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2017 Bermuda Restaurant Weeks Gets Underway
This year’s Restaurant Weeks is officially underway today [Jan 12] with largest number of participating restaurants ever – 50 – and the introduction of lunch, which is being offered as two-courses for $22. Premier Michael Dunkley, Opposition Leader David Burt & BTA staff have lunch during today’s opening: Speaking at today’s... Read more of this article
USA Today Story Highlights Bermudian Cuisine
A USA Today story offers an in-depth look at Bermudian cuisine, focusing on the east end as well as our seafood offerings. “Bermudian cuisine revolves around seafood, and there is plenty of fresh local stuff to be had,” USA Today said, adding that the reasons to visit include “Bermudian fish chowder, fish sandwiches, spiny lobster,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Restaurant Weeks Expands Into Lunch
Bermuda Restaurant Weeks is now serving lunch, a first for the six year-old tourism culinary promotion. Meantime, the dinner line-up has expanded over last year with 50 participating restaurants – the most ever. Bermuda Restaurant Weeks, put on by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], kicks off next week, running from Thursday, January 12th to Friday,... Read more of this article
Chef Chiko Starts Christmas Meal Preparation
Chef Michiko Campbell has started the preparations today [Dec 19] for his third annual holiday charity event, which will take place on Friday, December 23 at Albouys Point from 6.00pm to 10.00pm. The event aims to give back to the community each holiday season by providing free meals to those in need. With Butterball – which is represented on... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess Welcomes New Pastry Chef
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club today [Dec 13] announced the appointment of Fhonthip Jones as Pastry Chef. Chef Jones is an award-winning, innovative pastry chef with more than 17 years’ experience in both cooking and management for five-star and five-diamond hotels. Most recently, Chef Jones served as Executive Pastry Chef at Belle Mont Farm... Read more of this article
Junior Food Critic Review: Casablanca
Looking for somewhere to take the kids for a bite of lunch? Our Junior Restaurant Critic, Eliza Olander, a student at The Centre for Creative Learning in Hamilton, lives in St David’s and continues her ‘Lunch With Uncle’ series. [Written by 13-year-old Eliza Olander, with a little help from Uncle Tony] Venue: Casablanca Location: Washington Lane,... Read more of this article
Rotaract Club Soup Kitchen & Clothing Drive
The Sandys Rotaract Club of Bermuda is preparing for their second annual Rotaract Reach-Out event, a Soup Kitchen and Clothing Drive set for December 15. Last year’s event was able to feed and clothe approximately 40 individuals in need, with the club aiming to increase that number this year. A spokesperson said, “Our club worked together... Read more of this article
Photos: Clarien Staff Assist Meals On Wheels
As part of its GiveBack programme, Clarien Bank is working to assist Meals on Wheels during the holiday season, with members of the bank’s staff helping with meal preparation. Clarien Bank Limited recently launched its 10th annual Holiday GiveBack Programme and encouraged its employees, customers and the community at large to celebrate the season... Read more of this article
Photos: Hamilton Princess Gingerbread House
The gingerbread house constructed by the Hamilton Princess staff – which measures in at 60x30x70 inches – is helping to make a visit to the hotel a journey into the realm of Christmas magic. Requiring supplies that included 60 kg of ginger cookie dough, the Fairmont Hamilton Princess’ gingerbread house stands as a testament to what... Read more of this article
Clarke & Benevides Awarded BHI Scholarships
Two aspiring young Bermudian hospitality workers were recently announced as the 2016 Bermuda Hospitality Institute Scholarship Recipients. Part proceeds raised from last year’s 2nd Annual Tomasz Tabor Golf Tournament, held at Riddle’s Bay Golf Club, will help O’Keisha Clarke and Bianca Benevides continue their education on the island. Ms Clarke,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cuisine Featured In Cooking Magazine
A multiple-page spread in the December issue of “Taste of the South” magazine is highlighting Bermuda cuisine, with the full colour presentation offering a look at the island’s food culture. Glenn Jones, Bermuda Tourism Authority director of public and stakeholder relations, said, “So many travellers follow their palates when... Read more of this article
Sisters Enjoy Hospitality Careers & Giving Back
Growing up, sisters Lindsay Durham and Kara Simmons watched their parents run a small restaurant in St. George’s. Many of their childhood memories are of sitting on the kitchen counter at Fort William Gun Powder Tavern taking in all the exciting tastes, sights and sounds. It’s no wonder today they’ve both chosen careers in the hospitality industry. Ms... Read more of this article
