No sentiment has rung truer for the food of the tropics than, “You have to taste the culture to understand it.” One restaurant in the diaspora that has been using indigenous herbs and spices to create euphoric waves of fresh and bold flavours is...
The Government’s nightly curfews were introduced with the intention of containing the spread of COVID-19. We asked restaurants and bars how the restriction has impacted their businesses. Careem Mullings – Terrace Bar...
PARIS (AP): The streets of Paris and eight other French cities were deserted on Saturday night on the first day of the government-imposed 9 p.m. curfew that is scheduled to last for at least four weeks. The measure was announced by French...
No one can honestly explain the satisfying feeling of spotting a peanut man on the road or in traffic while you are hungry. How about filling a gap with a quick nutty snack from the tuck shop? Ringing true for you as yet? Maybe you prefer your nuts...
For many, the word ‘salad’ conjures up a lifeless plate of green, leafy vegetables with dressing on the side. But, if the testimony of British-born chef and cookbook author Harriet ‘Harry’ Eastwood is anything to go by, a salad is quite the...
The culinary catch of the season, particularly during this global pandemic, has been the mouth-watering line-up of seafood. The crab of the land and sea, luscious lobster and succulent shrimp; what’s not to love about these festive favourites? You...
Franklyn D Resort (FDR) , a family hotel located in Runaway Bay, St Ann, is one of many hotels affected by the pandemic, which has forced its closure, resulting in the sending home of scores of workers. However, a master stroke by FDR owner Frank...
She’s most famous for being a dancer and a fashionista, and her rich legacy in the dancehall is as much about her dance moves and costumes as it is about her lifestyle, which was drenched with heaping tablespoons of the savoury and exotic. And, two...
Fun, fruity and boozy; that’s the sweet spirit of Rummy Bears Ja. Latanya Artwell decided to marry her love for confections with that of pure intoxication to create something exotic that it lives happily ever after on your palates. She told Food, “...
Pizzaland, the authentic Italian pizza restaurant, which has been a mainstay of the city’s burgeoning restaurant scene since it opened its doors on October 4, 2016, has been sold and is now under new management. The previous owners were an Italian...
Making the right choice as to what is better or what is considered the best is never easy. When the decision stems from satisfying your appetite, how can you really pick from the mouth-watering variety? Welcome to Delicious Deliberations, where we...
Roman playwright Plautus once declared, “Spice a dish with love and it pleases every palate.” Looking to spice up the freshly prepared meals in your kitchen is Nick’s Seasoning. Nicholas Owen, owner and creator of Nick’s Season, shares more about...
The mouth-watering joys of breadfruit turned sorrowful in recent weeks when American singer and actress Christina Millian posted on social media about the popular Jamaican staple. In the video, she can be seen trying ‘breshe’, as it is locally...
A whiff of roasted goodness wafting in the open air, beckoning the senses to indulge and savour each sip. Coffee is internationally acclaimed as the ultimate ‘wake-me-up’, ‘keep-me-up’ and pick-me-up. Java is a staple for some college students who...
Today is International Coffee Day (cue the confetti!) and Supligen, a favourite of many, has joined in on the celebrations with an all-new coffee flavour. Supligen has had a long history with satisfying the appetites of its many Jamaican customers...
Published:Thursday | September 24, 2020 | 12:07 AM
As the country continues to be on lockdown, it’s safe to say that home is definitely where the rum is. And yes, we know you might have been missing the intimate experience of lounging and enjoying drinks with friends and family. But you can create...
Dominican Republic-based Cane Spirits Specialist Pavol Kazimir once said, “Best ideas come while sipping rum.” With that in mind, since rum lovers have resorted to assuming their new roles as home bartenders, the question swirling in their minds is...
You are what you eat. This applies to the way you drink as well. Whenever persons are looking to bulk up or slim down, a major part of their go-to health option is to include a liquid aspect to their diet. So let’s shake things up and find out a...
The savoury meets sweet secret is out. Chef Noel Cunningham is starting a new chapter as a culinary podcaster. His latest creative pursuit, What’s Cooking with Chef Noel, is a weekly podcast geared towards taking the listeners on a food-tastic...
They say life is better with ice cream. Wouldn’t you agree? Serving up scoops of happiness for you to enjoy one lick or spoon at a time is That’s Cold Ice Cream. The dream started with a gift. Owner Shanique Bethune explained further. “A friend of...
WESTERN BUREAU: Rajiv Johnson’s signature drink is tagged South Side, a mixture of gin, mint, lime juice and simple syrup. It’s not too fresh, not too sweet. It’s the opposite of a mojito, and is much smoother because it has gin instead of rum....
They say life is what you bake of it, but maybe decorating cakes is your superpower. Allison Balfour is challenging novice and veteran creatives to unleash their artistic side by offering cake decorating classes. The co-owner and culinary...
If you believe, like John Walters, that the only thing better than talking about food is eating, then feast your eyes, and your savoury senses, on the scrumptious dishes from The Mayne Course. The beauty behind The Mayne Course, Kimberley Mayne,...
There’s nothing more rewarding than pursuing your passion. But if you add competing and winning in your field of interest to the mix, then you’re definitely tapping into an indescribable added bonus. Meet Jason Gentles. The Jamaican chef has been...
Food is a human right, and one of the few things that can be considered truly universal among all people. Despite this, precious few of us consider ourselves any good at preparing it. Many people are satisfied with mastery of a very short list of...
