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Something Extra

Published:Monday | November 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM
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Peter Hilary (left), general manager of The Jamaica Pegasus, in converstion with Chief Justice Zaila McCalla, and former Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall before the Japanese sake presentation and tasting.
From left: Sayoko Takase, wife of Japanese Ambassador Yasuo Takase; Noriyoshi Nagai, sake expert assessor, Nagai Sake Inc; and Mieko Araki, public diplomacy officer, Embassy of Japan. photos by Brian McCalla/Freelance Photographer
Presenter Debra Taylor tilts the wine glass as she demonstrates how to look for sediments during the soirée.
Atlanta-based investor Brenton Dailey (left) shares a light momemt with RW ambassador Courtney Washington during the presentation.
Let's eat, drink and celebrate! From left: The Gleaner's lifestyle editor Nashauna Drummond; marketing manager of Select Brands and wine connoisseur Debra Taylor; Flow's director of corporate communications, Gail Abrahams; 2014 Restaurant Week ambassadors Courtney Washington, Deika Morrison, Safia Cooper, Jair Lyons, Tamara Harding, and RW conceptualiser Stephanie Scott are in a jolly mood after an informative evening.
Public relations manager Etmour Williams of Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa chats with 2014 RW ambassador Deika Morrison during cocktails.
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Last Thursday, SOMETHING EXTRA was in high spirits as it was all about wine. Marketing manager of Select Brands and wine connoisseur Debra Taylor was the presenter at The Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week soirée at the Eden Gardens. Not very far away, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, the Japanese ambassador hosted a sake presentation and tasting. Indulge!