Food

Pastry Cravingz by V proprietor Venessa Waugh welcomed ‘Food’ last weekend to her former culinary school to present her trio of decadent treats.
February 12, 2026 by Omar Tomlinson

Venessa Waugh makes it from scratch

Love reigns supreme in Venessa Waugh’s heart. This Valentine’s Day, though, it will not be love of the romantic kind sustaining the pastry chef who runs her three-year-old start-up, Pastry Cravingz by…
With its signature red and white stripes and illuminated signage, TGI Fridays has finally opened its second location at the Sunshine Outlet Mall on Braeton Parkway in Portmore, St Catherine.
February 5, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Always Friday in the Sunshine City

It was a lively celebration on Monday night at one of the season’s anticipated culinary openings. TGI Fridays recently opened its second location at the Sunshine Outlet Mall on Braeton Parkway in…
Project engineer Zoe Chang enjoys a cup of latte at the opening of Cafe Blue’s New Kingston location on Monday.
February 5, 2026

Cafe Blue brings its signature brew to New Kingston

With sweet aromas and captivating scents weaving through the traffic, corporate coffee lovers have even more to enjoy as their favourite bistro brand expands. Cafe Blue has entered its ninth chapter,…
Co-founders of Broken Plate, Kwasi Henry (left) and Chef Damion Stewart were pleased with the afternoon’s proceedings.
February 5, 2026 by Nyoka Manning

Palates pleased!

The Sagicor Foundation Brunch Experience with the 2026 Patrons unfolded as a carefully paced culinary showcase, positioning food as both centrepiece and connector in the lead-up to the Sagicor Sigma…
Founder of Cumb’d, Christopher Curtis is all smiles with Natasha Bradshaw, who frequently assists him with events and pop ups.
January 29, 2026 by Nyoka Manning

Crumb’d turns playful flavours into yummy treats

In a Jamaican food landscape increasingly shaped by pop-ups, themed menus and social media-driven brands, Crumb’d has distinguished itself through discipline, nostalgia and a willingness to challenge…
Saleema Barclay, owner and operator of Le Macaron Pastries and Desserts, moments before serving some of the items on the day’s menu.
January 29, 2026

Le Macaron’s Parisian high tea brunch delights guests

On Sunday afternoon, the outdoor dining area in front of Le Macaron Pastries and Desserts at the Courtyard on Lady Musgrave Road was transformed into a scene of pink tablecloths and delicate tea-party…
Mixologist Conroy Plummer happily prepares a tall glass of the pasi-flora.
January 22, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Worthy Park toasts rum producer win with exciting mixes

Not to ruminate on previous accolades, but Worthy Park Estate has secured the Rum Producer of the Year title for 2025 from the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), marking yet another…
Chef Jackie Tyson with Café Blue’s chocolate-covered coffee beans.
January 15, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Jamaican coffee finding new life on the plate

WESTERN BUREAU: For generations, Jamaicans have known coffee as comfort, brewed strong, shared freely, and sometimes treated as a cure-all for everything from flu to fatigue. But in the hands of…
The Appleton Estate Blue Mountain serve cocktail.
January 15, 2026

Recipe | The Appleton Estate Blue Mountain serve

January 9 was celebrated as Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day. Try this cocktail that highlights the Appleton Estate 12-Year-Old Rare Casks rum, paired with coffee beans for a rich, aromatic…