If, like SO, you've been forced to pull over on Olivier Road, Kingston 8, the result of the spectacular display of poinsettias, bromeliads and Phalaenopsises, you might wish to add a few more to your collection. Plus, Terrence Turner, the affable proprietor of Reggae Plants Jamaica, is... Read More
London, UK-based Georgia “Georgie” Robinson is everything a quirky boheme ought to be. She dabbles in just about everything artistic, and has recently turned her appreciation for vintage threads into a lucrative business; add fine artist and entrepreneur to that list!... Read More
Style Observer (SO) presents our 2018 Most Memorable series. Until the New Year, we will chronicle instances that gave us both pause and reason to celebrate. Each thematic Most Memorable list will take us across The... Read More
Style Observer (SO) Most Memorable brings us to the pop down list. These instances had us scratching our heads and uttering the phrase “Jamaica is not a real place”.Overdressed UnusualsWe reckon that it was just a case of Twitter... Read More
The Caribbean's rich history and vibrant culture continue to inspire and impact the world over. Let's face it, Caribbean-blooded folk excel in whatever field they enter. JamaicaShaggy Read More
Whether we like to admit it or not, dressing up and heading out is among our favourite things to do. For women especially, hair that make-up are necessities that complement every look. Read More
Sagicor team members and guests stepped out in style Sunday last for the company's MiMoSa brunch which took place at the enchanted Sunken Gardens at the Hope Gardens. Read More
Academics, local politicians, members of the diplomatic corps, alumni and supporters of The University of the West Indies (UWI) gathered on the lawns of the vice-chancellor Hilary Beckles's residence to celebrate. The shindig, held on Tuesday, was the penultimate event... Read More
Sometimes a restaurant really surprises you. Walking into Orchid Village Plaza Thursday Food wasn't sure what to expect from the one-month-old Chive. Self-described as “contemporary dining and bar”, Chive is a remarkable restaurant that has... Read More
The move to open new locations out west for eateries in Kingston is becoming increasingly popular and one of the latest to venture on this path is The Steak House on the Verandah. Read More
While we eat and be merry to our heart's desire this Christmas we need to keep our eyes open for food safety risks during purchasing and preparation of our meals. Imagine enjoying your festive meal, only to end up in the emergency room with a stomach bug, or even worse, an allergic... Read More
“After being nominated for the second year in a row for the Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards Best Food Product 2018 and having our Turner's Choice Sorrel products positively critiqued by Jamaica's most elite food experts, we were very happy that one of the judges, Maurice... Read More
If it's the holidays, then it's time to be on the lookout for the annual treat that is The Best Dressed Chicken calendar. “We love that our customers see the calendar as an event, anticipating its release and cooking through the recipes throughout the year,” said Avadaugn... Read More
I continue to be very grateful for the opportunity to share my thoughts and opinions about wine on these pages for over a decade. As we countdown to Christmas here are a few of my favourite wines. Read More
We close our baking series with Carolie Adams who has been baking for 14 years. Her immediate baking challenges are the high cost of fruits. Plus, consistency, not taking any shortcuts by lessening the quality of her ingredients. Her secret ingredient is Red Label... Read More