Restaurant updates & rumors . . .

[cec1]

1. Many will be happy to know that Les Bananiers is re-opening in “two weeks” (now probably a few days short of that timetable) . . . to be operated, it’s said, by La Petite Colombe.
2. Meanwhile, there’s a credible report that the restaurant’s former operators are preparing to open a food carry-out business.
3. L’Esprit seasonal closing — June 14 to July 28.
4. Le Grain de Sel operator, Eddy Coquin, is hanging-up his apron at end of June . . . reportedly, two young women are taking over the restaurant operation.
5. Planned renovations to Le Sereno’s “Al Mare” restaurant have been scaled-back, leaving it mostly unchanged . . . extensive renovations to rooms / suites are continuing. November re-opening planned.
6. Very sadly, Yo Sushimania will become island legend at the end of June . . . the hotel in which it’s located has been sold, & the report is that the new owner is installing a French (yes! not Italian or Mediterranean!) restaurant there.
7. Unconfirmed rumors of re-opening of the former Chez Gus & Joel Robuchon venues by “corporate” interests.

Bon appétit!

 

[cassidain]

4. Le Grain de Sel operator, Eddy Coquin, is hanging-up his apron at end of June . . . reportedly, two young women are taking over the restaurant operation.

Bon. Hopefully will be a change for the better.

 

[dadto6]

Great reporting Dennis!

 

[amyb]

Good news,Scoop Carlton.

Nothing like boots on the ground!

 

[cassidain]

Great reporting Dennis!

The Walter Winchell of Saint-Barth. Or Louella Parsons ?

 

[Cwater]

1. Many will be happy to know that Les Bananiers is re-opening in “two weeks” (now probably a few days short of that timetable) . . . to be operated, it’s said, by La Petite Colombe.
2. Meanwhile, there’s a credible report that the restaurant’s former operators are preparing to open a food carry-out business.
3. L’Esprit seasonal closing — June 14 to July 28.
4. Le Grain de Sel operator, Eddy Coquin, is hanging-up his apron at end of June . . . reportedly, two young women are taking over the restaurant operation.
5. Planned renovations to Le Sereno’s “Al Mare” restaurant have been scaled-back, leaving it mostly unchanged . . . extensive renovations to rooms / suites are continuing. November re-opening planned.
6. Very sadly, Yo Sushimania will become island legend at the end of June . . . the hotel in which it’s located has been sold, & the report is that the new owner is installing a French (yes! not Italian or Mediterranean!) restaurant there.
7. Unconfirmed rumors of re-opening of the former Chez Gus & Joel Robuchon venues by “corporate” interests.

Bon appétit!

Thanks for the reporting my friend. We stopped at Yo Sushimania on Sunday with the hopes we could do a take out. They were very apologetic and said that while they are normally open on Sunday night, they were closing early due to lack of fish.

 

[Amery]

1. Many will be happy to know that Les Bananiers is re-opening in “two weeks” (now probably a few days short of that timetable) . . . to be operated, it’s said, by La Petite Colombe.
2. Meanwhile, there’s a credible report that the restaurant’s former operators are preparing to open a food carry-out business.
3. L’Esprit seasonal closing — June 14 to July 28.
4. Le Grain de Sel operator, Eddy Coquin, is hanging-up his apron at end of June . . . reportedly, two young women are taking over the restaurant operation.
5. Planned renovations to Le Sereno’s “Al Mare” restaurant have been scaled-back, leaving it mostly unchanged . . . extensive renovations to rooms / suites are continuing. November re-opening planned.
6. Very sadly, Yo Sushimania will become island legend at the end of June . . . the hotel in which it’s located has been sold, & the report is that the new owner is installing a French (yes! not Italian or Mediterranean!) restaurant there.
7. Unconfirmed rumors of re-opening of the former Chez Gus & Joel Robuchon venues by “corporate” interests.

Bon appétit!

Thank you Dennis.
Happy to hear of a new French restaurant.
I will add: Nyama will close after service June 14 and reopen July 1.

 

[PeterLynn]

At our first stop for baguettes at LPC a couple of weeks ago, we noticed there was activity next door at Les Bananiers. Asked the cashier and she said it was reopening as "Les Bananiers" within a month under new management. I snapped this picture and meant to post it. By the last visit, the blue plastic covering on the lettering had been removed.

 

[cassidain]

Does it not seem there was more to the original story re Les Bananiers than was being told

 

[le_reve]

Thanks for the info!! I had not heard any of this. You always get the good scoop.

Interesting that they will continue to use the name Les Bananiers...

 

[cec1]

Thanks for the info!! I had not heard any of this. You always get the good scoop.

Interesting that they will continue to use the name Les Bananiers...

The name must belong to the landlord . . . as I remember was the case with Santa Fe Restaurant.

 

[cec1]

1. Many will be happy to know that Les Bananiers is re-opening in “two weeks” (now probably a few days short of that timetable) . . . to be operated, it’s said, by La Petite Colombe.
2. Meanwhile, there’s a credible report that the restaurant’s former operators are preparing to open a food carry-out business.
3. L’Esprit seasonal closing — June 14 to July 28.
4. Le Grain de Sel operator, Eddy Coquin, is hanging-up his apron at end of June . . . reportedly, two young women are taking over the restaurant operation.
5. Planned renovations to Le Sereno’s “Al Mare” restaurant have been scaled-back, leaving it mostly unchanged . . . extensive renovations to rooms / suites are continuing. November re-opening planned.
6. Very sadly, Yo Sushimania will become island legend at the end of June . . . the hotel in which it’s located has been sold, & the report is that the new owner is installing a French (yes! not Italian or Mediterranean!) restaurant there.
7. Unconfirmed rumors of re-opening of the former Chez Gus & Joel Robuchon venues by “corporate” interests.

Bon appétit!

BTW . . . the report that was told to me of a new carry out business of former Les Bananiers operators included the “fact” that pizza maker extraordinaire, Luigi, will have a home with them in the new business.

 

[PeterLynn]

Almost seems that Luigi would also belong to the landlord

 

[cec1]

Almost seems that Luigi would also belong to the landlord

Very funny, Peter! . . . you’re right, of course!

 

[amyb]

It was the owner of Santa Fe’s condition of lease. Not a law. Think traveling Rivage.

 

[le_reve]

BTW . . . the report that was told to me of a new carry out business of former Les Bananiers operators included the “fact” that pizza maker extraordinaire, Luigi, will have a home with them in the new business.

Any word on where this carry out business will be located?

 

[cec1]

Any word on where this carry out business will be located?

All I heard was “Gustavia.”

 

[cassidain]

All I heard was “Gustavia.”

Not very convenient from Vitet

Or Marigot, for that matter

 

[Leon]

Not very convenient from Vitet

Or Marigot, for that matter

But closer than the old Les B location, is it?

 

[cassidain]

But closer than the old Les B location, is it?

We were one-n-done with the old Les Bananiers, but a good takeout pizza option we would welcome.