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Best Dining Bets
Temptation, Cupecoy, St. Maarten (tel. 599/545-2254), lives up to its admittedly silly if appropriate name with the island's most creative fare, not to mention an incredibly hip space. I have yet to experience a bad dish, let alone a mediocre meal.
Rare, Cupecoy, St. Maarten (tel. 599/545-5714), is the other brainchild of Temptation's wunderkind chef/owner, Dino Jagtiani. Aside from the witty decor and winning beef selection, his delightful side dishes are fun and inventive.
L'Hibiscus, Grand Case, St. Martin (tel. 590/29-17-91), is tiny and on the "wrong side" of Grand Case Boulevard, so it gets overlooked. But not by savvy locals, including rival restaurateurs, who appreciate the flavorful blend of classic French and Creole fare.
Spiga, Grand Case, St. Martin (tel. 590/52-47-83), proves that Grand Case (and St. Martin) can cook Italian with equal panache. From tuna carpaccio to tiramisu, everything is perfection.
Lolos, St. Martin/St. Maarten, is a term for the basic outdoor shacks dishing out heaping helpings of heavenly Creole fare at unbelievably fair prices. The biggest concentration lies along the beach in Grand Case.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
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