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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...

Published:Thursday | December 19, 2024 | 12:11 AMAinsworth Morris/Staff Reporter

When Andrew Wilson, whose entity served as a steak supplier for Buzo Osteria Italiana in Jamaica, got a call from the manager of the restaurant that he should send his final bill, he was surprised to hear the news of their impending closure, but...

Published:Thursday | December 19, 2024 | 12:07 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

With less than a week before Christmas, The Jamaica Pegasus hotel launched its tree-lighting ceremony with a sweet spectacle: a life-size gingerbread house. One of the culinary artists responsible for making spirits bright with the pastry piece de...

Published:Thursday | December 19, 2024 | 12:06 AMJada Powell/Gleaner Writer

Whether you’re a foodie, a farming enthusiast, or just curious to explore something new, nestled in the lush landscape of Highgate, St Mary, Cabra Ranch is an agritourism destination and goat dairy farm redefining Jamaica’s farming and tourism...

Published:Thursday | December 12, 2024 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

A fusion of fresh herbs and spices so refreshingly flavourful that it evokes mouthwatering euphoria. That’s what happens when you bite into the tantalising taste of India with TAVA. “From the moment you walk through our doors, the rich aromas hit...

Published:Thursday | December 12, 2024 | 12:09 AMJanet Silvera/Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s Tryall Club in Hanover has unveiled its newest gem – Ooshan, a stunning beachfront restaurant that redefines elegance and Jamaican hospitality. This much-anticipated addition marks a significant milestone for the exclusive...

Published:Thursday | December 5, 2024 | 12:10 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Savouring a symphony of flavours all under one roof is a food lover’s fantasy. And now, it is an exquisite reality, courtesy of VODA Lounge owners Rashede and Debra Denniston. The couple have taken their travel experiences and expanded their food...

Published:Thursday | December 5, 2024 | 1:56 PMAinsworth Morris/Staff Reporter

When Jonathan Simpson from Jabba’s Peppa Swims went to the Kingston Curry Festival, he had the intention of making a pot of vegetable soup with his staff, but after he arrived on the grounds of Devon House for the event, he felt it had to be a...

Published:Thursday | December 5, 2024 | 12:05 AMAinsworth Morris/Staff Reporter

The official reopening of the Acropolis Gaming Lounge was not complete without a menu and full-service bar being added to the gaming experience for customers. Over the years, Acropolis, which is owned and operated by Supreme Ventures Limited, would...

Published:Thursday | November 28, 2024 | 12:09 AM

This recipe for Greek roasted chicken and potatoes with lemon and oregano was crafted by instructor Despina Economou. When Despina was growing up in Greece, it was always considered a Sunday dish, partly because you saved meat for the weekends and...

Published:Thursday | November 28, 2024 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Located on the pier at the Errol Flynn Marina is one of the newest gastronomic gems to grace the island’s shores. The Zaca Restaurant and Bar officially opened its doors on Saturday, giving specially invited guests a taste of Italy. With an...

Published:Thursday | November 28, 2024 | 12:07 AM

Since its founding in 1866 in Lynchburg, Tennessee, Jack Daniel’s has been a hallmark of tradition and authentic craftsmanship. Known for its unique charcoal mellowing process, the brand delivers a smooth, unmistakable flavour that resonates with...

Published:Thursday | November 21, 2024 | 12:12 AMAinsworth Morris/Staff Reporter

As the nation celebrates Food Month and prepares for Food Week, Usain Bolt’s Tracks...

Published:Thursday | November 21, 2024 | 12:11 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

Kingston Curry Festival is poised to be a complete culinary experience for participants and patrons alike. With music, food, an artisan village and craft market, the annual festival is primed to position our island to locals and visitors who want...

Published:Thursday | November 21, 2024 | 12:09 AMAinsworth Morris/Staff Reporter

After Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen held its roll call for ticket holders in Miami, Florida, at their fifth Golden Anniversary event earlier this month, the celebration continued with authentic Jamaican dishes, mixed cocktails, and beers available for...

Published:Thursday | November 14, 2024 | 12:10 AMJada Powell/Gleaner Writer

Trinidad and Tobago-born Canadian fashion influencer Antonia Fifi described the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival (JFDF) as an experience like no other. Speaking with Food at Saturday’s Meet Street, Fifi said the celebration of local flavours, foods...

Published:Thursday | November 14, 2024 | 12:10 AMAinsworth Morris/Staff Reporter

Even with the aroma from jerk pans being dampened by continuous rain at the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival on Sunday, hundreds of Caribbean nationals were not deterred from going to Miramar Regional Park with their umbrellas in hand. As the...

Published:Thursday | November 14, 2024 | 12:09 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Four of the most iconic events. All wrapped up in one food haven. The quartet of Crisp, Chopstix, Pork Palooza and Picante pulled strings to orchestrate a savoury meets sweet symphony experience at the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival Decade, held...

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