Sella (formerly Maya's) review

[Cwater]

We ate at Tamarin a few weeks ago and it was really good, better than it was last summer. Manu was still greeting guests, food was delicious, and the ambience and grounds remain perfect.

there was one year we did not enjoy Tamarin. However it is so much a part of our history in St. Barth…and the setting is spectacular. We will visit this summer

 

[amyb]

The expanded garden setting, the ponds with hearts and blooming lavender water Lilly’s, priceless. What a wonderful venue.

Food is good too. MANU and staff welcoming you back. Nice.

 

[cassidain]

Maya's was a lightening rod for differences of opinion back in the day. it's only right that this "nouveau israeli cuisine" reincarnation be so as well

 

[cec1]

Maya's was a lightening rod for differences of opinion back in the day. it's only right that this "nouveau israeli cuisine" reincarnation be so as well

Funny! And so true. One issue that hasn't been addressed yet -- parking. I wonder what the situation is?

 

[Dennis]

Maya's was a lightening rod for differences of opinion back in the day. it's only right that this "nouveau israeli cuisine" reincarnation be so as well

My gut tells me that even the hardcore Maya's fan club will struggle with this incarnation.

 

[amyb]

Stella, in time, will develop its own fan base.

Too new to predict whether it will prove to be a hit or a miss.

 

[JEK]

Well, they have the best dinner view on the island, IMO!

 

[amyb]

John, nowadays my vote goes to Fouquet’s at the Carl Gustaf overlooking the Gustavia Harbor and the surrounding hillsides..

 

[JEK]

John, nowadays my vote goes to Fouquet’s at the Carl Gustaf overlooking the Gustavia Harbor and the surrounding hillsides..

Closed so long I had forgotten, but yes of course!

 

[amyb]

You have been away much too long. Fouquet’s is in its second year. Come back and give it a go!

 

[Leon]

Out of all Pascals ventures on the island what we liked the most was the shortlived Pacri and it was a partnership with his former Italian wife.

 

[le_reve]

John, nowadays my vote goes to Fouquet’s at the Carl Gustaf overlooking the Gustavia Harbor and the surrounding hillsides..

+1. Had sunset drinks there last week with friends, the view just cannot be beat. Watching the sun go down and the lights go on in the harbor, SXM and out to sea is magical. Staff was very friendly and accommodating as well. Drinks were delicious, albeit pricey - but not a surprise given the venue.

 

[amyb]

Out of all Pascals ventures on the island we liked the shortlived Pacri the most and it was a partnership.

FLASHBACK
Could not agree more. There was something about those old Italian recipes from his grandmother that were magical. A nice team and sorry it went away. Then we liked the new MEAT AND POTATOES that emerged at the site. Alas, that too went away.

Good memories from the old days, Leon.

 

[zin]

We will not be going.

 

[Leon]

FLASHBACK
Could not agree more. There was something about those old Italian recipes from his grandmother that were magical. A nice team and sorry it went away. Then we liked the new MEAT AND POTATOES that emerged at the site. Alas, that too went away.

Good memories from the old days, Leon.

Yeah we miss meat and potatoes, their food was unique and there's nothing like that othe island. :sad1:

 

[MantyPam]

Out of all Pascals ventures on the island what we liked the most was the shortlived Pacri and it was a partnership with his former Italian wife.

We visited Pacri during our first trip to SBH. That meal remains a stand-out meal that we still speak of. Fantastic Italian memories!

 

[Leon]

Thank you Frank. We miss Maya's too and if Kevin's comments about Tamarin are correct we will also miss Tamarin.

We dined at Tamarin tonight and the food was great, much better than last summer. Service also was well run, especially considering that they had what looked like a few hundred guests. Manu was off but Manon ran things without a hitch it seemed. So, I don't know the source of Kevin's conclusion but it did not feel like any of Pascal's restaurants. Prices went up but not to the Sella's level

 

[amyb]

Leon, we agree. Food and service are better at beautiful Tamarin this year.

 

[kent1994]

We dined at Tamarin in February and had an excellent meal.

 

[Max1030]

This is so good to hear the good review on Tamarin, we had some hits and some big misses the past few years as far as plates, but like you said the beautiful garden and quiet ambiance always brought us back. It is a magical spot.