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Posted: Tuesday 16 July, 2019 at 11:58 AM

Coconut is 2019 Restaurant Week main ingredient

By: Staff Reporter, SKNVibes.com

    BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – RESTAURANT WEEK 2019 kicked off on Sunday (Jul. 14) with the annually tasting showcase of what is to be expected from some of the top chefs and restaurants in St. Kitts and Nevis.

     

    In a recent interview with WINN FM, the event’s organiser, Kathleen Pessolano, confirmed that Coconut is this year’s main ingredient.

    “The themes have so far been Pumpkin, Breadfruit, Yams, Plantains and this year is Coconut”.

    Pessalano explained that the annual event started in July 2015 as an initiative between the Ministries of Tourism and Agriculture.

    “…the idea was to create a celebration of all of the ingredients you have here - your food from farms and other producers - and really strengthening those linkages between local producers and the restaurants.

    “Restaurant Week is something that is offered throughout the world in many cities, in many destinations throughout the world,” Pessalano said.

    She noted that local officials looked at various models across the world to see which is best suited for St. Kitts and Nevis.

    Additionally, she said the event was placed in July to have overseas visitors as well as locals to enjoy the Federation’s cuisine.

    The organiser noted that the event has grown in popularity throughout its existence, pointing from when it came to where it now is.

    “I think the first year, about five years ago, people frowned their brows like, ‘What is this all about?’ Everybody is used to a festival and loves a good festival, but really the star of the show of Restaurant Week is the restaurants themselves.”

    Pessalano disclosed that more than 40 restaurants have so far signed on to participate in this year’s event.
     
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