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FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015

Caribbean Culinary Seduction
By Chandy Pratt

delights that were influenced by his
Jamaican background, which intrinsically
includes a worldly pallet. “Jamaica’s motto
Recently,
is ‘Out of Many, One People’. I believe this
MIA
has given me the perfect opportunity to
Magazine
showcase the true diversity of Caribbean
had the
culinary culture.
opportunity
I’m able to cook and highlight Indian,
to catch up
Chinese, Lebanese, African, European and
with the
all the flavors that make up the myriad of
Jamaican
people that reflect the true colors of the
born, Taste of
Caribbean, ” said Chef Irie. Upon arrival, I
the Islands TV
Chef Irie was served the Chef’s refreshing Cucumber
Show Host,
Photographer Nicole Hylton Lemonade with “South Bay” Rum – it was
international
Photography
so flavorsome that
flavor influenced,
I had to remind
gourmet cuisine
myself not to drink
provider, Chef
it too fast because
Irie’ at his “Food
there was alcohol
on Fiyah” tour
in it.
at The Hidden
All of the 7
Kitchen on
plus courses
South Beach.
Chef prepared
An intimate
were paired with
group of 16
rum, whiskey,
guests attended
or a scotch
the fine dining
cocktail. Each
experience and
of the selections
enjoyed Chef’s
The Amuse Bouche: Chargrilled “Ponzu & Mirin” marinated and
served were
gastronomic
glazed octopus over green guava salsa

tantalizing escapes to the Caribbean that
were prepared with gourmet precision and
displayed with beauty that reminds you why
some may call it cooking but that this is truly
a culinary art. You might be thinking I’ve had
Caribbean food before, and thinking about
your favorite jerk chicken, curry goat, salt
fish, or ackee, and are wondering what can
be so different about Chef Irie’s food. Get
those traditional dishes out of your head! At
“Food onFiyah”, I dined on appetizers such
as deep fried “Jerk Oysters with Jackfruit
Relish and Rum Gastrique”.
The oysters were impeccably fried and
marinated with the perfect amount of
jerk seasoning that provided the kick that
you anticipate, the Jack Fruit Relish was a
wonderful contrast in flavor with its naturally
sweet notes, and the Rum Gastrique was so
divine and creamy that it made your tongue
beg for more.
The dinner continued with its planned
7 courses and added surprises such as
Octopus Amuse Bouche. My favorite dish of
the evening was the 5th Course - Guiness
Braised Short Ribs with Spanish inspired
Sofrito Style Grits. This meal was a superb
combination of tastes and textures made of
the gravy that was ever so slightly sweet and

thick, tender short ribs and balanced with the
tang of sofrito, and grainy fully seasoned grits.
So throw away your traditional notions of
Caribbean food and dinner pairings with
wine. When you have the pleasure of
countering “Food
on Fiyah” be
prepared for
“total seduction
through the
explosion of
flavors.
It’s pure
orgasmic
food
pleasure,”
says Chef
Irie. I
couldn’t
agree
more! I
definitely
sat back
and
closed my eyes to
savor the moments.
Chef Irie preparing
snapper with pumpkin
and gandules ragu

Caribbean Heritage Month Events
By South Florida Caribbean News
http://sflcncom
Taste of the Caribbean– Caribbean Culinary
Festival and Cultural Showcase
Each year notable chefs from Caribbean
hotels and restaurants represent their
islands in a culinary competition.
When: June 12 - 14, 2015 at 6:30 PM
Where: Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE 2nd
Ave, Miami, Florida
Cost: Various – see website
Contact info: www.
CHTATasteoftheCaribbean.com
ICABA Business at Breakfast
Forum: “Building African and Caribbean
American Partnerships to Grow Our
Businesses”
When: June 13, 2015 at 7:30 AM
Where: Tower Club 100 SE Third Ave.
Regions Bank Bldg. 28th Floor Ft. Lauderdale
Cost: $25 in advance, $35 at door
Contact info: icabaworld.com
Caribbean Village and Parade
Featured on page 13 of MIA Magazine
When: June 14, 2015 at 12:00PM
Where: Central Broward Regional Park
Cost: Adults $10, kids $5
Contact info: 954-306-8668

Caribbean Jazz Matazz
Performing live, Jamaica’s First Lady of Jazz,
Myrna Hague, vocalist A. J. Brown, and
guitarist Eugene Grey.
When: June 14, 2015 at 7:00 PM
Where: Broward Center for The Performing
Arts 201 SW Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Cost: $40-$60
Contact info: www.afuwi.com

Association with Evi present Ol Fyah Stick
Dahlia Harris Romantic Comedy Play
When: June 20, 2015 at 8:00 PM
Where: Miramar Cultural Center Place,
Miramar, FL 33025

The Galleon Open Golf Classic
Charity Golf Tournament hosted by Kaci
Fenell, Miss Universe Jamaica 2014, will
include a great day of golf at Shula’s Golf
Club.
When: June 19, 2015 at 7:30 AM
Where: Shula’s Golf Club, Miami Lakes
Cost: $750 foursome or $200 per player
Contact info: 954-306-8668

When: June 27, 2015 at 8:00 PM
Where: Richmond Heights Middle School
15015 SW 103rd Ave., Miami

Chronixx and the Zincfence Redemption
Capture Land US Tour 2015
When: June 20, 2015 at 8:30 PM
Where: Filmore Miami Beach 1700
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