Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas has announced its inaugural “Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival," to be held from March 15-19, 2023. Proceeds from the festival will support the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting marine wildlife and its endangered habitats throughout the Bahamas and Caribbean seas.
The five-day festival showcases top chefs, master sommeliers, mixologists and notable TV personalities, including Tony Abou-Ganim, Alex Guarnaschelli, JJ Johnson, Aarón Sánchez, Alon Shaya, Michael White and Andrew Zimmern, plus a performance by rapper Wyclef Jean on March 18. Duff Goldman and DJ Kim Lee, from Netflix’s “Bling Empire,” will host the festival’s closing night "Sugar & Spice" after party at The Cove pool.
While participating in events with visiting celebrity chefs, guests can dine like a local and enjoy the island’s long-standing dining favorites, including Sip Sip, McKenzie’s Conch Shack, Bimini Road, Sun & Ice gelato and ice cream by Bahamian chef Wayne Moncur, locally produced beers, and Paradise Rum, Atlantis’ signature rum produced by John Watling’s Nassau distillery. Guests will also experience new restaurants and bars opening at the resort, including Paranza from Michelin-starred Chef White, Café Martinique helmed by Chef Adrian Delcourt and The Dilly Club, the new offshoot of locally loved Bon Vivants Bar & Café.
Culinary event programming includes:
- Taste of Paradise – The festival’s key tasting event with JJ Johnson, Alon Shaya, Andrew Zimmern and other celebrity chefs
- Celebrity Chef Wine Lunches and Dinners – Alex Guarnaschelli, Aarón Sánchez, Michael White and Andrew Zimmern will each host a memorable in-restaurant dining experience, including their recipes paired with signature wines.
- Ice Cream Social – A family-friendly, sweets-filled afternoon with Duff Goldman and the resort’s resident pastry and dessert chefs
- Jerk Jam – A signature event celebrating jerk, the iconic Caribbean flavor, hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli and JJ Johnson with a special performance by rapper Wyclef Jean
- Sparkles At Sunset – A champagne tasting session in the Bridge Suite of The Royal Tower
- Sugar & Spice – A late-night event at The Cove Pool, hosted by pastry chef Duff Goldman, with over-the-top desserts and music from DJ Kim Lee
- Tacos and Cocktails – A taco and tequila fiesta with Aarón Sánchez and festival mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim
Tickets are on sale at npiwff.org and atlantisbahamas.com.
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