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Started the day with croissants and coffee at La Sucriere Simpson Bay. I love their coffee! Then we turned around and headed to Super U Marigot near the stadium,

As we passed Bistro Nu I made a note to myself to take a cab back to eat there. Hubby now limits his night driving and I may have depleated my requests. But we both sighed remembering the Burgeonne we had there and the time the French side lost all power and we ate by candlelight and had to pay cash. Since then we no longer depend on credit cards.

Super U excites me more than shopping for jewelry or clothing. It did not disappoint. In fact looking at the veal roasts, 3”thick Porterhouses, racks of lamb, Jambon, pates, hundreds of French cheeses made me almost want to cook on vacation. And it’s all just there for people to choose. No having to go and argue with a butcher to get what I want as I do at home.

French wines ranged from $4.50 to $45.00 for what We usually drink. Hubby said it equated to “Ripple” prices at home but instead getting the best. A Veuve Cliquot champagne was $42, bought a Sancerre for $14 a Rose $9 A Frenchman once told me the best Roses are very light color almost like a tinged water. The darker the color the less good.

But you don’t care where we shopped.

Returned home and lunched on smoked Salmon Pate, soft Reduction of Lattier cheese, baguette, olives, washed down with the Sancerre. All eaten on lanai as we listened to the waves. Few people walked the beach but many boats arrived. I guessed the was a storm somewhere at sea. And considering the seaweed this morning I’m sure there was one.

We hadn’t made plans for dinner so we went to Fat Tony’s for brisket. Food was good but more like at home and since we have so little time here, I’d rather eat a bit more upscale. This is a place you should keep on your list for the end of the trip when you’re getting low on money. The bill for two was less than $40.

And Carole the fries were like we get at home so don’t add to your list in search for those great French ones.

Thanks for the report. Rosemary, I'm surprised you don't cook on SXM, especially at Beachside. I love going to Super U and to Carrefour myself. I don't mind grocery shopping at home, but I LOVE it on SXM!!

So, where have you had your best French fries??????

"A Frenchman once told me the best Roses are very light color almost like a tinged water. The darker the color the less good."
I don't agreed. I've had some very good Rose that were darker in color. It all depends on personal taste.

@RonDon: The SuperU closer to Orient Beach (can't remember what that mall is called) is newer and usually better stocked with a wider selection.

Cheers,
S&M

Chivalrous--actually don't know what the name of the complex is called, if it has a name, but that entire area is called Hope Estates.

I love grocery shopping on SXM too! I bought a french mayo like 10 years ago. I kept the small jar because it is beautifully made and the perfect size for a double shot on the rocks.

I picked up a small jar of Mayo and when I opened it found it was a mix of Mayo and mustard seeds. It was delicious!


Scuba man... I’ve found to take advice with a grain of salt. If one likes something then it’s the best. When I got my degrees in French wine (and Italian) Rose wasn’t even listed as a good wine and so I avoided it for years. But that was over fifty years ago. Drink what you like and try it all.

Taste in wine is just like taste in most things: it's subjective. I agree with the Frenchman's opinion, because the darker rose wines are usually sweeter, and I prefer a drier wine.