Local chefs have also contributed their signature dishes and beloved recipes from their homeland online, inviting you to experience the rich heritage and mouth-watering traditions of the Caribbean, all from the comfort of your kitchen.
June 22, 12:45 p.m.– 1:15 p.m. (spotlight Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago):
Complimentary samplings of Bahamian Conch Fritters and Coconut Curry Vegetables with Plantains from Chef Daron, owner of Island Chef Cafe
About Chef Daron
A native of the Bahamas, Chef Daron has spent over 28 years in the culinary industry. He began his career working in an upscale restaurant in his college town of Huntington, WV. As a cook, he learned the fundamentals of American, Italian & Asian-infused cuisines. Chef Daron transitioned to Atlanta, GA to further pursue his career in the culinary field. Chef Daron enrolled in a culinary program where he successfully obtained his culinary degree. He was given many opportunities to show his talents managing USDA and FDA food manufacturing plants with other chefs specializing in Caribbean, European, Southern, Paleo & Asian cuisines. For several years, he trained hundreds of aspiring sous chefs & executive chefs while furthering his career overseeing a multi-million dollar national corporate dining foodservice account, developing menus, planning, and food costing. Chef Daron’s ongoing success has allowed him to prepare dinners for international and local dignitaries.