. . . returned yesterday (Wednesday) after a very early wakeup in Jacksonville. Sleeping all the way to Atlanta . . . then most of the way to SJU . . . and even en route with Tradewind to St. Barths! It’s getting dark here quite early, it seems . . . so trip from the airport to the Villa was at dusk. Lights coming on everywhere . . . an enchanting & welcoming arrival scene.
A brief swim . . . then to early dinner at L’Esprit. Still feeling a bit tired, I opt’d for a taxi to / from the restaurant— David Bardon (0-690-06 66 66). Beautiful car . . . very nice guy, whom I’ve known a long time . . . and quick service. (Thank you Premium IV for arranging!)
Jean Claude at L’Esprit has covered a small, undistinguished garden, formerly adjacent to the bar, with an elegantly simple deck (made, I think, of ipe wood), which greatly expands the space where guests can assemble for drinks before going to a table. It’s very gracious & provided, as well, suitably “socially distanced” space for patrons. Before diving into my favorite pre-dinner, refreshing cocktail (new bartender, Mathieu, is charming & knows what he’s doing!), I wore my handsome new L’Avion mask.
Dinner . . . so much can be said, as I’ve written so many times. Exquisite foie gras . . . fabulous veal . . . great wine. I’m already thinking about my next meal there!
A brief swim . . . then to early dinner at L’Esprit. Still feeling a bit tired, I opt’d for a taxi to / from the restaurant— David Bardon (0-690-06 66 66). Beautiful car . . . very nice guy, whom I’ve known a long time . . . and quick service. (Thank you Premium IV for arranging!)
Jean Claude at L’Esprit has covered a small, undistinguished garden, formerly adjacent to the bar, with an elegantly simple deck (made, I think, of ipe wood), which greatly expands the space where guests can assemble for drinks before going to a table. It’s very gracious & provided, as well, suitably “socially distanced” space for patrons. Before diving into my favorite pre-dinner, refreshing cocktail (new bartender, Mathieu, is charming & knows what he’s doing!), I wore my handsome new L’Avion mask.
Dinner . . . so much can be said, as I’ve written so many times. Exquisite foie gras . . . fabulous veal . . . great wine. I’m already thinking about my next meal there!
