Ron Duprat — Haiti
You could make the argument that Duprat, a native of Haiti, is the most famous Caribbean chef today, most notably by starring on Top Chef. In addition to his restaurants, he’s now trying to take the cuisine of Haiti to the world as a kind of culinary activist.
Above: Ile a Vache (MT Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Just nine miles southeast of Les Cayes, the island of Ile a Vache (“Cow Island”) has become integral to Haiti’s renewed tourism push. The country’s government has been pushing investment on the 20-square-mile island almost since the time Haiti Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin launched […]
Above: the new Radisson Cartagena Ocean Pavilion Hotel in Cartagena By the Caribbean Journal staff The new Radisson Cartagena Ocean Pavilion hotel has opened its doors in Colombia. The 233-room beachfront resort is set on La Boquilla Beach on the Caribbean Sea. “The opening of this resort reinforces our commitment to enhance the brand’s portfolio […]
Above: Sir Viv Richards By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean tourism industry is only getting more competitive — so it’s no surprise that Antigua is looking to promote its tourism sector with help from one of the greatest competitors in history. Antiguan-born West Indies cricket legend Sir Viv Richards is headlining the country’s newest […]
