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Re: Real, authentic (not touristy) St. Martin
[Re: Wahnfried]
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11/07/2023 11:44 AM
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IMHO, there is no longer much of an ‘authentic’ SXM specific area although interspersed everywhere are bits of the old island as we first came to know it in the early 70’s. We were chatting yesterday about how very many restaurants we knew back then are no more in existence starting with all the great places that used to be at the original Mullet Bay Resort and the list goes on across both sides of the island. Some we miss are: Le Pavillion Zachary’s LaGuna Turtle Pier DaLivios Antoine’s Paradise Cafe Claude’s Mini Club Maison Sur La Porte La Vie en Rose L’Escargot and these are but a few. The list goes on and on and on but these were special in our memories…………
This is one island where locals and tourists really do intermingle although in the more residential areas you will find the occasional island hot spot. 🙂🙂
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pat
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Re: Real, authentic (not touristy) St. Martin
[Re: Wahnfried]
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11/07/2023 12:33 PM
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Restaurants that I consider "local" (based on our being the only, or few, diners speaking English there) are Le Cool Heure, Fleur de Sel, Le Taitu, and Hercules. Also, Yvettes, but everyone speaks English there.
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Re: Real, authentic (not touristy) St. Martin
[Re: Whale Tail]
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11/07/2023 03:52 PM
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Pat is L'Escargot open again? When we were there in March they were working on the roof. Not to the best of my knowledge but I will post on Wednesday evening if it is.
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pat
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Re: Real, authentic (not touristy) St. Martin
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11/07/2023 04:07 PM
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Mark's Place.
Vesna Taverna.
J.D.
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Re: Real, authentic (not touristy) St. Martin
[Re: Wahnfried]
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11/08/2023 12:29 PM
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Lal's Curry in a Hurry seems like mostly locals and very regular visitors, and have run in to island politicians and other noteworthy chefs from the island as well there. Gutside on the French Side, Friars Bay Beach Club has a very heavy local island crowd for lunch and one of our favorite places to spend a day on the beach.
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: Real, authentic (not touristy) St. Martin
[Re: cruzer]
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11/08/2023 03:59 PM
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Restaurants that I consider "local" (based on our being the only, or few, diners speaking English there) are Le Cool Heure, Fleur de Sel, Le Taitu, and Hercules. Also, Yvettes, but everyone speaks English there.
I agree with these as well. How about also the Ital Shack?
If life hands you a lemon, just squeeze it on a lobster!
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Re: Real, authentic (not touristy) St. Martin
[Re: Wahnfried]
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11/08/2023 05:52 PM
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Yvette's in Quartier D'Orleans has been there at least 30 years. Hate to admit it but we have never tried it. Love to hear from others who have. Wahnfried, Anthony Bourdain's video is worth a watch in case you have not seen it. Most of the places are gone but it's entertaining. I'm sure all of the SXM veterans have seen it. Johnny B is still in the LoLo's next to the Simpson Bay Drawbridge. Gus's place on Baie Rouge is gone but Gus frequents the Perch on Orient once in a while. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9SoWhmsSR4Here is another fun video on SXM establishments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa-yqJ5iOKM
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Re: Real, authentic (not touristy) St. Martin
[Re: Whale Tail]
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11/09/2023 08:15 AM
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No. The local family who owns the building for many years is refurbishing the building. They say it will not become a restaurant.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Real, authentic (not touristy) St. Martin
[Re: pat]
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11/09/2023 09:53 AM
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Pat is L'Escargot open again? When we were there in March they were working on the roof. Not to the best of my knowledge but I will post on Wednesday evening if it is. I was told yesterday L’Escargot is definitely closed and not reopening as same but no clue what it will become.
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pat
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Re: Real, authentic (not touristy) St. Martin
[Re: Wahnfried]
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11/12/2023 05:57 AM
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One of our favorite places in Marigot was Bar De La Mar!!! I notice that no one mentioned Danny's in Cupecoy !!
Sand Gravity, got to love it!
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Re: Real, authentic (not touristy) St. Martin
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01/13/2024 03:12 PM
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captain--If you haven't been to Mark's Place, you should go. Regardless of whether you get ribs or whatever, it's all good!!
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Re: Real, authentic (not touristy) St. Martin
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01/14/2024 07:38 AM
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Hard to go wrong with anything from Mark's Place.
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Re: Real, authentic (not touristy) St. Martin
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01/14/2024 11:16 AM
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If you can manage to order something other than the ribs, do try their mussels - out of this world and reasonably priced for a huge pot. I think they get them fresh on Fridays (or not?) but we always check before venturing out.
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pat
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Re: Real, authentic (not touristy) St. Martin
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01/14/2024 05:32 PM
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More of a cream broth from what I recall. They are good and lots of them.
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