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Purchase hand-crafted wood carvings by Virgin Islands folk artist Herman Smith. Art work includes hand-carved necklaces, bookends and statues. Herman fashions his work from local hardwoods like the Lignum Vitae. Some of Herman's work is available for viewing and purchase at the Book & Bean Bookstore at the Marketplace in Cruz Bay. Call (340) 779-2665 or stop by and check it out!

Sample authentic home-cooked Virgin Islands cuisine at Patrick's West Indian Delight. Patrick serves up his delicious treats from his colorful truck located in the parking lot directly in front of the post office in downtown Cruz Bay.

Don’t miss the opportunity to listen and dance to the pulsating back-beat sound of Inner Vision, Virgin Islands internationally renowned Reggae Band. The group has just returned home to the Virgin Islands from the second leg of the 2006 “Ride the Waves” tour of the U.S. To date the band has recorded 4 albums – “Love One Another,” “Spiritual Dancer,” “Street Corner Musicians” and their 2005 release “Frontline.” The band has been playing together for 27 years and its members – Grasshopper, Jupiter, Osisi, Hollywood and Snooze, are all looking eagerly toward the future. One big ambition for this winter is to open their own recording studio here on St John in the Virgin Islands . The band plans to play at various venues, so watch for announcements. Popular locations include Fred’s in downtown Cruz Bay and Sputnik’s in Coral Bay . One of their favorite places to play is Maho Bay . So let your hair down, enjoy yourself , get up and dance and get into the music! They appreciate an enthusiastic audience.

Touring the East End, pause for a refreshing break at Vie’s and enjoy some of her tasty Virgin Islands dishes. Relax at the picnic table beneath the huge tamarind tree and be entertained by the chickens while Vie prepares your native lunch in her rustic “snack shack.” Some of Vie's specialties include conch fritters, garlic chicken w/honey and a Johnny Cake, and Island style beans and rice w/meat sauce. Vie's beach is a great stop to take a swim! Open Tuesdays-Saturday.

Emerge yourself in the rhythmic Latin atmosphere of Sosa’s Bar & Restaurant located across from Raintree Court in Cruz Bay . Local meat dishes include goat, ox tail, pork stew and chicken. Seafood fare includes king fish, conch. saltfish, Spanish shrimp and whole fish. The portions are generous and the food is good! Music pulsates from the bar and there is dancing on several evenings of the week. Open for lunch and dinner. Call (340) 693-8881

No frills, good Virgin Islands food can always be had at Sogo’s Restaurant in Cruz Bay . Favorite entries include the Vegetarian platter served West Indian Style, steam conch with lemon butter sauce, steamed Mahi-Mahi with Creole sauce and grilled charcoal chicken breast. All entries served with a variety of vegetables including plantain, rice and fungi (cornmeal mixed with okra). Open for lunch and dinner, Monday thru Saturday. Call (340) 779-4404

Purchase some authentic Virgin Islands fish and prepare yourself in the comfort of your condo or rental villa. As it is caught, local fish is often available for purchase at the stand across the street from the public landing next to the National Park Dock. The local catch often includes barracuda, red snapper and yellow tail. It is also available early in the morning on most days at the “fish table” located behind the Customs House.

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Telephone (860) 523-1914
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