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Island Blues, St. John, USVI

If you want to meet some old sail worn open to the navel — all the
then get involved! quintessential St. John characters, better to reveal his necklace made of sil-
As part of this look no further than Island Blues, just ver pieces of eight, which he plucked off
exclusive group, outside quiet Coral Bay on the east end. the wreck of the Spanish galleon Atocha.
yo u c a n h e l p u s This rough-and-ready watering hole, The bar offers munchies and a full
customize our popular with locals weary of the tourist dinner menu served at tables right on
Caribbean scene, has become a magnet for equal
numbers of expats and wannabe expats,
the water; try the stewed Caribbean
chicken or any of the daily specials
coverage to your
who congregate on the waterfront bar’s scrawled on chalkboards propped
needs and interests. weathered wooden deck. The open-air against the building. Homegrown
atmosphere and convivial staff make talent and stateside acts play on most
regulars and visitors equally at home. nights and keep the joint buzzing till
To join & find out more, Pull a stool up to the bar and get to the last local ­— or wannabe local —
simply go online know denizens such as Pirate Bill (pic- leaves. — Becky Strauss
www.walkercommunications.com/ tured above), who’s ever-ready to down
survey/ctlrp a draft with you. A man of indeterminate Island Blues; Coral Bay, St. John; 340-
and complete our brief age, Bill sports a shirt fashioned from an 776-6800; open daily from 11:30 a.m.
registration survey.
MIX IT Up: Wally Whacker 2 oz. Grey Goose vodka » 2 oz. Bacardi white rum
» 1 oz. Baileys Original Irish Cream » 1 oz. Kahlúa coffee liqueur » ½ oz.
amaretto » ½ oz. dark creme de cacao » ½ oz. cream of coconut » Place
SiGn UP noW one scoop of ice in a blender, pour all the ingredients on top and blend
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to share your opinions, until smooth. » Swirl Hershey’s syrup on the inside of a glass. » Pour in
experiences and ideas blender contents; top with whipped cream, ground nutmeg and a cherry.
with our editors!
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