Published:Tuesday | October 13, 2015 | 8:43 PMRandy Bowman
For 10 years, the Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week has been the most anticipated food event on the national calendar.For this its 11th staging, from Kingston to Montego Bay, you will be kept full morning, noon and night with the addition of morning...
Tracks and Records is the home of the fastest man on earth, Usain Bolt, and is the place to enjoy real Jamaican food, music and vibes in a lively atmosphere. Whether you're out to catch your favourite sport on the largest screen around town or...
Red Blends are like a kaleidoscope of flavours and texture that scream yummy. They are approachable, reasonably priced, and are interesting wines that are able to satisfy a variety of palates.Unlike a single varietal like a Merlot or Cabernet...
When you hear that the resort chain that has some of the best chefs on the island is having a celebration, your taste buds start to tingle in anticipation.So, last weekend when Couples Swept Away and Couples Negril were set to celebrate their 17th...
Published:Wednesday | October 14, 2015 | 10:04 AMOkeye Henry
The Best Dressed Chicken Taste of Jamaica Culinary Competition and Expo is marked as one of the best yet. For this year's staging, Patrice Malcolm, sous chef/garde manager The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, copped the coveted 2015 Chef of the...
As the name suggests, Truck Stop, is the ideal resting place to fill up hungry tummies. Renee Rowe was happy to share: "We do everything jerked - chicken, pork, seafood - and we are upbeat, catering to all members of the family. Of course, our...
Published:Tuesday | October 13, 2015 | 12:00 AMDavina Henry
Food, food and more food was the order of the day at Chill Out Hut Restaurant and Bar in Greenwood, St James. Head chef Ingrid Rowe-Morgan had told me they had a big surprise for me, and having journeyed for more than three hours from Kingston, I...
If you're looking for the best sushi restaurant in St Andrew, this is it. East Japanese Restaurant serves in a traditional Japanese setting, oversees sushi and sashimi, prepared in front of diners at the sushi bar. The warm entrees like tempura and...
It is that time of year again and if you are planning on going to The Brick Oven, you are in for a treat."The Brick Oven has become synonymous with freshly baked, traditional, home-style delicacies. It is the first place that returning residents, as...
JoJo's Jerk Pit and MoreWhat makes JoJo's Jerk Pit and More unique is the authentic Jamaican flavours they fuse with international dishes. This year, for the Nyam and Scram category, they are offering a choice of jerked chicken quesadillas, which...
A-Bar Restaurant and Lounge will offer you more than a meal, rather an experience.If you are thinking about visiting A-Bar from the Tasty category this Restaurant Week, it will give you the best of both worlds, offering you a variety of delectable...
It's time to dig in at Liguanea Club for the Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week with their unpretentious, authentic universal food.The outdoor ambience provides a refreshing, peaceful elegant and relaxing atmosphere foodies are guaranteed to enjoy....
The intimate poolside ambience and beautifully decorated setting topped with appetising scents of the various dishes being prepared are what separate the Mango Tree Restaurant from the rest.Located inside the Altamont Court Hotel is New Kingston's...
Hotel Four Seasons is known for its quaint dining setting - dimmed light and seclusion. The scent of their delicious food with heavy portions awaits you this Restaurant Week. It promises to be a season to remember.Hotel Four Seasons18 Ruthven...
With its proximity to Portland it should not be surprising that succulent, spicy jerked pork can be found in St Thomas. Along the main road, in the Yallahs town strip, is a middle-aged man called Clifton Layne, who operates Layneous Jerk Spot....
Get crackin'October is Egg Month and tomorrow is World Egg Day, but in Jamaica, eggs are often seen as just the standard breakfast food and are normally enjoyed in the same predictable ways: scrambled, fried or boiled. While those are quick and easy...
Published:Tuesday | October 6, 2015 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson
I was in for a palatable awakening when I decided to take on Chicken Alfredo. I indulge in pastas every now and then and I love cheese, so this was an awesome combination.I opted to prepare it the traditional way. I am used to putting everything in...
Published:Wednesday | September 30, 2015 | 12:24 PM
Usually when I share the sentiment "a glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away," I get all these strange looks. Wine, in fact, does have unique health properties when consumed in moderation, and if your friend happens to be a cardiologist, he/she...
The Young Chefs Cooking Show is a televised cooking competition designed to engage young Jamaicans in the culinary arts.Last Tuesday September 22, Chef Latoya Panton showcased the brand's new visual experience to an audience of corporate entities,...
Published:Tuesday | September 29, 2015 | 12:00 AMRandy Bowman
With the Caribbean Sea as its backdrop and the cool and gentle breeze easing the heat of the blazing sun, The Grand Port Royal Hotel, Marina and Spa was the perfect reprieve from the office. I was there to enjoy the scenery and, of course, the food...
Published:Tuesday | September 29, 2015 | 3:36 PMKrysta Anderson
It was a night of gastronomical delights as the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, in association with Bumble Bee Foods and Fidelity Motors, presented its annual wine and festival - Simply Red - as the lawns of Jamaica House came to life last Friday with...
The scent of freshly baked home-made loaves, eggs and bacon, 'sammich', pancakes, waffles, French toast, bagel and cream cheese are exactly what you need for a delectable start to your day.That is exactly what House of Loaves offers - delivering...
They say there is nowhere better than yard, and over and over again I am reminded just how true this statement is. From the culture of our people, to the beauty of our lands, and, of course, the different...
