Food
WESTERN BUREAU: At the Boardwalk Shopping Village along Norman Manley Boulevard in Negril — Jamaica’s Capital of Casual — a quiet culinary revolution is unfolding. It’s here that Matthew Wallace, chef, foodie, and one of the founders of the...
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With help from some of Jamaica’s top bartenders, Appleton Estate has crafted a fresh line-up of cocktails suited for any vibe — from a relaxed night in to a lively evening out with friends. From the Otaheite spice, a bold twist with Jamaican flair...
Sweet aromas wafting in the garden air, beckoning taste buds to dance in a revelry of island flavour, could only mean one thing: Jamaica Food and Drink Festival (JFDF) is back, and it’s already promising to be better than before. For the 11th...
Azi’s Pasta Plates has established itself as a destination where fresh pasta meets bold, inventive flavours. The restaurant has fostered loyalty through hearty portions, house-made sauces, and creative twists on classics. With a menu that...
Cheesecake reinvented, reimagined, and redefined. That’s the promise behind Drizzle Cheesecake Jamaica, the dessert venture owned by Aljermaine Robertson and Osania Campbell, two young entrepreneurs daring to transform a timeless treat into...
Campari has unveiled a new look, drawing attention for its sleek Italian design. While some are focused on the fresh packaging, others are glad the aperitif’s bold taste remains the same. Food stopped by the official launch last Friday night at J....
TOKYO, JAPAN: Jamaica’s signature jerk chicken has found a new home in Japan, following a major partnership with restaurant giant Matsuya, which rolled out the dish across 1,118 outlets on September 16. At the Tokyo event, Jamaica’s ambassador to...
Delighting palates with bold island flavours, Jabba’s has been making waves locally and internationally with its famous ‘peppa swims’. The brand has since expanded to a restaurant, with a diverse menu line-up that offers so much more than just...
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP): A Nigerian chef has broken the world record for cooking the largest ever pot of jollof rice. Guinness World Records confirmed the achievement on Monday for the largest jollof rice serving by celebrity chef Hilda Baci. Baci,...
WESTERN BUREAU: Ocho Rios has a new pulse — and it beats at Uncorked Ochi — a space that is more than a restaurant, more than a wine bar, more than a deli. Nestled in Drax Hall, Jamaica’s fast-rising new frontier, Uncorked Ochi is a full-bodied...
WESTERN BUREAU: RIU Palace Tropical Bay in Hanover hosted a fiesta of flavours last week at its Tantalise Your Senses culinary event. Jamaican, Spanish, and Mexican dishes took centre stage at a night designed around creativity and luxury. With...
One pan ah knock? More like over 30 jerk drums peaking on flavour and enticing palates at the long-awaited PAN competition. When April Taylor first heard about this year’s showdown, she was eager to enter and, in the end, her efforts paid off when...
The best-laid plans sometimes take unexpected turns – just ask Wynton Hudson. Mixology was far from his career paths at Boston College, yet like a well-made martini, his life was shaken and stirred while attending university for two years in the...
The Scenes at the Factory summer series closed last weekend with a three-day finale presented by The Creative Factory, in partnership with Caribbean Producers Jamaica (CPJ). The weekend highlighted food and wine, with Chef Jerron Green preparing...
It was a feast for the senses at Broken Plate on Sunday as Élevé Champagne Brunch delivered a celebration of flavours, bubbles, and style. Staged in partnership with Laurent-Perrier, the event brought Kingston’s food lovers together for an...
Food was the main attraction last Saturday at the 2025 Grace Food Festival held at the Hope Botanical Gardens in St Andrew. The event gathered restaurants and street vendors for a vibrant, all-day culinary experience and drew families, food...
