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Food
A Rosé Kind of Picture
Summerhouse at the Liguanea Club kicked off its “summer series” with a wine tasting featuring rosés from Caribbean Producers Jamaica Ltd (CPJ). CPJ's brand manager, wines Ohran Cato introduced guests to three rosés from different varietal regions — Côtes de Provence,... Read More
Two Food Awards Winners presented with Frigidaire Appliances
During the 20th anniversary of the Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards , it was announced that the winners of two categories would walk away with special prizes courtesy of Frigidaire. On Thursday, July 12, a special presentation of Frigidaire... Read More
Candy Craze's Gourmet Milkshake Workshop
What to do with the children this summer? Candy Craze, the premium candy bar, creamery and party supply store, responded in innovative style Saturday last at its Gourmet Milkshake workshop — the first in a series of kids' workshops taking place at the Upper Manor Park... Read More
The World of Wines meets Jamaican Cuisine: Chaîne des Rôtisseurs — Jamaïque
The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is the world's oldest and largest gastronomic association. Twenty-five thousand members across 80 countries “who share the same values of quality, fine dining and the encouragement of the culinary arts” gather throughout the year to celebrate... Read More
Nina Compton for Rockhouse Foundation benefit dinner at Skylark Negril Beach Resort
The James Beard Foundation recently named St Lucian chef Nina Compton its Best Chef: South. The star chef will be hosting an intimate pop-up dinner at the Skylark Negril Beach Resort on Saturday, July 28 at 7:00 pm. Well known in the US, Compton was also named one of ... Read More
The Future of Blue Mountain Coffee
Gary Watson loves coffee. Not in the way that most of us profess our love for the stuff — his livelihood depends on it. Read More
Tongue Tai'd — Kingston's new Thai ice cream roll shop, Tai Tai
“I've always said that if I was ever granted a few wishes, to eat as much ice cream as I want, without any consequences, would be one of them.” These words from Tai Tai Ice Cream Rolls founder & CEO Kendra Carberry-Walters reflect just how dedicated she is to the product... Read More
Grace Previews Its Sumfest Line-Up
On Sunday, July 8, Grace Kitchens in conjunction with Downsound Entertainment previewed some of the items that the brand will serve in the food hall at Reggae Sumfest between July 15 and 22. Executed by Christian Sweeney, executive chef, Fuzion Food Services, the menu showcased some of... Read More
Nestlé Jamaica Treats Swiss Execs To A Taste Of Jamaica In 48 Hours
W hen news hit the Jamaican shores that the head of Nestlé Zone Americas Laurent Freixe and a few of his Swiss execs would be visiting the Rock for 48 hours for a 'taste of the Caribbean' with the Jamaican and Trinidadian management delegation of the... Read More
Organic, Biodynamic and Sustainable Wines
T he topic of organic wines has come up several times over the past month. Most recently, we had a customer ask us to source only organic, biodynamic or sustainable wines for a special event she was having. We had to do digging to ensure we understood the difference. All... Read More
Veggie Meals On Wheels For KGN Kitchen
It was hot as Hades on Saturday, July 7. This did not stop the thousands of patrons from leaving the cool streams of fans and confines of air-conditioned rooms to descend upon Hope Gardens to attend KGN Kitchen. The food event took a two-year hiatus before returning for its 12th... Read More
Skylark Negril Beach Resort to host James Beard Award- Winning Chef Nina Compton
The James Beard Foundation recently named St Lucian chef Nina Compton as its Best Chef: South. The star chef will be hosting an intimate pop-up dinner at the Skylark Beach Resort in Negril on Saturday, July 28 at 7:00 pm. Read More
Mumm Champagne Brunch officially kicks off Jamaica Observer Takes Style Out
Twenty-eight enterprising locals within the fashion, retail and manufacturing industries, gathered at Jamaica Observer HQ to kick off Jamaica Observer Takes Style Out 2018 , taking place on Thursday, October 4. Seated... Read More
Wine suggestions for people who don't like wines
“I don't really like wine; they all taste terrible,” a woman said to me over the weekend. I suggested that maybe she had not yet found the right bottle. I went on to explain that many people had a similar first negative experience with dry wines or with wines that had been... Read More
Jamaican Chef to host Food Network show
Not many Jamaicans can boast about feeding the Obamas. Being invited by then Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton to cater a private dinner at her residence. And cooking for Brandy, Dionne Warwick and Dru Hill. May Pen-born chef Wenford Patrick Simpson (who's affectionately called Chef... Read More
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