{"id":229710,"date":"2025-03-19T06:14:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T10:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=229710"},"modified":"2025-03-19T17:36:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:36:21","slug":"antigua-barbuda-culinary-month-announced-with-exciting-lineup-of-events-may-1-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-barbuda-culinary-month-announced-with-exciting-lineup-of-events-may-1-31\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua &amp; Barbuda Culinary Month Announced with Exciting Lineup of Events May 1 \u2013 31"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-1276440106\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-1681429662\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/JWBUbh6zeYkKTzG4khGL3k\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><div id=\"antig-1415542752\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"IMG_0041\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0041.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0041.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0041.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0041.jpg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0041.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Month-long Series Features Cuisine and Culture from Twin-Island Nation with Experiences from Local &amp; Guest chefs, the \u2018FAB Festival\u2019, \u2018Eat Like A Local Experience and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Live:<\/strong> The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority introduces<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/unesco-x-nestle-launch-global-youth-grant-scheme-to-support-100-climate-and-sustainability-projects\/?swcfpc=1\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/a><\/strong> Culinary Month, a new, exciting extension of the island\u2019s annual culinary series that has grown steadily since its launch in 2023.<\/p><div id=\"antig-675505112\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-3957331272\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"IMG_0040\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During the month-long celebration in May, food lovers can discover local cuisine through the Eat Like A Local experience and also enjoy a robust schedule of signature dining events with visiting guest chefs exclusively of Caribbean heritage from Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom who\u2019ll partner with local chefs and restaurants on the island. <\/p><div id=\"antig-1963654897\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Also on the month\u2019s schedule is the evolved Food and Art Experience, now the FAB (Food, Art &amp; Beverage) Festival, the Caribbean Food Forum &#8211; a regional food and hospitality industry symposium, and the much-anticipated Restaurant Week, featuring prix fixe menus at over 30 restaurants throughout the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to see the growth of our annual culinary series,\u201d said The Honourable Charles Fernandez, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment. <\/p><div id=\"antig-2469710153\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Since launching in 2023, our signature culinary initiative has grown into a beloved and highly anticipated month for food lovers, both locally and from abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/foreign-minister-no-travel-ban-on-antigua-and-barbuda-from-united-states-government-video\/?swcfpc=1\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/a><\/strong> Culinary Month will continue to raise the visibility of our culinary excellence in the region and around the world, and we are certain our guests will be thrilled and impressed by the diverse food and cultural offerings.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3735607548\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"CM key_WEB 1300x300_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1301\/h:301\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1301\/h:301\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 1301w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:69\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:237\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:178\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1301\" height=\"301\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> It is an important part of the Antigua and Barbuda Experience, along with other elements of our rich cultural identity to include music, art, and dance! I invite everyone to join us in Antigua and Barbuda for this exciting month of celebration!&#8221;<\/p><div id=\"antig-1409278482\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s lineup of guest chefs welcomes new faces as well as past attendees such as London-based Antiguan Chef Kareem Roberts, British Chef and TV personality Andi Oliver, and Cookbook Author and Creator behind <a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FMetemgee.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2OE_bgfg0XZATWlO3HAiXihIQo07Jx_MoZd8VpQGhPOPaCMbQK6n1FcuM_aem_UYX81zNSuQgqW9MDulILQQ&amp;h=AT14c1wySFi84Chkq-_cj0z8jbuV2NQqKO0mAvOCPYb5165yaHJVcu1_idZ8xb4r5Xz5gTX_lImj2MKkR8wxpFVlRyHizuoHBxdHd1FNZrpGTdCqzBJPFBPdBqwSeNj32dY3ZK3C_efG2C2T3YJNOY8jXamTzQbi&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT1Z3z_n9N5x8HhocsavqInaCl0x1g7f6dv90Ul09xCxxJEBL4XsVuc58DXxk0rqrkTWb1PlMR_JxcgBHlah9WVn9HV4TJtpBqDKtrk7ZzBNd7pf85kepOWhDUSPVwoZBExk1rjhceh1W-I_4s5sSpOxwasgnY93vqkwBpSyK_yBCi2ECy1P-fDaVEkXjNMXsdLAy5MkXvyIsJ7G1Qk3FQCnlA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metemgee.com<\/a>, Althea Brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The roster of 11 visiting food and beverage professionals will feature a fresh array of talented individuals, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Andi Oliver. Celebrated British chef, TV and radio broadcaster, Andi Oliver, is of proud Antiguan heritage and again joins Antigua and Barbuda for the annual culinary series. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She is known for her work as a judge and presenter on BBC TV\u2019s cooking competition show Great British Menu. She is the author of The Pepperpot Diaries: Stories From My Caribbean Table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Angel Barreto. Angel is a three-time James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist and finalist, StarChefs Game Changer (2022), and a Food &amp; Wine \u201cBest New Chef\u201d (2021). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His highly awarded culinary career spans more than a decade, with exceptional experience in both French and Korean cuisines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He\u2019s best known for his contemporary Korean food at Anju in Washington, DC. Barreto is of Puerto Rican heritage and will be honoring Boricua cuisine during the month\u2019s festivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Althea Brown. Althea is the creator and voice behind <a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmetemgee.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR16pil24OaOJtcQTlUEJaWh6dYkwsqY9qWO_Zdik_blN4YY7Tcu5_-nlqQ_aem_P-IVmB7rlg6WXcdIT23niQ&amp;h=AT1t6v7qLQmt2p66uZrwSZhGKwxxZT0UKB-YFWDdEnBhCMA1HcVVrXNyXaXSuOHlyeVKlupcKtmSZM4hlOK-jq74b-sEqhTPNRzEz6cTR-W5Pt2vpmKvE6ioAKQZfj5HlvuKEdhhV1zquMBlabOYy80JLj5A5y1W&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT1Z3z_n9N5x8HhocsavqInaCl0x1g7f6dv90Ul09xCxxJEBL4XsVuc58DXxk0rqrkTWb1PlMR_JxcgBHlah9WVn9HV4TJtpBqDKtrk7ZzBNd7pf85kepOWhDUSPVwoZBExk1rjhceh1W-I_4s5sSpOxwasgnY93vqkwBpSyK_yBCi2ECy1P-fDaVEkXjNMXsdLAy5MkXvyIsJ7G1Qk3FQCnlA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">metemgee.com<\/a>, a blog about Guyanese and Caribbean recipes and traditions. She offers simplified recipes made accessible with diet specific tweaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> She is the author of the bestselling cookbook Caribbean Paleo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> She is known for sharing stories about traditional Guyanese and Caribbean food and culture, and how she remixes dishes to fit her dietary needs. Born and raised in Georgetown, Guyana, Althea currently lives in Aurora, Colorado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Claude Lewis. First generation American son of immigrants from Antigua and Barbuda, Chef Claude Lewis\u2019 culinary journey is marked by diverse experiences and a passion for global flavors rooted in his Antiguan heritage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chef Claude gained acclaim by appearing on Food Network\u2019s Chopped in March 2019, where he emerged victorious as the season\u2019s champion. His first restaurant concept, The Freetown Road Project opened in January 2020 in Jersey City, Nj, showcases traditional Antiguan and Barbudan cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Digby Stridiron. Chef Digby is known for his work as chef of award-winning restaurants Balter and Braata in his native St. Croix, where he earned recognition as one of USA Today\u2019s 10 Best restaurants in the Caribbean and Food &amp; Wine named his food \u201cthe new heart of Caribbean cooking\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> A community leader, Stridiron served as culinary ambassador for the U.S. Virgin Islands, having showcased the region\u2019s cuisine at the James Beard House, and also received the 2014 and 2015 Chef of the Year award from the Caribbean Tourism Association. Currently he is chef\/partner at Latha Restaurant &amp; Bar in Phoenix, Az.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Glendon Hartley. Glendon is co-owner of Service Bar in Washington, DC, currently on the 50 Best Bars of North America list, as well as Causa and Amazonia, two Peruvian-inspired bar and restaurant concepts that have been nominated for many awards, including 2022 finalist for &#8220;Best New Restaurant&#8221; by the James Beard Foundation, and Top 10 Finalist for &#8220;Best New Cocktail Bar&#8221; by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the son of Trinidadian immigrants, Glendon is proud to emphasize rum-forward drinks with his own artistic talent, creating aesthetically stunning cocktails that pay tribute to the rich culture of the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Kareem Roberts. Born in Leicester and raised in Antigua, Chef Kareem first set foot in a professional kitchen at 26, composing salads at a small caf\u00e9 in St. John\u2019s, Antigua, and quickly moved to the high-volume kitchens at Sandals Grande Antigua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Over the next decade, he would hone his skills in a variety of kitchens in the United Kingdom, ranging from fine dining establishments to hotels to gastropubs. His creativity and passion were on display on BBC TV\u2019s The Great British Menu and he is currently head chef at The Bureligh Arms in Cambridge, which under his leadership was recently recognized on the list of EstrellaDamm\u2019s Top 50 Gastropubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Kerth Gumbs. With over two decades\u2019 experience in world-class and Michelin-starred establishments, Chef Kerth Gumbs brings his Caribbean heritage to Fenchurch Restaurant at Sky Garden, a contemporary fine dining gem in London\u2019s Fenchurch Building, known as the Walkie Talkie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kerth\u2019s menu creatively fuses the finest British ingredients with the vibrant, bold flavors of his childhood home, Anguilla. He also serves as Culinary Director at Anguilla\u2019s Malliouhana Resort, where he oversees the property\u2019s esteemed culinary program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Nadine Brown. Born and raised in Jamaica and Puerto Rico, Nadine has worked in the DC restaurant industry for 25 years. Not only has she worked as Charlie Palmer Steak\u2019s Wine Director and Sommelier, but she has held roles in hospitality as a managing partner, general manager, and consultant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nadine is a two-time winner of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington\u2019s (RAMW) Wine Program of the Year and owns her own company, At Your Service, which provides wine cellar management and events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As both a mother and mentor to young professionals, Nadine prioritizes encouraging more women to join and thrive in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Shorne Benjamin. St. Lucian born and New York-based, Chef Shorne Benjamin is known for his ability to infuse Caribbean food with a modern flair. Classically trained in French cuisine, he gained international acclaim as a guest chef at Mimo\u2019s in London. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Career highlights include an annual presentation at the James Beard House, competing on the Food Network\u2019s Beat Bobby Flay, becoming a finalist on Chopped and winning the 2017 Jamaican Jerk Festival Celebrity Chef Throw Down. He is chef and owner of the new age Caribbean restaurant, Fat Fowl in Brooklyn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Suzanne Barr. In 2014, Suzanne Barr opened Saturday Dinette in Toronto, earning acclaim for her inventive comfort cuisine and warm hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> She has served as a judge on Food Network Canada&#8217;s Wall of Chefs and made multiple appearances on Food Network&#8217;s Top Chef Canada. 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This regional food and hospitality industry conference at the John E. St. Luce Finance and Conference Centre will feature hospitality professionals, industry leaders and food systems experts from the Caribbean. This is a hybrid event with virtual and in-person attendance options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 May 16: \u2018Flavour in the Garden\u2019, a progressive Caribbean food and beverage experience with live music at Bay Gardens, an island-style village mall with local artists, restaurants and more. 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This intimate 14-person class will be followed by lunch prepared by Althea at the historic Weatherhills Estate, a restored 17th century colonial mansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 May 18: Korean BBQ on the beach with Chef Angel Barreto at Antigua\u2019s newest beach bar and restaurant, The Hut, Little Jumby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 May 23: Collaboration dinner with Chef Digby Stridiron and Chef\/Owner Sylvain Hervochon of Casa Roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 May 30: Culinary Month Finale: Reggae Night and Caribbean Cookout Beach Party at Salt Plage at Siboney Beach Club with Chef Shorne Benjamin and Chef Suzanne Barr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back for a third year is the \u201cEat Like A Local&#8221; experience, which highlights a carefully selected list of casual island cookshops from Antiguan and Barbudan restaurant owners and cooks. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority encourages visitors to sample pepperpot and fungee, national dishes that are beloved on the island, as well as goat water, ducana, saltfish and more. An interactive map can be found here. 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