Sale & Pepe

Dinner at the Sicilian Restaurant in Simpson Bay. It has been awhile since we had a bite to eat at Sale & Pepe. In fact it has been awhile since my eldest sprog and I had a meal and a natter together. We settled on Sale & Pepe because it is with-in easy reach after…

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L’Astrolabe – Chaine

Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner Amicale Nearly 25,000 members make up the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs family world wide. The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an International Association of Gastronomy, established in over 80 countries. It brings together enthusiasts who share the same values of quality, fine dining, the encouragement of the culinary arts and the pleasures of…

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The Palms – Simpson Bay

The ever popular The Palms in Simpson Bay recently re-opened. This news pleased many, myself included. The Palms – Groups of folks that share the same love for certain places return when on holiday to those places again and again. Over the years they all pitch up at that place at the same time and throughly…

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Oasis – Oyster Pond

Oasis – A fertile spot in a desert where water is found! Oasis, Oyster Pond A watering hole in a very nice setting, it is where water is found but there is also good wine and great food, a warm welcome and a lovely ambiance. Recently, one Sunday evening, we had ideas of going out…

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Birthday Celebration at Sale & Pepe SXM

Birthday Celebration at Sale ‘n Pepe The other night we went out for a friend’s birthday. I did not know where we were going until later in the day. I was delighted to hear that Sale ‘n Pepe was the chosen venue. One can be forgiven if it seems I have shares in the place…

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I Love SXM Beach Bar

Finding a gem called I Love SXM Beach Bar. I love St. Maarten / St. Martin  for the diversity it offers re the foodie scene. Sometimes, as it happens in many places around the globe, you head on out to an eatery that you have heard rave reviews about and you are sorely disappointed. (If…

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Celine 3 – Enigma

Day Charter aboard Celine 3 – Enigma This post is about fun in the sun! To show you the fun (so you can feel as if you are there enjoying yourselves too) here are some pictures of people having a good time, good food sorta fun and messing about in boats on the gorgeous blue…

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Avantika SXM

Avantika has captured our heart (and our tastebuds) (here) We love to eat Thai at any given opportunity so naturally we love going to the Thai restaurant on St. Maarten called Avantika. Eating at Avantika is not just about enjoying the good food, it is also about the vibe. There is a lovely vibe at…

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Topper’s

Topper’s Dinner and a Show Topper’s is a favourite “home away from home” to many who visit the island. They love the atmosphere, the fun folk behind the bar, Topper himself and the comforting food that the restaurant serves. They enjoy the evenings spent around the pub, the karaoke nights and the nights that a…

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Mario Bistrot, Porto Cupecoy

Best restaurant reviews SXM – Continuing excellence @ Mario Bistrot We loved Mario’s when it was situated at the water’s edge back in the day. For food and ambiance it was possibly one of our most favourite French restaurants back then.  Many years ago when Mario’s Restaurant was to be found down a side street…

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