On the fast track to becoming a household name, as far as essential cooking ingredients are concerned, WellGood made a tasty debut at the first-ever Grace Food Festival on Saturday afternoon. Made with love by co-founder and restaurateur, Kamila...
Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen’s Off The Menu kicked off with ROK Hotel’s Executive Chef, Volae Williams, who crafted and guided guests through a gastronomic evening. The culinary journey began with a jerk-infused pork tenderloin, paired with a...
WESTERN BUREAU: Totlyn McDonald has every reason to rejoice after achieving first place in CB Food’s PAN 2024 competition on Sunday, where her passion for jerk-pan cooking went on display to help her win the competition’s $1 million prize. McDonald...
PAN 2024, presented by CB Chicken, is set to ignite Independence Park in Black River, St Elizabeth, on Sunday, with mouthwatering flavours, electrifying entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Gates open at noon for the free event that offers...
Jumpstarting the week in fantastic fashion and bringing wealth to the spotlight, Profit Jumpstarter’s Build Wealth Conference inspired not only the mind but also the palate. The brunch event offered a fusion of rich flavours, presenting elegance...
PAN chicken vendor Kevin Smith finished in first place for Portmore, when he participated in a PAN 2024 workshop held at the St Jago High School in Spanish Town. Among 32 finalists competing in PAN 2024, he is grateful for the lessons learnt...
Sharon Senior, a finalist in CB Foods’ PAN 2024 competition, operates True Jamaican Jerk Chicken in Montego Bay, located off Jimmy Cliff Boulevard on Old Fort Road near the Craft Market. She can be found there during the weekdays, and especially on...
Shavae Reid-Kennedy was only ten years old when she began helping out in her family’s business, Family Spicy PAN Chicken, in the town of Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland. This local jerk spot was owned by her father, Raymond Reid and his brother,...
Chef Samantha George, known for her vibrant personality and bold culinary creations, is set to bring her signature flair to the Grace Food Festival this Saturday. With a passion for Caribbean flavours and reimagining traditional dishes, Chef George...
There’s something special cooking in Portland, Jamaica. It’s not just the flavours, but the hands that craft them – hands that belong to Chef Vanessa Foreman, a culinary artist who has spent years perfecting her craft. Her journey, rooted in a...
As National Rum Day approaches this Friday, rum aficionados everywhere are gearing up to celebrate one of the world’s most cherished spirits: rum. Nestled in the heart of Nassau Valley, St Elizabeth, Appleton Estate is the birthplace of some of...
For Choy Gordon, the winner of the Walkerswood Community Festival Jerk Competition, sticking to his game plan earned him a spot at the finals of the 2024 CB Chicken PAN competition. Gordon placed second in last year’s Walkerswood Community...
Answering the call for holistic local gastronomy, in 2021, Mark Wright launched Zen Bowls as a food truck geared towards providing smoothies and acai bowls. Initially launched in Montego Bay, the former aviation mechanic told Food he is now ready...
PARIS, France: Music production brought Wayne Smith from Kingston to Switzerland, then to France 13 years ago. But it has been the food that has provided him with his own contribution to connect Jamaica to France, which has been cemented by...
The Chilean comfort food called tomaticán matches sweet, summery tomatoes and corn with savoury beef and onions. Though it sometimes is referred to as a stew, it is actually a quick-cooking skillet dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Chopped...
Lifestyle doyenne and Restaurant Week (RW) ideator Stephanie Scott is to be posthumously inducted into the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer. The late innovator is being honoured for her services in the field of culinary arts and event...
Grace Foods, a subsidiary of the GraceKennedy Group, has announced that its inaugural Grace Food Festival will take place on Saturday, August 24, at Hope Gardens in St Andrew. Speaking at the festival launch, which took place last Thursday at the...
Les Français – the French, as the people of France call themselves – simply don’t fit neatly into any one box. Now that they’re hosting the Olympics, Food explores the particularities of French wine and food. Ah, the reds, whites and rosés! The...
We promise not to start by asking: “Hot enough for you?” Because we know the likely answer is not only “Yes, it is,” but probably “Are you kidding me? What’s wrong with you?” So, yes. It is hot. It’s very hot. Are you getting to the point where...
For most guests, the activities a resort offers are a significant part of the experience. At Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay and Secrets St James Montego Bay, they’ve managed to keep popular activities like live music and dance going strong, while...
WESTERN BUREAU: At the recent Jamaica Rum Festival, an event renowned for showcasing the finest local spirits and culinary creativity, one vendor stood out with a burst of vibrant flavours and a tribute to national pride. Kadeen Harvey, the...
Reggae Sumfest is a celebration of authentic Jamaican culture. The coming together of the best in music, entertainment, and, of course, food, to delight both the ears and taste buds of the hundreds of thousands of patrons who attend the event. It...
It was the match-up to rival all connections. Desiree Grubb found herself unhappy with her career choice when the unimaginable happened – the Rasta pasta that she had made for her son went viral. And it wasn’t long before this seasoned nurse was...
When pastry chefs Wouter and Renae Tjeertes began their adventure with chocolate in 2017, it was to bring back a piece of their life in St Lucia to Jamaica. Moving to the Eastern Caribbean island, the two learnt the intricacies of making chocolate...
David Morrison, deputy master blender, Campari Group, is ready to illustrate interesting ways to elevate your cocktail experience at today’s Appleton Jamaica Rum Festival. His sessions will include the Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks, which...
