Food

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Chef Haye's Family Meal 9:20 pm
Summer is here! The young ones have no school for a few weeks, and they have a lot of time on their hands to explore and experiment. How about having them help out in the kitchen, preparing a full family four-course meal? Sandals Negril's Executive Chef Delroy Haye is here to help you...

Reggae Jammin celebrates National Hot Dog Day 6:50 pm
Name a sandwich more perfect than the hot dog. We'll wait. There's nothing like a hearty, flavourful “dog” nestled in a fluffy bun with the balanced sweet and tart trinity of ketchup, mustard and mayo. Relish? Just a smidge, and there you have the Reggae Jammin Hot Dog, which...

Real Jerk Jammin' In Melbourne

Thursday, July 29, 2021

In Melbourne, Australia's competitive food capital, the best culinary entrepreneurs remain. Among them is 42-year-old Roderick Grant. The Jamaican-born expat is the Boss Man Food Group owner, which includes his famous food truck brand, Real Jerk. He offers authentic Jamaican flavours and...

La Vita Lasagne!

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Who doesn't love a good lasagne? Who can resist the holy trinity of cheese, sauce, and pasta? Lasagne was love at first bite, and today is Lasagne Day!

The 2020/2021 Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards (Virtual Edition)

Thursday, July 22, 2021

The winners of Jamaica's Oscars of Food: The 2020/2021 Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards

Jamaica Patty Co Opens Second Store

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Jamaica Patty Co (JPC) has opened a second store at 27 Liverpool Street, London EC2M 7PD. The 220 sq ft unit (which forms part of the Broadgate Estate) has been leased for an initial term of seven years from British Land and has been subject to a US$130,000 fit out prior to trading...

We Are What We Eat — EYES ON THE FUTURE

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Happy World Food Safety Day (WFSD)! But is it, though? Is it a happy World Food Safety Day? Yes, it's that time of the year; a time when concentrated focus is placed on food safety risk and mitigation strategies with an aim to reduce the burden of foodborne diseases across the world.

World Rum Day @ Strawberry Hill Hotel

Thursday, July 22, 2021

World Rum Day, launched in 2019 by Paul Jackson, according to spirits writer and editor of World Rum Guide , is an annual celebration of rum and distilleries and falls on the second Saturday in July of each year.

Stage & Scene

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Shikima Hinds, principal, Shikima Hinds Events & Concierge Ltd, created the event lounge and awards area using a neutral colour palette of beige, white and grey.

Mama Blu's: Where Culture and Innovation Meet

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Stephanie and Martin Kamener know how to keep it culturally kosher in their kitchen. Owners of Mama Blu's Food Co & Kitchen in Melbourne, Australia, their food menu celebrates Chef Stephanie's West Indies roots. Look a little further into the drink options, and it's apparent that it...

Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards Lifetime Achievement Award 2020/21: Colin Hylton

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Colin Hylton's sudden passing on Tuesday, April 6, certainly sent shock waves throughout the country. The Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards committee has chosen not to mourn his passing. He would have hated that since he always boasted of his joie...

Chairman's Award: Stephanie Scott Founder, Restaurant Week

Thursday, July 15, 2021

No one who knew Stephanie Scott will ever forget her.

Applauding Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards 2016 scholarship recipient Shaniel Sherman

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Twenty-six year-old Shaniel Sherman was the Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards 2016 scholarship recipient. She's a 2019 UTech graduate of the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Today, hours before two more students receive full...

Ready, Set, Plate: A Masterclass Served on a Silver Platter

Thursday, July 15, 2021

The local restaurant industry continues to thrive, and competition has become increasingly fierce. This era of fast-paced food service is rapidly evolving. However, there are several ways restaurateurs and chefs can stand out from the pack, ensuring that they provide a quality product...

Water Quality: More Than Just A Drop

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Using the National Water Commission's slogan, “Water is life”, the importance of water, specifically the quality of water, used in food handling/processing cannot be overemphasised. It is a known fact that bacteria, viruses and parasites can be present in water, making the...

Finger-Licking Explosion Down Under!

Thursday, July 15, 2021

If dynamites come in small packages, Jamaica would blow Australia away with its explosive flavours. There are under 1,000 Jamaicans living Down Under. Compared to a current population size of 25 million, it is a minuscule representation of Jamaicans. But Jamaica isn't just about food.

Daiquir�, Cuba!

Thursday, July 15, 2021

I was today years old when I discovered that Daiquir� is a small village located 14 miles east of Santiago de Cuba. So it isn't just a drink …who knew?! Here's the back story. Jennings Cox, an American engineer, supervised a mining operation located in Daiquir�. It's said that...