Food

Chef Jacqui Tyson is committed to providing hot and ready meals for those living in western Jamaica.
05 Nov, 2025 0

Local chef and food entrepreneur step up to the plate

With Hurricane Melissa having wreaked havoc across western Jamaica, local chef Jacqui Tyson and entrepreneur Emelio Madden are among those in the food industry stepping up to offer a warm meal to…
This sweet and sour mackerel, topped with sesame seeds, was paired with fried festival and a side of garden vegetables.
28 Oct, 2025 0

Cooking up a storm

As the country grapples with the impact of Hurricane Melissa, the dangerous Category 5 storm that made landfall on Tuesday, many will depend on the non-perishables in their pantries or emergency kits.…
The three top chefs at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, headed by Executive Chef Rohan Leach (right), who is originally from Portland; Executive Sous Chef Akieme Evans (centre), and Senior Banquet Chef Pamela Daniels.
22 Oct, 2025 0

J’can executive chef, Rohan Leach, serves up excellence in Atlanta

WESTERN BUREAU: When guests walk into the grand atrium of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, few realise that behind the scenes of its bustling restaurants, banquet halls, and 5,000-seat ballroom is a…
Golden hour, a warm embrace of Jamaica in a glass where rich sorrel, ripe strawberries, and a whisper of basil meet bold whiskey.
22 Oct, 2025 0

Lady Bee Mixology rings in fall with seasonal flair, soulful sips

As the island eases into autumn, Lady Bee Mixology welcomes the season with its Autumn Menu – a collection of artfully crafted cocktails that reflect Jamaica’s crisp energy and cosy charm. Launched in…
The Cointreau ‘Make Your Eggnog A Margarita’ limited-edition holiday kit includes everything you need to shake up holiday margaritas.
22 Oct, 2025 0

The Original Margarita

As the festive season approaches, many are starting to eyeball their holiday menus. In the drink department, sorrel and eggnog mixes rule the beverage list, but there is another cocktail that can be…
Delicious jerk-marinated lamb chops with potato-pumpkin purée and garlic-buttered vegetables on display during a cooking class at the Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Montego Bay on Tuesday.
15 Oct, 2025 0

Women stirring the pot of change at Hyatt Ziva and Zilara

WESTERN BUREAU: The scent of jerk spice filled the terrace at Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Montego Bay, but something far richer was simmering, a story of perseverance, empowerment, and Jamaican pride.…
Maggie Baird, mother of world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas.
15 Oct, 2025 0

Want to eat more plant-based meals?

Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favourite – including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas. Growing up, Baird stopped eating…
The jerk chicken sushi roll.
07 Oct, 2025 0

Where sushi meets Scotch bonnet

WESTERN BUREAU: At the Boardwalk Shopping Village along Norman Manley Boulevard in Negril — Jamaica’s Capital of Casual — a quiet culinary revolution is unfolding. It’s here that Matthew Wallace,…
Chef Glenroy Walker presented the sweet side of brunch with these decadent desserts.
01 Oct, 2025 0

Ja Food and Drink Festival gives food lovers taste of year 11 at launch

Sweet aromas wafting in the garden air, beckoning taste buds to dance in a revelry of island flavour, could only mean one thing: Jamaica Food and Drink Festival (JFDF) is back, and it’s already…