Firstnd edition of the festival will close its chapter tonight on the Marigot seafront with the grand closing party. We will still have to wait a few hours to know the name of the Best Table of Saint-Martin 2024-2025, it will be played between Sandy's Creole Cuisine, Coco Beach, Le Savannah and Les Galets.
The region has been buzzing with the Gastronomy Festival since November 11. Starting off with a bang, the event didn't slow down during this second week. Open from November 15 to 17, the Gastronomy Village drew crowds despite the unpredictable weather. With 30 restaurant stands gathered in one place, visitors were able to sample the local culinary richness. The three musical evenings, jazz, zouk and reggae, marked the weekend with a festive atmosphere. Last Monday, the high school competition kept the guest chefs busy. Led by the incomparable chef Laurent Huguet, the six candidates competed by offering a menu based on guavaberry, the flagship ingredient of the 2024 edition. The jury managed to decide between them but will keep the suspense going until this evening. The cooking workshops ended last Wednesday with the last, full session for children. In the evening, the barbecue competition remained true to its reputation: a popular success, crowning Sky's The Limit. See you tonight for the closing party from 18pm. All the festival's guest chefs will gather at the stove to make you discover their specialties, from the 4 corners of the world. The musical atmosphere will be provided by DJ Big Boss, DJ Maestro, and Sugar Apple Band for a festive and unforgettable evening. _Vx
Info: https://www.festival-st-martin.com/
The results announced last Tuesday:
- BBQ Ranking\n\n1st place: Sky's The Limit\n2nd place: Heritage Kitchen & Soul Sisters\n3rd place: Quality Food\nBest Fish: Sky's The Limit\nBest Chicken: Sky's The Limit\nBest Pigtail: T's Delicacy\nBest Ribs: Quality Food\nBest Surprise Dish: Soul Sisters\n\n
- Mixology Finalists (in no particular order)\n\nAlizée\nCalmos Cafe\nOcean 82\nThe restaurant\nLe Pressoir\n\nThe pebbles\n\n
- Foodtrucks Ranking\n\n1st place: Quesmex\n2nd place: Flip Flops Socks\n3rd place: Taste of Joy\n\n
- Caterers Ranking\n\n1st place: Chef Jackson\n2nd place: Ours Private Chef\n3rd place: Chef Laura Antonelli\n\n
- Desserts Ranking\n\n1st place: The Savannah\n2nd place: Les Galets\n3rd place: Bona Mama\n\n
- Authentic Stars category ranking (Best Table competition)\n\n1st place: Sandy's Creole Cuisine\n2nd place: La Cantine SXM\n3rd place: Strickly Lokal\n\n
- Beach Stars category ranking (Best Table competition)\n\n1st place: Coco Beach\n2nd place: Aloha Beach\n3rd place: Le Balaou\n\n
- Gourmet Stars category ranking (Best Table competition)\n\n1st place: The Pebbles\n2nd place: Mother House\n3rd place: The Cottage\n\n
- City Stars category ranking (Best Table competition)\n\n1st place: The Savannah\n2nd place: L'Atelier\n3rd place: Bona Mama\n\n
The finalists for the restaurateurs competition are therefore:
- Sandy's Creole Cuisine
- Coco Beach
- The Savannah
- The pebbles
The mouth-watering menus of high school students
To seduce the jury's palates, the students of the catering and hospitality section of the Daniella Jeffry vocational school have revolutionized cooking with original dishes. Who will win the title of best mini-chef?
Soribel Gumbs : Crispy poultry and black pudding with guavaberry
Christavio Gumbs : Duck breast in a Guava-Coconut crust, pumpkin mousseline with ginger and Guavaberry onion satin
Sheaquan Liburd David : Tuna lasagnette with guavaberry, christophine chutney
Zaryo Bertaux : Crispy Creole “land and sea” with Guavaberry
Cheyenne Chittick : Duo of salmon and tuna in Guavaberry tataki, rice paper crisp and Guavaberry condiment
Zeinja Griffith : Ginger tuna tartare, Francine with guavaberry
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