“Where it began, I can’t begin to know . . .”

[cec1]

For Forum members who knew “Andy’s Hideaway,” & others who know it by reputation, I’m making note of Neil Diamond’s 85th birthday this week. So many raucous renditions of his legendary song, with Andy (“the Big Guy”) leading us, night after night . . . ‘til he couldn’t do it anymore.

“Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good”

it was a simpler time. (“Sorry No Telephone”) Thanks, Andy . . . we’re grateful that you came along!

 

[Jim Kelly-Evans]

Memories...and Happy Birthday to Neil.

 

[amyb]

For Forum members who knew “Andy’s Hideaway,” & others who know it by reputation, I’m making note of Neil Diamond’s 85th birthday this week. So many raucous renditions of his legendary song, with Andy (“the Big Guy”) leading us, night after night . . . ‘til he couldn’t do it anymore.

“Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good”

it was a simpler time. (“Sorry No Telephone”) Thanks, Andy . . . we’re grateful that you came along!

That Andy Hall coming over to welcome you to the Hideaway a ritual I never tired of lo those many years we visited SBH. I sure missed that big lug after he departed St Barth.

 

[PeterLynn]

First meal on our first visit in 2014 was at Hideaway. Andy came over and chatted with us for a bit. We were sad to hear that he left the island before we returned in 2015. So glad we had a chance to meet him!

 

[GeorgeD]

We loved Andy's and Andy.
He ran a great restaurant and equally important a great atmosphere!
We miss him for he new how to create fun for all.
We do not miss the restrooms!

 

[amyb]

We loved Andy's and Andy.
He ran a great restaurant and equally important a great atmosphere!
We miss him for he new how to create fun for all.
We do not miss the restrooms!

George, the bathrooms were completely redone well before he left SBH.

He proudly brought me to the back to see them when completed.

 

[TERP37]

He was one of a kind/ Gentle Giant!!

 

[amyb]

He was one of a kind/ Gentle Giant!!

That he was, Jeff. An island institution who captured the friendliness and strengthened the bonds between locals and visitors.

 

[bobrosen]

Corked wine, warm beer, and a view of the car park! Andy's was often our first dinner, depending on what time we got in.....

 

[KevinS]

I used to bring Andy jars of Branston Pickle and cans of Heinz Beans, purchased at a British shop near my office. Andy would gift me with a bottle of that corked wine, which I valued as highly as any White Burgundy purchased at other SBH restaurants.

 

[davesmom]

Corked wine, warm beer, and a view of the car park! Andy's was often our first dinner, depending on what time we got in.....

Every year, first night dinner was Andy’s, and every year was 1 or 2 visits ( sometimes in the same week!) to L’ Esprit! At least half the equation is still left.. I haven’t been but sounds like Mapo might be a good first night dinner choice.

 

[dadto6]

I enjoy MAPO, on my dining rotation

 

[Saline Man]

After dinner at the Hideaway, we would walk over to Le Piment for a cocktail. Many times Andy was already there sitting at the bar and of course we would join him. He is the one that told us not to tip in St B.

 

[Reed]

I find that hard to believe based on his posts of years gone past............

 

[JEK]

I find that hard to believe based on his posts of years gone past............

I agree. He was on record herein to tip hearily!

 

[Saline Man]

My conversation with Andy regarding tipping was around ~2003, opinions do change.

 

[jbonine]

Our first time to St Barth was our honeymoon in 2007. The Hideaway was our first meal and we had a long chat with Andy as it was a slow night (October). We made it a point to make it our first meal there on every return trip. Miss him and that place.

 

[amyb]

Our first time to St Barth was our honeymoon in 2007. The Hideaway was our first meal and we had a long chat with Andy as it was a slow night (October). We made it a point to make it our first meal there on every return trip. Miss him and that place.

Our first time to St Barth was our honeymoon in 2007. The Hideaway was our first meal and we had a long chat with Andy as it was a slow night (October). We made it a point to make it our first meal there on every return trip. Miss him and that place.

Larger than life that Andy Hall. A perfect ambassador filled with good will and high spirit!

 

[cec1]

The number of people who knew & still reference “Andy’s Hideaway” boggles the mind! Few people have legendarily left an imprint on the island!

 

[dadto6]

Same for David at Sante Fe