Barbados; a paradise of stunning beaches, great food and rum cocktails that pack a punch. This idyllic island also sets the stage for one of the liveliest, most exciting carnivals around the globe. Every year in August, the people of the island, joined by visitors from around the world, celebrate the end of the sugar cane season with their annual Cropover festival.
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Having had a fleeting but tantalizing taste of the new Turtle Bay, Walthamstow, at their launch party I was keen to come back, try a full meal and see if they’d managed to maintain the great atmosphere from that night – something that’s a bit easier to create when the place is packed out and a live band or two.
Read more →It's very rare Britain has the heat to match a tropical disposition... And The Jam Tree couldn't of picked a better period to celebrate one of the most diverse and exciting cuisines of the Caribbean. To commemorate Jamaica's independence (6 August) The Jam Tree have embraced their new pop up full throttle. And of course we visited to sample the delights! When we arrive it's a balmy evening and the glas front doors of the Clapham branch are open, creating a great indoor/outdoor effect. The place is buzzing and the atmosphere is relaxed and easy. As we cast our eyes over the menu - there'...
Read more →If the heatwave isn't enough to get you in a tropical frame of mind, Jamaica Jamaica, the new pop up at The Jam Tree definitely will. Serving up a slice of the island for two weeks only, the capital's thrill seekers will be able to sample a fusion of vibrant colours, spices and party vibes at both the Clapham and Kings Road venues. Expect to taste quintessential Jamaican fare - fill up on traditional dishes such as Ackee and Salt Fish - the island's national dish, Curried Goat and Escoveitch Snapper, to name but a few. The Jam Tree’s Executive Chef, James Browne, will be drawing in ...
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