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Thread: Le Repaire-2/5

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    andynap is offline
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    Le Repaire-2/5

    Always a favorite place and never disappoints besides being open on Sunday.

    Started with the special potato eggplant soup

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    Wahoo was the substitute for tuna and a great dish

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    Raspberry sorbet to end a very good meal

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    Andy

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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    For some reason we avoided this wonderful space for 34 years until it become one of our favorite go to places. We ate there last year with Phil & Amy

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    Jim Kelly-Evans is offline
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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    Great place, one of our favorites.
    "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me, than a frontal lobotomy." - Dorothy Parker

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    JEK is offline
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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    The lack of tuna is everywhere ~ Eddy’s substitutes wahoo too. Windy weather methinks!
    The best dinner on Saint Barth is a lunch at Sand Bar!

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    KevinS is offline
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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    Well there's local tuna and there's Miami tuna. Places that buy only local tuna may have to substitute it on their menu. Places that are importing their tuna may not.

    I've been at Repaire several times when a local fisherman brings them a whole tuna. The smiles on the kitchen staff tell the story.

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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    I too have witnessed the fishermen bearing tuna in their arms and some hoisting the fresh fish on their shoulder to make the delivery. A joyful moment and a warm reception by all as seen through the kitchen window.

    Lucky to have had a rare peek at restaurant protocols.
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    Eve is offline
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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    They took the Dame Blanche off the menu!!!

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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    Is it true that they are closed on Mondays this year? This has been our go to place on day of arrival and this year we arrive on a Monday.

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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    Quote Originally Posted by aewscs View Post
    Is it true that they are closed on Mondays this year? This has been our go to place on day of arrival and this year we arrive on a Monday.
    my memory says you are right closed on Monday’s. However my memory is not what it used to be. Go to Eddy’s if they are open. A great 1st night meal and a great way to immediately connect to the vibe of our favorite island. Enjoy!

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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    When I was there in November, Le Repaire was closed on Mondays due to staffing issues. I shifted my breakfast and lunch business down the street to Arawak Café, which was new to me.

    https://www.sbhonline.com/forums/sho...14-Arawak-Café

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    aewscs is offline
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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    Thanks for the suggestions, Eddy’s sounds good for an arrival dinner.

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    KevinS is offline
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    I wouldn't second-guess Eddy's as a first-night dinner choice. Eddy's takes reservations now. Their email is contact@eddysghetto.com

    As a backup choice, I would consider La Creperie.

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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    Today is Monday - right? Sometimes it’s hard to tell when I’m here.
    Stopped by Le Repaire this morning as breakfast was finishing and prep for lunch beginning. They took my booking for dinner this evening.
    I guess they are open on Mondays.

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    JEK is offline
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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    Quote Originally Posted by LondonLife View Post
    Today is Monday - right? Sometimes it’s hard to tell when I’m here.
    Stopped by Le Repaire this morning as breakfast was finishing and prep for lunch beginning. They took my booking for dinner this evening.
    I guess they are open on Mondays.

    Nothing like embedded reporting!
    The best dinner on Saint Barth is a lunch at Sand Bar!

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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    Quick update: We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner last night at Le Repaire. Cod fritters to start. Duck and "Black Angus" burger for mains. Tarte Fine aux Pommes for dessert - plenty for us to share. Loved all of the food, and the service was great.

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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    Thanks for the update. As JEK said, there’s nothing like embedded reporting.

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    Eve is offline
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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    Best soups on the island

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    aewscs is offline
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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    Good news. Thanks.

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    krand1 is offline
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    Re: Le Repaire-2/5

    We had always gone to Le Repaire for breakfast, never for dinner. This year we tried it for dinner and it was one of the best meals on our trip. Definitely including it in the rotation going forward.

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