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Published:Thursday | July 14, 2022 | 12:11 AMGareth Davis Sr/Gleaner Writer

BOSTON, PORTLAND: It was a day of celebration of art, culture and food at the Boston Jerk Festival held at Boston Beach in East Portland on Sunday, as patrons crammed into the venue to enjoy the various meals on offer. With the scorching sun upping...

Published:Thursday | July 14, 2022 | 12:09 AMJanet Silvera/Senior Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: Reggae Sumfest organisers, in collaboration with VIP Attractions, have taken the offerings at the annual festival up several notches with the introduction of white-glove Luxe Lounge, which will serve up a treat on Friday and...

Published:Thursday | July 14, 2022 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Reggae Sumfest is poised to become one of the biggest event comebacks Jamaica has ever seen. And already, the dedicated team is gearing up to bring the spice on and off the stage. For this year, it is Jamaican jerk that will ‘Grace’ the main event’...

Published:Thursday | July 7, 2022 | 12:10 AM

Invited to join a select few for Uncorked Chef’s Table at Uncorked Too in Kingston 8 on Tuesday, Food wasn’t sure what to expect. Yes, with three locations, the Uncorked brand is celebrating 11 years of consistently tantalising taste buds with...

Published:Thursday | July 7, 2022 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

When Sharlene Edwards ventured beyond Jamaican shores and explored the taste of other cultures, she realised ‘nuh weh nuh betta dan yard’. It was with that delightful insight that she created a unique food business module that catered to both local...

Published:Thursday | July 7, 2022 | 12:07 AMStephanie Lyew / Gleaner Writer

Fire up your blenders fête-loving foodies! In preparation for Carnival in Jamaica 2022, you should be building up energy the smart way. Shakes and smoothies are a quick and convenient way to get a blast of energy-yielding nutrients, including...

Published:Thursday | June 30, 2022 | 12:12 AM

The JWN Academy ‘Mixology 101: Explore your inner Mixologist’ seminar at the Jamaica Rum Festival, hosted by lead instructor at the academy, Sharmon Hinds-Smith, guided attendees through the basic mixing methods, which include the building, shaking...

Published:Thursday | June 30, 2022 | 12:11 AM

The legacies of rum and chocolate are intertwined, with cacao trees and sugar cane playing an intrinsic role in Jamaica’s agricultural heritage. The flavours of rum and chocolate also make an exceptional pairing; the intense notes of premium-aged...

Published:Thursday | June 30, 2022 | 12:10 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Rum purists may argue that the spirit is best served neat or on the rocks, but Appleton Estate’s Senior Blender Dave Morrison stimulated a new sense of purpose for ‘Cocktails...

Published:Thursday | June 30, 2022 | 12:07 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

The Official Spirit of Jamaica 60, J Wray...

Published:Thursday | June 30, 2022 | 12:07 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Highlighting the growing scope of gastronomic offerings in Jamaica, a new Mexican-themed bistro and bar appropriately named Tacbar recently opened at Devon House, the historical property synonymous with food, fun, and now fiesta. Business partners...

Published:Thursday | June 30, 2022 | 12:05 AMSade Gardner/Gleaner Writer

Rum for Breakfast boasted a wide array of alcoholic beverages at Hope Zoo, Kingston, on Saturday, but the Bacchanal Jamaica team also paid as much attention to diversifying the food options at the popular fête. GCG Events served up some authentic...

Published:Thursday | June 23, 2022 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

With a restaurant name like Coded Frolic, your palates are certainly in for an exciting and festive treat. The eatery, owned by the fastest woman alive, Elaine Thompson Herah, and her husband, Derron, prides itself on variety and versatility. “The...

Published:Thursday | June 23, 2022 | 12:07 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Along the Hellshire main road, Jermaine Morris has created a street-side eating venue. There the menu stimulates all your senses, and the main ingredient is crabs. The crab farmer and chef, more popularly known as ‘Crabby, Out A Road’, or ‘Indian...

Published:Thursday | June 23, 2022 | 12:06 AM

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, popular foodie attraction Kingston Kitchen is back with a bang to celebrate 10 years of their “eat good movement” with The Night Market, slated for July 2 at Hope Gardens. The Night Market is an artisan...

Published:Thursday | June 16, 2022 | 12:10 AM

The 2022 staging of the Jamaica Rum Festival (JRF) will feature a series of interactive and educational seminars exploring the history and provenance of Jamaican rums. The sessions will take participants through time-honoured rum-making traditions...

Published:Thursday | June 16, 2022 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

When a radio programme asked listeners what was their favourite herbs and spices to prepare dishes with, Natasha Manchan shied away from the usual onion, scallion, garlic and thyme. Instead, she texted in basil. Excitedly, she also shared...

Published:Thursday | June 16, 2022 | 12:06 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

Grammy Award-winning dancehall artiste and songwriter Sean Paul is dipping his hands into the culinary pot with two spicy collaborations. A lover of all things Jamaican, the entertainer knew that a marketing concept around the Scorcha album...

Published:Thursday | June 9, 2022 | 12:11 AMKrysta Anderson /Staff Reporter

Jamaican student Andre James started studying at The University of the West Indies before accepting a scholarship to pursue studies in Brazil, with the main goal of practising dentistry. He acquired his medical degree, but after spending over a...

Published:Thursday | June 9, 2022 | 12:10 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer -

While unaged spirits like vodka and gin have been obvious choices for cocktails, bitter apéritifs, as Campari are trending on the summer beverage menu. Outside of the method of making the drink, there’s one thing on mixologists’ minds when it...

Published:Thursday | June 9, 2022 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson - Staff Reporter

If good food is the foundation of happiness, Jhanelle Guy has found the secret ingredients, herbs and spices. Marred by traumatic life events, this young food entrepreneur went from catastrophe to building a culinary enterprise. The self-taught...

Published:Thursday | June 2, 2022 | 12:06 AM

Although keshi yena–which consists of a large, round ball of cheese stuffed with spiced meat that is either steamed or baked–is widely known as the national dish in Curaçao, with the level of multiculturalism in the country, there’s a literal...

Published:Thursday | June 2, 2022 | 12:06 AM

They say when words are inadequate, food is the symbol of love. So why not say ‘I love you’ with a gift of savoury and sweet proportions? Gift guru BlinkSky Jamaica and food delivery service 7krave are making tasty dreams come true virtually with...

Published:Thursday | June 2, 2022 | 12:06 AMKrysta Anderson /Staff Reporter

You know you’re on to something when good food also makes you feel amazing. When life delivered the lowest blow of unemployment, Kemara Dunkley decided to follow in her mother’s culinary footsteps. Only, instead of specialising in seafood, she...

Published:Thursday | June 2, 2022 | 12:05 AMAsha Wilks/Gleaner Writer

If you’re searching for a calm, family-friendly environment with traditional, delectable Jamaican cuisine, look no further than Pretty Close. Tucked away in the secluded Gordon Town community, with the additional incentive of cool water from the...

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