Uncle Joe's vs. The new place

Tracy in WI · Post by **Tracy in WI** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:35 pm

Hi everyone -

We're leaving shortly for STJ and with the kids in tow, we always like casual food. Last year, we ate Uncle Joe's on the dinghy dock in Cruz Bay!

I know there is that new BBQ place but I can't remember the name so I am wondering if we should head there instead this time? Do any of you have an opinion on which is better? I know Uncle Joe's isn't as good as it used to be.

Thanks for any input.

Tracy

waterguy · Post by **waterguy** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:43 pm

I haven't eaten there at the new place yet but the old cook from uncle joes is the cook their

robncindi · Post by **robncindi** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 7:56 pm

Candi's Delights is the new BBQ place. I'm not a big BBQ fan, but my husband LOVED it! He raved and raved about it...said it was the damn best ribs he's ever had! We had to have a repeat trip there before we left too.

Dixie43 · Post by **Dixie43** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 8:58 pm

Yeah Reggie is cooking at a place near the supermarket, or he was in January anyway. I guess that's the place you're talking about. I'll see him for some of those ribs in about 16 days. Can't wait.

Pete (Mr. Marcia) · Post by **Pete (Mr. Marcia)** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:17 pm

Tracy,

Marcia and I carried out from there this past May. We both thought that it blew Joe's away. It's not much for decor, but it is a great carry-out option.

As you come from Cruz Bay towards Starfish, it is on the left before you reach Starfish...right across from that funky triangle intersection.

And, get this...we got our food in less than ten minutes after placing our order. 'Scuse me...but Joe's takes about 5 times as long.

robncindi · Post by **robncindi** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:53 pm

What Cindi said earlier about Candi's...yeah, those ribs were AWESOME! I have had bbq all over the world and Candi's ribs were some of the best I have ever had, if not the VERY best! I know a picture doesn't taste very good but this one gets me drooling all over again:

SoCaTraveler · Post by **SoCaTraveler** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:06 am

Looks yummy.

I know someone mentioned the location before, but I can't recall... Can you remind us where Candi's is located?

Thanks!

Carole

Saint · Post by **Saint** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:17 am

Candi's is fabulous! Not much to look at and a possible "turn off" for most but everynight there was a crowd so we figured it must be good. And it was one of the best BBQ's we've ever had! It's just before you get to Starfish Market on the left side of the road.

Enjoy!

Tracy in WI · Post by **Tracy in WI** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:20 am

Thanks everyone -

We will definitely try Candi's insetad this time. And 5 minutes versus and hour? Although Cap's Place across from Joe's always had cold beers while we were waiting!!

Tracy

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:42 am

Candy's sells beer.

We hung out at the tables and drank while waiting for our food in Feb.

We thought the chicken and fish were rather good as were the side dishes. The ribs much better the second day after I baked them in the oven for some time.

robncindi · Post by **robncindi** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:53 am

Candi's also had a really good rum punch if you prefer that....me and my rum, yo ho ho...

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 10:09 am

Rum Punch! I love rum punch from the little places, so much better than the mix varieties.

I will say Candy's Heinkens were so cold, they were nearly slushy, in a good way. This reason alone have earned Candy's top billing from hubs. We stopped JUST for beer more than once when travelling to the beaches.

suzi · Post by **suzi** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 10:15 am

the people are really nice at Candys,too

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 10:22 am

I agree Suzi, which is why we ended up there multiple times during our last trip. It was just fun and relaxing to sit down and chat with different people. Because of our line of work, my hubs likes to talk shop with the construction people about building methods on-island.

Teresa_Rae · Post by **Teresa_Rae** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 10:35 am

As you come from Cruz Bay towards Starfish, it is on the left before you reach Starfish...right across from that funky triangle intersection.

That's the intersection where everybody is ignoring the stop sign these days...in the past, people have usually done rolling stops through it, but right now drivers are completely ignoring it...my husband tried to respect the stop sign and still stop even though nobody else was, but there were a couple times we would have been rear-ended (hard) by taxis behind us had he stopped.

So be careful at that intersection folks

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