The 9th Annual Epicurean Escape

The Epicurean Escape is a very special food (yum yum) festival that is hosted annually by Grand Lido Negril, the perfect resort. This year saw the festival celebrating its ninth year. And what a celebration it was. Five days (June 25 – 29, 2008) of food festivities being presided over by some of the world’s finest chefs.

Many celebrities, dignitaries, students, guests, media houses, and food fans converged upon Grand Lido Negril, the perfect resort, to eat, party, relax, and then eat again. Our favorite events were the cooking classes, the beach party, the grand gala banquet, and the cook-off (cooking competition). So many treats, so little time.

Special thanks to the management and staff of Grand Lido Negril, the perfect resort, for hosting such an awesome world-class food festival. You did Jamaica proud, yet again.

Cooking Class - Day 1

Corporate Executive Chef Michele Mazza, of Il Mulino (restaurant in New York City), with guest/volunteer while teaching a cooking class.

Welcome Cocktail Party - Night 1

Robert Pelliccia, General Manager of Grand Lido Negril, welcomes everyone and officially opens the 2008 Epicurean Escape


Cheryl Moore (left), Entertainment Manager (Grand Lido Negril), talks with Norma Shirley (right), Executive Chef / Owner of Norma On The Terrace (Restaurant in Jamaica).


Jose Riquelme (left), Corporate Chef of Sunset Jamaica Grande (Ocho Rios, Jamaica), talks with Sharon Parris-Chambers from Positive Tourism


Treats, Grand Lido Negril style.

Culinary Jouvert - Party on the Main Beach

Robert Pelliccia (left), General Manager of Grand Lido Negril, opens the beach party, with Ginger, (right) Entertainment Coordinator.


Beach party fun.


Beach party fun.


Beach party fun.


Beach party fun.

Grand Terrazza (Dinner Party) - Night 2

Gran Terrazza party fun


Gran Terrazza party fun


Hugabe (group/band) rocking the Gran Terrazza party


Gran Terrazza party fun


Gran Terrazza party fun


Gran Terrazza party fun


Gran Terrazza party fun


Gran Terrazza party fun

The Cook Off (Cooking Contest) - Day 3

Jean-Francois Bonnet (right), Executive Pastry Chef of Tumbador Chocolates, New York City, USA, and his wife (left)


Melvin Toledo (right), Executive Chef of Posh Restaurant, Atlanta, USA, and his partner (left).


Michele Mazza, Corporate Executive Chef of Il Mulino (Restaurant in New York City)


The heat is on...


Students look on as the competition picks up...


Sharon Parris-Chambers from Positive Tourism getting that interview


Adding a pinch of salt...


The heat is on...


Michael Price (CVM TV News, Jamaica) interviewing Suzanne McManus, Vice President Public Relations (SuperClubs)


The heat is on...


Grace coconut milk, the world's finest coconut milk


The heat is on...


The heat is on...


The three Judges


One of the Judges sampling...


Staff members and onlookers


Gal Kotzer (right), Executive Chef of Grand Lido Negril, talking with Jean-Francois Bonnet (left), Executive Pastry Chef of Tumbador Chocolates, New York City, USA


Chef clowning around...


Efisio Farris, Executive Chef of Arcodoro (restuarant), Houston, Texas, USA, clowning around with partner


Jean-Francois Bonnet (right), Executive Pastry Chef of Tumbador Chocolates, New York City, USA, clowning around...


And the winners are Jean-Francois Bonnet (right), Executive Pastry Chef of Tumbador Chocolates, New York City, USA, and his wife (left)

Photo Galleries
The 9th Annual Epicurean Escape Photo Gallery 1
The 9th Annual Epicurean Escape Photo Gallery 2
The 9th Annual Epicurean Escape Photo Gallery 3
The 9th Annual Epicurean Escape Photo Gallery 4

For more information on Grand Lido Negril and on the Epicurean Escape, please visit: www.GrandLidoNegril.com

See you in Jamaica.

Teaser: Yum Yum

Scene from the 9th Annual Epicurean Escape, Grand Lido, Negril. Coming Soon!

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Don't try this at home

The Water Sports Team at Grand Lido Negril, the perfect resort, got madd skillz. Don't keep Jamaica waiting!

Grand Lido, the perfect resort, is owned and operated by Superclubs.

See you in Jamaica.

Having Fun in Jamaica

Jamaica is the 'having fun' capital of the world. You can have clean calm fun, or wild dirty fun. Seek and ye shall find. How do you like your fun?

Clean Calm Fun


Wild Dirty Fun


Having Fun in Jamaica Photo Gallery

Note: New photographs are constantly being added to this photo collection (group) so keep checking back for updates.

Don't keep Jamaica Waiting.

Relaxing in Jamaica

When it comes to rest and relaxation, Jamaica rules. So many different ways to relax, so little time. How do you relax?

Relaxing in Jamaica Photo Gallery

Note: New photographs are constantly being added to this photo collection (group) so keep checking back for updates.

Don't keep Jamaica Waiting.

Sandals Resorts' Honeymoon Test Drive

For many engaged couples, the happiest time of their life can also be the most stressful. From cakes and canapes to dresses and deejays, couples exhaustively taste, test and sample it all, with the exception of one of the most important elements of getting married -- their highly anticipated honeymoon. With the notion that one's honeymoon should be just as perfect as the wedding itself, Sandals Resorts, the Caribbean's most romantic vacation experience, is offering a stress-free approach to honeymoon planning through its annual Test Drive Your Honeymoon event. Available on January 14, 2009 and January 28, 2009 for only $149 per person, including airfare, this exclusive event allows couples to take an unprecedented peek at their honeymoon long before they say 'I do' during a one-day jaunt to Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

"When its comes to honeymoons, it is stunning how many couples rarely try before they buy -- especially for what is considered one of the most anticipated of all wedding festivities," Joann Delgin, Chief Romance Officer of Sandals Resorts, said. "What we have created here is an amazing opportunity for couples to feel confident, excited and stress-free about their choice in honeymoon destination. From gourmet dining and luxurious accommodations to entertainment and the exclusive Red Lane Spa, 'test drive' couples experience it all and, as an added bonus, break free from winter's icy grip for the day!"

Complete story here: Sandals Resorts Honeymoon Test Drive

Find out more here: Sandals Honeymoon Test Drive

See you in Jamaica.

Shaggy's Tribute to the Jamaican Olympic Team

Big up Shaggy and Jay Will, the world's finest music video director. Congrats to the Jamaican Olympic team all over. Bim!

Live in Germany (1 zillion Germans - Big up Germany)


Feel the Rush (music video)

See you in Jamaica.

Jet Skiing in Jamaica

Warning. Jet skis can be dangerous, especially if you don't know what you are doing. But if you think you know how to drive one, go for it. Or, you can have one of the guys (be smart about this) take you for a ride. Either way, there's a different kind of thrill that you get when ripping the beautiful waves on a jet ski in Jamaica.

Jet Skiiing Jamaica Photo Gallery

Note: New photographs are constantly being added to this photo collection (group) so keep checking back for updates.

See you in Jamaica.

RIU Resorts Jamaica

There are a zillion resorts and places to stay when you visit Jamaica. Of course, we don't care where you stay; just visit Jamaica and have a beautiful and safe stay. The RIU Resorts are great properties. Put them on your list of places to consider to stay. And don't keep Jamaica waiting.

RIU Ocho Rios Photo Gallery

RIU Resorts of Jamaica Flickr Group

Note: New photographs are constantly being added to this photo collection (group) so keep checking back for updates.

See you in Jamaica.

The Amazingly Beautiful Wedding, Negril, Jamaica

The date was April 7, 2007. The occasion was Erick and Reneé’s wedding. The location was Blue Cave Castle Hotel, Negril, Jamaica. This is one of the world’s finest weddings, what we call The Amazingly Beautiful Wedding, Negril, Jamaica.

We are so impressed by the photographs from this wedding that we had to do a feature on it. Congratulations to Erick and Reneé. Photographs by Garrett Nudd.

Erick and Reneé’s Wedding Slideshow

For more info on Garrett Nudd Photography visit:
www.garrettnudd.com

Marry your special someone in Jamaica

See you in Jamaica.

The Palm Resort, Negril, Jamaica

This is The Palm Resort. It is fairly new but it has already won awards for its quality and service. Look for it on Negril’s 7-mile beach.

The Palm Resort Photo Gallery

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

See you in Jamaica.

Sangster International Airport Departure Lounge, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Sir Donald Sangster International Airport is located in Montego Bay, Jamaica. It’s a first-world world-class airport. Here are some shots from the shopping area of the departure lounge area of the airport. Bim!

Sangster Airport Wiki

Sangster Airport Photo Gallery

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

See you in Jamaica.