$$$$ • Italiana • George Town
The celebrated Edinburgh cocktail bar Hey Palu, renowned for its devotion to the art of aperitivo, has take over Next Door in the Cayman Islands, marking a bold and elegant new chapter in the region’s hospitality scene.We’re not here to serve another frozen daiquiri, even if our (Champagne Colada is to die for)” says Alex co-founder of Hey Palu. “We’re here to introduce Cayman to the beauty, balance and elegance that is the ritual of the aperitivo. The aperitivo happy hour isn’t just a drink; it’s a moment.”Expect crisp, house-seasoned snacks, Italian-style nibbles, and a rotating selection of small plates made for grazing and lingering. From burratina to salumi selection to truffle ravioli and zucchini fritti.This is not a concept bent to island clichés. There are no flaming cocktails or novelty mugs. Just clean, confident drinks, expert hospitality, and the simple belief that an early evening aperitif might just be the finest way to end the day—or start the night.
