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This Caribbean Beach Has Soft Sand, Vibrant Water, and a Barefoot Rhythm

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There is a version of the Caribbean that lives more in novels than in real life. It is barefoot and unhurried, defined by quiet mornings and long afternoons where nothing interrupts the rhythm of the sea. It exists without crowds or schedules, without spectacle. You come upon it by chance, often on foot, and it […]

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The Landings Resort in Saint Lucia Has a New Executive Chef

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The Landings resort in Saint Lucia has named a new executive chef, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort has tapped Mexico-born, Japan-trained Chef Arturo Eduardo Avila Zarraga to the role, in which he will helm the resort’s culinary program.  “After training all around the world and continuously working to perfect my craft, I feel more […]

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Ritz Carlton, St Thomas Names New Executive Chef

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The Ritz-Carlton St Thomas has named a new executive chef, the property announced this week. The property has tapped Jose Sanchez as its new executive chef, a role in which Sanchez will oversee the property’s four dining outlets, including a new Sicilian eatery called Alloro. The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas also […]

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Four Seasons Nevis Names New Executive Chef

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There’s a new top chef at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis. The property has announced the appointment of Samuel Faggetti as its new executive chef. Faggetti comes to the property after most recently serving as executive sous chef at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando. “It is with great delight to welcome Chef Sam as Four […]


Ritz Carlton, St Thomas Names New Executive Chef

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Twin resorts Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain have appointed Stefan Goehcke has their new Executive Chef. Goehcke has worked in various Michelin-starred restaurants and eateries in culinary capitals around the world, but said he was drawn to these resorts because of their commitment to organic food and their use of […]

St John’s Caneel Bay Resort Has a New Executive Chef

St John’s Caneel Bay has named a new top chef. The property has announced the appointment of Nicholas Arnold as its new executive chef; Arnold had previously worked at the property from 2000 to 2002 as Garde Manger Chef. Arnold will be responsible for all dining operations, menu creation and ingredient procurement for the resort’s […]

There's a New Chef at the Landings in St Lucia

The Landings St. Lucia has appointed René Yaron Cahane as its new executive head chef. With more than 25 years of experience in Caribbean and British kitchens, Cahane joins the resort from Antigua’s Blue Waters Resort and Spa, where he served in a similar role. “My experience spans all aspects of food preparation, from managing […]

A New Chef at Scrub Island

The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island has a new chef. The private-island property has named Peter Birk its new executive chef. In the role, Birk will direct the culinary team and manage operations at the resort’s four restaurants: Caravela, Tierra! Tierra!, One Shoe Beach Bar and Grill and the Gourmet Market and Deli. Birk comes […]

Saba’s Top Hotel Has a New Executive Chef

A new top chef on the island By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Saba’s Queen’s Gardens Resort has welcomed Executive Chef Johan de Jager to its namesake restaurant. Chef de Jager’s new menu at the hotel’s eponymous Queen’s Gardens Restaurant features a variety of internationally-influenced dishes, fresh local produce, and ingredients from the hotel’s own organic garden. […]

A New Chef at Rosewood Mayakoba

Above: Rosewood Mayakoba By the Caribbean Journal staff The Rosewood Mayakoba resort has named a new executive chef. Chef Juan Pablo Loza is coming to the property to oversee food and beverage operations and the resort’s five restaurants. Loza arrives at Mayakoba after serving as executive chef and food and beverage director at the Belmond […]

Elite Island Resorts Names New Executive Chef

Above: Chef Eric Scuiller (all photos by CJ) ANTIGUA — One of the Caribbean’s top resort companies has a new executive chef. Elite Islands Resorts, which has a portfolio of seven resorts in the Caribbean, has named culinary veteran Chef Eric Scuiller its new executive chef. Scuiller has begun by working at the St James’s […]

New Executive Chef at Scrub Island in the British Virgin Islands

Above: Scrub Island By the Caribbean Journal staff Scrub Island Resort has named Chef Juan Morrison as the property’s new executive chef, it announced Tuesday. The property has also appointed Maheesha “M” Ratnayake as its new director of food and beverage. Morrison, a native of Chile, will lead the culinary team at the resort’s three […]