An invite for a quick spin out west to check out Lobster City, a seafood party in restart mode after three editions before the COVID-19 pandemic. Talk of non-stop cooking throughout the day culminating with a party, with live cooking stations as a feature and musings of a budding food and music festival out west got our interest piqued.

The seafood party held on Sunday, July 23, at In Thing Plaza in Savanna La Mar, Westmoreland was a sweet spot for seafood lovers to indulge while chilling in a relaxed atmosphere. In Thing Promotions director, Tito D’Aguilar, explained the concept behind the event and his plans to expand [it] into a seafood and music festival.

“At its core it’s a seafood party. We recognise that variety in any venture is important, so our offerings on this day feature three different cuisine styles: Jamaican, Italian, and Chinese. The focus is on a great culinary experience, but we’ve added music for that party atmosphere. Patrons now are discerning, and the entertainment space is competitive, recognising this means that your event must have value for money and something they can’t readily find elsewhere. This we’ve achieved! Admission cost gives you the choice of different seafood options from an impressive menu that includes lobster, shrimp, conch and fish.

Throughout the day patrons can come in and pick up as we have a marathon cooking period from early in the morning and ending with the live cooking during the party. It is a great experience for seafood and music lovers,” D’Aguilar explained. “We also recognise the potential of the event especially on this side of the island and moving forward the plan is to build it out into a seafood and music festival. The event was brought to a halt by the pandemic. We had executed three editions before the pandemic, this will be the first since [then] and as such we’re excited to restart the journey. We provide a safe environment for partygoers matched with beautiful décor, affordable, delicious seafood, the music selected is from different genres and eras,” D’Aguilar added.

Menu items included grilled, jerk and garlic lobster; butter, garlic octopus and grilled steak. Shrimp options included chop suey, garlic, curry, alfredo and fried rice. Conch options included curry, brown stew and steamed while roasted turbot and several side options were also available.

Thursday Food took the opportunity to check on some exciting developments in Westmoreland and will keep our readers updated through this space.