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WHERE TO DINE

Check out Fouquet’s Saint-Barth at the newly opened Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf, which features a menu by three-Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire that revisits the great classics of the Caribbean, scented with spices and local flavors, and boasts a unique panoramic view of Gustavia, overlooking the Marina. At Gyp Sea Saint Barths, within the all-new “Bohemian Beach Club” on St. Jean beach, the oceanfront restaurant has a barbeque-centered menu including local delicacies like avocado salad, Jamaican-style jerk chicken, freshly caught fish and rock lobsters on the grill, smoked rib of beef and burnt vegetables with za’atar spices, aioli and lemon confit. Located on the port of Gustavia, La Petite Plage features fare courtesy of Eric Frechon, one of France’s most decorated chefs. The menu here focuses on Mediterranean dishes with a splash of Caribbean spice. The Sin Garden is an ode to decadence. The recently opened pastry spot focuses on the combined passions of owners Marine Urbain and Djordje Varda, who seamlessly blend their love of art and sweets in one sinfully good eatery. The late, great French chef Joël Robuchon, who received more Michelin stars than any chef in the world, may be gone, but he is certainly not forgotten. His legacy lives on and then some at the new L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Restaurant in a space that spans nearly 9,149 square feet and multiple levels. The eatery, which opened this spring in Gustavia, houses a 50-seat open-counter restaurant, a pastry shop and a tearoom, as well as a bakery and an on-site caterer. On its first floor, there’s an impressively large terrace that provides panoramic ocean views of Gustavia Harbor. Amis St. Barth, a new restaurant at Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa, has been designed by revered Parisian designer Michael Malapart to evoke and amplify sparkling conversations and a familial sensibility with sophisticated elegance. The Mediterranean and Provence coasts are the core influences for this elegant concept, which uses natural materials such as rattan, terracotta, wood and stone, complemented by candles and homespun pottery throughout. Live music provides a lively pulse throughout the night. Nikki Beach is definitely the place to play in the Caribbean. The OG luxury beach club concept — a favorite among celebrities — combines elements of music, dining, entertainment, fashion, film and art into one oceanfront location. Here in St. Barth, that means simple luxury with plush, all-white sun beds, chic drapery and the brand’s trademark teepees throughout. Bagatelle is having a big birthday — its 10th, in fact! To mark the momentous occasion, renowned French designer Sam Baron breathed new life into the iconic restaurant that fuses the flavors of French Mediterranean cuisine with local Caribbean influence. Under Baron’s direction, Bagatelle has been transformed into something new. The revamped restaurant comprises a multitude of spaces that merge interior and exterior, including a central bar, main dining area and deck terrace all based around a palette of soft pale hues, natural materials and accents of gold inspired by the glimmering beach setting. Le Papillon Ivre (The Drunk Butterfly), a secret wine bar and bistro in St. Jean, serves up some of the finest French dishes in a truly mesmerizing, romantic setting. Try delightfully decadent dishes like eggs cocotte with truffle cream or the cauliflower baked in edible gold while enjoying a bottle of 1989 Chateau Cheval Blanc for a truly amazing evening off the beaten path.

Amis St. Barth

Sand Bar at Eden Rock

PHOTOS COURTESY OF (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) LAURENT BENOIT, EDEN SPA AT EDEN ROCK, P. CARREAU Sisley Spa

WHERE TO UNWIND

SPAS

There’s a treasure trove of bespoke beauty treatments on St. Barth, but our three favorites remain the same. Head to the Cheval Blanc Spa for the only Guerlain treatments in the Caribbean;Sisley Spa at Hotel Christopher has received the repeated distinction of the Caribbean’s best spa for a reason (and that reason may well be its totally original hot-shell massage, a must-try); and the Eden Spa at Eden Rock, which has its own medical spa that specializes in anti-aging and cosmetic medicine. Treatments include the likes of Exilis Ultra 360, which tightens skin, and leg slimming with Lymphastim.

SHOPPING

St. Barth is all about upscale island life, so while you may see diamonds, pearls and lots of Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel (which also have boutiques here), be sure to check out local favorites like Poupette and Lignes, both of which showcase light, airy, elegant island dresses. Caribbean artist Jacob Scott’s twisted black coral bracelets at Mandarine are a must for onisland accessorizing, as are the espadrilles, sandals and thongs at Metis in Gustavia. In St. Jean, make sure to seek out the terry djellabas from Valérie Barkowski at Mia Zia, as well as jewelry designer Annelisa Gee’s gemstone baubles at Terra. Cheval Blanc Spa