By Fid Chinoy (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #187) on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 10:28 pm: |
I hate to sound like a broken record but the Bistro de Paris has to be one of my favourite restaurants and is consistently excellent. Usually you have at least one mediocre experience over the span of a few years, however this has just not happened at the Bistro.
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By Gloria Kehoe (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 10:40 am: |
Love this place. It's small but the food is excellent.
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By michael gaynor (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4128) on Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 12:20 pm: |
Best Cobb salad in the Caribbean!
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By Clare (BonaireTalker - Post #53) on Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 12:34 pm: |
I have to agree about the Cobb salad! The French Onion soup there is pretty awesome too!
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By Jeanine (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #9892) on Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 12:39 pm: |
Sniff...sniff...I had the Cobb salad last Friday and it will be at least a year before I can have it again. Truly a delightful place!
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By Skywalker (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #104) on Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 9:53 pm: |
The only trouble is, if you don't get in early enough you might not get the day's special.
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By Lorraine Meadows (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1350) on Friday, July 2, 2010 - 7:01 am: |
Onion soup in a bowl lined with cheese and a cheese bisqit floating in the middle. My favorite!
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By bill a.k.a.Mr. Bill...(**********) (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #15693) on Friday, July 2, 2010 - 8:39 am: |
My ABSOLUTE, hands down favorite restaurant on the Island!!!
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By Mercy Baron (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #521) on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 12:24 pm: |
I haven't been on the island in two and a half yrs, but BDP has always been my fave dining place (and I'm a BIG time foodie!) when there and Patrice is da bomb! I'm glad to hear it's still going strong. I miss you Patrice!
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By Dan Bradley (BonaireTalker - Post #45) on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 8:51 pm: |
Ah yes the Bistro, my gaze turns upward as the aroma of French onion soup fills my thoughts, the gooey cheese pulling at my spoon as if to refuse to give up its lusciousness. The tenderness of the Chateaubriand coupled with a superb cabernet sauvignon dances through my head. OK, time to wake up now, November is not that far away.
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By R.A. has sadly returned from Bonaire (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #16625) on Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 12:32 pm: |
I cannot say enough how much we loved Bistro and Patrice! Delicious food, wonderful chat with Patrice and desserts to die for!!! Even had a wonderful glass of wine (even though it was French not Californian! LOL) He went out of his way to make us feel welcome, like we were visitors to his home. Made the kids wonderful pasta dinners and even smiled for the camera with us. It was extra special because Ann joined us for dessert and drinks! A must go to place!
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By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #27632) on Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 12:39 pm: |
Glad you liked it RA. It's always a fun evening.
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By R.A. has sadly returned from Bonaire (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #16626) on Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 12:52 pm: |
Rajan looks possessed! He was enthralled with the French Onion soup!
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By **Jim Mc **-- But you can all me Link (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3856) on Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 4:38 pm: |
RA, kids are gorgeous!!!
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By Trevor Naylor (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #221) on Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 6:44 pm: |
Funny how opinions differ. I do not rate Bistro de Paris and find it over priced.
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By R.A. has sadly returned from Bonaire (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #16635) on Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 7:12 pm: |
Yes, Trevor I agree that we all "see" things differently. There is a restaurant on island that everyone raves about that we had a harrowing experience at, not only was the food bad, we were treated like dirt, I vow to never patronize it again but many people write outstanding reviews about it. I guess I am glad we have many choices now, everyone can certainly find some place they enjoy!
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By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #27640) on Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 10:56 pm: |
Being a food nut and a sommelier, Bon is blessed. 99% of all the food you eat has to be imported.
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By Brian ******* (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4727) on Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 4:23 am: |
RoseAnne if that is the C place then I would agree. Had great meals there with people they knew. Without and it was truly awful tried many times and now avoid the place.
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By **Jim Mc **-- But you can all me Link (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3865) on Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 10:48 pm: |
Jerry, that was so very well said, and so true. I would not want to constantly search for the things I wanted to cook. God almighty, the day I made dinner for everyone, after our night dive was a labor of love, because of how many places I had to go to get the ingredients I wanted. I got great revues from all, but even to get breadcrumbs, I had to buy Dutch croutons, at some Chinese store, and pound them into breadcrumbs. Oh well, necessity is the mother of invention.
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By **Jim Mc **-- But you can all me Link (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3866) on Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 10:51 pm: |
Also, can someone tell me what MF has in her mouth in the above picture?
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By Freddie...... Summertime la la la laaaaa (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #14674) on Monday, July 19, 2010 - 5:12 am: |
it was a rose from the table Jim
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By Pietri Hausmann (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #431) on Monday, July 19, 2010 - 7:47 am: |
actually bread crumbs are readily available here --- called paneermeel...sorry you had to go the "long way" ..
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By R.A. has sadly returned from Bonaire (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #16643) on Monday, July 19, 2010 - 1:54 pm: |
Thanks MF
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By mary pequinot (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #764) on Monday, July 19, 2010 - 8:12 pm: |
We all have our favorites-we had great meals and outstanding service from Patrice, as well as some terrific life stories.
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By **Jim Mc **-- But you can all me Link (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3936) on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 2:21 pm: |
Mary, as always, so well said. Freddie, thank you so much for the clarification.
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By Nancy Klune (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #125) on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 6:20 pm: |
Since we are going to be on island for two weeks I'd sure like to know what is the "C" restaurant. Both to eat there and be forewarned.
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By Bob - RE/MAX Bonaire - bonairehomes.com (BonaireTalker - Post #35) on Monday, August 16, 2010 - 6:19 pm: |
I am pretty sure that the "C" restaurant is Capriccio. I have to say that I have LIVED here for 8 years and never had a bad meal there, but clearly, other people have.
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By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #28123) on Monday, August 16, 2010 - 9:44 pm: |
Do what Bob says. Smart, very smart.
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By Nancy Klune (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #131) on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 11:52 am: |
Thanks Bob.
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By Lemon Drop aka R.A. (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #16757) on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 12:15 pm: |
Actually the restaurant I was referring to does not start with a "C" at all. It was a rather strange situation that took place but enough of one that I will never return. But I like to say "to each his own" if you enjoy a place go and enjoy. It's not my m.o. to trash a place so I'd rather not divulge the name.
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By Robert J. Patch (BonaireTalker - Post #36) on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 3:35 pm: |
I agree with Bob RE/MAX as to Capriccio. One night Lola opened our wine, and then she took the cork and rolled it around between her hands. I had no idea why. Then she sniffed the cork, and obviously deciding it was not up to Capriccio standards, whisked the bottle away and brought another, which this time passed her test. Me, I wouldn't have known the difference, as box wine is fine with me. But I thought this was pretty impressive.
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