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On the Menu — September 23, 2021 12:50 am

Thursday Food spotlights yet another local artisian whose products are available at The Butcher Block. Say the name Simon Levy in gourmet circles and immediate images of smoked meats so delicious that it's hard not to overindulge come to the fore. Levy is the principal of Roast...

Alex D-Great cuts the cost 10:10 pm
Alex D-Great shares with Thursday Food readers how to dine well on a budget.Scotch Bonnet Ackee Slider with Ripe Plantain & Red Herring Fritter Enough for: 3

Maggi Food Court Recap Episode 5 9:40 pm
The Maggi Food Court reality TV show airing on Sundays has become must-watch television for Thursday Food. Case File: 'Jerk ImPASTA' aired this past Sunday did not disappoint!

Maggi Food Court Recap Episode 5

Thursday, September 23, 2021

The Maggi Food Court reality TV show airing on Sundays has become must-watch television for Thursday Food. Case File: 'Jerk ImPASTA' aired this past Sunday did not disappoint!

To Eat Out or Not

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Home-cooked meals are the best. This is a statement that many people make and are prepared to stand by. The perception is in the home, meals are healthier and safer; there is an inherent confidence in eating such meals because you know exactly what is in them and how they were prepared.

Salut, Grenache!

Thursday, September 23, 2021

With roughly three months to go it's time to start tasting your way toward the end of the year! Why not start tomorrow, International Grenache Day, another red wine-loving holiday celebrated the third Friday of September every year?

Vows: Forever Love

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

“Clifford, you will always be the love of my life as you are the most supportive, loving, and protective person I have ever known. Our relationship will continue to grow as we have a very strong bond with each other. We have a strong family bond and we will continue to make some...

Opting for a Smaller Venue

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Let's face it, with a reduced guest count and tighter budgets, couples are now being forced to get creative with their wedding venues and event spaces.

It's Officially Anne Martin Cosmetics

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Anne Martin first introduced Fashion Fair to Jamaica in 1988 at the happening New Kingston Shopping Centre and subsequently spent 26 years at the Mall Plaza where she not only unveiled several other popular brands dedicated to women of colour but listened keenly as her customers weighed...

'Daley' Dose of Glitter

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

After two virtual seasons, New York Fashion Week (NYFW) returned to its regularly scheduled programming of traditional runway shows on September 8. An exciting line-up of designers sent looks down the runway, and while the often over-the-top fashion had everyone gasping, it was the...

Exotichild: A Personal Quest

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Want to add character to your ensemble? Tuesday Style Fashion (TSF) suggests donning an accessory from Extichild. Why? Because there's a lot more to the line than a quest for sales.

A Shared Passion

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Although now relocated from the cool, salubrious climes of Stony Hill, Jacinth Byles informs the Style Observer that the passion is still there. “We have created an eye-catching garden, but we cannot replicate what we had in Stony Hill. The...

Sammy B's Love Letter To Yaad

Sunday, September 19, 2021

“The collection started in my head during a trip, in July 2020, to Geejam Hotel, Portland, Jamaica. I was with co-owner Jon Baker's children Troy and Savannah Baker. We needed to escape Los Angeles! I bought a notebook and started sketching. I have always incorporated my Jamaican...

SO2

Sunday, September 19, 2021

First Things First...What do you do when your BFF is supermodel Jasmine Tookes and she's getting married in Quito, Ecuador and wants all 12 of her bridesmaids to wear your ByChari jewellery line? Deliver with the perfect smile of course, and on time! Kudos to our Rock-born...

Living Your Best Life, Simply: Food Challenge

Sunday, September 19, 2021

In these times of uncertainty it is advisable, more than ever, to spend your money wisely. This means that conscious decisions must be made for every dollar that leaves your wallet. Yes, some people will find this to be tedious; after all, you were accustomed, pre-pandemic, to spending...

End Of Summer Where?

Thursday, September 16, 2021

It's a rum day weekend! @thirsty 2021 Drinks Holidays (thirsty. A guide to drinks) has Rum Punch Day scheduled for Monday September 20. In a place where summer never ends — #endlesssummer — who can resist a weekend full of great cocktails! Plus, all occasions present the...

On the menu — September 16, 2021

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards 2021 recipient for Outstanding COVID-19 Caterer Alexa von Strolley is yet another local artisan supported by Master Meat Crafter Gregory Burrowes. When the pandemic opened her eyes to the reality that people were “under pressure and...