Victor Olivier – Who are we?
Victor Olivier (VO) is a unique emporium located in Prospect, St. James. It is owned and operated by Barbadian, Tara Thompson-Meniaud. Naturally creative in her pursuits, Tara has grown what began as a hair salon (Victor Olivier Stylists Inc.) into a carefully curated “one-stop shop” as she calls it, which now also retails a wide […]
The Local & Co. – An interview with Sophie Michell
Something special has opened in Speightstown. That something, of course, is the brand new Restaurant, Marketplace and Drinkery, The Local & Co. Their goal: To bring the farm to your table, having changed the menu to make positive food changes simple for you. Here we interview Chef Patron and British TV Personality Sophie Michell. Hi […]
A Guide To Buying Fish Fresh From The Market
The Barbadian fish market is always a hustle and bustle of activity even on the quietest of mornings. I often marvel at all the different things going on, a sensory overload filled with busy chatter and banter between the vendors. A myriad of skills under one corrugated iron roof, scaling, de-boning, and filleting. It’s a […]
From Food Junkie To Wellness Warrior!
I couldn’t walk for a year and 8 months! I did a course to learn about plant-based whole food. Within 4 days, on a diet of raw fruit and vegetables and some colonics, I had cured my plantar fasciitis and went for a 4-hour walk on the beach.
The History Of Rum Punch
The history of Rum Punch dates back to the 1600’s when British Sailors were entitled to 10 pints of beer per day; when they sailed into the tropics the beer spoiled, and they turned to punch made with local ingredients. English sailors spread punch from its origins in the Indian Ocean to the Caribbean, where […]
Normandy, Land of Cream
The cream made in Normandy has always been exceptional. In its farmland, where the green fields disappear into the horizon, the dairy-making knowledge of the people has become unique, and so you could say, that Normandy is the birthplace of cream.
AONE Supermarkets: Service With A Smile
Barbadians have a reputation for being authentically warm, genuine and friendly people and AONE Supermarkets is keeping the personal treatment and friendly culture at the forefront of their outstanding service.
Valencia Limited: Taste Of The Caribbean
One thing that will always be unique about the Caribbean is the vast impact that international cuisine has had on its dishes.
The Brew House – From Strength to Strength Under a New Name – Dread Hop!
At Dread Hop, a.k.a. The Brew House, we have dramatically expanded the brewery from 50 gallons a run to 500 gallons and we’ve added a cool a tap room where we do brewery nights and other events! So, keep a watch on the Foodie Calendar.
Food Trucks, Bajan Style
If there is one industry that would never face the danger of becoming obsolete, it would be the food industry; and in Barbados, this is no exception.
