahamas, the vendors are very low key, and do not hassle you. You just say no thanks if you are not interested.</div> <bR> <div> We also ventured out to 3 Dives which is a rustic restaurant with octagonal picnic tables on the cliffs. They do lobster for about $24 US which is 4 half lobsters! I didnt think I would be able to finish but I did! and we had a good time talking to other tourists from all over. Negril inspires a loyal following - most people we met had been coming for over 20 years and loveing it! </div> <div> Each night there is a different party along the beach. You can walk in the sand, then just pop in to whatever sounds interesting (live Reggae). Whilst we were there, Yellow Man was too - cool! </div> <bR> <div> And walking back to the hotel, the stars were so bright and close. I managed to attract (?) an admirer, who said he had named one just for me. But I preferred to be on my own, so he graciously removed himself when I said my (imaginary) husband was awaiting my return.</div> <bR> <div> I have read where people are afraid to go to Jamaica. Well, Negril was NOT Scary! The hotel had a security guy who kept an eye on things and I felt perfectly safe on the beach, in the hotel and walking to restaurants or taking a taxi to Rick's Cafe to watch the sunset and (very hunky) divers! The taxi driver waited for us, and escorted us back to the hotel - a nice touch!</div> <bR> <div> Since this was my last holiday (or you COULD SAY my FIRST holiday) since I started my new Job on feb 9, it was just the thing - hot days, warm nights, wonderful beach.  Airfare cost about 500 GBP, but whilst there, the US$ prices were much less than in the UK and the value for money was terrific.</div> <div> Jamaica is more like Africa than Bermuda, with its busy thoroughfares, vendors, etc. And it is this raw quality that makes you know you are really away from home. The people are wonderful friendly, helpful and the guys very flirtacious which is good for my soul.  I 'coulda pulled the gardener,' but decided to play hard to get... this time! </div> <bR> <div> Oh, did I already mention the Sunsets? </div> <div> The aloe massage on the beach? </div> <div> Dancing in the sand to a Reggae Band? </div> <div> Eating 'special' birthday cake (nudge nudge)? </div> <div> I shall return!!</div> <bR> <div> REVIEW: Courtesy of Ciao </div> <div> http://www.ciao.co.uk/Negril_Jamaica__Review_5394826 </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>At Norm's: </B></div> <div> We offer Airport pickup and return and tours to the usual places that you request to go to eg..YS falls,Black River etc..Never before have I mentioned that. </div> <div> 2. Internet Access---Free internet access with any purchase even if it's one cup of coffee. </div> <bR> <div> 3. Norm's Sports & Jerk Bar---Plays Arcade Games,Pool and listen to some great Reggae Music while eating some tasty Jerk Chicken,Jerk Pork all served with Roast Yam,Sweet Potato,Roast Breadfruit,Festivals,fries,Rice & Peas or Hardough Bread... </div> <bR> <div> 4. Norm's Yard Food----Located on the beach by the Bar-B-Barn Hotel, We serve delicious tasting local dishes at unbeatable prices...Dishes such as Brown Stew Chicken,Fried Chicken,Curried Chicken,Curried Goat etc..Whatever you fancy just ask.. </div> <bR> <div> 5. Norm's Gourmet Works---Restaurant at the Bar-B-Barn Hotel..Here we prepare just about anything.Come on over and check out our menu's..Pickney Menu,Beverage Menu,Breakfast Menu,Lunch Menu,Snack Menu and Dinner Menu. </div> <bR> <div> Call 957 4755/4267 for FREE pickup and Return from anywhere in Negril. </div> <div> Norm's </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="2059c2e0.png" border=0 width="412" height="46" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="751" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#6666CC HEIGHT= 57 WIDTH="741"><div> Just a little history on my background..Have been in this business for years..Have been cooking at home on Sundays when I should have been going to Church...LOL I have always enjoyed cooking for people and getting that wow!! "Norm's that was delicious" That alone makes my day,night and year...<I><B> ~Norm~</B></I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="11a80200.jpg" border=0 width="640" height="32" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="20358e60.jpg" border=0 width="344" height="230" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="204d3e50.jpg" border=0 width="211" height="229" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="688" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#000000 HEIGHT= 57 WIDTH="678"><div> <B>This site and its pages are Copyright 1998-2008. Noamie's Negril- Jamaican Tea Room. All Rights Reserved. Web site Designed by: Noamie</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>