This is “Small Bites,” a South Florida Sun Sentinel feature with tiny tidbits on the food and beverage scene — because we know that sometimes you just don’t have room for a long article. You want a little news brief instead, an amuse bouche of information, if you will. Enjoy!
WHAT:
Once again, Miramar is celebrating the cuisine and culture of The Antilles with the third annual Taste of the Caribbean Islands.
In addition to chef demonstrations, reggae performances, food and novelty vendors, there will be a tribute to Jamaican icon Harry Belafonte as well as a celebration of the Bahamas’ 50th anniversary of independence.
“We have something for everyone (including) face painting and balloon art for the kids as well as an onsite pop-up art gallery and book fair, which will include book readings,” Miramar Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis says. “The evening will close out with the pulsating rhythms of the islands. Taste of the Caribbean Islands is an event that brings together the culture, language, art, music, and experience of a people under one roof.”
THE CHEFS
- Vicky Colas, executive chef and nutritionist at Unique Culinary Group
THE ENTERTAINERS
- Code Red Band (made up of Jamaican musicians living in South Florida)
- Moko Jumbies (stilt walkers and dancers)
- The Junkanoo Band
WHEN:
The event will go from 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 24.
WHERE:
Head to Vizcaya Park at 14200 SW 55th St., Miramar.
COST:
Tickets are free with registration at eventbrite.com.
Chris Day / South Florida Sun Sentinel
Troy “Chef TG” Thompson cooks authentic Jamaican jerk chicken behind the Kingston Delight tent during the Taste of the Caribbean Islands event in 2021. This year the event will be staged at Miramar’s Vizcaya Park on Saturday, June 24.
City of Miramar
Students from the Jamaican University of Technology School of Hospitality during the 2022 Taste of the Caribbean Islands. This year the event will be staged at Miramar’s Vizcaya Park on Saturday, June 24. (City of Miramar/Courtesy)
City of Miramar
Bahamian Artist Julien Believe engaging the patrons during the 2022 Taste of the Caribbean Islands. This year the event will be staged at Miramar’s Vizcaya Park on Saturday, June 24. (City of Miramar/Courtesy)