Guide to St. Barts by Chef Laurent Cantineaux

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Laurent Cantineaux is the executive chef and partner of Le Sereno and Bonito in St. Barts in the French West Indies and Juvia in Miami. The Parisian native is a protege of chef Daniel Boulud. He started in the industry working as a pastry chef. He also co-owns Café Atlantique in Caracas.

Laurent talks about his new menu at Le Sereno, his Miami restaurant Juvia, and his favorite spots to eat and drink in St. Barts.

Guide to St. Barts by Chef Laurent Cantineaux

December 23, 2013

Le Sereno Restaurant - St. Barts - Caribbean

Le Sereno

Photograph courtesy of Le Sereno

Le Sereno | St. Barts

The new menu designed by chef Sunny Oh and myself is a passport to visit the flavors of Japan and the French Riviera, under the influences of the Caribbean and Latin America. My recommendations from our menu would be:

- Wagyu Short Rib Gyoza

- Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Nudini Mozzarella

- Shrimp Tempura Dragon Roll

- Grilled Swordfish with Black Bean Sauce and Pineapple Chutney

- Tropical Bouillabaisse with local Rock Fishes

- Black Ink Risotto with Grilled Calamari.

We are in the French Caribbean, which means we get the best of the Antilles (West Indies) and France. But because we have a restaurant and many connections in Miami, we get also amazing products from the United States. In addition, we look for South American ingredients to make our food a terrific blend.

Daytime view from Juvia in Miami

Photograph courtesy of Juvia | Photo Credit: Michael Stavaridis

Juvia | Miami

Juvia is about a concept created from, and for, the new Miami. It’s in a premium location, with sharp interior design. We won a James Beard Award for design. We have a beautiful open kitchen, a friendly, but strong and efficient staff, and a blend of Japanese, French and Peruvian cuisines that entertain a wide range of clientele.

Edible Souvenir | St. Barts

I would recommend bringing home a souvenir of rum infused with vanilla. It's the typical little “gift” that many restaurants offer you after your meal. Just to remember the good moments you had between friends during your trip.

Local’s Guide To St. Barts

Eat | Restaurants

Local cuisine at Chez Rolande

Photograph courtesy of Chez Rolande

Chez Rolande (Wishing Well)

Get the Gratin de Lambis here. A typical conches gratin, Creole style. The restaurant is maybe one of the most basic restaurants in St. Barts, but Mrs. Rolande is so nice and so much fun that she makes the place look cool.

Baie des Flamands, Saint Barthélèmy

T: +590.(0)590.275.142 | www.chez-rolande.com