An Online Blog About the Daily Happenings of St. John, USVI
Gallows Point released some information today about their new restaurant – Ocean 362. The restaurant is scheduled to open November 15. Here’s a sneak peek of their menu: SOUPS AND SALADS CREAM OF LENTIL SOUP Garnished with pancetta and truffle oil: $14 CIOPPINO 362 Fresh local fish, lobster, shrimps in garlic, tamarind & tomato broth: … Read moreOcean 362 Menu Released
It looks like Caneel is inching a little bit closer to becoming independent – and at the same time inching a little bitter further from the Rosewood name – as it debuted a new website last week. When Caneel Bay reopens for the season November 1, it will do so as an independently managed boutique … Read moreA couple Caneel Updates
Coral Bay residents would like to see a gas station return to their quiet community and the unsightly dumpsters relocated away from the mangroves. But most importantly, they want to make certain that environmental protections are put in place prior to any new development in the area. The recently released Coral Bay Community Council visioning … Read moreResidents Reveal Vision of Coral Bay’s Future
The Foundation for Environmental Education’s worldwide effort to identify the most eco-friendly beaches and marinas has awarded its Blue Flag designation to two beaches on the island. In December, Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay may fly the Blue Flag, according to Adrian Davis, general manager at Maho Bay Campground. Davis also heads up the environmental committee of … Read moreTwo St. John beaches to raise ‘Blue Flag’
Is this another 'tell' about the island economy? Usually, Chef Mathayom (Mat) Vacharat charges big bucks to come to your villa and prepare, cook, and serve a sumptuous meal. You choose from a variety of menus, with individual prices beginning at $100 and rising to $175. The minimum cost for his private chef service is … Read moreChef Mat’s ‘value priced’ chef service
For decades, Trunk Bay has been the most popular beach on the island. Primarily because it's got a big parking lot, the beach is huge, and cab drivers find it a convenient destination for day tripping and cruise ship visitors. But despite its heavy use, Trunk Bay is the island's top beach according to the … Read moreWhich St. John beach is the best?
One of Coral Bay's best known restaurant/bars could have new management soon. Jeff Hayes, says he's done. Island Blues is on the market. Asking price for the waterfront business which seats 60 at tables and 30 around an often-hopping bar: $150,000. And if you know anything about St. John, available commercial waterfront property is … Read moreClosing time at Island Blues
Often, the island across Pillsbury Sound is referred to as "St. Trauma." There are lots of reasons; not the least of which is that getting there and back takes at least half a day. If you've been lucky enough to find what you wanted, or get done what you wanted done, it's still an anxiety-filled … Read moreA good word about St. Thomas from St. John
No fewer than five new eateries have opened their doors on the island in the past four weeks.Now, that's a lot of new businesses developing, reason enough for the St. John Sun Times to bend its rules on reviews. No time to give the place time to find their groove while the ST's foodies … Read more5 new restaurants – all you need to know
Betty posted her review of Sam and Jack's at the Marketplace. She liked it. She really liked it. In a posting on Virgin-Islands-On-Line, she wrote: Sam and Jacks Deli is calling themselves a 'Gourmet Comfort Food To Go' deli, on the third floor of the Marketplace in the old "Baked in the Sun" location. We … Read moreMarketplace deli gets thumbs up
