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....
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...
Published:Thursday | September 18, 2025 | 12:10 AM
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,...
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...
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 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...
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...
Six finalists have been selected for the first-ever Copperwood PAN Pork Competition, with a grand cash prize of $1 million up for grabs. Nicole Hall, commercial marketing manager, CB Foods, said the PAN Pork finalists are all past PAN chicken...
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...
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...
During her days at university, whenever Tru-Sha Russell got anxious during examination season, she would turn to an unexpected stress reliever: baking. Creating sweet treats came naturally to her. But she never imagined that she could convert her...
The Grace Food Festival is back for its second staging this Saturday and is promising a flavour-filled celebration at the Hope Botanical Gardens, bringing together Jamaica’s finest culinary delights, vibrant entertainment, and wholesome family fun...
In the summer heat, we find ourselves drawn to that glorious section of the drinks menu that promises relief in the form of a cold, creamy, brain-freezing indulgence. But ordering a frozen drink looks different in restaurants and ice cream shops....
Totlyn McDonald, the 2024 CB PAN chicken champion, has unlocked a new chapter in her life. From the serene hills of Leith Hall, St Thomas, this culinary star’s once-hidden jerk spot has been transformed into an even more popular site for locals and...
All roads lead to the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen this Friday night as Appleton Estate kicks off National Rum Day. Although National Rum Day will be globally celebrated on Saturday, Jamaica’s celebration starts Friday at the Progressive...
Swirls has opened a new location at the New Kingston Business Centre on Dominica Drive, St Andrew. On Monday, August 4, a day ahead of its official launch, management and team members from Honey Bun Limited, owners of Swirls, got a first taste of...
We are in the thick of summer, and if we’re lucky, we might get a break from the routine and head for the beach or the hills. For many, that means renting a vacation home – with an unfamiliar kitchen. At home, you probably have a variety of cooking...
It was out of sheer curiosity that 65-year-old Lorna Kerr and her daughter, 28-year-old Annmarica Irving, decided to attend the second PAN Workshop at the Montego Bay Community College in St James. An emotional Kerr, a market vendor, was shell-...
It was seven years ago that Oshane Archer moved to St James from his home parish of Clarendon, looking for a fresh perspective on life and new environs. Now, just two years into the launch of his catering service Sway Kitchen, the 29-year-old is...
There’s no better time to sip a seasonal cocktail. As summer’s scorching days beckon us to seek respite at the beach or dips in the pool, libation architect Wynton Hudson has five signature concoctions on the brain. Tropical fruit staples – melons...
At the height of his culinary career, Chef Noel Cunningham is passionate about sharing the flavours of Jamaican cuisine. His cooking classes in Canada and the United States have delighted both Jamaicans and curious newcomers, proving as satisfying...
Bold flavours compose Ainsley Lambie’s recipe for success. Freshly minted as executive chef at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites, he has gone about deftly revamping the menu at Alexander’s Restaurant – the property’s ground-floor fine-dining...
