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This Tiny Caribbean Island Isn’t For Everyone — And That’s What Makes It Cool. 

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Some Caribbean islands are shaped by beaches, resorts, and easy shorelines. Saba is shaped by edges — sharp cliffs, climbing roads, and an island silhouette that doesn’t resemble anywhere else in the region. It’s the sort of place travelers hear about long before they ever meet someone who’s actually been, a huge volcanic peak rising […]

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Why Bobby Flay, Jose Andres and Shaggy Are Coming to Nassau Paradise Island

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Celebrity chefs. Wine tastings. Culinary demonstrations. Gourmet happy hours. Local flavors.  It’s one of the most exciting culinary experiences in the Caribbean, and now the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival is making its return in 2025.  The third annual edition of the event will run from March 12-16, 2025, led by an all-star […]

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Why These Star Chefs Are Coming to the Dominican Republic 

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Hubert Keller, the culinary mastermind behind San Francisco’s Fleur de Lys. Shawn McClain: whose portfolio includes six groundbreaking restaurants in Chicago and Las Vegas. James Beard Award winner Scott Conant of Cello Steak and The Americano.  They’re some of the world’s top chefs, and they’re coming to the Dominican Republic for the Caribbean’s hottest food […]

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Another Michelin-Starred Chef Is Coming to The Bahamas 

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It’s no secret that Nassau Paradise Island has become a haven for star chefs, from pioneer Jean-Georges Vongerichten to recent arrivals like Daniel Boulud and Marcus Samuelsson.  And now another star chef is coming to The Bahamas, with Michelin-awarded Michael White opening the new Paranza at The Cove, Atlantis early next year.  White, best known […]


Why These Star Chefs Are Coming to the Dominican Republic 

The newest resort in St Maarten is set for a June opening, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The highly-anticipated The Morgan resort is already taking reservations for a June 1, 2021 opening date.  The hip new resort is set in the heart of Simpson Bay, with 124 rooms and suites overlooking the sea.  Each of the […]

Anguilla’s New Food Festival

By the Caribbean Journal staff It has long been one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated culinary destinations, and now Anguilla is raising its game again. The island has launched a new culinary celebration called Extraordinary Eats, a two-week festival highlighting food, culture and the culinary arts. Extraordinary Eats, which begins April 14, will last through […]

A Must-Visit Food Festival in St Barth

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The sixth annual St Barth Gourmet Festival has announced the eight featured guest chefs for this year’s event. The guest chefs attending the festival include Chef Arnaud Faye, Relais & Châteaux La Chèvre d’Or; Chef Eric Bouchenoire, Joel Robuchon Ateliers; Chef Guillaume Goupil, Burgundy; Chef Jean-Denis Rieubland, Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa; Chef Taku Sekine, […]

The Baha Mar’s New Food Hall

By the Caribbean Journal staff The global food hall trend has come to The Bahamas. The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has unveiled the new Regatta Food Hall at Nassau’s major resort, featuring a diverse range of both local Bahamian and global cuisines. It’s a contemporary take on the traditional resort buffet, part of what has […]

St Barth’s Must-Visit Food Festival

For a few days in early November, St Barth will become the center of the culinary world. This year will be the third edition of the St Barth Gourmet Festival, bringing together top chefs, restaurants and hotels for a gastronomic extravaganza. The four-day event will take place from Nov. 3-6. Some of the island’s leading […]

How to Spend Your Next St Maarten Vacation With Chefs

An all-inclusive vacation with a gourmet twist. That’s the offer from St Maarten’s Sonesta Ocean Point resort, which is hosting a new gastronomic experience on May 24-206. The “A Chefs Night” package includes culinary creations and events with some of the top chefs from Sweden. It’s the brainchild of Chef Görgen Tidén, and will include […]

Why Five Leading Chefs Are Coming to Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Five top Mexican chefs are coming to the Grand Velas Riviera Maya for a major menu event this fall. Chefs Zahie Téllez, Carlos Gaytan, Francisco Ruano, and Mikel Alonso, some of the Mexican culinary world’s top chefs, are heading to the all-inclusive hotel from Oct. 5-9 for “The Best of Mexico Riviera Maya.” The event is […]

Bahamas, Puerto Rico Top Taste of the Caribbean Competition

Above: the Bahamas team celebrates their victory By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Taste of the Caribbean culinary competition brought together some of the region’s top chefs at the Hyatt Regency Miami last weekend. The competition, presented by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, included cooking and bartending competitions between 10 culinary teams from Anguilla, […]