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FA@26
[ESTABLISHING SHOT]Naphtali Junior
Lifestyle
June 29, 2025

FA@26

A silver anniversary is always hard to top, but with its 26th iteration this year the Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards proved without a doubt that it’s only up from here.

Held on Thursday, June 26 on the East Lawns of King’s House in St Andrew, the event brought together the country’s most innovative, established and up-and-coming players in gastronomy, and the food connoisseurs who appreciate them, for a night of flavour and bonhomie that proved the event a staple in the nation’s food industry and established its dominance for years to come.

“[The awards are] absolutely important. Food is a growing sector in our economy, but it’s more than food, it is the spirit; food adds value, it adds passion, it adds confidence so when you cook it’s bringing people together but you’re not just sharing a meal you’re sharing culture, passion, creativity,” Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness said.

“So for me, this is absolutely important in building out our creative industry in food and in acknowledging those who continue to build the Jamaican cuisine, which continues to build our brand,” added Holness.

The prime minister was one of hundreds of guests at the awards treated to safari-chic décor created by the Shikima Hinds-led team from Shikima Hinds Events Concierge complete with pampas grass and real cacti, with design inspiration pulled from the Serengeti Desert. Main Events handled stage, lighting and sound.

The 70-plus booths were show-stopping in their own right; each one an expression of artistry.

[ESTABLISHING SHOT] Naphtali Junior

Prime Minister Andrew Holness (right) and Jamaica Observer Media Group Executive Chairman Adam Stewart (left) presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to co-founder and chairman of KFC Jamaica Lorna Myers (second left), her son Restaurant of Jamaica Managing Director Mark Myers, and his sister, director Michelle Myers-Mayne.Joseph Wellington

Jamaica Observer Media Group Executive Chairman Adam Stewart (left) presented the Chairman’s Award to Coldfield Manufacturing Ltd, a family-run business helmed by chairman Ian Wong (centre), his director wife, Brenda Wong, and their sons, Director of Sales Jordan Wong (right), and Managing Director Brett Wong.Joseph Wellington

“I want to thank the Jamaica Observer for recognising and acknowledging the work of our chefs, our mixologists, our restaurateurs and all who are involved in the food industry. You build Jamaica’s brand globally one dish, one plate, one meal, one taste at a time,” — Prime Minister Andrew Holness Joseph Wellington

“I would like to thank Novia and her team for recognising us for 50 years in Jamaica — and also I want thank our loyal customers who came out in droves last week, and showed their support for the brand, for the people, for the company, for the teams that serve them everyday.” — Restaurants of Jamaica Managing Director Mark Myers Joseph Wellington

“It honours us and humbles us, after 35 years of hard work, to be recognised. We take this opportunity to thank our many suppliers and vendors who have supported us over the years, our loyal and hard-working staff and most of all, the Jamaican people.” — Coldfield Manufacturing Limited Managing Director Brett WongJoseph Wellington

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