Food

Founder of Cumb’d, Christopher Curtis is all smiles with Natasha Bradshaw, who frequently assists him with events and pop ups.
January 29, 2026 by Nyoka Manning

Crumb’d turns playful flavours into yummy treats

In a Jamaican food landscape increasingly shaped by pop-ups, themed menus and social media-driven brands, Crumb’d has distinguished itself through discipline, nostalgia and a willingness to challenge…
Saleema Barclay, owner and operator of Le Macaron Pastries and Desserts, moments before serving some of the items on the day’s menu.
January 29, 2026

Le Macaron’s Parisian high tea brunch delights guests

On Sunday afternoon, the outdoor dining area in front of Le Macaron Pastries and Desserts at the Courtyard on Lady Musgrave Road was transformed into a scene of pink tablecloths and delicate tea-party…
Mixologist Conroy Plummer happily prepares a tall glass of the pasi-flora.
January 22, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Worthy Park toasts rum producer win with exciting mixes

Not to ruminate on previous accolades, but Worthy Park Estate has secured the Rum Producer of the Year title for 2025 from the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), marking yet another…
Chef Jackie Tyson with Café Blue’s chocolate-covered coffee beans.
January 15, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Jamaican coffee finding new life on the plate

WESTERN BUREAU: For generations, Jamaicans have known coffee as comfort, brewed strong, shared freely, and sometimes treated as a cure-all for everything from flu to fatigue. But in the hands of…
The Appleton Estate Blue Mountain serve cocktail.
January 15, 2026

Recipe | The Appleton Estate Blue Mountain serve

January 9 was celebrated as Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day. Try this cocktail that highlights the Appleton Estate 12-Year-Old Rare Casks rum, paired with coffee beans for a rich, aromatic…
The coffee-glazed jerk chicken breast is served as a crostini and topped with a coffee balsamic sauce.
January 15, 2026

Recipe | Coffee-glazed jerk chicken breast

INGREDIENTS Chicken breasts (left whole) Jerk seasoning (your preferred blend) Garlic A little oil Butter (small amount) Freshly grated coffee beans or espresso Hot water (small amount, to temper…
Tacos dorados de picadillo, from the cookbook ‘Plantas: Modern Vegan Recipes for Traditional Mexican Cooking’ by Alexa Soto.
January 15, 2026

Recipe | Tacos Dorados de Picadillo/Crispy 'Beef' Tacos

In many parts of the world, 'taco night' often reflects a simplified, Americanised take on Mexican cuisine: ground beef cooked with a packaged seasoning mix, taco shells, lettuce, tomato,…
The Blue Mountain Coffee-rubbed pork tenderloin, is also topped with a coffee balsamic glaze.
January 15, 2026

Recipe | Coffee-rubbed pork tenderloin with coffee balsamic glaze

INGREDIENTS Whole pork tenderloin (about 1½ lbs, cleaned) Jerk seasoning Garlic Olive oil Instant coffee Avocado oil or preferred oil Balsamic vinegar (dark) Butter Scotch bonnet pepper (optional)…
From marketer to culinary entrepreneur, Jaime Randle launched her Coco Bred brand three years ago.
January 8, 2026 by Omar Tomlinson

The proof is in the concept

Jaime Randle knows good food. Just ask the thousands of New Yorkers savouring bites of her Jamaican-inspired, artisanal Coco Bred-branded eats at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and food festivals across…