Soley Kouche Rises To Win Foodie Fortnight

Last year the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) announced the Saint Lucia Carnival Foodie Fortnight, during the month of July. The culinary event aimed to celebrate Saint Lucia Carnival within the restaurant sector by luring food enthusiasts during that period to delight in the cuisine of local restaurants. Aimed at doing both locals and visitors a flavour, diners were enticed to explore the diverse culinary offerings available on the island while providing them with an opportunity to discover new dining experiences. According to organizers, throughout the event, participating restaurants across the island would entice guests with specially curated fixed-price menus and cocktails that highlight the talents and creativity of their chefs. Carnival Foodie Fortnight was re-introduced this year, and this time diners were asked to vote for their favourite dining experience. On Monday, August 12, 2024, the SLHTA and SLTA held a brief awards ceremony to announce the winners. The ceremony was held at the conference room of the SLTA. In attendance were SLHTA CEO Noorani Azeez, SLHTA Director Wadi Zakhour, SLTA Head of Marketing Dexter Percil, Marketing Manager Chris Gustave and representatives of the winning restaurants. The 2024 Carnival Foodie Fortnight concluded on July 20 and featured seven participating...