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The twin-island paradise of Antigua and Barbuda has officially been nominated for\u00a0Caribbean\u2019s Best Emerging Culinary City Destination 2025\u00a0by the prestigious World Culinary Awards, a recognition that cements the destination\u2019s flavourful rise in the global culinary spotlight.<\/p>

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This nomination is a defining moment in the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority\u2019s three-year journey, to reposition the islands as a leading force in Caribbean culinary tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have long believed that Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s food story is one worth telling \u2013 and now, the world is listening,\u201d said The Honourable Charles Fernandez, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment. \u201cThis nomination is a reflection of our rich culinary heritage, and a celebration of the chefs, farmers, and creatives who continue to elevate our national identity through food. We proudly invite the world to taste Antigua and Barbuda.\u201d<\/p>

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Key to the transformation, is the Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month initiative that reimagined the traditional idea of the popular Restaurant Week into a full-scale, month-long celebration of Antiguan and Barbudan cuisine, culture, and creativity. In addition to Restaurant Week<\/em>, the Month includes FAB Fest (Food, Art and Beverage Festival),<\/em> a vibrant, signature event that combines the islands\u2019 top chefs, mixologists, artists, and food producers, as well as Eat Like A Local<\/em>, a growing directory and digital map of certified vendors, food stalls, hidden gems, and authentic dining experiences.<\/p>

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The Caribbean Food Forum<\/em>, a platform that brings together thought leaders, chefs, culinary entrepreneurs, and policymakers from across the region to engage in critical conversations around the future of Caribbean cuisine, food security, and culinary innovation, and curated Chef Events<\/em> \u2013 offering intimate dining experiences and live cooking demonstrations also enriched the culinary month experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith a deliberate investment in food culture, talent development, and experiential programming, Antigua and Barbuda has transformed from a destination known for its 365 beaches to one that now delights with 365 flavours and counting\u201d, said Colin C. James, CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. <\/p>

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Shermain Jeremy, Culinary Month Lead and Special Projects and Events Manager at the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority when asked about the nomination, said, \u201cto see this nomination happen is deeply rewarding. Culinary Month is about more than food. It\u2019s about identity, pride, opportunity, and showing the world that small islands can lead big ideas. From our passionate chefs and mixologists to the small vendors in roadside stalls, we\u2019ve built something rooted in culture and powered by the community \u2013 and we\u2019re just getting started.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe now invite everyone to join us by casting a vote and showing the world what Antigua and Barbuda has to offer\u201d, said Jeremy. <\/p>

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Voting is now open through August 15, 2025, and Antigua and Barbuda is calling on all food lovers, fans of the destination, and members of the diaspora to vote and support the destination\u2019s continued culinary rise. <\/p>

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Vote here: https:\/\/worldculinaryawards.com\/vote\/st-johns-antigua-barbuda-2025<\/a> <\/p>\n

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