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Some restaurants carry the tourist board's meson gastronómico designation. Such establishments specialize in typical island food. The eastern region has both formal restaurants, where reservations are necessary, and casual beachside eateries, where you can walk in unannounced in beach attire and have a fine meal of fresh fish. Bills generally don't include service charges, so a 15% tip is customary and expected. Most restaurants are open for dinner from late afternoon until about 10 pm.
This ice cream shop has more than 30 flavors available and is home of the fried ice cream. The chairs are swings and the walls are coated with newspaper clippings and pictures of famous guests over the years, chronicling its long history in the community. Chances are high you'll find the owner on site, serving guests herself.
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