Sheryl Lee Ralph shows her absolute delight as Stush in the Bush co-principal Lisa Binns lights the candle on her birthday cake. Sharing in the moment is cultural icon Pat Ramsay. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
January 18, 2024
A Stush in the Bush Birthday Bash
“It was,” shared Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph,”an opportunity to express gratitude ahead of another birthday for my many blessings and to break bread with close friends who have become family.” With her favourite venue Stush in the Bush secured, 25-plus women convened atop Free Hill to await Ralph’s arrival on the back of a truck. She was greeted with tight hugs, kisses and much laughter.
What followed was a culinary affair so spectacular that we’ll allow the fare to speak for itself. Kudos once more to Lisa and Chris Binns, co-principals, Stush in the Bush, who from our eager arrival at 1:00 pm to our reluctant departure at 8:00 pm gave all yet another reason to keep coming back.
Thursday Food spotlights the fare.
(Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Crispy Plantain Chips & Yellow Yam & Pineapple Croquettes in Plantain Dust (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Cho Cho Ceviche (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Eggplant Accras w/ remoulade sauce (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
. Fyah Grilled STUSH “Salty” Pizza (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Nyamas “Plant Based Meatballs” in STUSH Sweet & Spicy Ginger Sauce (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Watermelon Tartare on Plantain Tostones (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Stush in the Bush Jamaican Mezze Spread (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Roasted Pumpkin Quesadilla w/ plantain purée, carrot purée, cilantro crema, sweet corn purée, charred salsa, burnt scallion crème and microgreens (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Blue Mountain Peach Gelato w/ fresh mint (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
STUSH NoLA Beignets w/ Confectionary Sugar & STUSH Passion Fruit Curd (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Gungo Peas Sip TableSide Pour w/coconut cream, basil oil and crispy l, smoky coconut. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
“The Tomato Dish” an Ode to Levadure de Olla. Beet Purée, Heirloom Tomatoes, Mint Vinaigrette, Baby Arugula, Begonias, Mint Oil. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Sip Accoutrements—coconut cream, basil oil, and crispy smoky coconut (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Stush in the Bush Welcome Menu (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Birthday belle Hollywood actress Sheryl Lee Ralph (left) shares the frame with Lisa Binns (centre), co-principal Stush in the Bush, and cultural icon Pat Ramsay. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Chris Binns, co-principal Stush in the Bush engaged with (from left) Hollywood actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, Charissa Clemetson, content marketing and communications specialist and professional make-up artist and recording artiste and actress Naomi Cowan during the tour of the property (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Fresh coconut cream is drizzled over the birthday cake. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)