Banen Chaney Montchyk | News of St. John

Folk Rock Inspiration Found in St. John

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 by Banen Chaney Montchyk

When most people think about The Mamas & The Papas, they automatically associate them with the Laurel Canyon area of California. The band formed in Los Angeles in 1965 on the heels of their previous folk music projects. The new bandmates – John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Denny Doherty, and Cass Elliott – were all coming from other projects, so they felt it was important to spend some time ironing out their sound. Once their lineup was established, the group decided that a getaway was in order to write, rehearse, and refine their harmony-heavy artform.

Local Musician Taking His Set to Sea

January 23, 2023January 22, 2023 by Banen Chaney Montchyk

Scotty Rohlfsen has been a staple on St. John since he came to volunteer after the storms. His jolly demeanor and friendly smile are hard to miss. It also helps that he is about a foot taller than most of his peers. Service industry people on either end of the island get excited when they see Scotty’s name on the live music schedule because they know they’re going to have a fun, chill night while he is performing.

No Need to Leave Island to Find Great Sushi

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 by Banen Chaney Montchyk

I recently saw a post where somebody asked for sushi suggestions on St. John and almost every response was a St. Thomas restaurant. Don’t get me wrong – I love a good St. Thomas sushi adventure, but we are so fortunate to have high quality, hand-rolled sushi available to us right here in Cruz Bay.

In addition to their raw bar happy hour and their fresh seafood dinner, 1864 The Restaurant also has a sushi lunch Tuesday through Saturday from 11am-2pm. The menu boasts all of the exciting appetizers one would expect at an asian-inspired restaurant, including miso soup, crab rangoon, edamame, and potstickers. Beyond the nigiri and sashimi, the specialty roll section has unique and interesting selections.