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Roast Breadfruit and Fried Jackfish

A Jamaican staple: smoky roast breadfruit served with crisp, well-seasoned fried jackfish. The fish is marinated with lime, garlic, scallion, thyme, and scotch bonnet, then lightly dredged in a flour–cornmeal mix and fried golden. Finished with a touch of butter on the breadfruit and a peppery vinegar splash.

🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines$$

Irish Whiskey Apple Crumble

A cozy, aromatic Irish Whiskey Apple Crumble featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apples brightened with lemon and a splash of Irish whiskey, crowned with a buttery oat-pecan topping. Comforting and gently boozy, it’s perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

🇮🇪 Ireland$$

Anguillian Crayfish

A bright, spicy Anguillian-style crayfish in garlicky lime-butter with thyme, scallion, and a whisper of Scotch bonnet and allspice. Quick to cook, big on Caribbean aroma, and perfect for a special seafood main.

🇦🇮 Anguilla$$$

Flan Napolitano

A silky Mexican cream cheese flan baked in a golden caramel, combining eggs, sweetened condensed and evaporated milk, vanilla, and a touch of salt for a rich, custardy dessert.

🇲🇽 Mexico$$

Jesheed

Jesheed is a traditional Gulf (Omani/Emirati) dish of delicately shredded baby shark (or white fish) simmered with warm spices, dried black lime, and aromatics, then served alongside fragrant basmati rice. Rich, aromatic, and comforting with a bright citrusy finish.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates$$

Saksak

Saksak is a traditional Papua New Guinean treat: soft sago-and-ripe-banana dumplings wrapped in banana leaves, steamed, and finished with lightly sweetened coconut milk.

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea$

Bambarra Rum Ice Cream

A silky, custard-style ice cream infused with Bambarra rum, vanilla, and a hint of salt. Rich and boozy with a smooth scoop, it’s perfect for an elegant finish to a meal or a celebratory treat.

🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands$$$

Keke 'Isite

Keke 'Isite are pillowy Tongan yeast doughnuts, lightly sweet and scented with vanilla and nutmeg, fried until golden and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect with tea or coffee.

🇹🇴 Tonga$

Poulet au Gingembre à la Gabonaise

A fragrant Gabonese ginger-chicken braise simmered in palm oil with tomato, chili, and herbs, brightened with lemon and finished with scallions and parsley. Traditionally served with rice and sweet fried plantains.

🇬🇦 Gabon$$

Sheftalia

Cypriot sheftalia: a rustic mix of minced pork and lamb with onion and parsley, wrapped in caul fat and grilled until crisp and juicy. Served with lemon, warm pita, and a simple tomato–cucumber salad.

🇨🇾 Cyprus$$

I've been...

Roast Breadfruit and Fried Jackfish

Irish Whiskey Apple Crumble

Anguillian Crayfish

Flan Napolitano

Jesheed

Saksak

Bambarra Rum Ice Cream

Keke 'Isite

Poulet au Gingembre à la Gabonaise

Sheftalia

I've been...

Roast Breadfruit and Fried Jackfish

Irish Whiskey Apple Crumble

Anguillian Crayfish

Flan Napolitano

Jesheed

Saksak

Bambarra Rum Ice Cream

Keke 'Isite

Poulet au Gingembre à la Gabonaise

Sheftalia