We also spend most of our time on the French side, but do spend a few days at Mary's Boon as well. My favorites are more down home cooking, with a definite island flair. The Palms is a must do for us, as I have the drunken ribs and my wife likes the Trinidadan curry. Have breakfast at Hilma's Windsor Castle for some island patties or stuffed johnny cake, my favorite being salt fish. Have a bowl of soup(goat,callaloo and oxtail while we were there) washed down with a few Dutch Coffees, and you have a unique St. Martin experience, especially if Hilma has time to talk.

For lunch, try Ital's Freedom Fighter Shack. It's vegetarian and most all locally grown, and best of all, very flavorful.