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Published:Thursday | October 16, 2014 | 2:07 PM
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Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer From Select Brands Lady Debra Taylor and Lord David McConnell make their grand entrance.
Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer 'Lady' Stephanie Scott (left) shares the spotlight with her father Ralph Thompson and her mother Doreen.
Stephanie Scott and 2014 Restaurant Week Ambassador Mattherw Gore.
Gladstone Taylor Flow's Lord Garfene Grandison, the phantom of the opera and the gorgeous Nicole Campbell.
Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer Be carful Eva Myers and Anita Pallelberg may make you walk the plank.
Winston Sill The Bellle and Gent of the Ball The Gleaner Company's Managing Director and SSCO's Stephanie Scott make their grand entrance.
Restauant Week Ambassador Deika Morrison, sandwiched by Lord Garth Walker of Wealth Magazine and Lord Christopher Barnes Managing Director of The Gleaner Company.
Winston Sill Gas Pro's Nicola Dawson was certainly having a ball.
Winston Sill Guess who? Dr Kurdell Espinosa (left) and Novlette Deans CEO of Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa.
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On the 15th day of the 10th month of October in the year of our Lord, two thousand and fourteen, invited guests travelled back in time to the 19th Century to have a ball in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week.

The lavish ballroom at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel welcomed belles and gents to a masquerade ball. Dim lights, a black carpet, and sponsors' stations outfitted to represent the era, were the perfect backdrop to the evening. The room was abuzz with conversation as wine glasses clicked, and some guests enjoyed the entertainment from AshÈ and The Company Dance Theatre; this ball was nothing short of spectacular.

The sound of the trumpet signalled the entrance of the lords and ladies representing the sponsors. And last but not least was the RW Lady and Lord - SSCO's Lady Stephanie Scott and The Gleaner's managing director, Lord Christopher Barnes, respectively.

They took their seats on their royal thrones before addressing the court. According to Lady Scott, over 70 restaurants across the island will display their culinary skills for the 10th staging of Restaurant Week.

special outreach

Lord Barnes noted that The Gleaner, along with the other sponsors, had joined forces for a special outreach to benefit Missionaries of the Poor. The 'Step up to the Plate' initiative was launched with $180,000, an ode to The Gleaner's 180th anniversary, and others were encouraged to follow suit.

Eve and Copperwood provided delectable culinary offerings for the night, while Yellow Pages satisfied with their sweet treats. Select brands kept the wine flowing for the night, and CPJ treated lovers of liqueur to exotic mixed libations.

Other sponsors include: First Global Bank, Flow, RJR Communications Group, Select Brands, GasPro, Orbit and Tetley.