Hashtag: #MikaelaIanPearmanReports

Review: ‘Flavours’ With Chef James Berckemyer

Review: ‘Flavours’ With Chef James Berckemyer

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Mastercard has been partnering with chefs all around the world to create the priceless table and thankfully, Bermuda was a part of it. Last week, I had the opportunity to attend Flavours by Mastercard featuring Michelin Star Chef James Berckemyer from Lima, Peru. The event was held at Fort St Catherine under the stars... Read more of this article

Review: ‘Pure’ Carnival In Bermuda Party

Review: ‘Pure’ Carnival In Bermuda Party

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Carnival in Bermuda was one for the books! Countless parties and endless vibes for four days straight. One event that gets me excited year after year is Pure [view photo gallery here], which is organized by Wild Apache Promotions. I’ve been going to this event since its inception, so I was looking forward to it once... Read more of this article

Review: Chef Karla Hoyos At The Loren

Review: Chef Karla Hoyos At The Loren

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] The Loren Bermuda kicked off its Summer Guest Chef Series over the weekend with a bang. Chef Karla Hoyos was the first chef to visit this year and knocked it out the park with her menu filled with fresh, delicious Mexican flavours. The dinner was held on Saturday night and because I wasn’t familiar with Chef Karla,... Read more of this article

Review: Brunch At Hamilton Princess

Review: Brunch At Hamilton Princess

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Sunday brunch has been a favorite of mine since I was a child. I remember going to Castle Harbour with my family on special occasions or Southampton Princess. I was always mesmerized by the incredible spread of fabulous food every time we went. Clearly, I’m an adult now but that love for brunch hasn’t changed one... Read more of this article

Review: Loren’s Chef Eric Adjepong Dinner

Review: Loren’s Chef Eric Adjepong Dinner

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] I was invited to attend The Loren here in Bermuda for one of their incredible chef series dinners over the weekend. This time the featured chef was the acclaimed Eric Adjepong, a Ghanaian American chef who was a finalist on Top Chef and currently hosts a show on Food Network with Alex Guarnaschelli called Alex vs America. There’s... Read more of this article

Review: Tea With Santa At Hamilton Princess

Review: Tea With Santa At Hamilton Princess

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] As a parent, there’s nothing better this time of year than taking your kid to meet Santa. It’s the magic of the season and the innocence that gets me every single time. Add in a holiday-themed tea and you have a fun afternoon. Over the weekend, I took my youngest son, niece and sister to Hamilton Princess for their... Read more of this article

Review: Hamilton Princess Thanksgiving To Go

Review: Hamilton Princess Thanksgiving To Go

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] The holidays are all about food, which can sometimes be stressful. First you have to decide what to cook, how many people you will be serving, shop for the food [hello super high grocery prices!] and finally, cook all that food. Some people find joy in this and others, prefer to cater out the meal so that it’s one... Read more of this article

Review: Night Brunch At St Regis Bermuda

Review: Night Brunch At St Regis Bermuda

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Brunch is a staple in Bermuda culture. Every Sunday, friends and family dress up and head to their favourite establishment to enjoy brunch, whether it’s a classic buffet, family style or even a la carte. Brunch is a ritual here. So what happens when a restaurant offers a night brunch concept on a Friday evening? It... Read more of this article

Review: City Of Hamilton Taste Of Bermuda

Review: City Of Hamilton Taste Of Bermuda

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Food lovers in Bermuda were in for a treat over the weekend as the City of Hamilton hosted Taste of Bermuda with three different events. The three-day event kicked off on Friday evening with the Set The Bar: Cocktail Competition at the Bacardi HQ. When I arrived, I was given two drink tickets to enjoy myself during the... Read more of this article

Review: New Restaurant ‘Intrepid’ At Princess

Review: New Restaurant ‘Intrepid’ At Princess

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] With the culinary scene being as small as it is in Bermuda, it’s always exciting when a new restaurant opens. And when that restaurant is high end with incredible food and service, it’s exhilarating. Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to visit the new restaurant at Hamilton Princess, Intrepid. I was a huge fan... Read more of this article

Review: Master Chef Tiffany Derry At The Loren

Review: Master Chef Tiffany Derry At The Loren

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Anytime a celebrity chef comes to Bermuda, I have to find my way there. Why?! Because I know the food is going to be top notch and the experience will be incredible. But also because I love all things food and meeting awesome chefs is always a vibe. Last weekend, I was invited to attend a dinner at Maree at The Loren... Read more of this article

Review: Celebrity Chef Chauhan At The Loren

Review: Celebrity Chef Chauhan At The Loren

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Over the weekend, I got invited to a very special dinner curated by a celebrity chef in a gorgeous location. The chef was Maneet Chauhan, an award-winning chef, media personality, author, and judge of Food Network’s popular completion show Chopped. And the venue, The Disk at The Loren for the summer guest chef series. The... Read more of this article

Review: ‘Epic Performances’ At Pure Bermuda

Review: ‘Epic Performances’ At Pure Bermuda

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] I’ve been covering events since I was 19 and it’s rare for me to be shocked or surprised. Well, that changed big time early Monday morning at Pure Bermuda. I attended the event expecting to have a great time and I got much more than I bargained for. Pure took place under the big tent at the National Sports Centre... Read more of this article

Review: Carnival’s ‘Glow Bermuda’ Event

Review: Carnival’s ‘Glow Bermuda’ Event

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Hundreds of beautiful people dressed head to toe in white, incredible DJs, awesome bars and great food. This was Glow Bermuda! On Sunday night, I headed to my first actual fete for Carnival in Bermuda weekend and Glow was an excellent first stop. Being arguably one of the best events over the weekend, my expectations... Read more of this article

Review: Carnival In Bermuda Raft Up Event

Review: Carnival In Bermuda Raft Up Event

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] The raft up is a long standing Bermuda tradition and carnival weekend has taken it up a notch. Raft Up returned as one of the signature events of Carnival In Bermuda yesterday [Saturday] and it was a little different but still a great event. Raft Up was moved to a new location this year – King’s Point just off... Read more of this article

Review: New Menu At 1609 At The Princess

Review: New Menu At 1609 At The Princess

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] A gorgeous restaurant next to a marina, incredible food, fabulous drinks and a beautiful sunset: that’s exactly what you get when you dine in 1609 at the exquisite Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. Yes folks, 1609 has reopened for the season with a brand new menu featuring elevated Mexican cuisine and plenty of... Read more of this article