It was 2002 when Coco Lobo first figuratively “opened its doors” (as it literally had no doors) with a grill and tables in the sand. It was a neighboring spot to the original La Gloriette restaurant which, by then, was an island institution. This new, casual feet-in-the-sand dining experience was a huge hit. Time passes…
Saint Barthélemy: Maya’s To Go
Eating at the villa is one of our favorite dining options on St. Barts. When you are staying in a nice place with a great view (check!), have a nice outdoor dining table (check!) and total peace and quiet (ok – only two out of three this trip), it makes sense to enjoy the place you…
Saint Barthélemy: Tamarin St Barth
A perfect day on St. Barts sounds like such a cliché. You’re vacationing on a beautiful island. The weather is gorgeous. The people are more gorgeous. The food is great. One wonderful day drifts into the next wonderful day. But once or twice a particular day sears itself in your memory for all time. For me, it…
Saint Barthélemy: Eddy’s
Where to eat the first night on St. Barts? Where to eat the last night on St. Barts? These are the sort of pressing issues one wrangles with when vacationing on this little rock. We kept it simple and choose Eddy’s for both nights. For the first time in a long time we did not…
Saint Barthélemy: Orega
Le Sapotillier opened its doors on November 11, 1985 when I was still in high school and my idea of French cuisine consisted of the sad excuse for creme puffs I made for my French class. A little over a decade later, Bob and I found the island of St. Barts and discovered Le Sapotillier…