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...
Corporate Mixologist Sharmon Hinds-Smith is on a high ahead of the fifth staging of the Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Festival, which happens today at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in Montego Bay. She will lead the Appleton Estate Mixing...
LONDON (AP): While tequila, made from the blue agave plant, is the best known of the agave spirits, mezcal has also grown in popularity. It’s made from a wider variety of agaves across Mexico, and is roasted underground for a smokier flavour. Here...
WESTERN BUREAU: Eight chefs, a fusion of local and international cuisine, and an unforgettable gastronomical experience. This was the Chaine Des Rotisseurs, dubbed ‘Live Well and Be Without Worries’, that was held at the historic and beautiful...
They say a healthy outside starts from the inside. And nothing should ring truer for young athletes playing the field. Bridging this internal and external gap with nutrition, Malta joined forces with Professional Football Jamaica Limited to host...
Jessica Gavin's popsicle flavours sound as if they could have come out of a gourmet grocery store: minty watermelon, peach-strawberry yoghurt, blackberry lemon and orange-mango coconut. The difference is that each has five or fewer ingredients —...
For decades, Wait-A-Bit district in Trelawny has been the cornerstone of the yam belt in Jamaica. Producing tonnes of yellow yam, Lincoln Nicholson was always an admirer of both the dedication of the farmers as well as the provision itself....
Stepping into the Italian fusion restaurant Buzo Osterio Italiana, we found ourselves at the bar, face-to-face with Craig Nicholson, the senior blender and quality control manager at Worthy Park Estate. As he showcased an impressive array of rums,...
WESTERN BUREAU: A unique Chinese-Japanese noodle dish captivated attendees, while Chef Eileen Andrade’s Spanish-style fritter, made with rice instead of traditional flour batter, stood out as a highlight at the Cliff Hotel Negril Gourmet Getaway...
WESTERN BUREAU: In the world of culinary arts, one of the inspiring stories is that of Oneil Vernon, the executive chef at Jamaica’s newest resort, RIU Palace Aquarelle in Falmouth, Trelawny. With over 24 years of experience and a passion that only...
