Restaurant Pacri opens in new oceanfront location in St. Barths

From long-time St Barth restaurateur, Pascal Ramette.
Welcome to PaCri, A magic feel of Italy in St. Barths.
This year, Pascal Ramette is proud to welcome you in his new unique location – right on the Ocean at Hotel Manapany where he will take you to a fantastic voyage to the south of Italy.

PaCri has been the first restaurant in St. Barths to start importing fresh products and hiring its staff directly in Italy. This is how the owner, Pascal Ramette, succeeded in giving his clients such a strong message of authenticity that you will find not just in the Decor and the ambiance, but mostly in the favors of the dishes served at PaCri.

Chef Vincenzo Architravo from Naples, who has worked beside the best Italian Chefs in Italy, has managed to preserve the simplicity and authenticity in his recipes which gives all its value to Italian cuisine.

The Menu at PaCri changes on a daily base, assuring the freshness of the ingredients used for the elaboration of the dishes. The menu has a large choice of antipasti where the buratta from Puglia and the “Grandmother’s Parmigiana’ have won their success. You will also find a daily selection of fresh seafood with local fish, carpaccios and tartars as well as warm octopus salad or “Mussels alla Marinara”.
At PaCri all the pastas, breads and desserts are home made, and it is very pleasant to stop by the restaurant in the morning to watch the chefs make all of these fabulous breads, such as olive bread andfocaccias, as well as pastas including gnocchis, tagliatelle and, of course, PaCri’s famous truffle ravioli.

Chef Architravo, who has always lived near the ocean, expresses a great interest and talent for working with all sorts of fish and seafood on the grill in the tradition of southern Italian cooking.

Reservations are highly recommended
Serving Time:
Opened everyday for lunch and dinner
payments:
Visa, amex, mastercard.

St Barths Holiday Availability – Nov 16, 2011

Villa MGO in St. Barths

WIMCO represents 240 private villas on St. Barths. We are glad to report that we still have two dozen villas available for the popular 2011 New Years Eve and Holiday time-frame. It is an ideal time to visit St. Barths…festive lights ring the harbor at night, music spills out of cafes and restaurants, the ocean is warm and inviting, stylish yachts lazily swing on their moorings just off-shore, and the promise of a great day and a greater night seems so attainable.

Here is a list of villas from WIMCO that still have holiday availability, sorted by bedroom size:

• WV CAM, 1 BR, Toiny
• WV DRE, 1 BR, Marigot
• WV MNA, 1 BR, Vitet
• WV ACR, 2 BR, Vitet
• WV MBA, 2 BR, Pointe Milou
• WV OSS, 2 BR, Gustavia
• WV ABB, 3 BR in Vitet
• WV AVE, 3 BR in Mont Jean
• WV AWL, 3 BR in Pointe Milou
• WV FCE, 3 BR in Marigot
• WV JAX, 3 BR in Gouverneur
• WV KHA, 3 BR in Point Milou
• WV LBV, 3 BR in Marigot
• WV LMR, 3 BR in St Jean
• WV MBR, 3 BR in Gouverneur
• WV MGO, 3 BR in Columbier
• WV PRE, 3 BR in Gustavia
• WV ROC, 3 BR in Petite Cul de Sac
• WV RVD, 3 BR in Grand Cul de Sac
• WV VIA, 3 BR in Gustavia
• WV WYB, 3 BR in Marigot
• WV MOZ, 4 BR in Pointe Milou
• WV AJF, 4 BR in Pointe Milou
• WV BRE, 4 BR in Gouverneur
• WV EST, 4 BR in Gustavia
• WV FRE, 4 BR in Pointe Milou
• WV ING, 4 BR in Columbier
• WV JOE, 4 BR in Flamands
• WV MAP, 4 BR in Petite Saline
• WV SFO, 4 BR in Pointe Milou
• WV VLK, 4 BR in Anse de Cayes
• WV PAR, 5 BR in Mont Jean
• WV VGR, 7 BR in Gustavia

Call WIMCO’s reservations department at 1-800-449-1553 or email them at info@wimco.com to talk to a villa specialist about vacationing on St. Barths during the holidays.

True Relaxation: Anguillan Style

Want to experience one of the most serene and enjoyable boat trips in the Caribbean?  The Chocolat is calling your name!  The 35’ catamaran, equipped with the funny, informative Captain Rollins and his first-mate Deon, will take you to tropical escapes off of Anguilla such as Prickly Pear, Sandy Island, and on sunset cruises.

First-Mate Deon

I have gone a total of seven times, and have had absolutely nothing but unforgettable moments and many laughs.  There is something everyone can do, ranging from snorkeling to sunbathing and relaxing. The trip began at 9:30AM when Captain Rollins picked us up on his dingy at Sandy Ground on the island of Anguilla.  Once we reached Chocolat, Deon kindly helped us onto the catamaran, which is in pristine condition.  We lathered up with sun-block and started talking to fellow boat-trippers from Florida and Boston.  Who would’ve thought that these strangers would soon become close friends!  Captain Rollins returned from transferring everyone to the catamaran and started giving his “safety-speech”.  At first, Rollins seemed intimidating and tough, but this is only because he truly cares about the safety of his customers and his boat.  As minutes passed, we realized he might be one of the most interesting Anguillans, full of exciting stories and hysterical jokes.  Deon kept the rum punches, water, and beer flowing as we all made our way to Prickly Pear.  My sister and I lounged on the front trampoline soaking up the sun rays as the water splashed onto the boat, cooling us off.  It was absolute perfection.

Prickly Pear Island

We dropped anchor at our first stop: the shrubby island of Prickly Pear.  Captain Rollins and Deon took our lunch orders and gave us the option of swimming/snorkeling to the island (which was about 150 feet from shore) or taking the dingy.  Being too relaxed to swim, we decided that taking the dingy was a definite.  We arrived on the island, grabbed some chairs and headed to the small hut to grab a drink and meet the infamous Alan.  Laughing and talking to Rollins, Deon, Elvis, and Alan for about an hour straight was without a doubt the best time of the trip.  Deon then rang the bell and we strolled up to the picnic tables and enjoyed a delicious indigenous meal including ribs, chicken, rice, and potatoes.  Once we were finished satisfying our stomachs, we set sail for our next destination: Sandy Island.  We got to the second island and snorkeled our way to the shore noticing a variety of absolutely gorgeous, colorful fish below us.  After about an hour here, we headed back to Anguilla.  It was about 4:30PM and the lighting was indescribable.  The sea breeze blowing through our hair, the smell of fresh salt water, and the sound of laughter and great stories surrounded us.  We docked at Sandy Ground and stayed on the boat for a little longer before we had to leave.  It didn’t end there!  Once our feet hit Anguillan land, we headed over to Elvis’ beach bar with everyone (including Captain Rollins and Deon).  Great music, exciting people, and a fabulous atmosphere; what a way to end an amazing day!

Captain Rollins

Meeting the local Anguillans and fellow vacationers was the perfect mix that made this day trip one we will never forget.  We became close friends with one family on the boat, who we see every year and enjoy even more memorable moments each time.

 

Want to learn more about Anguillan adventures?  Chat with us at WIMCO.