The Golden Cleats Feast

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The Inaugural Golden Cleats Awards staged by the Scotiabank Group and The Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association took place Friday, January 8, 2010 at Jamaica House. Guests were once again given the opportunity to laud the achievements of our athletes and contribute to their further development. The aim is to raise $1.5 million for equipment needed by the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association (JAAA).

The evening unveiled many highlights: the Laura Facey-designed Golden Cleats Awards, the awards to athletes of the year Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser as well as coach Glen Mills. There was too, an elegant dining experience in an ambience created by Sharon Thomas and coordinated by Stephanie Scott.

The Culinary Federation of Jamaica presented the evening’s fare while wine experts Debra Taylor of Lascelles Wines and Spirits, Chris Reckord of Molasses/Bin 26 Wine Bar and Paul Hanworth of 1876 Wines paired the wines.

Enjoy our highlights.

(Photos: Garfield Robinson)

The Main Course – Vanilla and Coriander Smoked Beef Sorrel, Hibiscus and Rose Pepper Jelly Coconut, Saffron and Cilantro Poached Lobster Yam, Dasheen and Pumpkin Cake was presented by Martin Maginley, executive chef, Round Hill Hotel and Villas. Christopher Reckord of Molasses/Bin 26 Wine Bar presented the elegant Trapiche, Oak Cask Malbec, Argentina, 2007.

Jamaica Observer wine writer Christopher Reckord pours a glass of Trapiche Oak cask Malbec, Argentina 2007 for Suzanne Bowen, much to the delight of her husband Scotiabank CEO Bruce Bowen. Observing Reckord’s pouring skills are Minister of Culture and Sports Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange (right) and Leader of the Opposition Portia Simpson Miller.

Male and female athletes of the year Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser enjoy a photo op with members of the Culinary Federation of Jamaica.

It took some of our country’s top executive chefs and their assistants to execute dinner for the Inaugural Golden Cleats Awards. The wines were presented by Lascelles Wines and Spirits’ Debra Taylor (not in photo), Jamaica Observer’s Chris Reckord and 1876 Wines’ Paul Hanworth.

BNS exec Monique Todd shares a photo op with Culinary Federation of Jamaica executive chefs.

Baskets of assorted breads.

The appetiser presented by Ravi Anne, chef-de-cuisine Sugar Mill Restaurant, Half Moon Resort, comprised: snapper and pomegranate ceviche, papaya, breadfruit and eggplant timbale, cassava shingles and organic greens. This was paired with Babich, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, 2007 from Lascelles Wines and Spirits and presented by Debra Taylor.

Guests at Table # 30 who had the pleasure of sitting with Olympian Donald Quarrie (head of the table) and the affable Peter Mohan (right), branch manager, Scotiabank Mona raise a glass of Lascelles Wines and Spirits Babich, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, 2007.

Digicel CEO Mark Linehan (head of the table) and Female Athlete of the Year and Golden Cleats recipient Shelly-Ann Fraser share a toast with members of the Digicel family.

Minister of Culture and Sports Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange (left) shares a toast with Leader of the Opposition Portia Simpson Miller (right). Sharing in the moment are Scotiabank Jamaica Senior Vice-President Anya Schnoor (second left), creator of the Cleats Awards Laura Facey and her husband Gordon Scott and President of the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association Howard Aris (right) and his wife Sandra.

Olympian Brigitte Foster-Hylton enjoys the well wishes of guests at the Capital & Credit Table.

Exotic Tia Maria marinated fruits, Chocolate shortbread with mango coulis, Cassava cheesecake with June Plum sauce, and Coconut Fingers presented by Gilbert McKenzie, pastry chef, Couples, Ocho Rios. Exquisitely paired with Storrs, Viento Vineyard Gewurztraminer, USA 2006 and presented by Paul Hanworth, 1876 Wines.

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