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Yesterday was a pretty lazy day overall. We truly miss the Gourmet Marche in Simpson Bay. We used to go there all the time. There is still nothing in the front of that building. We needed just a couple of items, so we went to the Gourmet Marche in Cupecoy, but were very disappointed. They no longer carry the specials from the main store and the store itself just seemed kind of run down. So, we headed back over the hill to the big Grand Marche and got some vinaigrette for our steak salad for lunch--sorry, no picture--and some more mini prosecco bottles for mimosa and a couple of other things. I have searched, without success, for mini champagne bottles and have now given up! They had some expensive mini bottles at Super U, but you don't need the good stuff for mimosa! Anyway, steak salad for lunch left us room for a nice meal at Bistrot Cariabes for dinner!! ![[Linked Image]](http://www.info-res.com/ehill/ttol/bsv2016/bistrot.jpg) We had Wilfred Brooks pick us up at Beachside for the trip. For the evening, with only two of us, we got the upgraded SEDAN, which is much more comfortable for two than the van. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> We started out with a shared lobster bisque. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.info-res.com/ehill/ttol/bsv2016/lobsterbisque.jpg) Eric had a seafood medley ![[Linked Image]](http://www.info-res.com/ehill/ttol/bsv2016/seafoodmedley.jpg) I had the succulent rack of lamb ![[Linked Image]](http://www.info-res.com/ehill/ttol/bsv2016/rackoflamb.jpg) and we finished with coffee and the decadent chocolate cake, ![[Linked Image]](http://www.info-res.com/ehill/ttol/bsv2016/moltencake.jpg) followed by their signature spiced rum. Life is good!
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Looks like a very nice evening! Eric looks happy about his food and your lamb looks delicious if you are a lamb lover.
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OMG, why did I read this when I'm starving!!??
Looks like a fabulous dinner!!
One of our favorite places.....
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I must put this place on my list. Food looks fabulous!
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Carol - I'm not a newbie to TTOL, but I don't remember you doing on-island trip reports. Maybe I simply missed them, or better yet, maybe I don't remember, but your reports are very enjoyable to read / with pictures.
Eric sure is a good sport with the picture thing.
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Charlie--sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Smile.gif" alt="" />
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We have enjoyed Bistrot for a long time..
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Are the brothers still onsite? Haven't been there in ages.
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We think Bistrot C is consistently the best service and food wise for us. They are creative pro's. dine:
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Thibault and Amaury still own it, yes. Amaury was there that night, although we missed Thibault. Amaury said this time of year, they often switch off per night now. They were very busy the night we were there. We didn't walk the street, since Wilfred picked us up and dropped us off out front, so no idea how busy the other restaurants were. Ocean 82 across the street did seem to have a fair number of people going in there though.
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Enjoyed the pics. Thanks.
Next SXM visit -November 2023. Also January 2024.
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We eat there every time we visit...the best restaurant on the island.
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Still our go to place in Grand Case....try their house favorite veal with mushrooms and blue cheese....Dave <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
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I remember the original Carol trip report format!
Wow!
This was very good Carol. I see you drink Brouilly. One of our faves.....
cheers
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Glad you enjoyed it. It was fun being there! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Smile.gif" alt="" />
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By coincidence there is currently a tv series running ( done about 2 years ago) called "Inside Paradise" and it is about various business and their owners and how they have to hustle to make enough money in 4 months to carry them and their businesses through the year. Not much footage of SXM but a lot of insight into local businesses and the owners.
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Wilfred sounds like the way to go when going from BSV to Grand Case. We have his number although never used him. Will hopefully check him out as well as Ocean 82 next trip as we've never been.
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It doesn't make for a cheap evening, but it is a very nice experience.
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Great pics of a great meal, thanks for posting!
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Nice job Carol,
Methinks BEERMAN has upped everybody's trip report efforts.
And we all thank him for it!
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Beerman does a great job, that's for sure!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
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Curious...know you are from Florida as am I. What were your travel arrangements? FLL to SXM on Spirit? or AA out of MIA? Or? We are looking to return this fall but now JB is no longer flying from SJU to SXM. Was so convenient last year as we live in Naples Area. Safe travels home. Thanks Great Pics and great travelogue.
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We usually do AA from Miami. We drive 3 1/2 hours one way for the non stop, but feel it's worth it...
Thanks for the kind words.
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great pics as usual-thanks
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