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Taking food to SXM
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08/16/2016 09:40 PM
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I have read that some people take their own food to St. Martin. I am wondering what, exactly, people are able to take through customs. Thinking of bringing some hard salamis and cheeses that I am familiar with and are my favorites here in the states that I haven't seen there on past trips.Does it have to be in checked luggage or can it be on a carry on? Also, where is the best place to buy good cheeses? I read there was some place on the dutch side and it wasn't a Grande Marche or the grocery store in Marigot. It seemed to me that the grocery at the round about on the dutch side (near Mark's) had the greatest variety. Thank you! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Taking food to SXM
[Re: WhitandTamra]
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08/17/2016 07:59 AM
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As others have said, you can bring anything you want. As far as checked or carry on, Fletch was right on with his answer on that. For ME, I usually bring a very small carry on with just a few items of meat, etc., and keep it with me. Years ago, we packed some meat in a checked bag. Of course, that was the ONLY time we have gone to SXM that our suitcase went missing for two days!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Mad.gif" alt="" />
With regard to finding cheese on SXM, there are lots of places to get it. The sampler pack that they have at Simply in Sandy Ground is a nice introduction to different types of cheeses. I remember the old days at Match, with the cheese counter, where we would just point and say I want 'this much' of 'that'. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Smile.gif" alt="" /> Good memories!
Enjoy your trip!
Carol Hill
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Re: Taking food to SXM
[Re: RonDon]
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08/17/2016 09:14 AM
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Sounds like you're talking Super U. Their prices are better than Grand Marche, yes. They don't have a lot of US brand name products, but their prices for meats, wines, etc., are very good.
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Re: Taking food to SXM
[Re: RonDon]
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08/17/2016 11:34 AM
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Since that was on the french side, it was probably $12.99 a KILO.... We got brave and bought a frozen pizza there one time at Super U, even though we can't read french. Figured we couldn't screw it up too badly! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Taking food to SXM
[Re: fabila]
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08/17/2016 04:34 PM
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Yes, the Super U is where the Match was, but they don't have the sampler packs of cheese and unless I have missed it, I don't think they have the cheese counter, like Match used to have, where you can ask them to cut whatever size piece you want.
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Re: Taking food to SXM
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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08/17/2016 06:58 PM
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SXMScubaman said: Don't you wish people would just answer a question with out the lectures? ............. So often, Scubaman, we're of opposing viewpoints but on this one I agree with you whole-heartedly. No one needs a lecture......... We all have our own reasons for enjoying our vacations the way we choose. Last trip, April 2016, I packed a small carry-on with home made frozen meatballs, sausage and sauce and we completely appreciated that evening in enjoying a great meal with virtually no effort. Other years I've brought a few steaks from my butcher and when we traveled as a family of six or so it wasn't at all unusual for me to ship a cooler with home made lasagne and chicken cordon bleu. There are some nights you just don't want to go out and it's nice to have great options. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Taking food to SXM
[Re: pat]
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08/17/2016 07:24 PM
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My theory, to each, his own.
The OP stated he wanted to bring some hard salami and cheese he liked and couldn't find on Island. Why is that an issue for so many?
Can we just move on.
Rick and Grace
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Re: Taking food to SXM
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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08/18/2016 07:47 AM
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SXMScubaman said: Don't you wish people would just answer a question with out the lectures? Yes you can bring any food into SXM and we always do. We bring Alaska wild salmon, great steaks and wild game sausages. All frozen and vacuum sealed. We also bring other different food stuff. Yes we can buy some on island but prefer some brands we bring from home. Indeed!!! I love the grocery stores on SXM and have tried things I wasn't sure about with success. We don't speak/read French and have been on the island only two times so we are still newbies, I would say. I would linger and browse the shelves in awe but my boyfriend has the energy of an Olympic running team and wants to be in & out & on to the beach! Last April, I had such a craving for a really good aged chedder...the kind that has those yummy crunchy crystals in it and very sharp. I do love all cheeses, even the stinky ones but sometimes my tongue just wants something specific. Whitney, however, could live on a protein shake. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> So, my thought was to just bring the few things that I know I will want so I don't have to hunt for them, and then explore the rest. Am I understanding correctly that Simple U does NOT carry the cheese assortment but Simply DOES? It was my understanding that Simply was clearing their shelves to be taken over by Grande Marche. It sure did look that way in April. Our best finds in April were the grouper fingers at St Martin Yacht Club and a delicious pizza at Mezza Luna in Sandy Ground. OH! And the pizza at the walk up window across the street from Mezza Luna...YUM! I know we will find new favorites this trip!! I know we should focus on French and Creole but I would love to find a good Indian restaurant. Thank you all for suggestions and sharing your knowledge! I wasn't good about posting a trip report last time because we moved residents directly upon returning but I will post after this trip! 3 more days to go!!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" /> Tamra & Whit
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Re: Taking food to SXM
[Re: pat]
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08/18/2016 07:54 AM
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pat said:SXMScubaman said: Don't you wish people would just answer a question with out the lectures? ............. So often, Scubaman, we're of opposing viewpoints but on this one I agree with you whole-heartedly. No one needs a lecture......... We all have our own reasons for enjoying our vacations the way we choose. Last trip, April 2016, I packed a small carry-on with home made frozen meatballs, sausage and sauce and we completely appreciated that evening in enjoying a great meal with virtually no effort. Other years I've brought a few steaks from my butcher and when we traveled as a family of six or so it wasn't at all unusual for me to ship a cooler with home made lasagne and chicken cordon bleu. There are some nights you just don't want to go out and it's nice to have great options. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> Oh my goodness, Pat! I like the way you think and it sounds like you are a great cook! We should plan our trips around yours! LOL Actually, the meatball thing is a great idea! Whit's favorite in the world is meatballs and red sauce (he could eat them every day...his simple pleasure, not mine), but he's laying off beef so we use turkey. Doubt we'll find turkey meatballs on SXM but we may be surprised! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Taking food to SXM
[Re: WhitandTamra]
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08/18/2016 08:06 AM
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As far as Simply, the Simply in SANDY GROUND is still open. The one close to Orient was sold to Super U and is due to reopen as a Super U at any time.
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