- Weekly Round-up: Islandwide water restrictions... Titchfield student killed in crash... Tallawahs squad finalised 11:01 pm
- US Coast Guard interdicts 60 Haitian, Cuban migrants 12:12 pm
- CARICOM chairman speaks out on corresponding banking 12:10 pm
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- JPS outage affects water supply to Corporate Area, St Catherine communities — NWC 11:15 am
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Food
And The 2019 Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Goes To...GARY 'BUTCH' HENDRICKSON
Since 1952, the name National has become a household staple for most Jamaicans. Read More
Making Food Safety a Habit with the Food Hygiene Bureau Jamaica
In my recent presentation at the Observer's foodie seminar, I gave some insight on the importance of making food safety a habit in ensuring the maintenance of personal and public health. One key takeaway from my presentation was the need for food production and service entities to pay...... Read More
#ACelebrationofCommunity — Free Hill, St Ann
Our community culinary celebration took us Saturday last to Stush in the Bush, located in Free Hill, St Ann. It was the first visit for many, even those from the parish. After the unique superlative dining experience laid out by principals Lisa and Chris Binns, however it would not be...... Read More
BARTENDER OF THE YEAR — And The Nominees Are...
The Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards 2019 committee is pleased to announce the 13 nominees for the Bartender of the Year Award. The top five finalists will be selected on Monday, May 20 and the winner will be announced at the Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards on Thursday, May 30 at...... Read More
Building a Foundation for Food Safety
It is without question that the food production processes — primary production, processing, storage and distribution — require adequate infrastructure that will provide a sanitary environment to ensure food is handled safely. I would recommend that a food... Read More
A Celebration of Communities - Chris's Café
A successful bar crawl requires good/solid food to absorb the liquor. Discreet enquiries were made and the name Chris's Café surfaced several times. The verdict: Let's just say that we're still raving about the food and have run out of superlatives for the salt fish rundown! We are, by... Read More
Marrying Wine With Divorce
Marriage is a sacred commitment between two people who have expressed their undying love and who have decided to devote the rest of their lives together. Often, the union produces children and families are joined. So, let us address the elephant in the room. Why this topic? My response... Read More
The Chicken Debate: To Wash Or Not To Wash
While scrolling through my social media “stories” this week, I stumbled upon a few posts from disgruntled readers expressing their disgust about a recent tweet by the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) stating: “Don't wash your raw chicken! Washing can... Read More
Bartender of the Year Award
The Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards 2019 committee is pleased to announce the nomination of Vernon Johnson, St Aublyn Kidd, Maurice Chung and Jermaine Wray as finalists of the inaugural Bartender of the Year Award. Read More
A Celebration of Community - Maxine Hot Spot
Community bars are as integral to a community as the church pastor, and Main Street, Oracabessa, is home to many. Indeed, from Thursday night through to Sunday the vibes caan done! Welcome to Maxine Hot Spot, where hands-on owner and bartender Maxine Francis 'juggles' orders, engaging... Read More
Dining adventures at the Steak House on the Verandah
Inspired by the adventures of the original owner of Devon House, the Steak House on the Verandah feted members of the local chapter of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs to a fantastic evening of gastronomic delights appropriately titled “The Modern Taste of George Steibel's Journey”. Read More
A Celebration of Community — KarPark Car Wash & Bar
KarPark Bar located at 12 Belmont Road, Kingston, owned and operated by Nadine Parkes and Karen Darby, was our next stop. Theirs is a great story of female entrepreneurship. Fun fact: Darby is the owner of The Haven @ Hillcrest, a popular bar and grill which has been in operation for the... Read More
A Celebration of Community - KRAAB UP BALLAZ SPORTS BAR
Jennifer Rose has been a bartender for 12 years, and at her latest location Kraab Up Ballaz Sports Bar for four years. It hasn't been a bed of roses, but rather a journey of ups, many downs, grit and determination. Read More
Interesting facts about Listeria
Listeria has been mentioned in quite of few of my articles as a potential cause of food-borne illnesses. But what exactly is listeria and how is it introduced into food? Here are a few interesting facts which can help you to become more aware of this bacteria and how to reduce the... Read More
Ménage à Trois, Anyone?
There is a saying that a rose by any other name is still a rose. So this week, when I encountered Ménage à Trois, I thought to myself, Oops, what have I gotten into? A ménage à trois is the French term describing a relationship or domestic arrangement in which three people, often a married... Read More
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