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Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is #246774
02/06/2021 05:39 PM
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The most beautiful thing about St Martin, I have know idea what date, day, how many days we’ve been here whatever.

Last night we went to Palapa Grill, maybe we are just one day behind Norm. Haha
If you’re looking for steak, forget Jax, been there. At Palapa forget the steak knife, not needed. So tender! Great service and did I mention the steaks? We stopped there after the Palms the other night and she mentioned that ownership had changed since last time we were there. We enjoyed it two years ago so were leery about trying it again. So glad we did. We have our favorite steakhouses in Columbus, these guys were right there. Finished the night with Creme Bulee. Outstanding!

Today we spent the day at our villa as tomorrow is moving day to Simpson Bay Villas. Enjoyed hanging out at our pool watching the sailboat school off of Friars Bay. We are big sports fans and discussed what sports they had down here. By the way they sail by in the small sailboats by our villa I would assume that that is pretty popular down here. Is that a sport?
We move each trip as it’s nice for at least the last half to not worry about drinking and then having to drive. This time another reason as we can get tested to get back to the states right where we are staying. Will let everyone know how that goes as it’s a fairly new policy.

Tonight we are heading to Sale Pepe again. Dana wanted to get that lobster one more time. We’ve always dined at one location twice every year and that was Al Dente, maybe it’s Sale Pepe from now on. Hoping to end night at Hole in the Wall (following Norm again).

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Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: johndana274] #246776
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Great looking steaks.

Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: johndana274] #246777
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Looks good, thanks for the update.

What are your favorite Columbus steakhouses?


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Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: johndana274] #246778
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Any list that doesn't include the words "Jeff Ruby" is a wrong answer.... In my humble opinion ....

Everybody should enjoy that experience at least once. If you have the means ...

Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: johndana274] #246783
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Thanks for the report and the pics. We have never been to Palapa Grill. Hope to do that next time.


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Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: johndana274] #246789
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We split "The Calvary" (Ribeye, Filet, & Hanger Steak) at Palapa last week - it was fabulous!! Considering returning there for our final night, it was that good!


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Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: johndana274] #246832
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The meals look amazing. I am a germ freak, that is why I am in MA not St Maarten, and was wondering how those cutting boards are sanitized. I bleach mine. If that board was brought to me I don’t think I could eat.

Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: SandS] #246835
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Yes. Those cracks in the boards are a germ magnet.

Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: johndana274] #246846
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After drooling over your steak I cooked two fillet mignons for us today. Delicious, if I say so myself, but not as good as being in SXM eating them. It's snowing here.
Enjoy the rest of your stay.

Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: johndana274] #247050
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Sorry to say we had just the opposite experience at Palapa last night. I had a four paragraph synopsis all typed and ready to hit send when my SO stepped in..,needless to say cooler heads prevailed.
The entire trip .....every single meal..drink or whatever I've been leaving a 20% + tip over and above service charges. Not this time. For the first time in my life I was charged on a separate line item for the mixer in my $9 drink. It was all downhill from there.
Mother said to not say anything if you can't say something nice..... so I'll end it here. Worst experience since I fed the eñtire two rib eyes to the black and tan dogs at the Greenhouse.

Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: SXMBND] #247051
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Yikes. Sorry to hear that SXMBND. Hope the rest of your trip is going great.


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Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: SXMBND] #247052
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Curiosity prompts more info on that mixer line item. 😳

Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: SXMBND] #247053
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Sorry to hear about that. Pretty disappointing. We ate there in Nov. 2019 and it was decent but I thought Jax served a better steak in a much better atmosphere with better service. I thought the pours of wine were very small when I did eat there.


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Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: johndana274] #247057
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Rest of the trip has been fantastic!!!! Even got extended by 3 days due to storm back home. $10 wine "shot" was mentioned in deleted post. And mixer charge was for pineapple juice that was undetectable in the drink , after sending it back once. Going to JAX tonight for our final meal of this trip.

Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: SXMBND] #247058
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SXMBND--That's disappointing, that they are still doing the wine 'shots' there. Guess if we go, we will order a bottle... smile

Would love to hear a more in detail trip report when you have time.


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Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: Carol_Hill] #247060
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Will try.....a lot of work piling up back home while lounging at BSV all day.

Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: SXMBND] #247063
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Hey, SXMBND, my heart bleeds for you, while I'm sitting here wishing I was where YOU are!! laugh How about a picture even?? grin


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Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: johndana274] #247066
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Be glad to if I could figure out how. :-)

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SXMBND--it's pretty easy. Just begin a post and click on USE FULL EDITOR. That brings up another box. Scroll down to ATTACHMENT MANAGER and click on that. Then upload your pictures.


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Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: Carol_Hill] #247069
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Here goes......

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Thanks!!!

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See?????????? There ya go!! clapping Boy, now I'm really homesick for Beachside!!

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Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: johndana274] #247072
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It really is a special place.

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Sorry to hear your experience at Palapa, feel bad about recommending it now. We considered going back a second time as we had such a good experience. Let us know how your steaks were at Jax.

Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: SXMBND] #247074
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Originally Posted by SXMBND
Rest of the trip has been fantastic!!!! Even got extended by 3 days due to storm back home. $10 wine "shot" was mentioned in deleted post. And mixer charge was for pineapple juice that was undetectable in the drink , after sending it back once. Going to JAX tonight for our final meal of this trip.

Yes, the "glass" of wine was more like a shot. We were very impressed with Jax in March 2020. I hope you have a good experience.


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Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: SXMBND] #247075
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SXMBND--for sure. Enjoy!!


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Reservations for 6:30.

Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: johndana274] #247078
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No need to apologize...... just wasn't our cup of tea. If you enjoyed it once will probably work for you again.

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Originally Posted by SXMBND
Reservations for 6:30.

Good deal.


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Now you've created a monster.....

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Keep them coming.

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SXMBND--not at all!! go for it!


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Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: Carol_Hill] #247105
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No method to the madness....

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Thanks for the pics. I assume the Party Boat is still there??? ( I guess that's the name of it?)


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thanks for the pics

Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: Carol_Hill] #247128
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D'Boat. Last I knew, it was still there, but I have not seen mention of it for a few months.


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Still there. Never made it to El Zafiro to see it up close but could see it from Karacters

Re: Day? Hell I don’t know what day it is [Re: johndana274] #247134
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It is still there.....don't think I'd be too happy if I owned the property in front of it.

JAX's last night was by far the most incredible meal of the entire trip. Service....presentation......incredible mixture of flavors.... these guys "get it"
We both had a surf and turf combo with pan seared scallops as the surf portion. Almost looked to good to eat...,.. I did say almost....

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Glad you enjoyed Jax. We were very impressed and satisfied a year ago. Thanks for the update.


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SXMBND--I figured De Boat was still there. Thanks for the pics and report on Jax.


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