Last-week Thursday Ocean Style Magazine presented: Chefs Of The Caribbean. The culinary experience, which took place at a midtown loft at 267th Fifth Avenue, featured noted chefs from the region as well as New York. Guests enjoyed sumptuous fare and were also given the opportunity to interact with each chef.

APPETISERS

Sweet Potato Crab Cake with Garlic Aioli and Mango Salsa by Chef Purmessur of Coconut Bay, St Lucia

Spicy Blend Chick Pea Salad with Yogurt by

Chef Shorne Benjamin (ShorCulinaire, NYC)

“Drunken Shrimp” poached shrimp in Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum infused with Jalapeño Pineapple Broth, Banana and Cashew

by Chef Shorne Benjamin of ShorCulinaire, NYC

Bahamian Conch salad, citrus caviar, micro celery, “Flying Fish” conch cracker by

Chef Tim Tibbitts of Flying Fish Bahamas

Curried Goat Sliders by Chef Purmessur

ENTREES

Spice Rub Tenderloin with Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce by Chef Purmessur

Octopus Confit with Yellow Yam and Jackfruit Risotto by Chef Shorne

Butter Poached Bahamian Lobster Tail with Brown Butter Powder, Roasted Oyster Mushroom, Cauliflower, Grape Tomato, Potato Fondant, Nasturtium, Mango Miso Butter Emulsion by Chef Tim Tibbitts

Baked Salmon with Primofiori Lemons, Madagascar Peppercorn and Pomegranate Pimento Reduction by Chef Sean Jean

Jerk Marinated Leg Steak of Pork With Balsamic Red Wine Reduction and Tamarind Drizzle by Chef Sean John

Jasmin Pumpkin Rice with Seasonal Herbs by Chef Sean John of Spur Tree, NYC

Chicken breast marinated in apple raisin sauce and St Lucia Bounty Rum with a mango chutney compote by Chef Purmessur

DESSERTS

by Chef Purmessur

Pumpkin Ginger Bread Pudding l Passion Fruit Chocolate Cups l Aged Appleton and Soursop

Sweet Potato Dumpling with Plum Sauce l Sliced Rum Cake