Looking to make a lifelong friend? Caribbean legend suggests that two  hours in a kitchen with sweet potatoes, pumpkin, coconut, and cornflower might just do the trick. Such is the power of the conkie. Originating in West Africa, conkies have become a culinary favorite throughout the Caribbean. If properly prepared, some locals claim the gift of a conkie will secure a friendship for life. The sweet dish, resembling a small, cornmeal-wrapped parcel is eaten with a meal or as a snack and gains popularity during holidays on St. Kitts. And, indeed, the rich concoction, steamed in banana leaves and lightly spiced, conjures the warm comforts of family, hearth, home, and holiday when its aroma fills the kitchen.

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We extend a warm welcome to Shanda Labega, who has officially taken over as Christophe Harbour Concierge. A native of St. Kitts, Shanda has stepped into the role with long-standing community relationships. Her intimate knowledge of The Federation will aid her greatly in organizing each aspect of a Christophe Harbour member or guest's visit. Her familiarity with the area will benefit Shanda in creating distinctive itineraries for adventures and activities across St. Kitts and Nevis. Please join us in welcoming Shanda to the Christophe Harbour team.

Saying goodbye is never easy, especially when it's to someone who was an integral part of our team since Christophe Harbour launched in 2008. While we will miss working with former concierge Kathleen Brownsdon here...

The chefs at The Pavilion and the Beach House make it a priority to showcase St. Kitts native bounty as often as they possibly can.

Reliant on area farmers and fishermen for the freshest ingredients, Damian Heaney, Executive Chef at the Beach House, says, “We’re able to create something unique, something different, and something really, really delicious when we source from the island. Plus, it makes sound economic sense for both our company and local providers.”

Diners at both the Beach House and The Pavilion reap the rewards. Strawberry daiquiris are nice, but mango, passion fruit, and lime mojitos are bar favorites, bursting with just-off-the-vine freshness. The Beach House rum punch boasts an incomparable flavor due...

The Beach House restaurant at Christophe Harbour in St. Kitts has been recognized by Fodor’s Travel, the foremost name in travel publishing, as a 2010 Fodor’s Choice selection. This distinction represents a remarkable achievement and recognizes the Beach House as a leader in its field for service, quality, and value in the 2010 year.

Since 1988, Fodor’s Travel has been awarding the Fodor’s Choice distinction to only the very best hotels, restaurants and attractions around the world. Every year, Fodor’s writers experience, examine and evaluate  thousands of hotels, restaurants and attractions in their travels across the globe. While every business included in a Fodor’s guide is deemed worth a traveler...

We had this new video spot produced for the Beach House restaurant. If you've ever had the pleasure of dining at the Beach House, you will probably recognize some familiar faces. This spot was produced by Jewell & Ginnie of Charleston, S.C.