Jamaica

Jerk and rum and reggae: How Caribbean food went mainstream

11-Jul-2017 By Joe Lutrario

It’s hard to think of a region with a cuisine and culture that’s better source material for UK casual-dining concepts than the Caribbean. A simple formula of pulsating reggae, thrown-together-looking restaurants, rum cocktails and approachable yet exotic...

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Matin Miah on the rise of Jamaican food, expansion and that Caribbean vibe

20-Jan-2017 By Hannah Thompson

As co-founder of “real jerk” Dalston restaurant Rudie’s, Matin Miah knows a thing or two about the rise of Jamaican food. As the brand looks to expand its bar and confirms its second site, we talk “elevated” Caribbean cuisine, cocktails, and plans to...

Boom Burger diversifies with new Boom Shack concept in Brixton

25-Nov-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Boom Burger, the Jamaican-style burger group, is diversifying its offer and seeking to expand, as it opens its long-awaited second site and cocktail concept Boom Shack, in London’s Brixton this weekend.

Flagship Cottons Caribbean to open in Notting Hill with over 300 rums on the bar

27-Apr-2016 By Hannah Thompson

A new flagship Cottons Caribbean Restaurant and Salon de Rhum offering the UK’s largest selection of rum is set to open in London’s Notting Hill on Friday 29 April.

Boom Burger secures Brixton site

04-Dec-2014 By Carina Perkins

Jamaican burger concept Boom Burger will open its second site in Brixton early next year.

The Westbourne Drinks Co. launches Duppy Share rum

27-Jun-2014 By Lauren Houghton

This July the Westbourne Drinks Co. is launching Duppy Share, an independent and premium golden Caribbean rum. 

Jerk BBQ & rum shack concept unveiled by Adventure Bars

10-Feb-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Dub Jam - a new, fast-casual jerk BBQ rum shack concept – is being launched in Covent Garden next month by London-based bar operator Adventure Bars. 

Jamaican burger restaurant Boom Burger to open in Notting Hill

09-Dec-2013 By Emma Eversham

Jamaican-influenced burger concept Boom Burger is set to open its first permanent restaurant in London's Notting Hill early next year. 

The Rum Kitchen secures second site in Soho, third on the horizon

03-Sep-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The team behind PING, Love Brunch and Bungalow 8 are expanding their Caribbean restaurant concept The Rum Kitchen, with a second site opening in Soho this autumn and a third being looked at in Shoreditch.

Cottons to open Rhum Shack at Shoreditch's Boxpark

07-Mar-2013 By Emma Eversham

Caribbean restaurant Cottons has become the latest food and drink operator to open at Shoreditch 'pop-up' mall Boxpark.

The Rum Kitchen: Caribbean restaurant and bar launches in Notting Hill

10-Dec-2012 By Luke Nicholls

The management team behind PING, Love Brunch and Bungalow 8 London have launched the Rum Kitchen - a 60-cover Caribbean restaurant and cellar bar in the heart of Notting Hill, which opens under a soft launch later today (10 December).