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Published:Thursday | February 20, 2025 | 10:41 AMOmar Tomlinson/Contributor

Returning to Jamaica with Reggae Month at the top of the itinerary, Elora Marches had her husband, Jules Gazave, in tow. And, while the French nationals who run a thriving business as catering entrepreneurs back home in Europe are primarily here to...

Published:Monday | February 17, 2025 | 10:03 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and couples are cordially invited on February 14 to celebrate Plantation Smokehouse’s fifth anniversary with an exquisite taste of authentic island flavour. Located in Richmond, Priory, in the parish of St Ann,...

Published:Monday | February 17, 2025 | 9:52 AMAinsworth Morris/Staff Reporter

Entrepreneur Roshedo Williams has curated a special dinner option for those who don’t want to get their hands dirty this Valentine’s Day or are too busy to whip up a fantastic dinner. Williams’s Dinner by Rosh packages, orders for which end today,...

Published:Monday | February 17, 2025 | 9:22 AMOmar Tomlinson/Contributor

Hot on the heels of its runaway success with a Red Hills Road debut last year, Presto Pasta now has a second location on the local fast-casual culinary landscape with the eatery’s founder, caterer Shea Stewart’s embraced brand of a taste of Italy...

Published:Thursday | February 6, 2025 | 11:10 AMJanet Silvera/Gleaner Writer - -

WESTERN BUREAU: The distinguished Chaine des Rôtisseurs dinner at Sandals Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios recently was nothing short of a gastronomic symphony, where fine cuisine met the perfect wine pairings in an unforgettable night of...

Published:Monday | February 17, 2025 | 9:24 AMOmar Tomlinson/Contributor

The gods of nature smiled down upon the third staging of the hot-ticket culinary affair, 7 Meats, 7 Salads. Intermittent showers last Saturday afternoon graciously abated to allow the event, first staged in 2023, to proceed as planned. By evening,...

Published:Monday | February 17, 2025 | 9:22 AMAinsworth Morris/Staff Reporter

When Cedella Marley heard that Stush in the Bush’s proprietors Christopher Binns and Lisa Binns were taking their menu to the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen (JFDK) for A Stush Affair on Tuesday, she was beyond excited. The daughter of legendary...

Published:Monday | February 3, 2025 | 4:39 PMAinsworth Morris/Staff Reporter

In a fresh take on financial education, the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Insurance Agency and Fund Managers Limited hosted a ‘Retire like a Boss’ brunch for 25 dynamic Jamaican social media influencers on Sunday. Held at the Jamaica Food and...

Published:Monday | February 3, 2025 | 4:32 PMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

One evening, while friends Kareem Downer and Damion Lattery hung out at 1 Park Place in New Kingston, Downer shared that he could see himself running this culinary establishment. So when the opportunity for a tantalising takeover was brought to the...

Published:Thursday | January 23, 2025 | 12:11 AM

Pérnil al caldero is a Puerto Rican staple of succulent, slow-cooked pork with shatteringly crisp skin that’s seasoned with adobo, a garlicky, oregano-spiced marinade. The name is a combination of pérnil – a pork roast, usually either the shoulder...

Published:Thursday | January 23, 2025 | 5:04 PMO brian Wynter/Gleaner Writer - -

For Dominic Pearson, Dom’s Pizza is a labour of love rather than merely a business. And, as a full-time employee and head of New Business (Sales) at Roast Meats, Pearson uses his passion and culinary skills to craft pizzas that are anything but...

Published:Thursday | January 23, 2025 | 12:06 AMAinsworth Morris/Staff Reporter

One year after quitting his 9-to-5 job and starting Gumbo Jamaica, Jermaine Dunkley, has absolutely no regrets and is happy he could have conceptualised a new corn dog craving in the country. During a recent interview, Dunkley told Food that...

Published:Thursday | January 16, 2025 | 12:11 AM

Traybakes are a go-to for weeknight meals, but they can sometimes lack exciting flavours and textural contrast. For a more vibrant dinner, a trio of high-impact ingredients is used, with the vegetables and fish added in stages to ensure everything...

Published:Thursday | January 16, 2025 | 12:10 AM

Known for its fresh salads, bowls, sammies, and wraps, Chop’d is more than just a spot for fresh and customisable meals. Located in the heart of Barbican, the quick-service food spot is now offering artisanal goods from a wide variety of local...

Published:Thursday | January 16, 2025 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

If you’re looking to take your palate on an exciting adventure, then there’s a truly tasty journey that awaits you. Japanese Master Chef Naoya Inoue has spent several years working in the local culinary industry. And as of a month ago, he has...

Published:Thursday | January 16, 2025 | 12:07 AMAinsworth Morris/Staff Reporter

Two weeks into the new year, Entrepreneur Sophronia McKenzie has reason to celebrate after securing a US$150,000 investment into her mobile restaurant app, visuEats. The new investor is Mark Law, a pharmacist and chief executive officer of New...

Published:Thursday | January 9, 2025 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

After igniting the mountain sky with enticing flavour and expanding to Marketplace in St Andrew, food and wellness entrepreneur Kamila McDonald is opening her third Kamila’s Kitchen in downtown Kingston. “Just like the Marketplace location, we got...

Published:Thursday | January 9, 2025 | 12:08 AMAinsworth Morris/Staff Reporter

Through her community work, Alnastazia Watson recognised a significant gap in the market for healthy juices. This realisation led the entrepreneur at heart, who already owns a wax business, The Waxperts Ja, to take on a new business challenge,...

Published:Thursday | January 2, 2025 | 12:07 AMAinsworth Morris/Staff Reporter

For a while, the idea of having a mixed liquor drink in a convenient pouch that is ready to sip was long on the mind of Shevoneese McFarlane. So much so that in late 2024, she set out to establish and register it as Oh Sip!. McFarlane, who holds...

Published:Thursday | January 2, 2025 | 12:05 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

If the marking of a great chef is one who is a true artist in culinary motion, then consider Chef Akai Lindsay an artist of pastry and all things savoury. After a three-year stint in the United States before returning home, this food connoisseur...

Published:Thursday | January 2, 2025 | 12:05 AMAinsworth Morris/Gleaner Writer

With the festive season coming to an end, we have all woken up with leftovers from our family dinners. Chef Trevane Donegal-Porter has some creative ideas on what we can do with the leftover food stored in our refrigerators. HAM (OFF-CUTS AND...

Published:Thursday | December 26, 2024 | 12:09 AM

For many, the kitchen is a space of necessity, a backdrop to daily routines. For Executive Chef Volae Williams, however, it is a sanctuary of transformation – a haven where he discovered his passion for the culinary arts. Growing up in Featherbed...

Published:Thursday | December 26, 2024 | 12:06 AM

Celebrate this holiday season with the rich flavours of Jamaican rum. Whether you’re crafting cocktails for a festive gathering or savouring its smooth, aged taste, Appleton Estate adds a touch of elegance to any occasion. Here are two cocktail...

Published:Monday | December 23, 2024 | 5:06 PMJanet Silvera/Gleaner Writer -

WESTERN BUREAU: Round Hill Hotel and Villas is setting the stage for extraordinary dining experiences through Michelin-starred collaborations. Josy Karabolad, director of sales and marketing, revealed that this initiative marks the start of a...

Published:Thursday | December 19, 2024 | 12:12 AM

The festive atmosphere at the annual Market at the Lawn was alive with excitement as local vendors showcased their creations, but one booth stood out. MahGord’s, a budding culinary business specialising in authentic Jamaican seasonings, captured...

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