WESTERN BUREAU: Couples Resort Jamaica’s 25th Anniversary was a celebration of fun, food and all the glitz and glamour of the 1920s Great Gatsby Era. Think pointed lapels, bow ties, suspenders, flapper dresses, feathers and V-neck adorned sequins...
WESTERN BUREAU: Sabrina McDonald, a born hustler, faced suspension from Hampton School in St Elizabeth for her involvement in contraband sales. But that did not stop this serial entrepreneur from operating a thriving vending business which sold...
Manchester-based manufacturer Outland Hurders Creamery and Farmstead has set expansion into the international market as one of its targets over the next 24 months. The company, which specialises in speciality cheeses infused with unique Jamaican...
Who knew Jesse Royal was also a culinary genius? The entertainer hosted his very first cooking lesson at the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen on Saturday, much to the delight of the fans and foodie lovers present. “Cooking is something that is very...
With two years of operation under its belt, FJ Smoke House is aiming to deliver delectable taste at an affordable cost. Located at Rosehall in Linstead, St Catherine, it is becoming a household name for satisfying the palates of foodies from all...
On August 24, 2023, business owner Rashede Denniston received a call that would shake him to his core. His restaurant – V.O.D.A Lounge – had experienced an electrical fire. Picking up the pieces from the extensive damage caused, the restaurant...
Published:Thursday | September 21, 2023 | 12:08 AM
Beer brand Heineken has added a new addition to its line-up: Heineken Silver. A twist on its classic beer, Heineken Silver captures Heineken’s rich, full-bodied essence – with less bitterness. Starting this month, it will be available throughout...
With new staff, a new location and a seemingly new lease on life, Carrie ‘Quizz’ Sigurdson, is happy to introduce the second wind of her business, Tea Tree Crêperie, at The Summit in New Kingston. For well over a decade, Tea Tree has been one of...
WESTERN BUREAU: With the aim of taking ‘quick serve’ to the next level, America’s Bird Shack Jamaican franchisers will open a total of 20 stores on the island during their five-year contract. Last Friday night, tourism consultants and restaurant...
Published:Thursday | September 14, 2023 | 12:08 AM
NEW YORK (AP): You can work up quite an appetite sitting around a table plotting world domination. Luckily, a new cookbook lets Catan fans savour the board game even more while out-trading opponents. Catan: The Official Cookbook includes 77...
Published:Thursday | September 14, 2023 | 12:08 AM
When the leaders of the Group of 20 arrived in host country India, they were feted by a classic Indian formula of Bollywood song and dance on the tarmac. Now as they tuck in to dinner, they are in for yet another cultural treat: dressed-up versions...
Metacha Ellis recognised her true love for flavour while working at a restaurant. That experience ignited her own gastronomic dream brought to life in her home kitchen. From there, her passion for food only grew, so too did her popularity, and she...
After-school snacks can cater to more than just the kids, and with some tweaks you can create snacks everyone will enjoy. Give these recipes a try. CRISP-BREADED CHICKEN CUTLETS Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS...
The seasonal drink that made pumpkin spice a star is turning 20. And unlike the autumn days it celebrates, there seems to be no chill in customer demand overseas. Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte is the coffee giant’s most popular seasonal beverage,...
At the pivotal age of 16, a young Dennis Osbourne decided to follow in his mother’s footsteps and began baking. Not only did he fall in love with the process and presentation aspects that go into all things culinary, he was moved by the joy that...
Aiding the push for environmentally safe practices in the food industry, 23-year-old law student Duvagnhn Morris is bringing a tasty alternative to single-use plastic and paper cups to Jamaica. Through his company eCup, Morris is the sole Jamaican...
Georgette Blackburn has always been passionate about food. After leaving her parents’ home, she ignited a new flame the moment she stepped into her own kitchen. But she knew that she was on to something magical when her plastic containers began...
“Mike and his Nyamburgers sure get around,” stated the advertisement for Mike’s published in The Daily Gleaner on September 4, 1971. At this time, the restaurant, the brainchild of Lester Mike Henry, was one of Jamaica’s most popular burger...
At the age of six, Makayla McHugh already knew her way around a kitchen. Baking became her unique skill set until she began cooking as well. These days, she is on a palate-pleasing path, catering for private events while studying culinary arts at...
Though the summer is almost behind us, it’s not too late to ‘wow’ your friends and family with your killer bartending skills. With the help of Worthy Park Estate Rum and Alexander Kong, Worthy Park Estate’s commercial manager in charge of spirits...
A university project, when Tac-Guac and Roll launched, the founders couldn’t have known what a journey they’d be embarking on, combining the best of Mexican cuisine with a tantalising Jamaican twist. Their journey has not been without challenges,...
Cooking classes are an awesome idea if you are seeking to enhance your culinary skills and knowledge. With that in mind, Maggi, the household brand known for its array of soups, seasonings, cubes, and coconut milk powder, is embarking on a culinary...
Following Misir Ramberran’s triumph in fusing Trinidadian and Jamaican flavours in his downtown venture, Wholesome Café, the chef is ready to launch his chefs-d’oeu·vre, TriniYaad. Speaking with Food, the Trinidadian native says after the success...
He’s an award-winning chef, podcaster and cookbook author who takes great pleasure in creating Jamaican-infused mouthwatering melodies with notes both savoury and sweet. These days, Jamaican-Canadian Chef Noel Cunningham is baking his sweet dreams...
WESTERN BUREAU: The Pimento Grill takes centre stage at the new Bob Marley's One Love Restaurant, nestled within the bustling Sangster International Airport. Channelling the essence of Bob Marley’s Jamaican heritage, the restaurant cleverly...
