http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/ JamaicaObserver.com, the most concise and in-depth website for news coverage on Jamaica and the Caribbean. Updated daily 7 days a week, 24 hours a day en-us copyright Jamaica Observer, 2011 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Beach-Chic--amp--Exquisite-Eats_14291276 You'll forgive us for preening just a tad, but how could we not wake you up this Sunday morning with highlights of an amazing dinner party executed perfectly by our chef of the year Stephen Sowa and his team Tuesday last, for our Food Awards judges on the calm Oleander beach of the gorgeous Half Moon Resort. Local Lifestyle Sun, 19 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Observer-awards-5-scholarships--bursaries_14284545 FIVE students of the University of Technology's (UTech) Hospitality and Tourism Management programme yesterday received the Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards Scholarships and bursaries, valued at more than $1 million. Local News Fri, 17 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Dinner-From-The-Family-Garden_14260509 Rebecca Harper is on a mission; an ambitious one to boot. But one that has already started to bear fruit and reduce unemployment in the community she fondly refers to as The Family Garden. Food Awards Thu, 16 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/What-s-happening-down-South_14266013 Our resident wine guy Chris Reckord removes quite a few corks Food Awards Thu, 16 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Branded--Karen-Willis-Mussington_14131507 How did you land this job? Local Food Thu, 16 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Dinner-at-Buzo_14225023 Let me immediately 'fess up that I hardly expected Buzo to be cool in that warm, fuzzy way that Osteria San Lorenzo is in Beauchamp Place (the late Princess Diana's favourite London restaurant) - you know, gorgeous people watching other gorgeous people, all wearing the 'right' labels, with stylish interior details complete with vases of lush-looking roses, tall, elegant waiters and the opportunity to share a latte, after, with Lorenzo. Plus that can't-wait-to-return feeling. Local Food Thu, 09 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Around-the-world-in-eight-plates_14225518 Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs — Jamaique hosted another in a series of highly anticipated dinners Saturday last at Sandals Royal Plantation. The dinner was hosted by Maitre Hotelier and hotel General Manager Peter Fraser; Ondray Edmond, Food Service Manager; Peter Hamil, Executive Chef; Ramone Jackson, Sous-Chef; and Gain Stewart, Restaurant Chef. Local Food Thu, 09 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Fishing-for-Compliments_14223513 Where: Local Food Thu, 09 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Winners--Circle---May-9_14217593 Five lucky Thursday Life readers were treated to Guinness products last Monday as Brand Manager for Stouts and D&G Malta Racquel Nevins presented gift bags stocked with a four pack Guinness and T-shirt during the weekly Branded giveaway competition at the Observer's executive offices. Local Lifestyle Thu, 09 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Bake-Me-Happy_14170759 Our focus this week is on cakes by Fly Jamaica flight attendants Janeil Rose and Nadene Lazarus. Local Food Thu, 02 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Two-Sisters-And-A-Bombay_14178807 Suzanne and Michelle Rousseau show their impeccable instincts about Caribbean food. Food Awards Thu, 02 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Branded--Racquel-Nevins_14177005 Company: Red Stripe, the world's coolest beer company Local Food Thu, 02 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Food--Energy--Life-_14178425 Excitement abounds as the nation's food climate heats up with specialty events, expos and weekly samplings ahead of the Jamaica Observer Food Awards on Thursday, May 30. We take you today, to the JABATE 2013 Smart Energy and Food Expo which tok place in Mandeville Park, Manchester, Friday last. The brainchild of Jamaica Observer Food Awards Caterer of the Year 2012 Dèbé Chen and the Mandeville Publishers. The event which attracted over a thousand people — think patrons of all ages (from babes to senior citizens) — featured a cadre of talented chefs exhibiting their culinary skills live on stage as they prepared recipes specifically formulated for the event by Chen, as well as a number of sponsors such as EVE, GraceKennedy and Best Dressed Chicken offering tasty eats for the sampling. The verdict? A smashing success! Kudos to Chen for bringing her vision to life and, by extension, providing residents from Mandeville and across the island with a worthwhile culinary event to anticipate on The Rock's calendar. Local Food Thu, 02 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Oxtail-With-A-Side-Of-Rebel_14177390 French Chef Antoine Sicotte visited The Rock this week with his production crew to film takes for his Canadian TV cooking show called TV series The Rebel Chef (Le Cuisinier Rebelle). The one-time member of the successful Canadian pop group called Sky who is now one of Canada's top chefs had nothing but rave reviews for Anna-Kay Tomlinson's oxtail, "She's famous for her oxtail and that's why we're here" shared Chef Antoine. Indeed Miss T's Kitchen is certainly becoming the go to spot for international celebrity chefs in search of authentic Jamaican cuisine. Local Food Thu, 02 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Winners--Circle_14170281 Six lucky Thursday Life readers were gifted with a collection of Red Stripe products last Monday as Erin Mitchell, Red Stripe brand manager, presented gift buckets stocked with Red Stripe bag along with Red Stripe, Red Stripe Light and Red Stripe Bold beers to the winners of the weekly Branded giveaway competition at the Jamaica Observer's executive offices. Local Lifestyle Thu, 02 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Tasting-the-Caribbean-from-Kingston-to-Port-of-Spain This week, the culinary footprints of The Observer Table Talk Food Awards extends across the region as our judges enjoy an eclectic range of menus; from digging into street eats to dining at chic locations, Thursday Food brings you the juicy details of our restaurant crawl. Local Food Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:00:43 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Wines-For-The-Warmer-Months_14130680 In countries where the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter are more fully experienced, the culinary landscape changes accordingly. In these countries, spring indicates the end of freezing cold temperatures and usually the start of warmer days. Local Lifestyle Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/New-Food-Items---Week-4_14130784 Thursday Life has already showcased several new Jamaican food items on the local market since the start of the month, and we take great pleasure in introducing another three that may just fit into appropriate niches on our island. Local Food Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/BRANDED--Erin-Mitchell_14131447 How did you land this job? Local Lifestyle Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Winners--Circle---April-25_14138569 Six lucky Thursday Life readers were treated to an assortment of Pepsi products last Monday, as Pepsi Cola Jamaica Bottling Co Ltd Carbonated Beverages Brand Manager Carla Hollingsworth presented gift baskets stocked with the Pepsi products to the winners of the weekly Branded giveaway competition at the Observer's executive offices. Local Lifestyle Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Maginley-s-Light--Clean--Caribbean-Cuisine_14082948 Round Hill Hotel & Villas gets most things right, from the Ralph Lauren-inspired interiors to the extraordinarily gracious staff. The property's multi-award-winning executive chef Martin Maginley can be added to the list. Local Food Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Pinot-Grigio_14090283 I was on the floor helping the wait staff at Bin 26 Wine Bar recently when a patron asked for a glass of Pinot (pronounced Pee-noh). I hurriedly brought back a glass of Pinot Noir, only for the customer to say, "No, sir, the white Pinot, not the red one. I want a glass of Pinot Grigio." Duh! Had I only taken notice, I would have realised that most of the ladies that evening were in fact drinking Pinot Grigio. That same week I made contact with a number of colleagues in the wine trade, only to find out that Pinot Grigio is currently one of the fastest-moving white wines in Jamaica. Local Lifestyle Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Best-new-food-item_14071239 Emma munches on Misty Valley Sausages and opens a bottle of Great House Gourmet Pepper Jelly... Local Food Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Why-Do-You-_14055928 On April 3 at the gardens of the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, Thursday Life asked the participants at the Chefs on Show fund raising event why they cook, prepare and farm! Here are their responses. Local Lifestyle Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/food/Branded--Carla-Hollingsworth_14078259 How did you land this job? Local Lifestyle Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:00:00 GMT