The opening of Le Pavillon by the Sea fuels talk that Oyster Pond is again becoming a top destination on the island.
OYSTER POND:--- On Sunday, December 15th, at long last, the once-bustling pavilion on the northeastern seashore of Oyster Pond will again welcome guests from Saint Martin and beyond with the opening of a compelling new restaurant. Le Pavillon by the Sea will serve French-influenced, Pan-Caribbean cuisine crafted by the chef and owner of well regarded Provence boutique hotel and restaurant Au Velo Fleuri.
Like the community in which it sits, Le Pavillon by the Sea is a coming together of cultures, as embodied in the owners, Elaine Dammeyer and Christian Jego. An American chef and her French husband and general manager, their cultural and culinary experiences gleaned while living and working in New York, DC, Miami, France, throughout Europe and in the Caribbean will provide the inspiration for Le Pavillon's menu.
Expect the unexpected: Creative takes on familiar dishes, delightfully successful flavor combinations, refined plates at surprisingly reasonable prices, and ingredients that are locally and artisanally sourced whenever possible -- all delivered with a focus on sustainability. Much attention will be paid to pairing the food with a well-rounded list of wines chosen to speak to both the season and the menu.
"We want our dishes to be as enchanting and unique as this part of the island," says Dammeyer. "Sophisticated and surprising, but, just as importantly, down to earth.
Nestled in a tranquil location amongst the greenery of Oyster Pond's nature preserves, the 30-seat restaurant sits in an open-air pavilion welcoming in the sea breeze and enticing patrons with enchanting views of St. Barth and Tintamarre Islands that have always been the pride of the area.
As this neighborhood has grown, we've tried to maintain a human touch and a local identity," says SunCiti real estate developer Jean-Baptiste Lugger. "Oyster Pond is like a village and when I met Elaine and Christian, I could tell they understood this, they love this place and want to be a part of its history."
With these echoes of Oyster Pond's past and devotion to a promising future, Le Pavillon sets out to offer the well traveled a one-of–a-kind setting in which to feel at home for the evening.
Le Pavillon by the Sea is located at 110 Rue de L'Escale in Oyster Pond, and will be open for lunch and dinner service from Monday to Saturday and dinner service on Sunday.
Prices are as follows: appetizers from 13 euro, main courses from 27 euro, Express Lunch (including one glass of wine, beer or soft drink) at 19 euro, 3-course prix fixe at 44 euro.