An Online Blog About the Daily Happenings of St. John, USVI
Earlier this month, the owners of New York's Fatty Crab opened an outpost on St. John. Now, uber-restauranteur Mario Batali is on the prowl in Cruz Bay. Is Mario working on a Caribbean expansionist strategy to go with his existing operations in New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Singapore? Probably not. What one of … Read moreMario Batali eating St. John
"Did you have a good time on the island?" "Oh, yes." "Favorite restaurants?" "Lime Inn was very good. And Joe's Barbecue. We'd also heard that Caneel has a great buffet on Monday nights. With lots of lobster. I didn't have any, but others in our group probably had about eight. But, I didn't think the food was very good." … Read moreHeard on the ferry to Charlotte Amalie
The 2nd annual Friends of the VI National Park online auction successfully wrapped up over the weekend. A statement from the group said the event raised $28,001. "We are thrilled," said Heather Rusham, development director. The take was almost twice last year's $15,000 and well above the Friends' goal for this year, $25,000. Among the … Read moreBargain hunters score in St. John auction
One of the great things about St. John in the winter season is the opportunity to learn about the island's history, archeology, wildlife and the talents of its people. This happens when you attend a seminar or workshop produced by the Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park. This the 10th year the Friends have … Read morePark Friends announce 2011 Seminar Series
You can almost hear the Tree Frogs singing and saying, "Enough already!" Certainly some visitors who have been caught in the heavy rain this week would agree. While the St John Spicecam showed a pleasant Thursday morning in Cruz Bay, the WeatherUnderground.com radar offered no reason to think it was going to be an easy … Read moreThe week’s rain spoils St. John visits
Andrew Burnett is a traveler and photographer. he’s done a few videos of St. John and this is one of them. The focus is Honeymoon Beach, a short walk from the Caneel Bay Resort. “Sugary white sands and normally calm waters make Honeymoon the perfect spot for sun seekers and snorkelers alike,” he wrote in … Read moreSt. John Video: Honeymoon Beach
Calling itself Grande Bay Resort, the condominium project bordering Cruz Bay harbor announced it's formally open-for-business on Sept. 1. In a news release, the resort said it is "Nestled in the Cruz bay Quarter … near everything to see and do on the island." In a bit of a competitive shot, Grande Bay said it … Read moreGrande opening for Grande Bay
Let's touch 'the third rail' about the cost of renting a villa. On the VINow forum, a person wanted to know if St. John villas charged an 'energy fee,' as she has paid at resorts in the Bahamas and Antigua. Anita Davis, a long time VI resident, replied she was unaware of the practice generally. … Read moreWhy villa rates could go up
According to the St. John Sun Times, these eateries will be cooling their stoves for a while. Cafe Roma: Closed for September Caneel: Closed Sept. 7 to Oct. 27 Fish Trap: Closed for September La Tapa: Closed for August Miss Lucy's: Closed now through August (they think) Ocean Grill: Closed Sept. 7-Oct. 11 Ronnie's Pizza: … Read moreSt. John restaurant closings
Who doesn't like a parade? Certainly no St. Johnian eager to celebrate the 4th of July on the 5th. Despite temperatures pushing 90 degrees and rain that dampened parade goers but not their spirits, a good time was had by many. The next-to-last St. John Festival event drew locals as well as visitors from St. … Read moreSt. John loves a parade
