Nevis
International
Culinary
Heritage
Exposition

Treat your tastebuds at the fourth-annual Nevis International Culinary Heritage Exposition in Nevis West Indies which will take place October 17th through October 19th.

~~~ NICHE ~~~Immerse Yourself in Caribbean cuisine! ~~~

This culinary extravaganza welcomes top chefs from Nevis and throughout the Caribbean. It will showcase farm-to-table demonstrations, a tropical beach barbecue, wine and cheese pairings, elaborate gourmet tasting menus and much more. Check out nevis-niche.com for more info.

So, what does this food and funfilled weekend have to offer?… NICHE will feature daily cooking demonstrations and gourmet lunches as well as dinners prepared by leading Caribbean and international chefs. You can discover and learn about Caribbean foods and their heritage.

A week-end program including cooking demonstrations, gourmet lunches and dinners, cheese and wine tastings, rum tastings, beach party, and more.

Learn how to select and prepare cuisine from leading international and Caribbean chefs, with the focus on Caribbean foods and cuisine.

You can register for this DELICIOUS EVENT HERE!

Schedule of Events for the 4th Annual NICHE…

Friday, October 17th
10.00-11.30am The week-end kicks off with a short tour of a small farm holding led by the farmer himself, Mansa. A knowledgeable Nevisian agriculturalist who is passionate about the land he cultivates, Mansa will explain his growing methods and the endless variety of crops he produces before serving you samples of the refreshing natural juices that have become so popular with visitors.

12.00-noon-3.00pm The day continues at Old Manor Hotel, one of the original old Plantation Inns, where a series of cooking demonstrations will be presented by renowned international chefs from St. Kitts, Nevis, Puerto Rico, St. Martin and more — keep checking this web site for updates on chef biographies to be posted soon. Between demonstrations you can wander from booth to booth and savour the luncheon specialties of many of the local restaurants as well as sampling a selection of wines from around the world.

Price of the morning and afternoon activities = $75 per person

7.30pm-10.30pm This evening is party time at Coco Beach, a fun and relaxing spot that is part of Coconut Grove restaurant. A tempting beach BBQ is on offer with wonderful wines to match—compliments of Marques de Caceres. In addition there will be a martini tasting bar compliments of Belvedere Vodka, and a rum tasting bar compliments of Appleton’s Master Blend, Mount Gay Extra Old, and 10 Cane Rum. Music and dancing under the stars will add to the evenings’ festivities.

Price of the evening at Coco Beach = $90 per person.

Saturday, October 18th
11.00am-3.00pm The week-end continues today with demonstrations and lunch at Old Manor Hotel as it was on Friday — keep watching for chef bios!

Price of the demonstrations and lunch = $75 per person.

3.00pm-4.00pm For connoisseurs of rum a very special aged rum and chocolate pairing will be conducted by well-known Puerto Rican broadcaster , bon vivant, and former marketing director of Bacardi, Josue Merced-Reyes. Seats for this event are limited and all proceeds will be donated to the NICHE Scholarship fund, so book early!

Price for the rum and chocolate pairing = $35 per person

7.00pm-7.45pm An evening of casual elegance begins with a champagne reception poolside at the world famous Four Seasons Resort, compliments of Veuve Clicquot

8.00pm -10.30pm Guests will then make their way to the Cabana of the Four Seasons Resort where a splendid display of gourmet delights prepared and served by our team of international chefs will tempt even the most discerning palate. Visit each station and enjoy fine wines from Spain, France, Italy and the New World, all of which have been specially selected by Driftwood Duty Free to complement each dish. Monsieur Pascal Bony of Moet Henessy will be in attendance to offer you tastings of the full range of Hennessy Cognacs. Another highlight of this evenings’ event will be a demonstration of cigar rolling coupled with a tasting of fine aged rums compliments of Rhum Clement Martinique. Of course, no evening in the Caribbean would be complete without music so tonight is a night of “Rum and Rhythm”!

Price for the entire evening = $125 per person.

Sunday, October 19th
10.00-10.30am Arrive at Old Manor to the enticing aromas of freshly baked muffins and pastries.

10.30-11.00am After your coffee we present a special demonstration by one of our talented local bartenders, Kreymour Malony who, for the past three years, has been winning award after award.

11.00am-12noon For those amongst you who often entertain at home this demonstration is perfect. Dianne Brisbane, a local interior designer whose shop Living Design has become a Mecca for lovers of fine things for the home, will demonstrate various methods of decorating your dining table.

12.00 noon-1.00pm Surprise appearance of celebrity chef – keep posted to this web site!

1.00-3.30pm The final event on the NICHE 2008 programme is a gourmet lunch prepared by the chefs of Team St. Kitts Nevis — Denis Bruemmel, Four Seasons Resort Nevis; Gregory Austin, Secrets, St. Kitts; Renaldo Mills, Montpelier Plantation, Nevis; Marlyn Freeman, Marriott Hotel St. Kitts. A sumptuous three course meal, it will also include a mini cheese and wine pairing conducted by NICHE’s consultant chef Augusto Schreiner. Naturally, fine wines and champagne will accompany each course.

Price for Sunday morning and lunch = $110 per person.

If you decide to take a Nevis Vacation and indulge in the mouthwatering events of NICHE, check out the Amazing Nevis Hotels, Nevis Resorts and Nevis Villas where you can enjoy your stay in Nevis, West Indies.

Bonne Appetite Nevis Becca Briley

Just Days Away… The Caribbean and International Food Fair is an exotic display of FOOD, DRINK, ART and CRAFT from Around The World.

Who: Everyone and Anyone who appreciates exotic and unique caribbean creations!

What: The annual The Caribbean & International Food Fair

When: August 9, 2008

Where: It will be held at the St. George’s Rectory from 11:00 a.m. until 9:30 pm, St. Kitts / NEVIS

How: Contact Info. For details ~ (869)-469-3441

Locals and visitors alike are invited to enjoy the many delights of the Caribbean International Food Fair. This annual event combinds an exotic blend of tastes and flavours while it adds a mix of cultural expression with an arts and crafts fair.

National Nevis Foods include:

• Roast suckling pig
• Spiny lobster
• Crab back
• Curries
• Roti, thin pastry filled with curried potatoes, chickpeas and beef, chicken, goat, shrimp or vegetables
• Pelau, rice, pigeon peas and meat, similar to paella
• Conch (curried, soused or in salad)
• Turtle stews
• Goat’s water (mutton stew)
• Christophine, yams, breadfruit and papaya are also served

National Nevis Cocktails:

• The locally produced CSR (cane spirit) is excellent
• Local rums include Belmont Estate and Brinley Gold

Nevis Restaurants specialize in Chinese, Continental, Creole, French, Indian and West Indian cuisine. Most restaurants in St Kitts offer a continental menu with island variations while Nevis offers a more simple and relaxed dish. Charlestown’s small restaurants cater to both Nevisians and visitors. Most meals comprise fruits, including mangoes, papayas and bananas, which are sold at the waterfront market. A wide range of imported drinks are available as well. My personal FAVORITE is the HONEYBEE! YUMMMMMYYYY

Bonne Appetite Nevis

Yummy In My Tummy! West Indian Cuisine ~ NEVIS ISLAND Style

Here are some Fabulous Nevis Restaurants that offer the best of West Indian Cuisine.

Black Hat’s Place - Bath Village - Phone: 469-1842
Cornerstone - Newcastle - Phone: 469-9613
Double Deuce - Pinney’s Beach - Phone: 469-2222
Hilltop Restaurant - Pond Hill - Phone: 469-3635
Lyn’s Deli - Charlestown - Phone: 469-5672
Miss June’s Cuisine - Jones Estate - Phone: 469-5330
The Patio - Grove Park - Phone: 469-7770
Unella’s By the Sea - Charlestown - Phone: 469-5574

Nevisrestaurants.com makes it quick and easy to find your ideal Caribbean dining experience.

Here, you can rate your favorite dining delight, write a review, find a chef or caterer or try one of the local Island recipes at home.

Read more Nevis Restaurant Reviews at Congierge.com

Chain restaurants have yet to land on these islands, where the options instead range from great beach-shack barbecue to Caribbean-flavored plantation-inn feasts. The emphasis is on seafood and chicken dishes, as few cattle are raised in this pocket-sized nation. The water is potable, but try Ting, a grapefruit-flavored soda, or Carib beer, a light lager, both bottled on St. Kitts.

Frommers.com also offers some Nevis Restaurant Ratings and Insight.

Also visit NICHE.COM to learn about the Nevis International Culinary Heritage Exposition.

My Song to Nevis!

On Your Shore ~ By Enya on You Tube:

Becca Briley

Liming is a West Indian term for taking it easy, relaxing or unwinding in a gentle, unhurried way, for those unfamiliar with the term.

The Mount Nevis Hotel is the perfect place to do do just that. You can LIME there anytime with your sweetheart or a group of friends on a Nevis Vacation.

I suppose it’s just ironic that The Mount Nevis Hotel was built on the land where a lime plantation once existed in the early 1800’s on Nevis Island.

Romantic and contemporary, it offers a one of a kind stay. A mile above sea level, this slice of heaven has a delightful constant breeze, low humidity and one of the best views in the Caribbean. It’s BREATHTAKING.

Reservations are required to dine in the magical ambiance of their amazing restaurant. I loved the cuisine, the staff and overall experience.

Besides the fabulous restaurant, the hotel grounds also offer a conference center, well equipt gym, gorgeous pool and cozy, contemporary, yet romantic rooms. A huge plus by the way… You can easily access the internet from your laptop! Always a HUGE PLUS for Me!

You can book your dream vacation to Nevis West Indies on the internet through the Hotels’ Online Booking Option. God Bless the internet; it is so convenient and makes life so simple.

Check out all of the Fun Activites The Mount Nevis Hotel is more than happy to book for you as well.

This is a place on earth you simply do not want to miss out on! Take my word for it; it’s a DREAM COME TRUE!

Hope I could help ~ Becca Briley