As noted in another post, dinner last night — my first of returning to SBH — was at La Casina.
Owner-partners, Mimi & Greg (also proprietors of Le Piment) & Host Mathis very warmly greeted me, inviting me to sit at the bar for a drink with them before moving to a table when my “family” friends arrived. For a Monday night, it was surprisingly crowded . . . nearly every seat taken. Everyone “local,” it seemed . . . as all greeted each other as though it were a reunion of close friends who hadn’t seen each other in a long time (as the extended “season” winds-down, that may be the case!)
It also was a very special evening . . . sharing stories of summer holidays & celebrating the acceptance of young Achille into medical school in France (coming in at #2 out of 360 students competing in the first year at University).
Everyone was very hungry, so I regret to note that I missed photographing starter courses (I had a sublime plate of Carpaccio di Polpo (octopus) in a light, lemon-y vinaigrette) &, unfortunately, the out-of-this-world Chocolate Moelleux cake (perhaps any chocolate lover would enjoy simply going to La Casina for this mouth-wateringly good cake . . . with, of course, a glass of champagne!).
I did, however, capture other great evening dining moments
. . . a delicious Veal Piccata (with GF pasta)
. . . with excellent wine
La Casina has hit its stride . . . food preparation is refined, service great, & — I was assured by one of my young guests — “awesome” pizza! Enjoy an evening (or more) when you’re next on St. Barths.
Owner-partners, Mimi & Greg (also proprietors of Le Piment) & Host Mathis very warmly greeted me, inviting me to sit at the bar for a drink with them before moving to a table when my “family” friends arrived. For a Monday night, it was surprisingly crowded . . . nearly every seat taken. Everyone “local,” it seemed . . . as all greeted each other as though it were a reunion of close friends who hadn’t seen each other in a long time (as the extended “season” winds-down, that may be the case!)
It also was a very special evening . . . sharing stories of summer holidays & celebrating the acceptance of young Achille into medical school in France (coming in at #2 out of 360 students competing in the first year at University).
Everyone was very hungry, so I regret to note that I missed photographing starter courses (I had a sublime plate of Carpaccio di Polpo (octopus) in a light, lemon-y vinaigrette) &, unfortunately, the out-of-this-world Chocolate Moelleux cake (perhaps any chocolate lover would enjoy simply going to La Casina for this mouth-wateringly good cake . . . with, of course, a glass of champagne!).
I did, however, capture other great evening dining moments
. . . a delicious Veal Piccata (with GF pasta)
. . . with excellent wine
La Casina has hit its stride . . . food preparation is refined, service great, & — I was assured by one of my young guests — “awesome” pizza! Enjoy an evening (or more) when you’re next on St. Barths.
