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I had one of the best milkshakes of my life yesterday, and, today, I’d like to tell you all about it!

I was with island tour guests yesterday and we had just left the flamingos out near Mandahl when we decided to stop for a quick treat at Flavorful Delights. It’s a new food truck that opened back on November 1st, and it’s located at the former Tourist Trap location near Salt Pond. Specifically, it sits right at the entrance to the Concordia eco resort on Route 107.

Flavorful Delights consists of two bright pink food truck just off of the main road. It has several brightly colored picnic tables, so you really cannot miss it. And even better, and appropriately so, it is decorated with a bunch of flamingos too!

Flavorful Delights serves breakfast and lunch, as well as a variety of smoothies, milkshakes, and more. And like everywhere on St. John, it serves alcoholic drinks too.

My guests each opted for a fresh fruit smoothie, and I splurged for the chocolate shake. It honestly was one of the best I’ve ever had!

Flavorful Delights serves everything from smoothies and milkshakes to breakfast sandwiches and burgers. It is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. You definitely should check it out the next time you’re in the area! Oh, and my island tour guests want you all to know that the restrooms were extremely clean too. Sometimes it’s the little things in life, folks. 🙂

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After six long days, the road up Jacob’s Ladder has finally reopened, thanks to the hard work of several St. John residents.

The road leading to the Westin had been closed at Jacob’s Ladder since last Friday morning when a truck carrying a crane slid backwards down the street and crashed. The crane blocked the roadway, creating a traffic nightmare in Cruz Bay.

Crews worked diligently to flip the crane and remove it. That finally happened yesterday afternoon, and crews worked into the night to clean up the roadway. It is now fully reopen as of Thursday morning.

I would like to thank everyone here on St. John who worked to make this happen. I recognize it was no easy feat, and we all appreciate your efforts.

Update: I just received a call from the new owner of Colombo’s. He said that the business has officially been sold, and that he has a lot of great new things in the works. The smoothie truck moved up the hill, and it will be reopening soon. Stay tuned for more info!

Original story below:

Today’s post is about something and nothing at the same time. 🙂 The Colombo’s Smoothies food truck is no longer on the property. The business has been closed since late August. I am uncertain if they plan to open elsewhere.

The Colombo’s business listed for sale last June. The listing was for the brand and the lease, not for the land itself. The asking price was $350,000. Here is a bit of the listing:

Step into a rare opportunity to own a multi-concept business located on the scenic island of St. John USVI, it combines a beloved smoothie stand, bar, and restaurant as well as a peaceful eco campground. Offered together as a complete package. Colombo’s is a well-established fully functioning roadside favorite, known for its fresh tropical smoothies, friendly service, and panoramic hillside views. The stand has a strong reputation as a must-stop refreshment spot. Just behind the roadside restaurant lies the opportunity to revitalize the campground.

The business went under contract just over a month ago, but has yet to close on the MLS. I first noticed that the actual food truck was no longer on the property this past Sunday. Are they moving elsewhere? I have no idea. Is the business closed forever? I have no idea, hence why this post is about something and nothing at the same time. 🙂

If I learn anything more, I will definitely share it with all of you. Let’s hope we haven’t lost yet another longtime St. John business.

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