The countdown has officially commenced for the 24th edition of the Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards. The launch took place at the city’s most buzzed-about restaurant, buzo Jamaica, Thursday last.

The much-acclaimed awards that celebrate culinary excellence across the region brought together sponsors and Food Awards judges as well as UTech students Felecia Forde and Naomi Blake, representing the six recipients of the 2022/23 Food Awards scholarships. Both students are set to graduate with honours this academic year.

Formalities handled by Food Awards Chair Novia McDonald-Whyte with a welcome address courtesy of Jamaica Observer Managing Director Dominic Beaubrun complete, it was time to Taste, Eat, Drink and Applaud!

It was an easy ask! buzo Barbados master chef Nakita Goddard, flown in for the launch directing the kitchen like a musical maestro, pulled out all the stops to ensure a fabulous affair.

Prosecco pours were courtesy of Select Brands and Tru-Juice.

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As guests raised a toast to the 24th iteration and made note of the 25th, the only thing left to do was to Save The Date:

Thursday, June 29, Devon House.