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Published:Thursday | September 2, 2021 | 12:08 AM

Just like their chocolate bars, there is nothing complicated about the ambitions of a set of Trelawny-based chocolatiers to bring the goodness and health benefits of dark chocolate to as many people as possible. Their ‘farm to bar’ model sees the...

Published:Thursday | August 26, 2021 | 12:08 AMDebra Edwards/Assistant Online and Lifestyle Editor

Lala’s Nutmeg is Ocho Rios’ newest vegan café. Offering a delectable range of plant-based feasts, an open mind, and heart is all that’s suggested to immerse yourself in this meatless taste bud tantalising experience. Owner Lauren Tomlinson has...

Published:Thursday | August 26, 2021 | 12:07 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Chef Matthew Johnson has made a name for himself as ‘Mr Breakfast’. He is doing what few local chefs have done – focusing on the most important meal of the day and making it available all day, every day. In 2018, he held the last Mr Breakfast pop-...

Published:Thursday | August 26, 2021 | 12:06 AM

For two decades, Nancy and Bassilios Hado have paid tribute to their Lebanese heritage by serving Middle Eastern flavours and fare at their family-owned restaurant Chez Maria. Under the watchful eye of family matriarch Maria, the menu influenced by...

Published:Thursday | August 19, 2021 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Name any country in the world and it’s guaranteed to have a Jamaican roaming its streets. Collin McKoy did more than just roam Thailand. The military veteran set down some roots and opened a Jamaican restaurant in the Southeast Asian country....

Published:Thursday | August 12, 2021 | 12:10 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

The Kingston location of Kaya Herb House is becoming a fast-casual pizzeria, and giving customers a window into the Italian tradition of artisan pizza. And, while it may cause a sceptic to raise an eyebrow as Kaya is firstly a medical cannabis...

Published:Thursday | August 12, 2021 | 12:07 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Part American-style smokehouse, part fine dining restaurant, the expansive Plantation Smokehouse in Richmond, St Ann, shines in all things fusion cuisine. It is also a burgeoning entertainment hub, with the fittings of a stage and disc jockey...

Published:Thursday | August 5, 2021 | 12:28 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

There is nothing like a good backyard grill and chill. For Independence Day or any lazy weekend in the late summer, a cookout is a sure-fire way to get the whole family’s blood pumping. With the holiday weekend ahead, Peppatree is challenging...

Published:Thursday | August 5, 2021 | 12:26 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Jamaica’s national fruit, more popularly known as ackee, is a household favourite, especially when paired with salt fish and corned pork. Now, picture this Jamaican staple as an ice cream flavour. Chef Rameish Desouza, the confectioner behind this...

Published:Thursday | August 5, 2021 | 12:26 AM

It’s summertime again! And that means food, friends and fun in the sun! A great idea for entertaining your friends and family — without breaking the bank — is with a summer barbecue. So, fire up your grill, invite your friends over, maintain all...

Published:Thursday | August 5, 2021 | 12:12 AMRhea Robinson/Gleaner Writer

Janga’s Sound Bar and Grill celebrated its second anniversary and launched a new lounge area last week Tuesday. The Janga’s Appleton Estate Lyric Lounge was launched with Appleton Estate as its partner, which Janga’s has worked with before. “When...

Published:Thursday | July 29, 2021 | 12:08 AMRasbert Turner/Gleaner Writer

It’s been 10 years since the Gorge Inn Restaurant, along Main Street in Bog Walk, St Catherine, opened its doors. And it still holds its reputation for great-tasting and affordable dishes. According to proprietor Oral Clarke, despite the downturn...

Published:Thursday | July 29, 2021 | 12:08 AMShereita Grizzle/Staff Reporter

If you have ever wondered which eateries are good and what items on their menus are worthwhile, then look no further than Where’s The Food, Jo? on Instagram. The brainchild of food connoisseur Jody-Ann Williams, the platform provides an inside look...

Published:Thursday | July 29, 2021 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Cooking is love made visible. In the case of Chef David Rose, cooking is love made incredibly palatable. Since his recent rise to culinary fame overseas, the Jamaican descendant is now filled with excitement over his upcoming recipe book, which...

Published:Thursday | July 22, 2021 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

After-party street food played a huge role in the local entertainment scene pre-COVID. If there wasn’t a soup man present at an event, chances are you could find a jerk man close by, standing in a sea of smoke, bellowing at passers-by to put in...

Published:Thursday | July 22, 2021 | 12:08 AMShantay East/Gleaner Writer

One stop at Tego HQ told us it was the perfect chill spot for friends and family. The eatery is an ideal getaway from the hubbub of life in the city, with a lovely view overlooking the winding roads of Craigton. Between the fragrant smells of...

Published:Thursday | July 22, 2021 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

It’s easy to forget that there is a world outside of the refreshing oasis known as Blue Brews Bistro. The sweet smell of Blue Mountain coffee wafting in the crisp country air; lush greenery overlooking sunny or sometimes foggy skies, and a host of...

Published:Thursday | July 15, 2021 | 5:53 AMShereita Grizzle/Staff Reporter

For years, 2 Chelsea Avenue has established itself as the home of authentic Jamaican jerk. Today, however, the spot formerly known as Pepperwood boasts the kind of newness that will undoubtedly have jerk lovers clamouring to book a table at the...

Published:Thursday | July 15, 2021 | 5:51 AMDebra Edwards/Assistant Online and Lifestyle Editor

Sometimes not having a set plan can work to your benefit. Such has been the case for Hibiscus Brew owner Allison Dunn, a May Pen, Clarendon native living in Brooklyn, New York, whose adorable, tropical café has become a coffee and smoothie lovers...

Published:Thursday | July 8, 2021 | 12:09 AM

Since Y Not Pita’s inception, co-principal Nancy Hado, said she has been inspired by her family’s traditional Lebanese cooking. Y Not Pita serves a familiar mix of Lebanese favourites: shish tawook and kibbehs, along with add-ons like labne, hummus...

Published:Thursday | July 8, 2021 | 12:08 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

After more than 25 years of crooning about island vibes, Morgan Heritage is ready to give the world a real taste of home. The iconic Grammy Award-winning, culture-driven band has ventured into the spirits industry with the official launch of their...

Published:Thursday | July 8, 2021 | 12:07 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

A stone’s throw away from the hustle and bustle of Cross Roads is a chef that rises with the sun and readies his kitchen for the morning rush hour. Breakfast at Irvin Thaxter’s Early Morning Restaurant can be sold out at a moment’s notice. Located...

Published:Thursday | July 1, 2021 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

If your dining experience is rooted in expectation, consider it met and exceeded at Julie Mango Restaurant. Think of a symphony of flavours playing a sweet melody on your taste buds. A melting pot of herbs and spices, the popular eatery explores a...

Published:Thursday | July 1, 2021 | 12:08 AMYasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

Dave Rodney is that guy who always looks so unbothered that he fits into the décor – any décor. He really defines ‘been there, done that’, but the exceptional thing is, far from being blasé, his attitude says that he’d do it all over again, with...

Published:Thursday | July 1, 2021 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Hidden gastronomic gems are just waiting to be discovered once you rove the streets of this beautiful island. In fact, we found one in the parking lot of Premier Plaza — Central Smoothie — home to one of the tastiest shakes in Kingston. As we...

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