First time dining here. In my May / June visit, I only found — as some may remember — a construction site, rushing to completion.
Today (Sunday) . . . lunch. As an inveterate fan of the “late” La Gloriette Restaurant (destroyed almost exactly five years ago in Hurricane Irma), I returned with trepidation to the scene of my former “office!” I’m writing to add to the praises of others who have already written to heap compliments on this addition to the stunning Grand Cul de Sac array of dining venues.
It’s not the fondly recalled scene of idyllic La Gloriette / Cocoloba days. But nostalgic yearnings divert from present-day success. Long time, trés successful restaurateur Hervé Chovet has returned to his GCdeS roots . . . extraordinarily bringing to the island his newest — & perhaps best — contribution to our leisure dining pleasure. And, by the way, with excellent service, very well prepared, comfortable menu items, the not-to-be-forgotten beach scene, & a swimming pool!
With Grand Cul de Sac within easy walking distance of Villa CEC, I’ll struggle daily in decision-making as to whether I forsake other longtime favorites in the ‘hood to hang-out at a new favorite luncheon table. Such is a struggle of being on St. Barths!
Today (Sunday) . . . lunch. As an inveterate fan of the “late” La Gloriette Restaurant (destroyed almost exactly five years ago in Hurricane Irma), I returned with trepidation to the scene of my former “office!” I’m writing to add to the praises of others who have already written to heap compliments on this addition to the stunning Grand Cul de Sac array of dining venues.
It’s not the fondly recalled scene of idyllic La Gloriette / Cocoloba days. But nostalgic yearnings divert from present-day success. Long time, trés successful restaurateur Hervé Chovet has returned to his GCdeS roots . . . extraordinarily bringing to the island his newest — & perhaps best — contribution to our leisure dining pleasure. And, by the way, with excellent service, very well prepared, comfortable menu items, the not-to-be-forgotten beach scene, & a swimming pool!
With Grand Cul de Sac within easy walking distance of Villa CEC, I’ll struggle daily in decision-making as to whether I forsake other longtime favorites in the ‘hood to hang-out at a new favorite luncheon table. Such is a struggle of being on St. Barths!
