Monday June 30, 2025
Glitz, glamour and food heralded the 26th staging of the Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards, powered by Mastercard, held at its new venue, the East Lawns of King’s House in St Andrew, on Thursday, June 26. Luxury event planner Shikima Hinds’ Serengeti-inspired design — complete with towering pampas grass, warm ambient lighting, and sculptural branches — provided the backdrop to honour more than a dozen awardees, whose contributions continue to fuel the growth and immense potential of Jamaica’s gastronomy sector. The evening’s crowning moments included the presentation of the Chairman’s Award to Coldfield Manufacturing Ltd and the Lifetime Achievement Award to KFC, cementing a night in which culinary excellence met high fashion, attracting the finest from Jamaica and the Caribbean’s gastronomy industry.
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Photos: Rahyme McKenzie
(Photo: Rahyme McKenzie)
Glam Squad A few touches from her #GlamSquad (from left) stylist Jane “@thejanemichelleshow” Michelle, hairstylist Tenesha “@tens.beautyplace” Morris and make-up artist Venesha “@makeupbyfallan” Fuller… Rahyme McKenzie
Saluting Excellence Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Restaurants of Jamaica co-founder Lorna Myers (second left) was welcomed by Jamaica Observer Media Group Executive Chairman Adam Stewart (right) as well as Managing Director Dominic Beaubrun and his HR consultant wife Angelique. Rahyme McKenzie
Double The Sass Live from the Pepsi booth were Milan Aesthetics Jamaica principal Victoria Colahar (left) and her Core Club Ja CEO sister, Lauren.Rahyme McKenzie
Kaleidoscope of Chic Lifestyle curator Cecile Levee dazzled in a multi-toned striped fit. Rahyme McKenzie
…and Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards red-carpet host, attorney-at-law Khadine “Miss Kitty” Wilkinson was ready for her close-up!Rahyme McKenzie
