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St John's native cuisine
St John's native cuisine
Greetings,
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for experiencing authentic West Indian Cuisine on the island and, also, related cook books so I can take advantage of our condo kitchen.
BTW, is my assumption that West Indian Cuisine being the native one correct?
Best regards,
Tim E.
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for experiencing authentic West Indian Cuisine on the island and, also, related cook books so I can take advantage of our condo kitchen.
BTW, is my assumption that West Indian Cuisine being the native one correct?
Best regards,
Tim E.
There's a little food cart in the park in Cruz Bay - Shela's Hot Pot. Many of the taxi drivers eat her food. Opening times are erratic, however, and I don't think she's open at night. Food is take away only.
Most of the cookbooks are "Caribbean-inspired" rather than authentic, but check either St John Spice in Wharfside Village, the bookstore in Mongoose Junction, or the Friends of the Park store also in Mongoose.
Most of the cookbooks are "Caribbean-inspired" rather than authentic, but check either St John Spice in Wharfside Village, the bookstore in Mongoose Junction, or the Friends of the Park store also in Mongoose.
I Like to KIS (Keep It Simple)
Sogos-a great little restaurant which I believe is one of the best kept secrets in ST. John.
Run by a fantastic family- they are from somewhere in the West Indies (maybe someone knows?) I think I read the owner was a former chef at Caneel, I am not sure though.
Anyways, they have a great vegetable plate- fried plantains, fungi, and other veggies. Also all kinds of stuff like goat stew, conch stuff (beware of any conch that is not fritters- it has a unique taste-I haven't had at Sogos, but I will never try it again),
Roti, curries, etc...kids love the ribs.
We love Sogos, it is my children's favorite restaurant. Just a hole in the wall (a clean hole in the wall!) - but great personal service and down to earth food.
Susan
oops- forgot to tell location- it is in Cruz Bay across the street from the complex with the Pink Papaya and Lime Inn. I am pretty sure they are closed Sundays.
Run by a fantastic family- they are from somewhere in the West Indies (maybe someone knows?) I think I read the owner was a former chef at Caneel, I am not sure though.
Anyways, they have a great vegetable plate- fried plantains, fungi, and other veggies. Also all kinds of stuff like goat stew, conch stuff (beware of any conch that is not fritters- it has a unique taste-I haven't had at Sogos, but I will never try it again),
Roti, curries, etc...kids love the ribs.
We love Sogos, it is my children's favorite restaurant. Just a hole in the wall (a clean hole in the wall!) - but great personal service and down to earth food.
Susan
oops- forgot to tell location- it is in Cruz Bay across the street from the complex with the Pink Papaya and Lime Inn. I am pretty sure they are closed Sundays.
If I remember right, Miss Lucy's has some local dishes. And doesn't Sweet Plantains offer gourmet/high end local flavor as well? Both of these places are in Coral Bay on Salt Pond Road.
Also in Coral Bay, at the triangle, there are a few of those food vans- Fire&Ice is one and I think there is another one. They are open sporadically and for lunch only I think.
Isn't there also a place off of Gift Hill?
Also in Coral Bay, at the triangle, there are a few of those food vans- Fire&Ice is one and I think there is another one. They are open sporadically and for lunch only I think.
Isn't there also a place off of Gift Hill?
I second Sogos.. (just couldn't remember the name of it). We stumbled onto it last time, and were amazed at the great food, variety, and reasonable price. I did have the conch, and thought it was excellent, and my husband tried the goat curry and declared it excellent as well. And they ARE so nice!
KathyMN
KathyMN
Sogos, Shelias Pot (she has more to offer than mac and cheese!), the Windy Level (that's the one on Centerline), Fire Foods...Miss Lucy's does have some West Indian stuff on the menu, like fungi and plantains.
Sweet Plantains does have delicious curries--I don't know if they are authentic or not, but they are yummy!
If you are heading over for the day to shop or something, I really liked Cuzzins restaurant, which is in Charlotte Amelie, St. Thomas, for authentic West Indian food. The portions are gargantuan though, so order wisely!
Sweet Plantains does have delicious curries--I don't know if they are authentic or not, but they are yummy!
If you are heading over for the day to shop or something, I really liked Cuzzins restaurant, which is in Charlotte Amelie, St. Thomas, for authentic West Indian food. The portions are gargantuan though, so order wisely!
It's like looking in your soup and finding a whole different alphabet.
Also in Cruz Bay are Patrick's truck/stand in the parking lot across from the post office and Hercules across from the Lumberyard. Mooie's is a good place to stop for a drink and a very local experience. I also remember that one of Fred's family was trying to get something started either at Fred's or next to it.
In addition to those named in Coral Bay, the Sputnik also sometimes has food (and if not, it's also a good place to get a drink and a very local experience).
In addition to those named in Coral Bay, the Sputnik also sometimes has food (and if not, it's also a good place to get a drink and a very local experience).