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Taste of the Caribbean

Published:Tuesday | June 14, 2016 | 12:00 AM
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Chef Khalil Campbell from the University of Technology, serves up a sample of “Rumgria” to Nikolette Williams, marketing communications officer, The Best Dressed Chicken, during the recent Taste of the Caribbean in Miami Florida.
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Layered cornmeal and sweet potato pudding.
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The Jamaican jerked pork was a hit with patrons.
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Team Jamaica celebrates.
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Andrew Allen, relationship manager, The Best Dressed Chicken with Francine Carter Henry, manager, Tour Operators and Airlines at the Jamaica Tourist Board.
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Team Jamaica is celebrating triumphs in the recent Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association, Taste of the Caribbean culinary competition in Miami, Florida.

Comprised of winners from The Best Dressed Chicken Taste of Jamaica Competition, the team exhibited resilience and fervour, competing against 13 teams from across the region.

In the end, Jamaica secured two silver medals, three bronze medals, as well as honorary mentions in the cheesecake and pastry chef competitions.

The 12-member team dominated the Taste of the Islands the food exhibition aspect of Taste of the Caribbean. The team brought irresistible flavour and energy, which captured the hearts of attendees from across the Caribbean and the United States, and won the award for Best Tasteful Bite.

"It was amazing to witness the camaraderie of our team as they worked to deliver for Jamaica. By its nature, food is a shared experience, and while there was spirited competition, we also affirmed that we in the Caribbean have so much in common," said Nikolette Williams, marketing communications officer, The Best Dressed Chicken.

An annual event, Taste of the Caribbean showcases the best chefs and bartenders from across the region to hone their professional skills, compete, and network. The aim of the event is to advance the appreciation for Caribbean cuisine, and to create a sustainable platform for exposing the tremendous culinary talent that exists across the region.

According to Andrew Allen, relationship manager, The Best Dressed Chicken, "The Taste of the Caribbean is a great event for us to showcase Jamaica's position as one of the Caribbean's most important culinary destinations."

 

Medals

 

Seafood Category - Silver

Richard Pinnock

Bartender of the Year -

Silver

Adrian Johnson

Team of the Year - Bronze

Patrice Malcolm

Francis Woolery

Dexter Singh

Cadane Wynn

Jevaugn Grant

Adrian Johnson

Mark Cole

Beef Category - Bronze

Odaine Whitelocke

Chef of the Year - Bronze

Patrice Malcolm

Honorary Mentions

Cheesecake - Amelia Baker, and Pastry Chef, Dexter Singh.