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Emilio's Chef #189273
03/31/2019 07:26 PM
03/31/2019 07:26 PM
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Ohio
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Can anyone on the island now or who has been there within the past 2 weeks confirm as to if Dino Jagtiani is still the chef at Emilio's? He is still listed as the chef on the website but others "heard" he and some of the "team" had abruptly left Emilio's 2-3 weeks ago. While I did not make it there in my recent visit, several people in my group did go prior to my arrival and indicated they thought it was their best overall dining experience of their trip.

Thank you.


J.D.
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Re: Emilio's Chef [Re: ruralcarrier] #189280
03/31/2019 08:20 PM
03/31/2019 08:20 PM
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Honestly - I went for the first and only time during Regatta and was not impressed at all! Felt very loud and over rated! 🤦🏻‍♀️

Re: Emilio's Chef [Re: kim] #189282
03/31/2019 08:29 PM
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We've only been there once and we were underwhelmed also, but I would definitely be interested to hear if Dino has left, as I look forward to him being back in his own restaurant again in the future.


Carol Hill
Re: Emilio's Chef [Re: ruralcarrier] #189292
03/31/2019 10:53 PM
03/31/2019 10:53 PM
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In the beginning we had two good dinners but after that went down .

Re: Emilio's Chef [Re: ruralcarrier] #189295
04/01/2019 12:57 AM
04/01/2019 12:57 AM
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Still there but only has a couple weeks left. New adventure coming soon.


"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest" wink
Re: Emilio's Chef [Re: BeachKitten] #189298
04/01/2019 06:05 AM
04/01/2019 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by BeachKitten
Still there but only has a couple weeks left. New adventure coming soon.

Thanks. New adventure on SXM or elsewhere?


J.D.
Re: Emilio's Chef [Re: BeachKitten] #189325
04/01/2019 09:14 AM
04/01/2019 09:14 AM
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Sorry, BeachKitten, you can't get away with that! Dish!!! (Hey, I made a funny!! laugh)


Carol Hill
Re: Emilio's Chef [Re: ruralcarrier] #189383
04/01/2019 02:14 PM
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We were there in Jan. It was a night in the middle of the week but at 8 oclock we were one of two tables. Service was terrible. The only time the waited came to the table was when you had a mouth full of food and couldn't talk. I asked if we could have some bread and butter with our salad and was told they did not serve bread and butter. Food was OK but nothing to write home about. The only thing that was overwhelming about the meal was the size of the bill. This is the closest thing to a tourist trap that we have experienced in many, many years.

Re: Emilio's Chef [Re: ruralcarrier] #189432
04/01/2019 08:07 PM
04/01/2019 08:07 PM
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We were in SXM from 3/13 to 3/29. went to Emilo's resort on 3/24, and I can 100% tell you Dino is still there. We saw him the day before, when we stopped by to make a reservation. We had a fantastic meal, and Dino himself came out during the dinner and greeted patrons including ourselves. I will agree, it is not as peaceful and intimate as Temptation once was, but the food was fantastic. Within my group we had : Beef Short Rib Bolognaise, Seared Sea Scallops, Bay of Fundy Salmon, Indian Style Butter Chicken, Certified Angus Beef Tenderloin. I can also add, the infamous bartender Mr Paul Peterson was not there, as he has moved on (to the new Bamboo location), but his son, Airian was our server that evening. A chip off the old block. We have had a many a meal with this team from the Temptation days. I certainly miss Ricardo playing the piano, and Dino's parents as the hosts, but the food IS AS GOOD AS remembered.No, its not cheap, but my only advice is to give them a second chance to impress you... Although I do understand... something may be laying on the wings, for our friend Dino.

Re: Emilio's Chef [Re: MrTim-BTV] #189442
04/01/2019 10:13 PM
04/01/2019 10:13 PM
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It has been excellent the three times we have been there, hopefully it remains as good as it was in November.
Cheers!


I prefer the Isle seat
Re: Emilio's Chef [Re: Todd] #189444
04/01/2019 10:23 PM
04/01/2019 10:23 PM
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We have never eaten there and with so many mixed reviews I'm not sure if I want t risk the limited evenings we have to try it out. Jury is still out.

Re: Emilio's Chef [Re: SXMScubaman] #189486
04/02/2019 09:34 AM
04/02/2019 09:34 AM
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...especially if Dino is leaving...…

BeachKitten??? impatient


Carol Hill
Re: Emilio's Chef [Re: ruralcarrier] #189557
04/02/2019 05:17 PM
04/02/2019 05:17 PM
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https://www.10best.com/awards/trave...Kd5Akxnm0MGc5V8y6SdhOk6jF4Gqh6YjI85udV6Y

Carol, Dino is not ready to make an announcement yet. wink
He says he wants to have fun with it on social media, so must respect his wishes.


"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest" wink
Re: Emilio's Chef [Re: BeachKitten] #189563
04/02/2019 07:59 PM
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OK, can you at least say if he's leaving SXM??? Please, NOOOOO!!!!


Carol Hill

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