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Published:Thursday | April 14, 2022 | 12:10 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica is the land of wood and water…oh…and beer, which was a source of the inspiration behind the culinary pairing sessions held at the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen (JFDK) for its inaugural Kingston Beer Fest. When that culinary experience is...

Published:Thursday | April 14, 2022 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson - Staff reporter

The Easter season evokes classic memories of quality time, family traditions, religion and good food. It’s also that time of year when bakeries compete for who has the freshest and tastier bun. But with COVID-19 shattering the economy, it’s...

Published:Thursday | April 7, 2022 | 12:09 AM

Aperol proved to be the perfect aperitif at The Distinguished Awards cocktail mixer last Monday at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel. Light on alcohol content (11%), but with a rich and complex taste deriving from the infusion of a blend of high-quality...

Published:Thursday | April 7, 2022 | 12:06 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Last Monday’s The Distinguished Awards Luncheon held inside the Montego Suite at The Jamaica Pegasus was full of laugher, empowering energy, the good company of women of diverse personalities supporting the work and sharing their love for each...

Published:Thursday | March 31, 2022 | 12:08 AM

Appleton Estate was named the Second-Best Caribbean Rum Distillery by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Sint Maarten’s Topper’s Rhum was given the top spot. A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees,...

Published:Thursday | March 31, 2022 | 12:08 AMCarl Gilchrist/Gleaner Writer

Executive Chef Randie Anderson is urging the building of awareness of the importance of gastronomy so that Jamaica may benefit even more from its culinary offerings. Anderson, who is also a culinary evaluator, certified culinary administrator,...

Published:Thursday | March 31, 2022 | 12:05 AMSade Gardner/Staff Reporter

When Ana-Alicia Beckford launched Batter Up in January 2021, she quickly differentiated her brand with innovative offerings like mimosa cupcakes, rum and raisin cheesecake and bun and cheese cupcakes. Her ability to “batter up” beautiful and...

Published:Thursday | March 24, 2022 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

What began as Whitney Walcott freshly preparing lunch from home and selling from under a tent at the front of her partner’s workplace on weekends to earn extra cash, soon grew into the chef having her own cooking establishment and creating online...

Published:Thursday | March 17, 2022 | 12:06 AM

To understand a culture, one has to get a taste of it. The moment I stepped into Waah Gwaan Cafe, I knew this was a home away from home. In the true spirit of a Jamaican adventure, this food journey started with being lost before finding an...

Published:Thursday | March 17, 2022 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

They say, “Do what you love, and you won’t work a day in your life.” When Aaliyah Terrelonge, a firm believer of this mantra, found herself at a career crossroads, she decided that her fate was best served in delivering flavour in every ‘Playte’....

Published:Thursday | March 10, 2022 | 12:08 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

With what can be described as a no-frills restaurant, a short walk from the centre of Falmouth’s busy town and the historic port, Peppers Jerk Centre boasts unexpected flavour and a secret spicy rub that combines to make a fiery menu to feast on....

Published:Thursday | March 3, 2022 | 12:12 AM

Nirvanna Global officially opened its doors on Saturday, and immediately had customers wanting to sample their fare. Located at Kingston’s Progressive Shopping Centre in Barbican, the restaurant and bar offers a fusion of dishes based on cultures...

Published:Thursday | February 24, 2022 | 12:10 AMDebra Edwards/Assistant Online and Lifestyle Editor

While simple, patties are fast-food royalty in Jamaica, so it’s no surprise that King Patty’s is making an imperial name for itself stateside. The patty brand was formed in October 2020 by Jamaicans living in the United States, Adam ‘Silent Addy’...

Published:Thursday | February 24, 2022 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

The key to any good drink is finding the right balance between flavours, creativity, secret ingredients, technique and, of course, high spirits. Today is World Bartender Day, so let’s drink to this special occasion with local bartender and...

Published:Thursday | February 17, 2022 | 12:10 AM

Andrew Campbell’s journey in mixology has spanned more than 10 years, with his professional career as a bartender dating as far back as 2003, and including stints at the Hilton Hotel, Mayfair Hotel, Cuddy’s, and the Acropolis Gaming Lounge. The...

Published:Thursday | February 17, 2022 | 12:09 AM

On Valentine’s Day, which was celebrated last Monday, New Yorkers had to endure bone-chilling temperatures in the low -20s. But Jamaica came to the rescue with a television segment on PIX 11, warming the hearts of tri-state residents with a...

Published:Thursday | February 17, 2022 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Threshaka Troup always knew she was capable of whipping up magic in the kitchen. But the culinary enthusiast never dreamed that life would land her in the dessert lane with the establishment of Something Sweet. “Something Sweet Ja offers custom...

Published:Thursday | February 10, 2022 | 12:08 AMStephanie Lyew /Gleaner Writer

Breakfast is great at any hour, but starting your morning, each day, with a hot beverage and a platter of delicious food is like falling in love over and over again. It is called the most important meal of the day because its main purpose is to...

Published:Thursday | February 10, 2022 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Sometimes, the way to your lover’s heart is through tantalising their taste buds. With Valentine’s Day almost here, Julie Mango Restaurant is honouring the day of love by giving couples the most exclusive gastronomic gift: love boxes. “We have...

Published:Thursday | February 10, 2022 | 12:07 AM

The love of and curiosity about all things chocolate propelled Nadine Burie, a fine pastry chef, to seek out the best cacao beans as she explored more ingredients to give her creations a sweet yet uniquely organic touch. Originally from the Ivory...

Published:Thursday | February 3, 2022 | 12:08 AM

When Neico Knight enrolled at the GC Foster College in 2007 to pursue a course in sports massage therapy, he never imagined he would be causing quite the stir in the culinary scene 15 years later. Known for his impromptu culinary masterpieces, the...

Published:Thursday | February 3, 2022 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

The sweet sight of smoke permeating the clean air of Portland could only mean one thing: there’s a jerk stand nearby. With hunger consuming the best of us, my friends and I headed to a popular food spot on the stretch known to locals as Seaside...

Published:Thursday | January 27, 2022 | 12:06 AMSade Gardner/Staff Reporter

Before making a cake, Romaine Crooks has a one-on-one with his customers to understand their likes, dislikes, preferred colours, favourite drink, and then some. This process, married with his creative eye and training, makes for a tasty and unique...

Published:Thursday | January 20, 2022 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

“You eat with your eyes, but it is the taste you will remember.” This line resonated with Kelsey Fenton so much that it became the slogan for her business. The baker always had a love affair with cheesecake. But it took feasting on the most...

Published:Thursday | January 13, 2022 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Food from the sun. Dr Aris LaTham is a firm believer of only consuming food naturally grown from the earth and baked in the purest oven: the warmth of daylight. Panamanian with Jamaican roots, Dr LaTham recalls the days of spending time in the...

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