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NOLA Bayou Bistro #301744
05/25/2023 12:46 PM
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is this place up and running? It's Jimbo Morris' new restaurant in what I believe is in the same location as his previous restaurant (Jimbo's) was. If so, how is it?


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: mgh] #301745
05/25/2023 12:50 PM
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Definitely up and running and getting good reviews. Not in old location but around the corner.


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: mgh] #301748
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The same building that had Saratoga Restaurant where we had our Wedding Reception 32 years ago .

Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: mgh] #301753
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Serving Tex Mex? I miss having that place right there. And drugstore.

Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: irina] #301757
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No. New restaurant - NOLA Bistro - is serving food with a New Orleans twist.


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: mgh] #301759
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will definitely have to try it in February.


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: jazzgal] #301769
05/25/2023 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jazzgal
No. New restaurant - NOLA Bistro - is serving food with a New Orleans twist.


Are the owners from New Orleans, or are they local SXM residents? We will have to try them for sure.

Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: o2bnsxm] #301772
05/26/2023 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by o2bnsxm
Originally Posted by jazzgal
No. New restaurant - NOLA Bistro - is serving food with a New Orleans twist.


Are the owners from New Orleans, or are they local SXM residents? We will have to try them for sure.


As stated at the beginning of this thread, the owner is Jimbo Morris, owner of the former Jimbo's.


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: o2bnsxm] #301775
05/26/2023 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by o2bnsxm
Originally Posted by jazzgal
No. New restaurant - NOLA Bistro - is serving food with a New Orleans twist.


Are the owners from New Orleans, or are they local SXM residents? We will have to try them for sure.

My understanding is Jimbo Morris is the Manager and other backers own the restaurant.

Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: jazzgal] #301825
05/26/2023 05:21 PM
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I've read Jimbo Morris' name numerous times on this forum, but I'm not familiar with him. Just wondering if he was from New Orleans, I guess not. Sorry

Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: o2bnsxm] #301836
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Jimbo Morris never lived in New Orleans, he is originally from St. Louis.


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: bdeeley] #301839
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Thanks bdeeley.

Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: o2bnsxm] #301847
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You are quite welcome. Also it was reported earlier that Jimbo is not the owner but just the manager, this is incorrect. Jimbo Morris discussed that this is his endeavor, without backers, in an interview he gave in December 2022. If you would like to see the interview, I have posted a link below.


Jimbo Morris NOLA interview


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: o2bnsxm] #301848
05/26/2023 11:28 PM
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If you would like to read more about James (Jimbo) Morris, follow the link below to more information on Jimbo and his history on SXM.


Jimbo's short story


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: bdeeley] #301849
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Thanks Bro , and after having heavy discussion with my Dear loving Wife Shirley , and as I will be soon 65 next month , time litterally time flies , hence life is not the same anymore with dealing with people from wherever , sa la vie . No name calling , but politically we can see what's happening World wide Russia , America and France and now China lol , money talks . Good night .

Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: Kennys] #301850
05/26/2023 11:44 PM
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Stay safe and blessings on your family.


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: bdeeley] #301851
05/27/2023 03:32 AM
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Thank you for the links about Jimbo. I thought he was owner but didn't have any proof. Hadn't seen the "history" before so that's good to know.


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: mgh] #301852
05/27/2023 06:01 AM
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Thanks for the link bdeeley. Would it be possible for someone to post a copy of their menu? I would like to see the offerings.

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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: bdeeley] #301853
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Thanks for the clarification. It appears speculation and hearsay are once again not accurate.


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: o2bnsxm] #301858
05/27/2023 08:08 AM
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Below is a link to their Facebook page, and as you scroll down you can see images of their menus.


NOLA Bayou Bistro - Facebook page


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: ruralcarrier] #301860
05/27/2023 08:11 AM
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JD, you are totally correct. For some, it seems the quantity of their posts is far more important than the value, content or accuracy of their posts.


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: bdeeley] #301861
05/27/2023 08:41 AM
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I prefer to deal in facts versus speculation and hearsay, and it seems there is a lot of that when it comes to businesses on the island.


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: ruralcarrier] #301864
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I agree 100%, the true value is in the accuracy and content of a post. Opinions and reviews are very subjective and very often of little value, at least to me.

How are you doing? Are you over the withdraw from your trip? I hope you are doing well and that everyone there is happy and healthy.


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: mgh] #301865
05/27/2023 09:09 AM
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I don't mind opinions and reviews; some I agree with and some I don't. I find a lot of inconsistency with many restaurant reviews on TripAdvisor so I pay little attention to those, especially here in the US.

Doing ok, starting to poke around for air for 2024, which will be higher than this year. Celebrating my wife's birthday with some friends (who travel to SXM with me) this weekend and taking it easy. I hope all is well with you.


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: mgh] #301870
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Once again, Thank You for the link/menu bdeeley

Last edited by o2bnsxm; 05/27/2023 10:06 AM.
Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: ruralcarrier] #301879
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I don't mind most opinions and reviews either, but I am going to do my own due diligence and let my own personal experiences dictate my decisions. Often enough, there is just too much twaddle on here, and often from a handful of the same people.


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: ruralcarrier] #301880
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Oh, btw, wish your wife a happy birthday, enjoy the company of good friends, and remember those who have fallen in defense of the USA.


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: bdeeley] #301881
05/27/2023 12:23 PM
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Thank you and thanks to all who served.


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: bdeeley] #301884
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bdeeley--It doesn't matter where you are on the internet, there is lots of 'twaddle'.


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Re: NOLA Bayou Bistro [Re: Carol_Hill] #301886
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Carol, I agree with you 100%, on that statement, and as with here, i look at the source and ignore much of the twaddle.


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