• Mon, 15 June 2026

From Home Cook to Champion: British-Jamaican Jhané Gibson Wins MasterChef UK

Jhane-Gibson From Home Cook to Champion - British-Jamaican Wins MasterChef UK

ritish-Jamaican cook Jhané Gibson has been crowned the winner of MasterChef UK 2026, becoming the latest champion of one of Britain’s most watched cooking competitions. Gibson, who has Jamaican roots through her father’s family from Clarendon, secured the title after progressing through the BBC series and overcoming fellow finalists Kirsten Dodd and Matt Willett. Her […]

Skip the Brunch: Celebrate Father’s Day 2026 at the Island SPACE Mango Festival

South Florida’s love affair with mangoes is set to continue this summer as the Island SPACE Mango Festival returns on Sunday, June 21, bringing together Caribbean food, culture, music and family-friendly entertainment in one vibrant celebration. Hosted by Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, the festival will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the […]

Jamaican-Born Chef Darian Bryan Wins Next Level Chef and $250,000 Prize

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Jamaican-born chef Darian Bryan is being celebrated across Jamaica and the Caribbean after winning Season 5 of the American television cooking competition Next Level Chef. Bryan secured the title on Thursday, May 21, 2026, after defeating finalists Connor Caine and Nicole “Cole” Lawson in the season finale. The Buffalo based chef walked away with the […]

Jamaican Desserts Get Sweet Spotlight In Canada’s ByBlacks Restaurant Week

Jamaican Desserts Get Sweet Spotlight In Canada’s ByBlacks Restaurant Week - SAB Fruit Cake -Single-Miniminie - 2026 ByBlacks Restaurant Week-1

Jamaican cuisine has made a global name for itself with dishes like jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish, patties and more. Often credited for tropical spice and addictive flavour, these qualities expand to Jamaican sweet treats. Canada is home to a number of dessert businesses owned and crafted by passionate Jamaican entrepreneurs, several of which are […]

Jamaican Food’s Growing Mainstream Appeal: From IHOP Oxtail to Jollof Patties in Ghana

Jamaican cuisine is having a moment—and it’s being fuelled by culture as much as it is by flavour. From viral food content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram to chefs and home cooks reimagining traditional dishes, Jamaican food is more visible and influential than ever. What we’re seeing now goes beyond popularity. Jamaican flavours are […]

Stop Ruining Jerk Chicken – Chef Reece Shares the 4 Things You Must Do

Stop Ruining Jerk Chicken — Chef Reece Shares the 4 Things You Must Do

Chef Reece, born Travis Reece in Kingston and raised in St. Elizabeth, is a chef whose cooking style was shaped by his upbringing in Jamaica. He learned to work with livestock and ground provisions from a young age on his grandmother’s farm, where he also developed a natural interest in food. After migrating to the […]

Sydney’s First Jamaican Patty Shop Opens in the Inner West

Sydney has a new taste of the Caribbean with the opening of its first dedicated Jamaican patty shop in the Inner West. Locals can now savour one of Jamaica’s most iconic street foods: a golden, flaky pastry filled with perfectly seasoned meat or vegetables. From Jamaica to Australia The Jamaican Patty Bakehouse is the creation […]

Jamaican Eatery Crowned Best Caribbean Restaurant in San Antonio

San Antonio has crowned its favorite when it comes to Caribbean flavors, and the honor goes to Real Real Jamaica. The restaurant, located on San Pedro Avenue, earned the title of Best Caribbean Restaurant in San Antonio in the 2025 Best of San Antonio Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition reflects the growing popularity of Caribbean […]