Cold Spring, NY - Like most lifestyle events, the Putnam County Wine & Food Fest took a break in 2020 because of the Coronavirus. But with things gradually getting back to stability, organizers are preparing to say 'Cheers!' for its 10th anniversary.

With most mega events canceled this year, producers of the Florida, New York, and Canada Grace Jamaican Jerk Festivals, along with Orlando and Palm Beach festivals are taking their celebration to you with a virtual event to mark October 25, 2020, National Jamaican Jerk Day - USA. The event will be streamed on VP Records YouTube channel at 7:00 p.m.

Here’s a simple recipe for a Trini delicacy that you can make. It’s a mango chow.

Miramar, FL –  The date is confirmed, the venue approved and organizers are busy making plans to stage the 20^th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, presented in association with Publix, at Miramar Regional Park on Sunday, November 14^th 2021. The Festival was awarded the “Most Missed Event for 2020” Best of Jamaica by Jamaicans.com and there is an air of high anticipation as fans are eager to experience “Di Original Jerk Festival Vibes” in person this year.

MIRAMAR FL — Producers of the Florida, New York, and Canada Grace Jamaican Jerk Festivals, along with Orlando and Palm Beach festivals, have partnered to celebrate the food, music, art, and the culture of jerk in an unprecedented way with National Jamaican Jerk Day - USA, Sunday, October 25th.

Among the many delicious Jamaican dishes is the nutritious - and tasty – steamed fish and okra.

NEW YORK, New York – The Queens, New York-based Caribbean American Restaurant Association (CARA) says that the first ever in-person National Caribbean American Restaurant Week will be launched on Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn.

(StatePoint) Football season is here (sort of), and for many, tailgating is a main event. While there will be nothing traditional about tailgating this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t grill delicious food and enjoy a few beers before game time in the comfort of your own backyard or driveway.

There’s an easy-to-make Caribbean drink called the painkiller, which is popular in the British Virgin Islands. Here’s the recipe:

MIAMI - You can enjoy a Caribbean lifestyle no matter where you live, and Chefs of the Caribbean (chefsofthecaribbean.com) has everything you need to do so. The brand’s recently enhanced website offers Caribbean-inspired accessories, apparel, food, books and more – giving visitors the opportunity to discover and enjoy the fascinating Caribbean culture. The website enhancement and expansion come just in time for Haitian Heritage Month in May and Caribbean American Heritage Month, which begins in June.  

Hallandale Beach, FL – The Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA) is proud to present their Inaugural Hallandale Eats – Restaurant Week, September 24- 30, 2020. The weeklong event falls underneath the CRA’s BE Local Campaign which was created to encourage Hallandale Beach residents, as well as visitors to “buy and eat locally” in effort to  support  the local economy.

MIAMI BEACH, Fl. — Television star and restaurateur Peter Thomas’ new Miami Beach restaurant Bar ONE Miami Beach has opened Peter’s Patio for customers. It’s perfect for our current COVID-19 conditions.  Peter’s Patio, which is a part of Bar ONE, is a 7,000 square foot patio with panoramic waterfront dining, including VIP cabanas on the luxurious Biscayne Bay marina, music, and a giant television screen so guests can enjoy sports and entertainment. The lush, soulful, and chic patio design adheres to safety standards to protect customers and restaurant crew during COVID-19.