ST. THOMAS — Economic development along the St. Thomas waterfront is getting another boost in the coming months.
Island Global Yachting Ltd. (IGY) and Navy Beach, a popular seaside Montauk, NY, yachting facility announced an expansion of IGY’s luxury Caribbean superyacht destinations at Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas. Navy Beach St. Thomas will open in prime Yacht Haven Grande space in December 2019.
According to a joint IGYT and Navy Beach press release, the new St. Thomas lounge will feature a mix of fully covered outdoor seating for more than 100 guests, an outdoor lounge and 20-seat bar, all with unobstructed views of the surrounding yachts and Charlotte Amalie Harbor. The opening of Navy Beach St. Thomas will be followed by two new sister concepts in neighboring venues along the waterfront promenade at Yacht Haven Grande:
- ISLA Cantina, a upscale Mexican eatery opening late 2019 with an indoor-outdoor bar and overwater dining patio splashed with an eclectic mix of colors, fabrics and Mexican-inspired art to enhance the lively and communal atmosphere.
- Sylvette, a French-Mediterranean neighborhood bistro, is expected to open in early 2020. Highlights from the menu at ISLA include Tacos al Pastor, Spicy Tuna Tostada, Mexican Street Corn, and Peanut Butter Stuffed Jalapeños; while the stand-outs at Sylvette are sure to include the Pan con Tomate, Swordfish Carpaccio, Charcuterie Board, and Red Snapper Panzanella. Once all three new venues are open, Navy Beach will operate almost 10,000 square feet of deliciousness at Yacht Haven Grande, plus onsite catering for events and deliveries to the surrounding marina and yachts.which serves an impressive collection of the world’s finest megayachts as well as an array of sailing, sport fishing and other pleasure crafts.
The open-air Navy Beach space spills out onto Yacht Haven Grande’s “canon lawn,” making it an ideal venue for live music performances, private events and weddings, the IGY-Navy Beach St. Thomas release said.