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The Perch #218580
02/24/2020 08:04 AM
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From the Club Orient (CO) beach...My wife asked the other day, "Does the Perch have running water? If not, how do they wash their hands after using the restroom facility?" Does anyone have an answer?

By the way, the one restroom facility at the CO beach is in very poor condition, irregardless of whether its door closes or not. Given that hundreds of people have been on the CO beach the past several days, it would seem that an upgrade to this facility, and at least one more of them, would be helpful.

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Re: The Perch [Re: DAS] #218598
02/24/2020 11:32 AM
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There are a couple of different ways to wash your hands there. The first one is having a small bottle of hand sanitizer with you (my wife always has one without fail) and using that. But, if running water is essential then I would suggest putting the swimsuit back on and taking a walk over to Kontiki (which is sort of close by). They have restrooms with running water, as does the Bikini Beach Bar. As a thank you, I usually buy a beer or a mixed drink at the bar to give them some business. Of course, there's always taking a dip and washing your hands in the salt water of the ocean. These beat going back to your condo or hotel room and washing up (which I suppose is a fourth alternative).

Re: The Perch [Re: SammyM] #218603
02/24/2020 11:51 AM
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I'm thinking the OP is referring to the people running the Perch and how they keep sanitized doing food prep.

Re: The Perch [Re: DAS] #218624
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Oh ... yes, I see your point. That is a very good question. Maybe on our next visit (soon) we'll leave behind a small bottle of hand sanitizer for the staff just in case.

Re: The Perch [Re: DAS] #218628
02/24/2020 03:54 PM
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Perch lite is very aware of the no water/ electric and with all plastic cups and plates/ packaged utensils it cuts down on worries about illness. Glassware is the worst when it comes to illness. Ice I think is bought daily and the generator keeps the food refrigerated. If that is not to your standards go somewhere else.

Re: The Perch [Re: sxmmartini] #218629
02/24/2020 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by sxmmartini
Perch lite is very aware of the no water/ electric and with all plastic cups and plates/ packaged utensils it cuts down on worries about illness. Glassware is the worst when it comes to illness. Ice I think is bought daily and the generator keeps the food refrigerated. If that is not to your standards go somewhere else.


Sorry, but that is rather harsh and it was a legitimate concern/question.

How exactly does a generator keep the food refrigerated? Is there an actual refrigerator or freezer there that the generator runs? A generator produces electricity, it has no cooling properties.


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Re: The Perch [Re: DAS] #218632
02/24/2020 04:17 PM
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My original question referred to hygiene (i.e. how do Perch staff wash their hands). In the USA, restaurant staff, I believe, our required to wash their hands after using a restroom. As an example - http://www.restaurantqrcodes.net/handwashing-requirements.html

If hands are not washed, it increases the possibility of infections and food poisoning.

Re: The Perch [Re: DAS] #218636
02/24/2020 04:39 PM
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I agree that it can, and should be, a concern, although I'm sure this is not the only place on island that serves food, that does not have running water.


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Re: The Perch [Re: Carol_Hill] #218640
02/24/2020 04:47 PM
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Rosie's comes to mind and probably anything on Cupecoy.


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Re: The Perch [Re: sxmmartini] #218644
02/24/2020 05:30 PM
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Hate to see all that plastic being used with the island's history of refuse disposal. They should care more.

Re: The Perch [Re: SXMScubaman] #218645
02/24/2020 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SXMScubaman
Hate to see all that plastic being used with the island's history of refuse disposal. They should care more.

Paper or plastic? Not much other choice if there is no way of washing anything.


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Re: The Perch [Re: ruralcarrier] #218647
02/24/2020 05:54 PM
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That is what I'm getting at. Paper or plastic has to be disposed of some how and not many options on St Maarten.

Re: The Perch [Re: DAS] #218652
02/24/2020 06:25 PM
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eeee-uuu! Never considered this. But then again we have not yet eaten at any place on Orient except LaPlaya. Hope to try Le Telegraphie upcoming visit. Do they have running water?

Re: The Perch [Re: RonDon] #218653
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Le Telegraphe? Yes, it is a regular restaurant, on par with the other restaurants there in the Village, or better.


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Re: The Perch [Re: Carol_Hill] #218655
02/24/2020 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Carol_Hill
Le Telegraphe? Yes, it is a regular restaurant, on par with the other restaurants there in the Village, or better.

Thanks Carol.

Re: The Perch [Re: ruralcarrier] #218657
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I do remember a video shot at the Perch about a year or so ago, of them testing out some alternative forks, straws, boxes etc. There were a couple of reps from the product company there, and i believe it was made from bamboo. I would imagine it was an expensive option.



Re: The Perch [Re: DAS] #218676
02/25/2020 05:20 AM
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Simple, Rent a lil cooler from Craig from "Pack light" and bring your own lunch!! We always bring a big zippy bag of wipes where ever we go on the island.


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Re: The Perch [Re: Colour1] #218686
02/25/2020 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Colour1
Simple, Rent a lil cooler from Craig from "Pack light" and bring your own lunch!! We always bring a big zippy bag of wipes where ever we go on the island.


That's very smart. We still have a small cooler lunch bag that we had gotten gotten at a place near Rainbow. Now gone. Can't remember name but it was attractive. Several buildings and they had a small eating place and you could order lunch to go and it came in that cooler.

Re: The Perch [Re: RonDon] #218690
02/25/2020 09:50 AM
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We always take a cooler to both Orient and Mullet, for drinks, if nothing else. Usually I take some cheese and grapes, etc. along also. ...but we also eat at the Perch and Rosie's, usually splitting a meal..


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