On Friday, November 28, Milan caught the island’s pulse, not in postcards, but in the warmth and creative energy that animated the city at DOTS Milano for the second edition of Italy Meets Jamaica Dinner.

Curated by celebrated food writer Jacqueline Greaves and daughter Caterina Monda, with spatial design by Imperfetto Lab and CARADAVIDE, the evening felt like a choreography of conversation, culture, and movement. Guests varied from creatives of the Jamaican Diaspora to European creatives and cultural nomads who moved through the space with ease, drawn together by a shared sense of curiosity and connection.

The globally acclaimed Stush in the Bush, recently named one of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants provided the culinary rhythm, each course unfolding like a quiet meditation on flavour, texture, and heritage.

Meanwhile, London-based artist and DJ CKTRL guided the room’s energy into a dancehall-infused crescendo, transforming the evening into a celebration as much as a gathering.

The night’s texture extended beyond taste and sound. Thoughtful contributions from partners including DOTS, Campari Group, Manuel Mathieu Parfums, Uniqlo, and Bitossi Home created a layered sensory experience, while a silent auction and donation portal supported BREDS Treasure Beach Foundation and Transwave Jamaica, giving the evening a meaningful purpose. By the time guests departed the dinner had morphed into a living expression of the island’s essence – warm, imaginative, unconfined, and an intimate reminder of how culture thrives when creativity, community, and intention intersect.

Attendees (from left): Co-founder of Metis PR Debrina Aliyah; CARA/DAVIDE co-founder Cara Judd; co-founder of Italy Meets Jamaica and food writer Jacqueline Greaves; Stush in the Bush co-principals Christopher and Lisa Binns; co-founder of Metis PR and Italy Meets Jamaica Caterina Monda; and host of Italy Meets Jamaica and scribe Jordan AndersonandCARA/DAVIDE co-founder Davide Gramatica. (Photo: Raoul Grandolfo)

The space for the evening was shaped by design studio Imperfettolab and CARA/DAVIDE.

Stush in the Bush co-principal Christopher Binns gets the crowd going with a dynamic explanation of the bites that are to come.(Photo: Lucas Possiede)

Eggplant Accras with Pimento Smoked Remoulade 

Seasonal Greens, Mint Leaves, Cubed Fried Sweet Plantain, Crispy Smoky Coconut, Sorrel Dust & Mango Vinaigrette served on Bitossi Home plates

Tamu Rose, the newly launched wine of Jamaican-born, Milan-based fashion influencer Tamu McPherson (Photo: Lucas Possiede)

Guests hit the dance floor at the after-party 

Stush in the Bush co-founders Christopher (left) and Lisa Binns with the cultural assessor of Milan Tommaso (Photo: Sacchi.Artist)

Pimento Smoked Ackee Ravioli with Passion Fruit Beurre Blanc, Basil Chiffonade & Crispy Garlic (Photo: Raoul Grandolfo)

Stush in the Bush principals Chris and Lisa Binns (Photo: Lucas Possiede)

Jamaica meets Italy: A celebration of home, heart and heritage in Milan was featured by Vogue Italia on December 3 (Photo: www.vogue.it)