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by islandchef
Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:42 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: St. John Honeymoon Registry
Replies: 7
Views: 1944

St. John Honeymoon Registry

My fiance' and I were engaged on St. John in August and we are getting married on October 14th. For our honeymoon we are going to... you guessed it... ST JOHN!! Villa Sol Inclination for TEN DAYS!!! Me being a chef (and having already lived together for two years :? ) we have all the kitchen gadgets...
by islandchef
Fri Mar 11, 2011 12:20 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Rum Punch Recipe?
Replies: 18
Views: 11948

Famosa Fruit Punch

The canned fruit punch I was referring to is in the can on the right... Famosa Puerto Rican Fruit Punch. <a href="http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t282/blimeyguy/?action=view&current=DSC00551.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t282/blimey...
by islandchef
Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:46 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Rum Punch Recipe?
Replies: 18
Views: 11948

PostPosted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:34 pm Post subject: "We have taken the canned fruit punch (cheap on island) and mixed it with either pineapple or orange juice and any rum that we like. We freeze it over night and then stick the jug in the cooler the next morning. I want some now!" So funny...
by islandchef
Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:33 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Strange things you hear while on STJ
Replies: 41
Views: 11194

My favorite was told to me by Captain Jordan, formerly of Lion in Da Sun...

tourist- "is there a law that all the boats in the harbor have to face the same way?"

captain jordan - "yes mam, its called the law of physics" :D
by islandchef
Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:05 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Cruz Bay Weekend Getaway Choices
Replies: 7
Views: 2185

For my money, you just can't beat lavender hill. Great location within easy walking distance of anything in Cruz bay. A nice pool, which while shared with other guest of the condos never seems to be occupied (in my experience at least.)Great views from the balconies. Clean and well furnished, Well s...
by islandchef
Sat Sep 04, 2010 11:01 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: St. John Engagement Video Trip Report!!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2779

St. John Engagement Video Trip Report!!!!

Best week ever! (August 19th - 26th) Proposed on Gibney beach on August 20th (she said yes :D ) Family & friends showed up the next day to help celebrate! Enjoy!! <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/14694692" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"...
by islandchef
Thu Aug 12, 2010 11:20 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Why I love Cruz Bay Grill Rub
Replies: 22
Views: 3304

My girlfriend puts it in scrambled eggs and its awesome!!!
by islandchef
Wed Jul 14, 2010 10:39 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: New beverage option for the islands!
Replies: 4
Views: 1057

New beverage option for the islands!

So my buddy who keeps up with businesses around the state found these guys and I am definitely going to get some for our August trip (if I can find them) Just freeze and squeeze!! I'm gonna toss a few (or a whole bunch) in my booksack and bring them to the beach with me!! http://www.bigeasyblends.co...
by islandchef
Sun May 23, 2010 2:02 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Where am I right now (Sunday)? Level: medium/difficult
Replies: 41
Views: 4960

Little Lameshur??? I dont know... i just want to be there!!!! 90 days... that reminds me... i need to go make a ticker!!!!
by islandchef
Sat May 15, 2010 8:51 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Lavender Hill 5W or 10E??
Replies: 4
Views: 1036

Just booked at Lavender Hill for August and they said that Grande Bay construction is complete so don't let that factor into your decision!!!
by islandchef
Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:02 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: any experience with flip camera?
Replies: 13
Views: 1867

This whole video was shot on a flip HD... <object width="400" height="224"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://www.facebook.com/v/5989642...
by islandchef
Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:07 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Gallows Point or Lavender Hill
Replies: 16
Views: 2188

For me it is a no brainer for Lavender Hill. I have stayed in several units at Lavender Hill and they are all nice, clean, and comfortable. Now to be fair I have never actually been in a unit at Gallows but I have seen pictures of just about all of them. While they are very nice I cant see what just...
by islandchef
Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Video Trip Report!
Replies: 18
Views: 2868

Video Trip Report!

This was in October and I just got around to editing it! Shameful I know... Its kinda cold and dreary here today so I needed an island pick me up. Hope you guys enjoy! Watch here or click on link below to watch it in HD! <object width="400" height="224"><param name="allowful...
by islandchef
Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:06 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: New Orleans: dining in/near the Quarter (mini reviews added)
Replies: 43
Views: 14658

I agree with Loria that Stella is amazing (if fine dining is your thing and you have the budget that is!) For funky laid back vibe Angeli's on decatur is a great spot; never had a bad meal there. I must say though my current favorite new orleans restaurant is Cochon. Its not in the quarter but its a...
by islandchef
Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:36 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: End your day in Cruz Bay TONIGHT!
Replies: 6
Views: 1317

End your day in Cruz Bay TONIGHT!

I shot this video on our last night of vacation in October. I find it super relaxing and I hope you do to! Sit back and relax and pretend that your there! Cheers! <object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="all...