Wales Tourism and Visit Planning

Righteous And De Youths Seafood Restaurant And Bar

Author: Rich Rubin
DEEP BACKGROUND: This hilltop hangout overlooks the turquoise waters of tiny Mayreau. Native-born proprietor Robert Righteous is constantly expanding the jaunty, open-air spot he opened in 1994. The "youths" of the bar's name, says Righteous with a nod to the Ziggy Marley tune, are "tomorrow's people."

HAUTE DÉCOR: Righteous' three decks are lined with colorful railings, flags and objets d'art, from fan coral and driftwood to toothpick holders shaped like mini Rastafarians. Walls are blanketed with posters of Bob Marley, Michael Jordan, Nelson Mandela and the occasional hockey star. Next on tap: an Internet cafe.

CAST OF CHARACTERS: While parties and celebrations sometimes fill the joint, it's usually packed with yachties, the T-shirt-and-shorts crowd from Saltwhistle Bay Club and a few islanders. Righteous meets and greets, while bartender Anga Adams serves the fruity "Righteous Special" (see recipe, left) and other favorites - Tequila Sunrise, Tom Collins and a rum-laden Banana Cow.

SUSTENANCE: The menu includes conch, shrimp, chicken, lobster and fish. Early risers grab breakfast, while java fiends go for afternoon coffee and tea.

DIVERSIONS: Live music, from 6 p.m. till 11 p.m., consists of local reggae, although requests can steer the music in other directions. When the band quits, recorded music takes over.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: Righteous provides land and water taxi service. So whether you're coming from the harbor or from Saltwhistle Bay, you never have to be the designated driver.

Posted online 03/01/00.

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