Monday, April 8, 2024
The Pavilion Restaurant at Caille Blanc Villa & Hotel, a luxurious boutique establishment nestled in Soufriere, St. Lucia, West Indies, has unveiled its exciting news today: the 2024 residency of Shorne Benjamin, a native of St. Lucia and an accomplished executive chef based in Brooklyn, New York. Starting from Sunday, April 21, 2024, coinciding with Saint Lucia’s Restaurant Week, Chef Shorne will introduce his “new age Caribbean” culinary delights exclusively to The Pavilion Restaurant’s daily lunch and dinner menus.
Chef Shorne, the visionary behind Fat Fowl, a popular eatery specializing in new age Caribbean cuisine situated in downtown Brooklyn, NY, has garnered national acclaim in the United States through features on renowned platforms such as the Today Show, the Tamron Hall Show, Ebony Magazine, and NBC New York. Rooted in his childhood memories of cooking alongside his grandmother in St. Lucia, Chef Shorne’s cuisine pays homage to traditional Caribbean flavors while infusing them with his distinctive “new age” flair.
Beyond crafting specialty dishes for the venue, Chef Shorne will also return to the island starting in April for his residency, where he plans to host a series of unique culinary experiences, each meticulously prepared and presented in his signature style.
“The opportunity to share my love of Caribbean cooking back in Saint Lucia with the guests of The Pavilion Restaurant at Caille Blanc Villa & Hotel is a true homecoming,” said Shorne Benjamin. “I intend to ensure that guest feel the warmth of Saint Lucia in each bite and savor the flavors that are unique to the island.”
A standout among his culinary creations is the oxtail grilled cheese, a dish that has captivated social media audiences with its viral popularity. This delectable offering will take center stage on the menu, and the chefs at The Pavilion will undergo specialized training to guarantee its consistent excellence throughout Chef Shorne’s residency. Together, Chef Shorne and The Pavilion Restaurant promise to whisk guests away on a culinary voyage, blending local flavors with international sophistication to create an unforgettable dining experience.
“Caille Blanc Villa & Hotel consistently presents unparalleled and distinctive experiences for our guests. We are thrilled to extend an invitation to both visitors and locals of Saint Lucia, providing them with the chance to taste Chef Shornes’ culinary creations within our romantic dining setting, boasting panoramic views of the majestic Pitons and the mesmerizing Caribbean Sea,” stated Alisa Coleman, proprietor of Caille Blanc Villa & Hotel. She continued, “Each of Chef Shornes dishes are crafted with passion and expertise which promises to awaken your palate, inviting you to relish the essence of culinary excellence.”
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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