MIAMI – The Board of County Commissioners on May 19 approved Commissioner Joe Martinez’s resolution directing the Mayor to allow outdoor seating at restaurants in the Unincorporated Municipal Service Area (UMSA). This resolution includes uncovered outdoor seating and seating under a tent or canopy as a temporary use unless such seating would impose an immediate risk to human health. 

NEW YORK –  On Monday evening, event sponsor Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) participated in the launch of the 2nd Annual Jamaica Rum Festival at Campari America’s headquarters. The annual festival celebrates and recognizes Jamaica’s outsized impact on the world with its rum, food and music.

From custom-designed sneakers to tailor-made sunglasses, the trend of personalization is going head-to-toe, and for good reason, making its way to the world of weight loss and wellness.   

A simple easy dish would be great this weekend. How about Guyanese chicken chow mein?

MIAMI, FL –The best of Jamaican cuisine is returning to the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®).  For the second consecutive year, award-winning chefs for Taste Jamaica, presented by the Jamaica Tourist Board and the Tourism Enhancement Fund, will take over the historic National Hotel on South Beach on Friday, February 21. Hosted by JJ Johnson and Andre Fowles, Jamaica’s top culinary talent, will serve up a cornucopia of Jamaican flavor, rum, and rhythm.

Thanksgiving Day in the United States has come and gone, but Caribbean immigrants can still add their own special spice to the traditional American dish.

This month we journey to Cuba and spotlight the delicious sofrito salsa and tostones, that can be served as a snack or an appetizer. Here’s how you can make it at home:

The Jamaica Culinary Arts Competition has hosted its first three impactful developmental workshops in the northern region in the parishes in Portland, St. Mary and St. Ann.

Sorrel is a must have at Christmas in Jamaica, but it can be enjoyed everywhere, during and after the festive season as well.

BRIDGETOWN,  – Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Barbados is pleased to announce Timothy Palmer has been appointed Executive Chef of Fairmont Royal Pavilion effective February 6th 2020. As the new Executive Chef, Timothy will oversee the culinary operations of Fairmont Royal Pavilion’s three restaurants and in-room dining.

Caribbean baked custard is a great dessert and can even compliment pies. Here’s how you too can make it:

The West Indian corn soup is perfect for fall, as the weather starts to change and gets a bit colder. Here’s how to make it: