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Re: La Bella Creole, and breakfast
[Re: Eric36]
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Today there are many places that serve lovely breakfasts in beautiful settings but I'm not aware of any places that offer to the public at large the beautiful breakfast buffets such as used to be available at LaBelle Creole and at Mullet Bay Resort.
And I agree with the OP - the settings were beautiful; the offerings went on and on from fruits to pastries to breakfast meats and right up to the egg/omelet station with virtually any other breakfast fare you might think of. They weren't inexpensive for the time and rare was the person who could actually eat their money's worth but they were really wonderful. If anyone knows of such an offering that is open to the public at large, I would love to learn of it, too. <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: La Bella Creole, and breakfast
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07/05/2016 10:49 AM
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Not sure, but isn't Maho AI these days and not open to the general public? Or am I possibly thinking about their oceanfront operation?
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Re: La Bella Creole, and breakfast
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07/05/2016 11:00 AM
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Thanks.Bobcat - I didn't realize that.
We used to so enjoy the MBR&C Shipwreck buffet just footsteps off the beach. It was always fun to watch the sugarbirds begging for their sweet treat.
Has anyone done breakfast at Dreams? That could be approximately the same beachfront setting but with breakfast to order?
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Re: La Bella Creole, and breakfast
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We had a nice buffet at l'Astrolabe. They also offer several items that can be purchased ala carte.
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Re: La Bella Creole, and breakfast
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07/05/2016 01:39 PM
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La Croissanterie is a excellent choice. Divi updated their menu and staff and recent reviews indicate better offerings and service.
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Re: La Bella Creole, and breakfast
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07/05/2016 03:50 PM
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I'm not sure exactly what you're looking for, as we never had the pleasure of seeing La Belle Creole. If you are looking for a brunch buffet in particular, the Westin has a brunch buffet, but possibly only on Sunday.
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Re: La Bella Creole, and breakfast
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07/05/2016 04:41 PM
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Bobcat said: La Croissanterie is a excellent choice. Divi updated their menu and staff and recent reviews indicate better offerings and service. Well unless the update took place since March 2016 I'm sure there's no change. But maybe after a few complaints they are washing the dishes better and no longer have dried egg on them. Happened to the table next to us and again to our son when he visited.
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Re: La Bella Creole, and breakfast
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07/06/2016 08:02 AM
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OK, thanks. I'm not much of a buffet person myself any more, but I know a lot of people enjoy them.
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Re: La Bella Creole, and breakfast
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07/06/2016 10:21 AM
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It always amazes me how we can all look at (or consider?) the same thing and actually see it so differently.
As one who can never quite make up her mind as to what to order, I love buffets, though they should be deemed "whatever you want to eat buffets" in my case. A dish of fruit, a piece each of bacon and sausage and eggs are my usual preference but if something else looks better.....I like to be able to choose.
This past week we were on Block Island and did a breakfast buffet where one of the offerings was a huge salmon - would never have thought of trying it but I have to say, it was delicious and then I thought back to my Newfie heritage and recalled my Grandma and my Mom always serving a fish as a holiday breakfast choice.
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Re: La Bella Creole, and breakfast
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07/06/2016 07:02 PM
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Sammy--that's the thing--most buffets are priced like I am going to eat two full meals, which there is no way I can or should eat that much. But I can see where others will enjoy just picking exactly what they want to eat.
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Re: La Bella Creole, and breakfast
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07/06/2016 07:29 PM
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The one we were at last week, I think it was the 1661 House on Block Island, was $24.00 pp - all you could eat - including unlimited Mimosas. Yummmmmmm...... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" />
Btw, I had one mimosa at the Harborside and it was $8.00, so I felt the buffet was a great deal for breakfast. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: La Bella Creole, and breakfast
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07/06/2016 07:43 PM
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Ok, well, that is a different situation, when mimosas are included!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> I'm all in, when you're talking mimosas!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />
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Re: La Bella Creole, and breakfast
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07/06/2016 08:58 PM
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I take it, like me, you must be a big fan of orange juice? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
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Re: La Bella Creole, and breakfast
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07/06/2016 09:18 PM
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Yes, for sure!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" /> Especially when it is Florida's Natural, which is made 10 miles from my house!!!
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Re: La Bella Creole, and breakfast
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07/07/2016 03:49 PM
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jrr1148 said: Holland House during the high season would serve breakfast only to those staying there. We were turned away after years of enjoying our after Mass Sunday breakfast there. Thanks for that update. I'd hate to have planned that only to find out when I got there that I couldn't eat. Like the time I finally decided to try Kangaroo Court. Loved it. Next year found it closed.
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