No sooner had Mark and Cynthia left when my other son and VP Tom Smyth arrived. Tom and I often meet with the staff down here so as to ensure that both offices are running in sync with each other and to touch base with the local management. At the same time, Tom had two buyers who had contacted him through our sales division, St. Barth Properties Sotheby’s International Realty and they were here to visit properties. Each buyer quickly found just what they were looking for and both villas went under contract yesterday. For further information on buying or selling property in St. Barth, contact [email protected].
Steve and I had an outstanding dinner at the Christopher’s Taïno restaurant. Our table for 2 overlooked the pool and the sea and the sound of the waves complemented the romantic ambience. We began with a complimentary apéritif which is kindly offered by the hotel to every client of St. Barth Properties dining in their restaurant. (All you have to do is to ask either of my offices to make your dinner reservations for you either before you go, by contacting [email protected] or locally when you are here by calling 0590 29 75 05).
Everything on the menu as well as the Specials Board looked so good that it was hard to choose. We decided to share the tomato and mozzarella as an appetizer and it did not disappoint! The tomatoes were so fresh as was the mozzarella. I decided to try the Filet d’Agneau (Lamb Filet) along with the Christophine and string beans with peas for my two side dishes. Steve was in the mood for fish, so he selected the Œil de Boeuf (Red Snapper); his sides were potato purée with garlic as well as a dish of mushrooms. We were both thrilled when we tasted our fare. The lamb was so tender and perfectly cooked that it seemed to melt in my mouth; Steve’s fish was wonderfully prepared and very moist. We finished the meal by sharing their yummy Tarte au Chocolat avec Pistache (chocolate tart with pistachio ice cream).
I am always trying to improve my French and I could not figure out why Steve’s fish was called Œil de Boeuf. After all, boeuf means “beef” and œil means “eye”. Our waiter disappeared into the kitchen and reappeared with the answer! Œil de Boeuf means “bull’s eye” and this particular species of Red Snapper indeed has a huge eye. Imagine that…I learn something new every day.
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2 comments
Peg,
thanks for sharing the translation of Oeil de Boeuf. I would have thought it meant Eye of the Round and that Steve had ordered beef. Next time I fo to the wonderful and very romantic Christopher Hotel, I will be empowered thanks to your blog. I’m certain that your clients would love to be there for Valentine’s day. With a view of the pool and the Atlantic Ocean surf, it is difficult to imagine a more inviting scene. Thanks for bringing back such good memories as we continue to “Live Our Dream” vicariously through your blog.
Hi Jeanne, Thanks for your comment. I am glad that you are enjoying my blog. It’s another beautiful day here. I have a 12:30 appointment for a site inspection at the Christopher today and will be seeing the rooms that were most recently renovated. Managers Christian and Sandrine Langlade have invited me to stay and have lunch at the Mango restaurant. Stay tuned… Peg