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Just read on another forum, that Skipjack's reopened today!!! I know a lot of you were pretty bummed out when they closed!!!!
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Soft opening packed with locals. Renamed SeaJacks
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Is Jim still working there? Easy to pick out with his red tennis shoes.
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I'm always in the mood for good news, Ed, so thank you for this news. It's one of our favorite places to dine in the Simpson Bay area so I hope it's just as good as it was before. I'll keep that name change in mind.
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We were not there, but I understand Jim is working there again.
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Thank you. I hope to see him next week.
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Wonder why they changed the name to Sea Jack. Only thing I can think of is they didn't want to pay the price for Good Will.
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Probably something to do with the bankruptcy'
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Also the former Owner is still part of it in the background. Semi - retired.
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I agree, it probably has something to do with the bankruptcy.
It might not just be an issue of paying to keep the original name. If there were outstanding liabilities from SkipJack's, a continuation of the name with many of the same operators involved, might have exposed the new operation to those liabilities. Hence the need for a new name as part of the legal construct. Just a guess on my part.
I will be interested in your observations, Scubaman, after you have had a chance to visit. Hopefully much of the food and ambiance will have been recreated. I am looking forward to enjoying a visit or two when we return in January. It has always been a favourite. I especially miss the tuna carpaccio!!
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Traveler--that sounds like a good guess to me.
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We were told it was related to the bankruptcy when there two weeks ago. Also told this is not that unusual in Sint Maarten.
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I think they could have come up with a better name but that's only my opinion.
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I agree they could have come up with a totally different name, but I figure they wanted it to be confusingly similar...
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Still had the name skipjacks outside yesterday
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Yes, old sign still there but to be changed, I'm told
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Yes, old sign still there but to be changed, I'm told On island time no doubt. LOL
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Seems like going bankrupt then same owners reopen happens a lot on sxm. I don’t know all the details but Having friends that are food vendors Personally I’m not interested in supporting a business that closed owing dozens vendors thousands $ and employees and government not paid then reopens, probably to just do it again. IMO. Lots of great restaurants in the area, I do wish them better luck this time around.
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Good point......I'd like to know all the facts.
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