The Landings resort in Saint Lucia has named a new executive chef, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

The resort has tapped Mexico-born, Japan-trained Chef Arturo Eduardo Avila Zarraga to the role, in which he will helm the resort’s culinary program. 

“After training all around the world and continuously working to perfect my craft, I feel more inspired than ever by the recent generation of Mexican chefs on the rise,” said Zarraga. “I aspire to follow in their footsteps and earn my first Michelin Star. The Landings’ food and beverage program has incredible potential, and I am honored to join the team of this world-class Caribbean resort.”

Zarraga’s career has taken him around the globe, from the St Regis Mexico City to the Lyford Cay Club in Nassau, among other stops. 

He will be overseeing all three on-property eateries at the resort, including The Landings’ open-air beach club. 

“Arturo’s extensive culinary background speaks for itself,” said Paul Collymore, General Manager of The Landings. “His experience and emphasis on regionally inspired, locally sourced ingredients complements our current F&B program, so we look forward to working cohesively to refine our guests’ culinary experience.” 

— CJ

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Another Michelin-star chef is coming to Martinique. 

One of the Caribbean’s buzziest culinary destinations is set to welcome a renowned chef with the arrival of Michelin-star Chef Nicolas Magie. 

The Bordeaux chef, famous for his Le Saint James eatery, is set to helm the Le Zandoli restaurant at the boutique Le Suite Villa hotel in Martinique’s tourism hub of Trois-Ilets.

Magie, a regular visitor to the island, said it was an essential opportunity to come to Martinique and La Suite Villa. 

Magie will lead the culinary program at Le Zandoli, long one of the island’s top restaurants, where Chef Florent Boucher will continue running the day-to-day operations. 

“With the arrival of Nicolas Magie and his wife, we are committed to pursuing the path of excellence on which La Suite Villa is already launched,” Patrick Fournet, the hotel’s new owner, told Caribbean Journal. 

It’s another boost for a destination that continues to set the standard for Caribbean culinary excellence. 

Magie follows another Michelin-star chef, Martinique native Marcel Ravin, who several years ago took his talents to Fort-de-France’s Hotel Simon with his La Table de Marcel eatery. 

For more, visit La Suite Villa. 

— CJ

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Bahamian national carrier Bahamasair has relaunched commercial services to Grand Bahama. 

The first international commercial flight to Grand Bahama since Hurricane Dorian arrived in Freeport on Monday, Dec. 16.

It was the second international flight to Grand Bahama in three days, following Sunwing’s return to the destination. 

“[The flight] means that we’re getting to back to normal for our residents because the Bahamasair flight is what accommodates our residents moving back and forth to Florida, and so today is really a positive step for residents,” said Kwasi Thompson, The Bahamas’ Minister of State for Grand Bahama. 

Grand Bahama’s airport is currently operating as a temporary facility and has been cleared for all international flights, officials confirmed. 

Another carrier, American Airlines will likely be returning to Grand Bahama in “early 2020,” officials said. 

— CJ

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