Pop-Up Gourmet project - Rewards galore for food lovers

 Jody-Anne Lawrence, Gleaner Writer

There is a new epidemic coming that will be the magna rewards of food that will have foodies looking forward to going to your favourite food spots.

Pop-Up Gourmet is the food lovers club that keeps us up to date with fantastic food events that all foodies will love and enjoy.

Jason Peart of Pop-Up Gourmet developed the concept of the Pop-Up Gourmet advantage card so that patrons can be rewarded by their favourite spots.

He started this "to provide patrons with an avid appreciation for food and beverage as an avenue to enjoy dining out, while being rewarded for doing so", said Peart.

What patrons should expect from this venture is to get discounts and rewards when using this card in participating bars, nightclubs, restaurants, caterers and gourmet destinations - CPJ markets islandwide.

However, offers will vary depending on the location. They expect to expand participating outlets to include any location with a food and beverage-related element.

Patron will also have "special benefits or privileges at Pop-Up Gourmet Jamaica events such as chef's tables, farm-to-table experiences, culinary escapes and any event associated with Pop Up Gourmet", Peart stated.

Other benefits include their loyalty programme, which encourages frequent use of the card and offers free dinners for two, foodie gift baskets, discount coupons for deeper discounts, and also online reservation management and handling of special requests such as birthday cakes, and surprises.

The official launch of this card will be on January 15, where customers can register online at http://www.popupgourmetjamaica.com/the-advantage-card.html.

Participating locations

Kingston

Caffe daVinci, G's BBQ, Saffron, Chocolate Dreams, Tamarind, Shams, Peppers, CRU Bar, CPJ Market Kingston, Brick Oven, Ashebre Catering, Goddard Catering Group, Truly Fruitrageous, Deli works, Fromage Gourmet, Jo Jo's Jerk Pit, Macau Gaming & Bar, Truck Stop & the Deck.

Montego Bay

Mystic India, G's Sports Bar & Grill, MVP Smokehouse, Robin's Prime Steakhouse, Pier One, Bigg's BBQ, Goddard Catering Group.

Ocho Rios

John Crows, Evitas, Miss T's, June Plum, Bottles & Chimney, Ocho Rios Jerk, Spring Garden Cafe & Seafood Grill, Glenns, Lyming at Walkerswood, Mama Marley's (all 3 locations), Anglers.