Here it is, arguably the most famous cheeseburger in the world, the cheeseburger that inspired Jimmy Buffet to write the famous song “Cheeseburger in Paradise”. Though Buffets song mentions every layer of this creation, if you listen to the lyrics, the inspiration is actually more about the surrounding “Paradise”, and the breaking of a 70 day~vegetarian fast than the burger.
As far as burgers go this one is pretty basic, but it’s the setting in which it is served that stirs one to sing.
No visit to St. Barts is complete without a trip to the home of this well-sung sandwich, Le Select. Le Select has a tree filled courtyard with a mix-match of plastic tables and chairs and bright red umbrellas and strings of lights. Most days you can find artist David Wegmen {more on him to come} and fellow musicians sitting in front strumming the blues and singing folksy tunes, click on Geronimos Cadillac to enjoy the full musical effect. Their music is like the sirens song, beckoning one in to sit, forget about the time, enjoy the warm breeze, a burger and a bev.
Le select is the place to go to enjoy the local, laid back, and more pirate-like spirit of St. Barts.
Find it at the end of the Quai de la République, the main shopping street that runs along the harbor sporting high end shops such as Gucci, Cartier and Louis Vuitton. At the end of the road one can choose to go left, right,
or continue straight ahead for a cheeseburger in paradise.
Though not normally much of a burger fan, I'd take one in this idyllic island setting!
Looks like heaven, Emily! The burger (I can't remember the last time I had one!) and the setting. What a gorgeous trip.
We are finally back at home and I'm starting to crawl out from under my rock, so to speak. Would love to meet up for a glass of wine and a catch up soon. We're planning to meet up with friends in Provence this August – would love to hear any recommendations you might have. XOXO
my family spends alot of time there and love going there for their french fries!
xoxo navy & orange
Q, It's impossible to resist.
Jeannie~ so great to hear from you. Are you around this weekend??