Where to EAT in St. Croix - USVI

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  • čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
  • Want to know where to eat in St. Croix! Here you go, thanks to my friend, Candy Brown and her island friends we were able to taste the flavors of the island. The culinary talent on this US Virgin Island is incredible. Here are seven eateries "where the locals" eat! ENJOY!
    Thanks to Wendy from www.gotostcroix.com for introducing us to Merryn from Nidulari! And Amy who introduced us to Chris from Sand Castle on the Beach! What a fun foodie experience we had. This culture queen foodie was so psyched!
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    ⏱TIMESTAMPS⏱
    Breakfast
    1:00 Polly's at the Pier - pollysatthepierstcroix.com/
    1:46 TOAST Diner - / toastdinerstx
    2:40 Sand Castle on the Beach - sandcastleonthebeach.com/dine/
    3:52 Salt Great Pond - www.saltstx.com/menu
    4:54 Rum Runners Restaurant - rumrunnersstcroix.com/
    5:48 Maria's Cantina - / mariascantinastx
    6:58 Nidulari Artisanal Bakery - / nidulari
    Thank you Candy for such a tasty tour and for introducing me to your island of lovely flavors!
    Need help planning your ST.CROIX adventure? Send me an email at wendy@travelwithwendy.net
    Thanks to the GotoStCroix.com www.gotostcroix.com/ and all their valuable travel tips on the island.
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Komentáře • 72

  • @francislloyd7717
    @francislloyd7717 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Thank you for shining a positive light on my beloved ST. Croix.

  • @Musicantraveler
    @Musicantraveler Před 8 měsíci +1

    This has been the best video by far I’ve been looking for and you’re the only one thank you so much for all the tips. I’m going on my cruise in 42 days with Virgin on the same cruise. Very helpful.

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 8 měsíci

      You’re welcome and thanks for the kudos 🎉 I’ll be doing more islands in February with Virgin Voyages too - have the best time in the #usvi

  • @merrynmacdonald
    @merrynmacdonald Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks so much for featuring Nidulari in your food tour! Look forward to seeing you again!

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety +1

      Merryn you are so sweet and such a doll as I was producing this piece, I was dreaming of your beetroot hummus 😋
      Will definitely visit on my next trip to St. Croix!

  • @MikeRivNY
    @MikeRivNY Před 2 lety +3

    We went to Nidulari after watching this video. We met Shelly and bought the fresh sourdough bread, a bunch of their snacks, the biscuits & gravy, and the grilled chicken sandwich. Everything was amazing. Those ladies can cook!! Highly recommend.

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety

      Yay!! I’m so glad that is so wonderful - Shelly is Fantastic!

    • @michaeljoseph3528
      @michaeljoseph3528 Před rokem

      I hope to taste her fresh sourdough bread soon. I got spoiled in Italy and in Frisco with sourdough!

  • @markbrown1786
    @markbrown1786 Před 2 lety +1

    Glad you got out here a couple of times!! Miss you!!

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety

      Me too!! You guys are the perfect hosts! Looking forward to EUROPE!!

  • @caseyhudson4633
    @caseyhudson4633 Před 2 lety +2

    My heart is definitely happy when my belly is full! All the food looks amazing!

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks Casey for watching - yea, I'm with you, was super glad I got some Moo Moo's while I was there it made growing so much easier 😂

  • @michelleslifeonrepeat
    @michelleslifeonrepeat Před 2 lety +1

    that sunset is so pretty

  • @johnmckeon8977
    @johnmckeon8977 Před 2 lety +3

    Love Croix, El Sol, Ama, ...missed a few more local spots

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety

      Hey John, thanks so much for commenting! This is another reason for another trip to STX! Thanks so much for listing them - love it!

    • @rebaldosvcs.7576
      @rebaldosvcs.7576 Před 2 lety +1

      Ama isnt local

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 9 měsíci

      Ok AMA was amazing OmG I might have to do a separate video!! Ty for recommending

  • @katiaemeline2092
    @katiaemeline2092 Před 2 lety +2

    This is AWESOME!!! I will try them all lol

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety

      Hi Katia - thanks for watching, they were all awesome and I've been trying to do vegan/vegetarian there were so many great options on the island.

  • @studio1954thereflections
    @studio1954thereflections Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video particularly your mention of live musical entertainment lol we need all the help we can get these days ❤️🇨🇦❤️ the food looks fabulous!

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety +1

      Absolutely my son is a musician and does gigs and I hear ya ❤️😍 plus I love live music 🎶

  • @SippyCupAdventures
    @SippyCupAdventures Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice! I am Darin from our "Older CZcams Group." First time here, and I subbed because I too am a travel channel (Regional to Northern California). These "Where to eat" and "Where to stay" videos typically resonate. Great job and congrats with your channel!

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much for the sub! I love your channel too - yea and after visiting so many restaurants I thought... hmmm I need to make a list cause I like these too! Looking forward to visiting Northern CALI and getting more great info!

  • @DrewSmith1981
    @DrewSmith1981 Před 2 lety +1

    I agree that the Sandcastle is and was one of our favorites as well. We ate a lot in St Croix! We also loved The Bombay Club and Savant over in Christiansted. I want to go back right now after watching your video. :-)

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety +1

      Oh thank you so much, didn’t know about The Bombay Club and Savant definitely want to try Hamiltons on my return too

    • @DrewSmith1981
      @DrewSmith1981 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TravelwithWendy The Bombay Club has an amazing ambience and the food was wonderful. I honestly didn't eat anywhere in St Croix that wasn't good to be fair. Even the Montpellier Domino Club up in the rain forest was good. Simple, but good. Oh and the pigs there drink beer. 😆

  • @DodatStCroix
    @DodatStCroix Před 2 lety +1

    All our favorite spots too!

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety

      Yay I love that thanks for watching ❤️

    • @DodatStCroix
      @DodatStCroix Před 2 lety +1

      If you ever come back Also recommend AMA, Too.Chez, Blue Water Terrace, Coral Sea Restaurant, La Reine's Chicken shack and Joes are two local spots that are great too!

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety

      @@DodatStCroix I love the Chicken Shack - and thanks for the suggestions will for sure be back

  • @BiancaBeauty690
    @BiancaBeauty690 Před 2 lety +1

    Cheeseburger in Paradise!!! & Soup&whiskey!!!! My favs n rum runners always!!!

    • @glenroynicholas4450
      @glenroynicholas4450 Před 2 lety +1

      Remember, Texas Barbecue Pit in Sunny Isle ??😋🥰

    • @BiancaBeauty690
      @BiancaBeauty690 Před 2 lety +1

      @@glenroynicholas4450 omg yes so good conch fritters!!!!!

  • @naturebaker8882
    @naturebaker8882 Před 2 lety +1

    My favorite spot is laurnies chicken shake...spanish food!!! Yummmm

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety

      Absolutely! I included them in my very first video of "Where to EAT in St. Croix!" I also visited again this past April because it was that good. Love the owners too - super friendly and met them on the plane over from Florida!

  • @michelleslifeonrepeat
    @michelleslifeonrepeat Před 2 lety +1

    coconut mango scone, that sounds yummy

  • @darrellhendricks8225
    @darrellhendricks8225 Před 2 lety +2

    Since the refinery has closed and the tour boats still have not made it back I hope STX can survive.

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety +1

      It is such a resilient island - there is so much to see and do, golfing, water rec, great stays, rum nights! I promote it as much as I can.

  • @rustricts
    @rustricts Před 2 lety +1

    You should definitely hit up Sorbitere

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for tip! I look forward to visiting again and will add it to the itinerary 👍

  • @michaeljoseph3528
    @michaeljoseph3528 Před rokem +1

    Next time try some Wst Indian foods. Thanks 👍

  • @joycelee8298
    @joycelee8298 Před rokem +1

    Melinda Steinbrugge

  • @nickstaursky2434
    @nickstaursky2434 Před 2 lety +1

    You missed The Goat, Soup & Whiskey, seasonal high end restaurant on the east end. Easily one of the best or the best on the island!

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety

      You are the second person whose mentioned that - I’m gonna have to find out why and how I missed it 😉 thanks for the recommendation

    • @nickstaursky2434
      @nickstaursky2434 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TravelwithWendy Also try Ziggy’s Sunday brunch! One of my favorites.

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety

      @@nickstaursky2434 what’s your favorite there?

  • @dawnboudreau9575
    @dawnboudreau9575 Před 2 lety +2

    You missed a lot of other great places. Lived there for 40 years. All those you showed were not there except Rum runners.

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety

      WOW! It sounds like an opportunity to check more out - what did I miss?

    • @dawnboudreau9575
      @dawnboudreau9575 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TravelwithWendy Savant, Duggans reef, Rowdie joes, There are a lot more i have to think about it. Left 5 years ago. I will let you know.

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety

      @@dawnboudreau9575 well I tell ya, you were lucky to live there so long 🏝

    • @dawnboudreau9575
      @dawnboudreau9575 Před 2 lety

      @@TravelwithWendy Yea i was!!!! It not the same anymore.

    • @rickwilson478
      @rickwilson478 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@dawnboudreau9575 did you used to go to Captain Weeks just east of the four in Christiansted, or Lucy's lunch truck at night in the wharf parking lot? Both of had excellent local food!

  • @SolRayz
    @SolRayz Před 9 měsíci +1

    Nice video...just fyi. Cruzan which is derived from Crucian is pronounced more like Crewshun.

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Awe thanks for the correction, I’ll be there again soon, I can practice again 🫶

  • @donawalcott2452
    @donawalcott2452 Před rokem +2

    Where is the original local food???

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před rokem

      The La Reine Chicken Shack is excellent and owned by a great local family. There are a lot of local food restaurants in St. Croix as well that serve many different seafood options.

  • @JB-wk6xn
    @JB-wk6xn Před rokem +2

    None of these are TRUE CRUZAN FOODS.

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před rokem

      Would love to know where we could get real Cruzan foods! Love St.Croix

  • @QueenB28348
    @QueenB28348 Před 5 měsíci

    Would have loved to see more of Black owned restaurants since it is from their culture. 2 1/2 weeks there and you missed out on so much culture. I was there 5 days and spent more time with the locals who came from generations there. Big let down this video.

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 5 měsíci

      Sorry you were disappointed, would love it if you listed some of your favorites to include, this was only one video I did on where to eat, I have a more recent video with my visit in August. I always visit restaurants recommended by my local friends on STX, nevertheless I appreciate you watching

  • @rebaldosvcs.7576
    @rebaldosvcs.7576 Před 2 lety +3

    Locals??? Orrrrrr TRANSPLANTS??? PLEASE TRY ACTUAL LOCAL EATERIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching - I hope you liked the restaurants I highlighted & I am open to suggestions 👍

    • @TravelwithWendy
      @TravelwithWendy  Před 9 měsíci

      We tried Ci Bo Ne last night really amazing - what local restaurants to do you recommend- will be visiting again!