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Something Extra | Friday

Published:Friday | September 15, 2023 | 12:05 AM
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Jala Bernard-Williams is definitely a fan of this foodie event.
Kenyon Hemans
Jala Bernard-Williams is definitely a fan of this foodie event.
Sherice Norton (left), chief executive officer of Design Details, is joined by friend, Kara Anderson, creative director of Petals and Promises.
Kenyon Hemans
Sherice Norton (left), chief executive officer of Design Details, is joined by friend, Kara Anderson, creative director of Petals and Promises.
Andrea Dempster-Chung, co-founder and executive director of Kingston Creative, pauses the festivities for a photo-op.
Kenyon Hemans
Andrea Dempster-Chung, co-founder and executive director of Kingston Creative, pauses the festivities for a photo-op.
Creating a fashion dreamscape of black and white is the lovely Audrey McIntosh, head of private banking at National Commercial Bank.
Kenyon Hemans
Creating a fashion dreamscape of black and white is the lovely Audrey McIntosh, head of private banking at National Commercial Bank.
Sasheena Douglas, digital marketing manager of Select Brands, is the epitome of breezy and beautiful.
Kenyon Hemans
Sasheena Douglas, digital marketing manager of Select Brands, is the epitome of breezy and beautiful.
The exquisitely elegant Nasma Chin (right) stands proudly with her charming husband, Alex.
Kenyon Hemans
The exquisitely elegant Nasma Chin (right) stands proudly with her charming husband, Alex.
Kathryn Silvera (left) and Sheridan Cohen are happy to enjoy the tequila-inspired mixes at the Caribbean Producers Jamaica Limited station.
Kenyon Hemans
Kathryn Silvera (left) and Sheridan Cohen are happy to enjoy the tequila-inspired mixes at the Caribbean Producers Jamaica Limited station.
With a skull cup in hand, graphic designer Kimoi Johnson, better known as ‘Vice’, brings chocolate flavour to black fashion.
Kenyon Hemans
With a skull cup in hand, graphic designer Kimoi Johnson, better known as ‘Vice’, brings chocolate flavour to black fashion.
Head of Tru Pet Food, Tina Hamilton, enjoys a cold drink to celebrate the grand occasion.
Kenyon Hemans
Head of Tru Pet Food, Tina Hamilton, enjoys a cold drink to celebrate the grand occasion.
Founder of Café Catch Up, Justine Isaacs, brings a ‘latte’ sass to the launch.
Kenyon Hemans
Founder of Café Catch Up, Justine Isaacs, brings a ‘latte’ sass to the launch.
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On Wednesday night, bright lights illuminated the streets of Water Lane in downtown Kingston for one of the most highly anticipated food events of the season. The Jamaica Food and Drink Festival kicked off its homage to local gastronomy with all things savoury and sweet, weathering the heat and brief showers of blessing to mark this flavour forward occasion. In case you missed the flavours and vibes of the launch, here are the social highlights in Friday’s Something Extra.