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French Cocotte- the real Gem!
Posted By: KGB
French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/03/2024 01:56 AM
This restaurant located at Porto Cupecoy. Simply AMAZING!!! Great service from start to finish and absolutely amazing food!! Shepard duck pie with a morels mushrooms sauce was to die for! But the dessert is something else!! We opted out for a soft egg white merengue with some vanilla and something else sauce - oh my God!!!
Folks, give it a try, you wonβt regret it! Just make sure you have a reservation- they are busy!!
Posted By: GaKaye
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/03/2024 11:56 AM
Thanks for the review; another one to add to the list!
Posted By: lhbsurf
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/03/2024 02:04 PM
We noticed the sign when we drove by there a few times, wondered if it was something new. We will plan to give it a try next time!
Posted By: RonDon
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/03/2024 02:20 PM
Looked on Facebook but didn't see when it opens. Is it just dinner? Or do they serve lunch?
Trivia: French Cocotte is a method of cooking; somewhat like a covered stew pan.
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/03/2024 02:26 PM
Thanks for the note! I had not heard of it before. I don't know why, but it is pretty difficult to get good French food on the Dutch side. Anyone have a link to a menu?
Posted By: KGB
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/03/2024 03:05 PM
They opened just recently, I think the owner said like 4 months ago. It is owned by a young French couple , the owner was our waiter yesterday. Their chief is 27 years old and we were told had worked at a pretty famous restaurants before. I tell you- he is definitely talented!! This place was on par with Tropicana!
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/03/2024 03:45 PM
Duck is always on my radar. On my list now.
Posted By: The_Lurker
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/03/2024 04:33 PM
Definitely on our list for next month!
Posted By: jazzgal
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/03/2024 07:09 PM
I ate there in July shortly after they opened. I don't remember now what I had but it was a pleasant experience.
Posted By: jazzgal
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/06/2024 05:43 PM
If you are on Facebook, go to Foodporn Group of SXM and look for Vanessa White's post of March 5 (yesterday). The Foodporn group ate there last night, and Vanessa posted numerous pictures of the menu in her post.
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/06/2024 06:19 PM
Linda--If that is a private group, then we can't view it?
Posted By: GaKaye
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/07/2024 03:49 PM
Linda--If that is a private group, then we can't view it?
Carol, it is a private group, but I'm sure you'd be welcomed. There's a lot of great information about the island restaurants there.
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/07/2024 04:43 PM
Georgia--Sorry, no. I am tired of all these different groups, one for every day of the month, all of which are private groups, that you can't even READ. It's BS. There's no reason for it.
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/07/2024 04:49 PM
We belong to a lot of Private SXM groups on Facebook. We pick up lots of information that we would never find elsewhere. Just because you belong doesn't mean you have to read everything posted but it's there if you have time and want to.
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/07/2024 04:58 PM
As I said, I'm not going to join every d*mn group on the internet. There's no reason to require registration to read.
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/07/2024 05:14 PM
"There's no reason to require registration to read."
Don't you belong to Jeff Bergers private group? Had to register there.
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/07/2024 05:38 PM
I signed up for that a long time ago, before there were 528 different FB groups. That's the only one I ever signed up for.
Posted By: Todd
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/07/2024 06:47 PM
Well if there is a group you shouldn't belong to I would say that is the one.
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/07/2024 06:51 PM
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/07/2024 07:39 PM
I will not be signing up for any other FB groups.
And back to the original question--surely there is someplace online where this restaurant has their menu??
Posted By: kim
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/07/2024 07:48 PM
You donβt have to. Just like and follow their page and you will get their updates
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/07/2024 07:56 PM
Not in to any of that crap, liking and following.
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/07/2024 08:40 PM
Did you try Googling the restaurant?
Posted By: kim
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/07/2024 08:45 PM
Not in to any of that crap, liking and following.
Well alrighty then π
Posted By: The_Lurker
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/07/2024 09:04 PM
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/08/2024 12:15 AM
Thanks. Just joined it.
Posted By: jazzgal
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/08/2024 12:20 AM
Not in to any of that crap, liking and following.
With due respect, if you aren't going to keep up with the times, you can't really complain about not being in the know.
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/08/2024 12:24 AM
No, actually I can. A restaurant should have a website. How hard is that?
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/08/2024 12:43 AM
Found this on TripAdvisor . Lots of pictures with some of the Menu.
LINK
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/08/2024 01:05 AM
Thanks. Yes, I saw that, but not much of the menu there. Well maybe by June there will be a menu online somewhere.
Posted By: TwentySix
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/08/2024 02:18 PM
What position in the plaza is this restaurant in? Is Altro still open?
I have to agree with Carol, but I am a never facebook-er, lol, has nothing to do with keeping up with the times π
Posted By: bdeeley
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/08/2024 09:47 PM
Their current hours are 5:30pm to 10:30pm nightly except on Tuesday when they are closed.
Posted By: bdeeley
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/08/2024 10:05 PM
Ms. Kaye, Below is the menu for French Cocotte. I hope it is of benefit to you as you plan your upcoming trip.
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Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/08/2024 10:59 PM
Thanks for posting. Menu looks interesting. Not too pricey. Might have to give it a go in the 6 weeks we'll be on island.
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/09/2024 12:48 AM
Thanks so much for posting the menu. I appreciate it.
Posted By: bdeeley
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/09/2024 01:38 AM
You're quite welcome. I hope it is a benefit to many.
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/09/2024 01:40 AM
Yes, I think so.
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/09/2024 02:13 AM
How about a sub forum for SXM restaurant menus?π
Posted By: jeepers
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/09/2024 02:56 AM
Lots of prices are average to other places but their sole meuniere is $49. At Tropicana it's $38 & she does a splendid job. Also le piment was $49.
Posted By: GaKaye
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/09/2024 11:54 AM
Thank you!
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/09/2024 02:09 PM
Jeepers--$49 or 49 Euros?
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/09/2024 02:12 PM
Scuba--yes, maybe, but a lot of work and menus do change. Then if we created a separate forum for that, then discussions of whether the food was good are off topic?
If people could remember to take a picture of the menu during their restaurant visits, and then just post as part of their trip report (hint, hint!!!
), the info would be up to date.
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/09/2024 03:42 PM
Jeepers--$49 or 49 Euros?
Prices are in US dollars.
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/09/2024 03:45 PM
"Then if we created a separate forum for that, then discussions of whether the food was good are off topic?"
Maybe design the page so only you can post menus that appear in other trip reports or posts. Just an idea.
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/09/2024 05:27 PM
Scuba--Tropicana and Le Piment are on the French side so I assume without knowing that the prices that Jeepers posted there are in Euros.
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/09/2024 05:28 PM
Scuba--still a lot of work
Posted By: TwentySix
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/10/2024 04:24 AM
You're quite welcome. I hope it is a benefit to many.
bdeeley! Thank you so much for posting up the menu π there is a nice variety of things, and pictures on Google are looking scrumptious! Inspired me to make my take on beef bourguignon for tomorrow's lunch, lol, just came out of the oven.
Posted By: bdeeley
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/10/2024 11:11 AM
You should post up pictures of your creation. π€. I am quite sure everyone in your household is looking forward to dinner tonight.
Posted By: KGB
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/10/2024 05:27 PM
Scuba--still a lot of work
You are hard to please lady! π€£
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/10/2024 05:35 PM
KGB--well, yes I am, with regard to a lot of things. But, with regard to the current topic, people want many things, so long as someone else has to do the work..
Posted By: GaKaye
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/10/2024 07:35 PM
Like every restaurant having a website?
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/10/2024 09:07 PM
Georgia--I'm not sure your position on that, from this post. To ME, a restaurant should have a website. Period.
Posted By: Bahston
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/10/2024 10:43 PM
Unfortunately, updating a website is hard for most people, while uploading a photo to Facebook is easy.
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/10/2024 11:40 PM
Frankly, I think that's a cost of doing business, to update your REAL website. However, it's been my experience that even most FB pages for restaurants don't have any menus. Or if they do, it's difficult to find them.
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/10/2024 11:43 PM
Do you have a website for your business?
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/10/2024 11:45 PM
Yes, I do.
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/11/2024 12:45 AM
That's good. I had one for my business too and when I sold it the new owner doesn't keep it updated. Some don't have the skills or take the time.
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/11/2024 12:50 AM
It's not really rocket science, just spend a couple of bucks for a real website, But especially if the business just does a FB page, it's pretty simple. With the competition in SXM in restaurants, why would someone not have a page of some nature?
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/11/2024 01:14 AM
We agree. A rarity but sometimes happens. πππ
Posted By: TwentySix
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/11/2024 03:15 AM
You should post up pictures of your creation. π€. I am quite sure everyone in your household is looking forward to dinner tonight.
Ok, here it is, little onions with thyme in duck fat, baguette, and the beef π«‘ Sorry for the unprofessional appearance, I like to cook but not a food stylist by any means,lol π
Description: The onions
Description: Le baguette
Description: The beef
Posted By: bdeeley
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/11/2024 10:16 AM
It looks absolutely wonderful. You have nothing to apologize for, the appearance is no different than a thousand other kitchens as you are cooking. Besides, I'm always impressed by the quality and taste of the finished product much more so than the appearance of the plating. Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted By: KGB
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/11/2024 06:45 PM
Jeezeez guys, how did this thread go from What a great restaurant it is to They must oblige or do it my way or they are dead to me?
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/11/2024 07:22 PM
As Forest Gump said. "Sh*t Happens"
Posted By: jazzgal
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/11/2024 08:51 PM
Jeezeez guys, how did this thread go from What a great restaurant it is to They must oblige or do it my way or they are dead to me?
Well said!!!
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Cocotte- the real Gem! - 03/11/2024 09:20 PM
I never said it that way at all. Just that restaurants need to have a webpage. Whatever. This one is done.