My adventures living on a Caribbean island. Welcome to my monthly, or not so monthly adventures. We try not to commit too soon here on island.
Impression #7
The casual lunch. You simply cannot beat St. Croix for
casual lunch spots, and I just have to brag about a few of my favorites.
First, I need to start with the Domino Club. This open-air lunch spot is tucked up high in the
rainforest on Mahogany Road and boasts Norma’s fantastic Roti (my favorite is
the shrimp), and of course, the beer-drinking pigs. Yup, these very large boars complete with
tusks are happy to take a can of non-alcoholic beer, open it, and drink (the
first pig developed liver disease on the high test). But it’s smart to stand
back when Hurricane Roger gets a beer. Just sayin’. As for the house drink, you
may want to try some Mamawanna, but I would suggest only one shot unless
you have someone who can carry you home :-)
If I were to drive past the Domino Club and continue over
The Beast and down to the North Shore (some vehicles can’t quite make this
climb), I would definitely stop at Off
the Wall. Not only does this open-air waterfront spot offer great views of
Cane Bay, but it has some fantastic pizza. What more need I say?
If I feel like staying in the west-end then I go to Polly’s at the Pier. This is my go-to
place for hot Chai latte’s and meeting girlfriends for lunch. The Greek salad wrap with chicken is to die
for, and the local artwork, jewelry, and books always seem to come in handy for
gifts :-} I especially like sitting out back in the typical Danish courtyard
and chatting forever.
But the closest of my four favorite spots has to be Coconuts on the Beach. This is the
local hang-out, the “Cheers,” if you will, of the west-end. This open-air beachfront
bar is a favorite of Cruise Ship passengers and locals alike. You can always
find someone you know there, including Grace and Tommy, the owners. Oh, and by the way, Tommy makes a mean fried
turkey. Trust me. I know.
Lesson #7
Try to be out and about running errands in the middle of the
day so I have an excuse to stop for lunch. With so many great, friendly places
though to chose from, it is hard to decide which route home is best. I guess
that is one of the tough parts about living on island :-)
Stay warm,
Alexis
Maybe Mr. B needs to open an island barbecue? ;)
ReplyDeleteBut then I would have to share his cooking with everyone else. I don't think so ;-)
DeleteThat sounds sooo wonderful! One of my favorite things is to do lunches also, and yours certainly sound colorful and full of great atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteI wish I got to go out more often. There are so many fun places to eat here :-)
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