Baha Mar’s signature food and cultural festival returns this fall.
that Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival We plan to return to Nassau Resort next time. October 21-25Caribbean Journal said this was the fifth year for the event.
The festival has grown into one of the Caribbean’s leading culinary gatherings, bringing together a roster of internationally renowned chefs to offer tasting events, dinners and an arts program over a long weekend.
This year’s lineup includes the following returning names: Daniel Boulud At Café Boulud The Bahamas, Marcus Samuelson Marcus Fish + Chop House, scott conant Leora and Dario Cecchini with karna Simeon Hall Jr., Amanda Friday, Manit Chauhan and Alfredo Villanueva. What’s new about this year’s festival is Buddy Valastro, Esther Choi, Claudette Zepeda, Tristen Epps, Nina Compton and Lisa and Chris Vince. In the beverage sector, a mixologist will be participating in the festival. Marv “Mr. Mix” Cunningham and writer Noah Rothbaum.
Our main goal this year is to further focus on the voices of Caribbean cuisine. Bahamian Chef Simeon Hall Jr. We’ll be highlighting the island’s cuisine and hospitality throughout the weekend. Born in Saint Lucia Nina Comptonlong renowned for its blend of Caribbean traditions and French and Italian techniques, joins the lineup. Tristen EppsHe draws on his Trinidadian heritage to create bold Afro-Caribbean flavors. Rounding out the group is Lisa and Chris VinceHusband and wife team behind acclaimed Jamaican farm-to-table experience Stush in the Bushis known for its sustainable organic farming and gourmet vegetarian meals.
“As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival, it is incredibly rewarding to see how this event has grown into a true reflection of who we are in the Bahamas, where global talent and local culture come together in meaningful ways,” he said. Graham DavisPresident Baha Mar. “This year, we are particularly proud to focus even more on the voices of Caribbean cuisine, creating a space for both emerging and established chefs to share their stories alongside some of the world’s most celebrated chefs.”
The weekend’s marquee event is A Taste of the BahamasTasting walk back to Jasmine Lawn Friday, October 23All of the resort’s signature restaurants, live action chef stations, cocktails and live music performances by artists will be announced. The next evening Art of the Plate Foundation Dinner to Saturday, October 24thA multi-course experience structured around the work of Caribbean artists, each plate is constructed and plated like a work of art.
that gold weekend pass Includes two-day admission to the Taste of Baha Mar on October 23rd. FUZE Art and Culinary Expo On October 24th and 25th, guests will receive seating at the Art of the Plate Foundation Dinner and a selection of welcome gift bags. that Platinum Weekend Pass It adds 1-hour early entry and Platinum access to Taste of Baha Mar, early admission and 2-day access to the FUZE Art & Culinary Expo, Art of the Plate dinner and a premium welcome gift bag.
The resort said additional programming would be announced in the coming months, including additional programming for the fourth annual FUZE Art Expo, the festival’s showcase of Caribbean art.
