Photo Focus: STJ Village Nights – Day 3

The crowds are starting to fill in the space at St. John Celebration Village as night three gets underway. Vio International is warming up the crowd from the stage and the entertainment doesn’t stop at the booth counter.

Here are some of the choices the Tuesday night crowd has in Claudine’s Culinary Craft Shop:

Booth No. 1

A booth that needs no introduction, says manager Lucien Sylvester, is Booth No. 1. “We have the best chicken and johnny cakes in the Village — just ask anyone,” he said.

Lucien Sylvester serves up chicken and johnny cakes. (Source photo by Judi Shimel)

Judging from the congregation at the counter most might say “Amen.” The specialty drink is “anything you want,” Sylvester said.

Gwen’s Place – Booth No. 7

“If you’re here for St. John Carnival our goal is to serve you island-flavored food that will fill your belly, leave you satisfied and is just great all around,” said the folks at Gwen’s Place, Booth No. 7.

Conch and butter sauce is a menu item in high demand. So are the whelks, seafood kallaloo and conch soup. Local drinks include limeade and passion fruit punch. (Source photo by Judi Shimel)

Derron Jordan – Booth No. 5

Tequila, Hennessy, and Tito’s top the drink list at Derron’s, especially after a romp around town on J’ouvert morning.

Crispy chicken and fluffy johnny cakes for a quick, fresh and satisfying bite. (Source photo by Judi Shimel)

The Munchie Booth – Booth No. 4

“Stop Thinking, Start Drinking” reads the sign on the door at the Munchie Booth.

Neon signs and an efficient workspace are overseen by Meschaun Wilkenson. (Source photo by Judi Shimel)

“Everybody coming for the crab legs; we’re killing the crab legs,” he said. Miss Groupie is the popular drink.