Bayside Mini Mart opens its doors (uh, shutters)
Cruz Bay is now a two convenience store town. Bayside Mini Mart, located in Meada’s Plaza, has rolled open its shutters for business. It occupies the spaces on either side of the walkthrough entrance to Rhumblines restaurant. The store is run by Sammy Mustafa, whose family owns other businesses like gift shop Fantasia and the Fashion Palace store. You’ll find lots of wine and beer, frozen chicken, produce, everything you’d need for a villa dinner and drinks. And it’s in a great location.
How does Sammy feel about First Stop, the competition just down the street that only recently opened itself? “I’m a guy of faith and I’m doing my own thing,” he tells us. “I’m not watching the competition.”
Bayside Mini Mart is open ‘til 11 pm (which is a whole lot later than we’re ever open.)
March 21st, 2008 08:53
I thought the other place was in Meade’s also?
March 21st, 2008 09:06
First Stop is at Raintree Court.
http://www.on-stjohn.com/2008/01/30/%e2%80%9cfirst-stop%e2%80%9d-convenience-store-and-deli/
March 23rd, 2008 22:37
Oh no! The island is beginning to go commercial - that is a horrible thing! Two convience store on one small island and two/three supermarkets - I think that is overdoing it. What ever happened to simple and easy method - not quick grab and go?
How about some small establishements that cook real island food - a little “plug” for Uncle Joes. Now that’s real island food!!!
April 4th, 2008 22:08
Hey it’s a great little place, very friendly, and so nice to be able to pick up a few things after a great dinner at Rhumblines (the seared sesame tuna is awesome)! Where else can you get a bottle of rum and a can of juice at 10:30 at night?