< Previous28 THE CAKE STUDIO Lori-Ann Foley is the self-taught mastermind behind The Cake Studio, who has been creating sugary delights for more than 13 years. The Cake Studio offers cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, ice cream cakes, macarons, brownies, scones, doughnuts and cheesecakes. Gluten-free, keto and vegan options are also available. The team caters for events ranging from birthday parties to weddings, and products are baked to order, which means every client gets a product that is made especially for them. Must-try items: Ice cream cakes and gluten- free chocolate cake (which is Lori-Ann’s personal favourite). The Cake Studio | 107 Claude Hill Drive off Smith Road. t: 926-4944 w: thecakestudiocayman.com MYKONOS Anyone visiting The Grove should make a quick stop at Mykonos Bakery which serves up sweet traditional Greek goods with a contemporary international twist. The bakery offers fresh-baked breads, homemade gelato, large and small cakes, sandwiches, doughnuts, cheese rolls, and other baked goods. Coffees and smoothies are also on offer. Visitors may also spy an area dedicated to BIRD Bakery – Elizabeth Chambers’ first international location of her San Antonio, Texas, bakery. Open Monday to Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Must-try items: the homemade sourdough bread is sensational, the spanakopitas are a signature Greek item, and the Greek bagel, which has ham and cream cheese stuffed inside, has become a crowd favourite. Mykonos Bakery | The Grove t: 623-5555 w: mykonos.ky ISLAND TASTE BAKERY Island Taste was opened in 1975 by Graham and Virginia Thompson and passed down the generations. They have one main outlet in Caymanian Village, with more locations in the works. Their products are also available in more than 200 stores on all three islands, including all supermarkets and most gas stations/ convenience stores. Their bakery has a wide range of products including sliced white/wheat/hard dough bread, banana bread, gizzada, Danish pastry, coconut rock, ginger bulla and more, plus sweet treats such as tres leches cake, coco flan and doughnuts. Their restaurant side specialises in local lunches such as Cayman-style beef, stewed conch, jerk chicken and many more. Open Monday to Saturday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Must-try items: The classic patty and coco bread combo. Island Taste | 7 Caymanian Village t: 949-1480 w: islandtaste.ky The Cake Studio.Mykonos.29 SWEET DREAMS CAYMAN Sweet Dreams Cayman is situated within Squires Seaside Shopping Plaza (also home to Beach Bubbles) in Bodden Town. What started as a hobby has grown into a profession for Ortal Alexander – known as Alexis – who opened the bakery in 2022. The bakery started with only cakes for special events, but has expanded to desserts, pastries and coffee, all situated in a beautiful corner of Cayman. The bakery also features a very Instagram-friendly fl ower wall. Open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Must-try items: French crêpe cake and the babka cake. Sweet Dreams Cayman | Squires Seaside Shopping Plaza t: 923-1363 SOON COME SCRATCH Brittanni Seymour-Weld’s Scratch bakery is a culmination of all things Cayman with a modern twist using old Caymanian recipes passed down by her grandmothers, as well as others she has perfected over the years. Brittanni makes rustic cakes, doughnuts, cruffi ns, scrolls, and French macarons all from scratch, free from preservatives and using locally-sourced ingredients where possible. The bakery was started in 2013 online, with a storefront location soon to open in the new City Plaza on Crewe Road. Must-try item: Doughnuts – sample the cassava cake variety. Scratch | City Plaza t: 923-0081 w: scratchgourmetdesserts.com Bakeries to follow, and order from, on Insta: lefrancais00 | lunascakery345 | sweetcrumbscayman | caymansweetbites | jazzycakesky Sweet Dreams Cayman. Scratch. Island Taste.30 Teri: Cabo romper, $169; Gold large link bracelet, $30; Gold chain link cuff, $59.31 Teri: Cabo romper, $169; Gold large link bracelet, $30; Gold chain link cuff, $59. L-r Teri: Cabo romper, $169; Gold large link bracelet, $30; Gold chain link cuff, $59; Matte link bracelet, $35 | Tim: Split Personality button-up, $135; Infinity shorts, $89 | Flynne: Ruffle Skirt Favorite dress, $130; pearl hoop earrings, $35; Gold ball stretch bracelet, $25; Glass bead stretch bracelet, $25. As Cayman slips into to its busiest social season, check out these classy clothes exuding island chic with a hint of glam. This issue, What’s Hot teamed up with Funky Monkey Lifestyle Wear in Governors Square, and Thatch & Barrel bar and restaurant at Pedro St. James to photograph stunning styles in a sensational location. Awesome outfits for the autumn months. FALL FOR fashion3233 Teri: Sloan crop top & skirt set, $229; Metal flower choker, $79; Glass bead bracelet, $25; Square cut-out stretch bracelet, $40 | Tim: Brisbane dress shirt, $179; Linen trousers, $110.3435 Models: Tim Hartman, Teri Lynne and Flynne Lunt. Clothing and accessories: Funky Monkey Lifestyle Wear, Governors Square. t: 943-8659, w: funkymonkeycayman.com. Hair styling: Studio54 West Salon, Galleria Plaza. t: 943-3722. w: studio54west.ky. Venue: Thatch & Barrel, Pedro St. James. t: 938-4786. w: thatchandbarrel.com. Photos: Taneos Ramsay. Clockwise – Flynne: Fleur dress, $189; Pearl link heart charm necklace, $65; Drop pearl earrings, $25; Beaded handle wristlet, $45. Teri: Savannah print dress, $95; Small glass bead bracelet, $25; Gold bead stretch bracelet $32; Gold large link bracelet, $39 | Tim: Men’s linen button-up shirt, $120; linen trousers, $110. Teri: Sloan crop top & skirt set, $229; Metal flower choker, $79; Glass bead bracelet, $25; Square cut-out stretch bracelet, $40 | Tim: Brisbane dress shirt, $179; Linen trousers, $110. Flynne: Babydoll dress, $95; Sway polarised sunglasses, $189; Gold chain shell necklaces, $55; Gold twist hoop earrings, $28.Make the most of your everyday purchases with our range of Mastercard credit cards. Butterfield Bank (Cayman) Limited is licensed to conduct banking and investment business by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority. Address: 12 Albert Panton Street, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. 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