La Gloriette . . . what’s in a name?

[cec1]

I don’t think anyone has written yet about this report . . . it’s quite reliably disclosed that our much-loved La Gloriette restaurant site has been long-term leased by SBH restaurateur extraordinaire Hervé Chovet (Le Rivage, Bar-b-que in Gustavia, Côté Port, Le QG, Buns). My understanding is that the site will be built in accordance with approved building plans, which are posted on a fence at the site. The goal, I understand, is to open in time for “The Bucket.”

Very eager to have it in my ‘hood . . . looking forward to a return to a corner table on a reconstructed version of the former “La Gloriette” deck (of course, I can’t give up my very special seat at adjacent Ti Corail!) . . . and am thrilled that a meeting-of-minds between legendary SBH restaurateurs Hervé & Albert Balayn has happened. It’s a win/win development.

 

[KevinS]

I have much respect for both Hervé and Albert. I hope that their mutual plans are/become an agreement, and that the restaurant reopens by next Spring.

I want those beach-side tables back!

I also have hopes for a return of Cassolette - If Albert will share the recipe.

 

[amyb]

Dennis,this is the best scoop in a long long time. Wishing all the parties “Bonne Chance!”

 

[JEK]

I have much respect for both Hervé and Albert. I hope that their mutual plans are/become an agreement, and that the restaurant reopens by next Spring.

I want those beach-side tables back!

I also have hopes for a return of Cassolete - If Albert will share the recipe.

+1, especially for the cassolete which even my iPhone insists on making into cassoulet

 

[amyb]

+1, especially for the cassolete which even my iPhone insists on making into cassoulet

Also my favorite to enjoy aqt Gloriette. Had some mighty good grilled lobsters too.

 

[davesmom]

I don’t think anyone has written yet about this report . . . it’s quite reliably disclosed that our much-loved La Gloriette restaurant site has been long-term leased by SBH restaurateur extraordinaire Hervé Chovet (Le Rivage, Bar-b-que in Gustavia, Côté Port, Le QG, Buns). My understanding is that the site will be built in accordance with approved building plans, which are posted on a fence at the site. The goal, I understand, is to open in time for “The Bucket.”

Very eager to have it in my ‘hood . . . looking forward to a return to a corner table on a reconstructed version of the former “La Gloriette” deck (of course, I can’t give up my very special seat at adjacent Ti Corail!) . . . and am thrilled that a meeting-of-minds between legendary SBH restaurateurs Hervé & Albert Balayn has happened. It’s a win/win development.

Fantastic news, even if we arrive too early to go to the resto. Hervé and Albert will be such a winning combination, it will be a pleasure to have them close by, I am sure! So much happiness given by these two to many people! Yes, for sure, Kevin, those beach side tables were just divine! And any friend of a lobster is a friend of mine!

 

[JEK]

When I think of Albert I always think of our first trip to the island and dining with him at Le Flamboyant. Oh, and that special dish without any beans in it!

 

[cec1]

Construction at the La Gloriette site is “full steam ahead!” The reported goal is a March opening. Here are some photos of the scene today.

 

[amyb]

Cranes to the left of me. Cranes to the right. UGH. Stuck in the middle am I. Ugh again.

 

[Dennis]

Those are happy cranes to me. From the picture on the permit board, I envision a nice boozy lunch and a nap on the chaise.

 

[amyb]

I feel your joy. You are imagining an idyllic location POST CRANE FRENZY. I am seeing them bloom all over, nowadays.