St Croix’s Must-Visit Food Festival Is Back

By: - January 17th, 2020
st croix taste festival

St Croix, one of the Caribbean’s hottest culinary destinations right now, is set for another edition of the popular Taste of St Croix food festival. 

The 2020 edition of the event, which will be held on April 2, will be its 20th anniversary, returning to the heart of historic Christiansted. 

More than 50 chefs, farmers, brewers, distillers and other culinary stars will be on hand for the event, the proceeds of which support local programs aimed at hospitality and youth education. 

This year’s event will include favorites like the Taste Winners Cook-Off, an Iron Chef-style culinary competition, along with a week of events and entertainment. 

“Purveyors will be showcasing the diverse and delectable cuisine and culture of St. Croix with its influences from all over the Caribbean and the world,” organizers said in a statement. 

For more, visit Taste of St Croix. 

— CJ

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