Food

Hundreds of patrons, who crammed into the 14th staging of the Best Dressed Chicken Portland Jerk Festival, had their appetites satisfied as they chowed down on a wide variety of jerked delicacies.

It was a tasty feast representing all the flavours of the United States.From the east coast - Maryland crab cakes, to dried fruits of the west, with southern style shrimp ceviche, and crayfish from the gulf region in between....

Eating healthy has always been a part of Island Grill's existence by providing customers with healthier eating options. Already in good stead on maintaining this objective, Island Grill is taking it one notch higher to delivering hearty and heart-friendly meal options....

It is summertime and, in a few days, children will officially say goodbye to another school year. For them, this means more time to have fun, eat and drink, leaving parents to come up with creative ways to keep them entertained, well fed and hydrated...

WESTERN BUREAU: The aroma of garlic, curry, coconut, black beans and Scotch bonnet pepper caressed the nostrils and teased the taste buds last Tuesday night as spicy Caribbean flavours exploded on the palates of guests...

Nestled in the cool Blue Mountains, just outside the gates of Holywell recreational park, is the cozy bed and breakfast - The Gap Café.

WESTERN BUREAU: Some of the country's youngest and most promising chefs and bartenders are off to compete in the regional culinary competition Taste of the Caribbean, at the Hyatt Regency in Miami, Florida....

Tucked away in a very private oasis is the secluded boutique hotel Tensing Pen Resort on the cliffs of Negril...

Fresh flowers, chic décor, and the intoxicating smell of brewing coffee ... There is a new café in town. One of Kingston's preferred hotels, The Jamaica Pegasus, gave Food a sneak peek at their newly renovated café, at the pre-opening of 24 Seven Café, last Friday...

With his unique Kiwi Peppermint Martini securing the win in the recent Stolichnaya Jamaica Cocktail Master Competition, Anthony Drummond, one of the top bartenders at Sandals Whitehouse European Village and Spa, reveals more palate-pleasing drink...

Tofu steak with rum-flavoured shrimp - I'm not a drinker, but I think Grey Goose and freshly squeezed grapefruit is a perfect mix.

In a perfect kick-off to summer, Reggae Jammin, the premium line of pre-seasoned, easy-to-prepare meat products, will feature at the All-Jamaica Grill Off, this Sunday June 9, at the Hope Botanical Gardens in Kingston.