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The winners of the 2023 edition
A third edition of the Gastronomy Festival rich in flavors, colors and emotions.
Discover the big winners of the 2023 edition of the Gastronomy Festival.
Restaurants competition
Restaurants offering a discovery menu based on sorrel were invited to participate in a competition by registering in the various available categories: city stars (city restaurants), gourmet stars (fine dining restaurants), authentic stars (local restaurants), and beach stars (beachside restaurants).
Saint-Martin's Best table 2023-2024
🏆 Restaurant Del Arti
Restaurant Del Arti
Beach Stars Category
🏆 Winner: Coco Beach
🥈 1st runner-up: Aloha Beach
🥉 2nd runner-up: Tropic's Beach Bar
City Stars Category
🏆 Winner: Le P'tit Bistro
🥈 1st runner-up: Bona Mama
🥉 2nd runner-up: Sao Asian Factory
Authentic Stars Category
🏆 Winner: Chez Ginette
🥈 1st runner-up: Strictly local
🥉 2nd runner-up: Rosemary
Gourmet stars Category
🏆 Winner: Restaurant Del Arti
🥈 1st runner-up: La Villa Hibiscus
🥉 2nd runner-up: Maison Mère
Del Arti Restaurant
Town restaurant, refined cuisine
TITLES OBTAINED IN 2023
- Elected “The Best Table of Saint-Martin 2022-2023”
- Winner of the “Gourmet Stars” category
Crowned "Best Table in Saint-Martin" and winner of the "Gourmet Stars" category at the 2023 Gastronomy Festival, Del Arti Ristorante delights taste buds and warms hearts! It offers a delicious culinary journey to Italy, rich with sunny flavors.
Perched atop the hill, the stunning view of Anse Marcel Bay from the road serves as an ideal appetizer. Del Arti Ristorante is nestled below on the marina, in this tranquil corner of the world beloved for its serenity.
Comfortably seated on the breezy terrace, you'll enjoy this gastronomic getaway to Italy. From essential pizzas and fresh pastas to the restaurant's iconic dishes, Chef Sébastien Landrin's homemade and made-to-order cuisine is a hallmark. Indulge in antipasti like artichoke caviar or burrata with celery mousseline. Your palate will relish signature dishes such as Fettucine Aragosta with lobster, Lasagnas with shredded veal and mushroom cream, or the chef's risotto. For dessert, the Tiramisu Della Nonna is an absolute must.
At Del Arti Ristorante, the menu and specials always vary with the seasons to ensure the utmost freshness of your meal. The restaurant opens every evening from 5 pm onwards.
Le Coco Beach
Beach restaurant, refined French cuisine
TITLE OBTAINED IN 2023
- Winner of the “Beach Stars” category
Shaded by coconut trees, with an azure decor, the sound of waves, and the caress of trade winds... On the famous Orient Bay Beach, here is Caribbean chic at its finest. Coco Beach is a jewel nestled on the shore, an exceptional place with flavors from around the world.
Winner of the 2023 Gastronomy Festival in the "Beach Star" category, Coco Beach has solidified its reputation over the years. It's the perfect place to indulge in a Caribbean break that is as refined as it is relaxing. From 9:30 am, coffee can be enjoyed facing the sea with feet in the sand, under the first rays of sunlight. Throughout the day, you can savor a gourmet lunch and chill by the water on comfortable loungers at Coco Beach.
From gazebos on the beach to the restaurant and lounge areas, choose your atmosphere to enjoy lunch, crafted by Chef Laurent Saudeau - a 2 Michelin-starred chef. A delightful blend of French cuisine and global flavors enhances the experience of this paradise setting.
Open daily until 6 pm (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during low season), Coco Beach also invites you every Friday evening to enjoy music along with its tapas, cocktails, and cuisine cooked over a fire pit.
Le P'tit Bistro
Traditional French cuisine
TITLE OBTAINED IN 2023
- Winner of the “City Stars” category
Le jury of the 2023 Gastronomy Festival was not mistaken: the generous and sincere cuisine of Le P'tit Bistrot won first prize in the City Stars category. Here's an excellent reason to reserve your table without hesitation!
Located on the village square at Orient Bay, Le P'tit Bistrot creates a cozy atmosphere perfect for romantic dinners. The friendly team offers attentive service and expert advice on choosing from the gems coming out of the kitchen. You will undoubtedly be charmed by Le P'tit Bistrot's specialties crafted by Chef Sarah, who emphasizes the use of fresh ingredients. Enjoy traditional French cuisine with rustic and expressive dishes.
Starters and tapas highlight classic French specialties such as foie gras, escargots, charcuterie, baked camembert, and onion soup. Le P'tit Bistrot also features perennial favorites like ham and truffle macaroni stew, iconic beef bourguignon, or the famous seafood stew with the catch of the day. For dessert, indulge in Le P'tit Bistrot's chocolate mousse, crème brûlée, or a plate of fine cheeses. Will you also succumb to the specialties of the bartender and their signature cocktails?
Le P'tit Bistrot is open from Tuesday to Sunday starting at 6 pm.
Chez Ginette
Lolo
TITLE OBTAINED IN 2023
- Winner of the “Autentic Stars” category
Welcome to the temple of authentic Creole cuisine! Ginette arrived from Guadeloupe with a talent that shone brightly at the Saint-Martin Gastronomy Festival: in 2023, her table was awarded the Authentic Stars category, honoring the best of traditional Saint-Martinois cuisine.
Situated in Marigot on the Marina Royale, let yourself be carried away by flavors that warm the palate... At Ginette's, warm hospitality and good humor are essential ingredients in her homemade cuisine. Taste the deliciously seasoned dishes crafted with love, inhale the aroma of generous plates reminiscent of Sunday meals, embark on a burst of flavors after sipping a homemade planteur...
At Ginette's, the best of Creole cuisine is on the menu: breaded shrimp salad, codfish fritters, garlic shrimp, chatrou or lambi fricassee, chicken colombo, snapper fillet, triggerfish, smoked marlin, crayfish in coconut sauce, baked chicken... For dessert, the unforgettable homemade coconut flan is worth saving room for, a true delight with flavors of the Caribbean.
Ginette's can accommodate up to 25 guests in the cool comfort of her air-conditioned dining room or on the terrace for intimate dining. The restaurant is open for lunch from Monday to Saturday from 12 PM to 3 PM. It opens in the evening for small groups by reservation only.
The BBQ competition
The population of Saint-Martin gathered on Rue de la République in Marigot to support the participants in the BBQ competition, while enjoying local specialties to the sound of Caribbean music.
The BBQ competition is one of the must-attend events of the Saint-Martin Gastronomy Festival for all audiences.
The winners are:
- 🏆 Winner Best BBQ: Rodriguez Gumbs (Sky's the Limit)
- 🥈 1st runner-up Best BBQ: Pierre Louis Arrondell (Chez Tatie Aline)
- 🥉 2nd runner-up BBQ: Augustine Baly (T's Delicacy)
- Best Fish: Rodriguez Gumbs (Sky's the limit)
- Best Chicken: Rodriguez Gumbs (Sky's the limit)
- Best Surprise Dish: Eddy Cozier (Quality Food)
- Best Pig Tail: Rodriguez Gumbs (Sky's the limit)
- Best Ribs:
Kenneth Hyman (Heritage Kitchen)
Sky is the limit
Lolo
TITLE OBTAINED IN 2023
- Best BBQ of Saint-Martin 2023-2024
At the lolos of Grand Case, the smoking grills delight you at any time of the day. Sky’s The Limit has become a must-visit spot since Rodrigues Gumbs's triumph at the 2023 Gastronomy Festival: he was the BBQ champion.
Along the turquoise bay, the lolos (short for "locals") are traditional restaurants that are highly cherished. They specialize in grilled dishes, the quintessence of traditional Saint-Martin gastronomy. It's essential to stop by Rodriguez Gumbs's place, the winner of the BBQ competition at the 2023 Gastronomy Festival.
Here is authentic Saint-Martin cuisine and its rainbow of flavors. Start with some codfish fritters, stuffed crab, Creole blood sausage, or garlic shrimp. Since you're at the BBQ master's place, don't hesitate to try some ribs, which he is known for, or a freshly caught lobster. Pair it with coleslaw, Creole rice, plantains... And if you want to taste conch, a staple of local cuisine, know that Sky’s The Limit is also a top spot for preparing this delicious mollusk.
You can't eat at the lolos without trying the famous Journey Cake, the traditional little bread that Saint-Martin is known for and that accompanies all the dishes. At Sky’s The Limit, it is prepared in the purest local tradition, following a family recipe. All the island's flavors in a single bite.
The mixology competition
After an initial selection phase in July, 6 participants competed in the semi-finals during the 2023 Gastronomy Festival, aiming to be among the 3 finalists and win the title of "Best Mixologist of Saint-Martin 2023/2024."
The winners of this edition are:
- 🏆 Winner: Le Pressoir (Alessandro Corona)
- 🥈 1st runner-up: La Villa Hibiscus (Thomas Maccury)
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2nd runner-up: Karibuni
(Mathieu Merlet)
Le Pressoir
Fine dining restaurant
TITLE OBTAINED IN 2023
- Best cocktail of 2023-2024
A gastronomic gem for the most discerning palates. In 2023, the Caribbean Journal ranked Le Pressoir first in the selective list of the 50 best restaurants in the Caribbean. That same year, the establishment also won the mixology competition at the Saint-Martin Gastronomy Festival. A must-visit!
On the boulevard of Grand-Case, the centenary Creole house of Le Pressoir invites you to savor tradition and refinement. A warm decor filled with history and authenticity, combined with a subtle contemporary touch, gives this French gourmet restaurant a strong personality.
The establishment of Milaure and Gil, highly committed to the quality of their products, remains a reliable choice for a high-end dining experience in Saint-Martin. Season after season, new surprises delight the eyes and taste buds, guided by the chef's discoveries and inspiration: Jérôme Droingt draws from French culinary culture with creativity and passion to continually renew himself and offer gourmets a total delight.
More than 250 wine references will accompany your meal. La Part des Anges, dedicated to the discovery and tasting of a rigorous selection of Caribbean rums, offers over 150 references along with a fine cigar cellar.
For a romantic dinner, a business meal, or a convivial moment, Le Pressoir is open every evening from Monday to Saturday. Annual closures are the first two weeks of June and the first two weeks of September.
The food trucks competition
A new competition emerged during this third edition, the food truck contest.
The judges discovered bold flavors competing to delight their taste buds and vie for the grand prize. Each bite offered an unmatched street food gastronomic experience.
This year's winners are:
- 🏆 Winner: Claquettes Chaussettes
- 🥈 1st runner-up: QuesMex
- 🥉 2nd runner-up: Taste of Joy
Claquettes Chaussettes
Food truck
TITLE OBTAINED IN 2023
- Best Food Truck of 2023 / 2024
- Best Dessert 2023 / 2024
The best food truck in Saint-Martin! Winner of the 2023 Gastronomy Festival in its category, Claquettes Chaussettes also won the prize for best dessert. You'll love their tartines, burgers, focaccia, and homemade desserts!
In their Caribbean sky-blue truck, Arthur and Victoria bring a cheerful spirit to their passion for cooking. At Hope Estate, they make lunch a delight with a menu created each week, shared every Monday on their Facebook page. Tartine with hummus, goat cheese cream, or maracuja guacamole, single or double butcher’s steak burger with Comté or raclette cheese, focaccia with marinated peppers, smoked salmon, or Greek style, homemade fries… Every week is a parade of delights at Claquettes Chaussettes. Arthur and Victoria’s desserts are also a festival of treats, but a special mention goes to their famous "Failed Chocolate Cake" served with a spoon. It's said that anyone who tastes this dessert goes crazy for it... Addiction warning!
The food truck also appears at some festive events in Saint-Martin. Additionally, it can be privatized with a custom menu for your events.
Claquettes Chaussettes is open from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
The dessert competition
The dessert competition at the 2023 Saint-Martin Gastronomy Festival delighted guests with sweet creations brimming with ingenuity and delicacy. Talented pastry chefs competed to dazzle the taste buds and win the title of the island's most exquisite dessert.
This year's rankings are:
- 🏆 Winner: Claquettes Chaussettes
- 🥈 1st runner-up: Willy Ice Cream
- 🥉 2nd runner-up: La Dolce Vita
The private chefs competition
New competition for this third edition: five private chefs presented an appetizer, main course, and dessert to a jury of three culinary experts.
The winners are:
- 🏆 Winner: Laura Antonelli (Pick SXM)
- 🥈 1st runner-up: Jackson Jean-Marie (Chef Jackson)
- 🥉 2nd runner-up: Kareem Brooks (Chef B)
Laura Antonelli - Pick SXM
Private Chef
TITLE OBTAINED IN 2023
- "Best private Chef in 2023"
Aesthetic and refinement characterize this private chef and caterer, a graduate of the Ritz Escoffier school in Paris. Laura Antonelli practices her art with precision, a quality that earned her first place in her category at the 2023 Saint-Martin Gastronomy Festival competitions.
Exceptional service from a private chef, French know-how, and Mediterranean roots for inspiration: Laura Antonelli has created her own gastronomic codes. She offers a cuisine "my way," as she says, a subtle blend of her Greco-Italian roots and a family heritage that has passed down the passion for being a chef from generation to generation. But the experience proposed by this young woman goes much further, as it also incorporates the Caribbean culinary influences of her adopted homeland, an uncompromising demand for fresh products, and a particular attention to decoration, always worthy of a French palace.
Yachts and private villas, events, breakfasts, brunches, lunches, dinners, picnics... Laura Antonelli offers a truly exceptional service and creates an exclusive atmosphere. Caribbean Touch or Vegan Touch menu, BBQ menu, Ritz Escoffier menu, Picnic Box, Finger Food for your lunch or dinner buffets... All of Laura's creations are as much a pleasure for the eyes as they are for the taste buds.
The public's choice for The Best Table
Since the first edition of the Saint-Martin Gastronomy Festival in 2021, La Terrasse restaurant has won the coveted 'Public's Choice' award every year, winning over the hearts of the public.
This choice reflects the consistent appreciation of guests for the exceptional cuisine and memorable experience offered by La Terrasse.
La Terrasse
French cuisine
TITLE OBTAINED IN 2023, 2022 and 2021
- Public's Choice
Draped in its majestic architecture, the West Indies shopping center is an invitation to stroll through luxury and refinement before indulging in a rejuvenating break at La Terrasse.
The restaurant boasts a panoramic view to enjoy 7 days a week, day and night. At lunchtime, choose between the air-conditioned dining room or the shaded outdoor areas. As the day winds down, the setting sun unveils a sparkling tableau to be enjoyed with a cocktail in hand. In the evening, the ambiance dims in a cozy setting, perfect for inviting the most romantic souls to savor their togetherness.
La Terrasse delights your taste buds with bistro-style cuisine that highlights French tradition: Escargots with garlic butter, Egg cocotte, Confit lamb shank, Roasted supreme of yellow chicken... The Chef also ventures into Caribbean and Asian cultures with dishes like Chicken spring rolls, Buddha bowl, Mahi-mahi fillet with creole sauce, or Tuna tataki with Teriyaki sauce. Indulge in the irresistible Nutella Tiramisu for dessert. From Monday to Friday, the restaurant offers complimentary delivery of select dishes.
Feel free to contact us to privatize this idyllic venue, ideal for your family or professional events.
Edition 2023
The patron of the event
Patrick Jeffroy
Chief consultant**
Double Michelin-starred chef Patrick Jeffroy, based in Brittany, combines audacity and creativity to revisit the marine gastronomy of his childhood.
Michelin-starred since 1979, its cuisine advocates simplicity and respect for nature. An international culinary advisor, he influences the culinary scene in Japan and Brittany at Guyader Gastronomie, while helping the most disadvantaged as president of the “Bouffons de la Cuisine” association.
Photo credit: @Hubert Taillard Morlaix
The invited chefs for the 2023 edition
Xavier Isabal*
Biarritz - Metropolis
Chef du restaurant Ithurria
Xavier Isabal is the chef of the Ithurria restaurant, a family establishment with almost 50 Michelin-starred years. Although he comes from a lineage of cabinetmakers, he is passionate about cooking. After culinary training, he became a chef, then owner with his brother in 2004, succeeding their already starred father.
Anto Cocagne
Paris - Metropolis
Private chef and consultant
Anto Cocagne is a chef from Gabon, who shines in Paris with minimalist African cuisine and a distinctive French touch. Trained at the Lesdiguières high school and the Grégoire Ferrandi school, she merges her skills with her roots. A daring entrepreneur, she is a private chef and consultant for businesses. She presents in culinary shows and is the author of the book “Goûts d’Afrique”, her success is undeniable.
Mareya Ibrahim
UNITED STATES
Chef and nutrition coach
Mareya is The Fit Foodie, a celebrity chef, nutrition coach, author, patented inventor and award-winning entrepreneur. Her new book, “Eat Like You Give a Fork” is changing the way people prioritize their well-being. She is also a featured chef in the NY Times bestseller “The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life.”
Jean-Charles Bredas
Martinique
Chef "Signature" - Air France
Born in Martinique, Jean Charles Brédas discovered cooking with his uncle. After a breathtaking international career, he returned to settle on his native island and created his restaurant “Le Brédas” in the middle of lush vegetation. A true culinary alchemist, he advocates cross-breeding and harmony in flavors. He obtained numerous distinctions: Tourism Medal in 2011, Master Chef of France in 2012 and Knight of the National Order of Merit in 2015.
Laurent Huguet*
Strasbourg - Metropolis
Consultant and trainer
Laurent Huguet, trained at the Strasbourg hotel school, climbed the culinary ranks. From Buerehiesel to the Crocodile brigade, 3 Michelin stars for 22 years, he shines with his rigor and passion. Then he won a star at the Relais de la Poste where he stayed for 6 years.
Arnaud Delvenne
Liège - Belgium
Founder and chef of the restaurant “Nono Resto”
Arnaud Delvenne, born July 24, 1985 in Liège, Belgium, is a renowned chef. Trained by his mother from his childhood, he started at Quick then became head chef of the restaurant Le Moment, with a score of 13/20 at Gault&Millau. After opening his own restaurant, he joined Top Chef in 2022, becoming the first Belgian finalist.
João Diamante
Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
Consultant and public figure
João Diamante, raised in a Rio favela, became an acclaimed leader who overcame adversity through culture, education and social projects. He worked for Alain Ducasse at the Restaurant de la Tour Eiffel. Forbes recognized him among Brazil's young talents. Diamante exerts his influence in gastronomy, conferences, cooking shows, fashion and as an influencer on social networks.
Xavier Thuret
Paris - Metropolis
Master Worker of France Cheesemaker
Xavier Thuret, born on the family farm near Meaux, discovered his passion for cheese since childhood. After starting out with a local refiner, he joined the Lactalis group in 1997, specializing in traditional products. In 2007, crowned “Meilleur Ouvrier de France Fromager”, he became an expert in the field.
Frédéric Cyr
Quebec - Canada
Chef of the Château Frontenac restaurant
Frédéric Cyr, renowned chef, heads 135 people at Château Frontenac, and has more than 30 years of experience. The son of an eminent chef, he grew up in a Relais & Châteaux inn, cultivating his culinary passion from the age of 12. After theatrical and journalistic adventures, the chef sails on luxurious cruises. In Asia, his cuisine propelled him to fame. Back in Quebec, he now manages Château Frontenac brilliantly.
Lorna Boboua
Ivory Coast - Africa
Chef of the Onomo Hotel
Lorna Boboua do Sacramento, born in France, arrived in Congo at the age of 5 to explore Africa. His cultural mix, Congolese and Brazilian-Togolese heritage, inspires his gastronomic creations. Star Chef 2016 reveals it, she reached the semi-finals representing Congo. A graduate of Ferrandi, she shines at the Palais de l'Élysée, Jules Verne and Lignac. She is currently excelling at the Onomo hotel in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
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Food-truck experts of the 2023 edition
Christophe Boyer
Avignon - Metropolis
Food-truck Boaburger
After 15 years in real estate, Christophe Boyer embraced Street Food 2 years ago. From the Food truck to victory at the Coupe de France du burger in March 2022, his cuisine fuses his affinities for burgers and Asian flavors. A family passion transformed into a taste success.
Secretary of State
French Polynesia
Food-truck Le Manatoa
Ambassador of Tahiti, Teheiura is a fan of the canoe, the sporting symbol of his country. He shines on TV (Koh-Lanta, Ninja Warrior, etc.) and writes (“Adventurer at heart”, “Culinary adventure”). His food truck takes him across France to introduce his Pacific cuisine to a loyal audience.
The 2023 BBQ guest chef
Kevin Bludso
Texas - United States
Founder of Bludso's BBQ
Kevin Bludso is a chef, television personality, and two-time Steve Harvey Hoodie Award winner. In 2008, he opened Bludso's BBQ, his small takeout BBQ stand in Compton, California.
It has since grown into an international empire, with a flagship restaurant, "Bludso's Bar & Que", in Hollywood, a booth at the LAFC soccer stadium, a location at Proud Bird at LAX, and a restaurant/bar called "San Antone by Bludso's BBQ” at Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia. He is a judge on the hit show "Netflix BBQ The American BBQ Showdown", and has appeared on several shows such as: "Diners", "Drive-Ins and Dives", "Bon Appétit", "and "Bar Rescue" . His first cookbook, “The Bludso Family Cookbook: BBQ Soul Food and Family, From Compton to Corsicana,” was released in spring 2022 by Ten Speed Press.
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Mixologists of the 2023 edition
Arthur Sutley
Los Angeles - United States
Expert in mixology
Arthur Sutley, the cocktail expert known as “The Resident Boulevardier,” has been in the restaurant/bar/cocktail industry for over 20 years. As an industry educator, he speaks at numerous trade shows worldwide. Arthur has been repeatedly recognized as an expert in many major global media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Market Watch, Forbes, Forbes Radio, Fox News…
Mia Mastroianni
Los Angeles - United States
Professional mixologist
With over 15 years of experience, Mia Mastroianni has become one of the founding bartenders of Soho House West Hollywood. Her expertise led her to appear on the television show “Bar Rescue.” Mia stays abreast of industry trends by attending and speaking at various seminars and conferences globally, in addition to judging some of the best cocktail competitions.
Phill Wills
Los Angeles - United States
Professional mixologist
Phil has worked in the bar/restaurant industry for over 20 years. He is the owner/partner of “The Spirits in Motion”, a consulting firm. He has worked in all types of places such as restaurants, small local bars, large nightclubs and high end mixology establishments.
These events led Phil to host multiple conferences and create cocktails for numerous media outlets in the United States. He also appears regularly in "Bar Rescue".
