From Susumba to Pig Trotters & Beans: Jamaica’s Top 10 Weird but Tasty Foods
Jamaican cuisine is renowned worldwide for its flavour-packed dishes, featuring a variety of spices and the creative use of meats often overlooked in other cultures. The island’s traditional foods have become so popular globally that they’re no longer confined to immigrant homes and select restaurants across the diaspora. Yet, as with any country’s indigenous dishes, […]
Photo Highlights : Juici Patties’ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Sunrise, Florida Grand Opening
Kicking-off the Labor Day Holiday weekend in South Florida—City of Sunrise to be exact—was the much-anticipated grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of Juici Patties. In partnership with the Sunrise Chamber of Commerce, this celebratory event delivered a vibrant exhibition of Jamaican culture and cuisine. The Story of Juici Patties Juici Patties started when then […]
Trip Advisor Ranks Zimbali Culinary Retreat in Negril Jamaica 3rd Best Food Destination in the World
Trip Advisor, one of the most trusted sources for travel and experiences on the internet, recently ranked Negril Jamaica the 3rd best food destination in the world on their top 15 list of must-visit food cities in the world. The travel site ranking talks about how Jamaican cuisine ’embodies community’ and centres on ‘home-cooked recipes […]
Celebrity Jamaican Chef Wenford Patrick Simpson to Launch Culinary Institute in Ochi Rios, Jamaica
At the 10th Biennial Diaspora Conference Riverside wrap-up 2024, we had the opportunity to catch up with Celebrity Jamaican Chef Wenford Patrick Simpson, a celebrated Jamaican restaurateur and culinary artist. Known for turning a kitchen mistake into a successful career, Chef Simpson has become an inspiration for many. Chef Simpson’s journey exemplifies perseverance and passion. […]
This Jamaican Chef’s Restaurant Named One of Top Fried Chicken Spots in the United States
Chef Nicola Blaque received national recognition for her culinary skills recently as her restaurant, The Jerk Shack, in San Antonio, Texas, was ranked Number 4 on the prestigious “Eat This, Not That” ranking of the best fried chicken eateries in the United States. Chef Blaque was born in Jamaica and raised there until she was […]
Nick Minaj Jerk Chicken Orders Cause Staff “Buzzing” at This UK Dining Establishment
The staff at the Jerk Junction restaurant at Kargo MKT, Quayside Media City, in Manchester, began “buzzing” when they received an order from American rap star Nicki Minaj. Minaj who was in town on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour to give two sold-out performances at the city’s Co-op Live venue. Before the first show […]
Jamaican-British Father-Son Duo Sizzle to Victory in ‘Next Big Thing’ Contest Thanks to Their Authentic Jamaican Patty Recipe
Paul and Mike Williams of Peckham in the London Borough of Southwark are the winners of the Channel 4 “Aldi’s Next Big Thing” competition with the traditional, homemade Jamaican patties they have been providing to their local community from the Flake Bake bakery established in 2012. As a result, the duo has partnered with a […]
Jamaican Chefs and Food Creators Lead the Impact 25 Best Plate List
The Caribbean’s culinary scene is gaining more global recognition, and Jamaica continues to lead the charge. The Best Dressed Plate’s Caribbean Culinary Impact 25 list has highlighted the movers and shakers redefining the future of food across the region. This year, Jamaican chefs, restaurants, and food content creators dominated the list, reflecting the island’s rich […]
Classic Jamaican Soft Drink Featured in 21 Savage Music Video
A recent music video from 21 Savage for the track entitled “Redrum” on his latest album, “American Dream,” includes shots of the artist and his crew enjoying the classic flavors of the Jamaican soft drink brand, BIGGA. A brand that has been associated with the phrase “larger than life,” BIGGA soft drinks are also described […]
The Jamaican Connection to Nigeria’s Famous Agege Bread
There is no question that bread plays a vital role in many cultures, and the variety of bread made from its few basic ingredients is remarkable. In Nigeria, the soft, sweet. square-loafed version known as Agege bread is a national staple, and it has a fascinating history and a strong Jamaican connection. Amos Shackleford, the […]