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VIDEO: Cliffside Cooldown
(From left) <InfoBold>Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards</InfoBold> judge Annaliesa Lindsay; Miami-based hotel developer Avra Jain; Real Estate Agent Chanda Carroll; Joseph Del Vecchio, real estate investor; and Zest|Cuisine of the Sun at The Cliff chef/patron Cindy Hutson kick-started the gastronomic weekend event with a toast.<strong> Antonio Graham</strong>
Lifestyle, Local Food, Local Lifestyle, Style, Style Observer, Thursday Food, Tuesday Style
July 13, 2016

VIDEO: Cliffside Cooldown

The long held wish of Thursday Life for the Caribbean to become a culinary destination is gaining traction. Indeed bikinis and sarongs alongside Caribbean chic ensembles were packed and labelled The Cliff, Negril Jamaica last weekend as from Thursday to Sunday afternoon the flavours of the Caribbean tantalised the taste buds of the gourmands who attended the property’s weekend of food, wine and conviviality. Enjoy our tasty spread complete with a poolside barbecue, breakfast at Wimbledon, a five-course wine dinner, and Sunday Brunch. Make a mental note that Delius, Cindy, Gariel and Diandra are planning the next reductionin for November.

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The first item on the weekend’s roster was a welcome cocktail hour at the cliffside bar last Thursday, where Zest|Cuisine of the Sun chef-patron Cindy Hutson and her team served their signature hors d’oeuvres: codfish fritters with fried green plantain chips and a black bean hummus; baked potato baskets topped with New Zealand cheddar, and soooo much more…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miami-based computer specialist Pamela Brown (right) reaches for a baked potato basket, while Carnival Cruise Lines IT Director Mary Schaunaman enjoys her serving.<strong> Antonio Graham</strong>
Fried green plantains topped with a black bean hummus, and black bean and corn salsa.<strong> Antonio Graham</strong>
Before plating her baked potato baskets &mdash; mini loaded baked potatoes &mdash; Zest|Cuisine of the Sun at The Cliff chef/patron Cindy Hutson breaks down the evening&rsquo;s hors d&rsquo;oeuvres menu for Jamaica Observer Online.<strong> Antonio Graham</strong>
Baked potato baskets &mdash; mini loaded baked potatoes &mdash; with chopped bacon and New Zealand cheddar with a vegan alternative.<strong> Antonio Graham</strong>
Jerk chicken with a tamarind bbq glaze<strong> Antonio Graham</strong>
Hilda Vivanco, and her uncle Arturo Vivanco, visiting from Mexico and New York, respectively, refresh themselves on the deck with cucumber margaritas.<strong> Antonio Graham</strong>
[THURSDAY COCKTAILS]9961The bar area during the weekend&rsquo;s opening cocktail reception.<strong> Antonio Graham</strong>
On hand to handle bar services are bartender Rayon Hammond (left), and Shavon Drummond, life guard/waiter/bartender.<strong> Antonio Graham</strong>
Award-winning caterer Allison Porter Smalling (centre) laughs in conversation with Zest|Cuisine of the Sun at The Cliff principals Delius Shirley and Cindy Hutson.<strong> Antonio Graham</strong>
Diandra Shand (centre), assistant general manager at The Cliff Hotel, with guests Lieutenant Commander Michael A Benson, coast guard attach&eacute; at the United States Embassy in Kingston, and his wife Sarah.<strong> Antonio Graham</strong>

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