Bonita's Cantina is located in the former site of Ric's Place, near the Simpson Bay bridge. The restaurant features a combination of Tex-Mex and BBQ. With its patio facing the Simpson Bay lagoon, guests will be able to dine while watching some of the largest yachts in the world - anchored at the IGY Isle de Sol and IGY Port de Plaisance marinas.
Owners Bonnie and Bryan strive to create a friendly and lively atmosphere, in a casual restaurant that serves unpretentious food, hearty portions and value for money.
The idea is simple and comes from their extensive experience as restaurateurs: Bryan is originally from the states and was a member of a two-time World Championship BBQ team. He then became Smokehouse Manager for Oklahoma Joe's in Kansas City, the second highest rated BBQ restaurant in the world, according to Zagat's Guide to Restaurants. From there he travelled to London, UK where he opened five BBQ restaurants in five and half years. His ribs were named “Best Ribs This Side of the Atlantic” by Time Out Publications and Bodean's was ranked one of the top 65 restaurants in the highly competitive restaurant field in London. Bonnie worked her way up to general manager of Gaucho, a high end Argentine Steakhouse in London. Among her notable achievements are becoming the restaurant group's manager of the year and having her establishment be selected as the restaurant of the year.
The cooking process at *Bonita's Cantina* is described as "Cook it Low, Smoke it Slow." This method of slow-cooking all their meats at a low temperature for a long amount of time preserves the natural juices and flavor of the meat. The slow smoking adds a natural smoked flavor, that further brings out the BBQ taste and flavors.
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A brand new boutique, art studio and gallery, coupled with a stylish restaurant and bar on the beach have just opened in the village of Grand Case.
The restaurant is named *Le Shore* and includes a cocktail bar and pool with beach access. Its location is well known as the former home of the Domaine de l'Amandier which closed some years ago. Your hosts, Philippe and Sarah, are seasoned hospitality professionals that you may recognize as the effervescent couple from L'Hoste and La Playa on Orient Beach.
Situated on a 2,500 m2 property, the complex is open to visitors from Tuesday through Sunday. Le Shore is an oasis of tranquility that offers a sophisticated dining experience in a tropical beach setting. The Moorish-inspired architecture of Le Shore's buildings, the colorful decoration of the restaurant and terrace, its art expositions by local artists, the comfort of its poolside lounge chairs, the French-Caribbean sophistication of their waitstaff, the refinement of Le Shore's cuisine, the soft caresses of an ever-present tropical breeze, the waters of the Anguilla Channel languidly kissing the soft sandy beach, and the soothing sounds of live Jazz music on weekends will quickly bring about a state of perfect relaxation.
As you let your gaze wander over the turquoise waters and the coast of Anguilla in the distance, while taking a slow bite of your delicious meal and a lazy sip on a refreshing cocktail, you'll become reacquainted with the Caribbean feeling known as *"It's all good, mon!"* - you have now arrived, at Le Shore.
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Sheer restaurant at Philipsburg's *Promenade Mall* opened in April 2009. The restaurant is a chic establishment, that wants to cater to an upscale and refined audience. No expense was spared for its grand opening: featuring a lavish cocktail reception that was attended by many prominent island residents, including representatives from Government and St. Maarten's business community.
Val, Sheer's creator, promises to bring a sumptuous, elegant, and upscale experience to Philipsburg's main shopping area. He says: *"Philipsburg is a Capital, and every capital deserves a great restaurant."* Here at DineSXM, we like to think many excellent restaurants already existed in the area, including "Fusion":http://www.dinesxm.com/restaurants/fusion or the "Ocean Lounge":http://www.dinesxm.com/restaurants/ocean-lounge (located at the Holland House Beach Resort, right across the street from Sheer).
Its cuisine is called a fusion of European and Asian influences, with a touch of Caribbean flair. Sheer's menu attempts to meld the refined taste of European cuisine with the essence of indigenous island flavors. Indeed, the videos and pictures that we have seen look tasty... But so far, we haven't received an invitation yet to visit Sheer and give you a solid first-hand review of a dining experience at this new Philipsburg restaurant.
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