If the goal of the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival’s Kuyah was to demonstrate the evolving possibilities of Jamaican cuisine, the chefs made a persuasive case that the island’s most familiar flavours still have room to surprise. Held at the Festival Marketplace in downtown Kingston last Thursday, the tasting-style event delivered a wide range of creative plates, but a few dishes rose above the rest — distinguished by thoughtful flavour pairings, strong technique and a clear understanding of how modern cooking can elevate familiar island staples.