The final of the 5th edition of the Gastronomy Festival of Saint-Martin, supported by the Tourist Office (OT), in the lush setting of the Farm LotteryIn the park, transformed for the occasion into a huge dining square, the awards ceremonies and entertainment continued until late in the evening.
A UNIQUE SETTING FOR A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED CEREMONY
This year, the famous closing night was moved from the Marigot seafront to take place in a green and exotic settingadding a certain cachet to this event, the entrance fee for which was set at 150 euros. Those present since the afternoon, The various chefs were busy in the kitchen to offer the public an unforgettable experience, with food and wine tastings.
A REMARKABLE TRACK OF ACHIEVEMENTS
Among the winners to remember, it is above all the BONA MAMA restaurant, located in Orient Bay, which has received the title of Best Table 2025-2026 following a final round where the chef-judges blind-tasted the dishes of the five finalists. The restaurant also won the City Stars category.
Le high school students’ prize opened the awards ceremony and showcased the youth of Saint-Martin, with the high school senior Bouboune Méloïck is the big winnerFollowed by Cécile Roberts et Barletet Louis Day Khinyay for 2nd and 3rd places.
The cherry season wins the Beach Stars category as well as the competition dessert, While Head quarter is essential in that of Gourmet Stars.
For the first time, Two restaurants tied for first place in the Authentic Stars category. : Creole Delights et 978 SanctorumThe director of the tourist office, Aïda Weinum, also specified that a second trophy would be created for this unprecedented situation.
Chief Foini wins the private chefs competition and Atra Pasta that of food trucks. The price ” Public favorite ” was awarded to restaurant La Terrasse, located on the roof of the West Indies Mall in Marigot.
A UNIFYING EVENT
Following this presentation, the organizers (Tourist Office and Local Authority) recalled the involvement of their teams, particularly within the OT, and under the impetus of Valérie Damaseau, a standing ovation They were thanked for their meticulous organization and total commitment to this event, whose renown now extends beyond the Caribbean. Warm thanks were also extended to the numerous chefs who came from abroad and to the sponsors who made the event possible.
A 2026 EDITION DEDICATED TO COCONUT
Finally, the scoop of the evening was the public disclosure of the key ingredient chosen for the sixth edition : the coconutwhich will be celebrated in all its forms and variations next year, already promising considerable enthusiasm.
Source: Faxinfo https://faxinfo.fr/en/festival-de-la-gastronomie-bona-mama-sacree-meilleure-table-de-saint-martin-2025-2026/
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