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ROSEAU, Dominica, (November 17, 2025)— Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) will participate in the closing night of the 2025 St. Martin Gastronomie Festival on November 22. The festival runs from November 11–22 and is recognized as one of the Caribbean’s leading culinary showcases, attracting chefs, food enthusiasts and tourism professionals from across the region.
Dominica’s closing-night presentation will spotlight the island’s Creole food traditions and its expanding food-culture tourism product. The delegation will be led by Chef Nyanda, who will conduct live culinary demonstrations and Marketing Executive for the Caribbean Ms. Makerah George, who will engage festival partners, promote Dominica’s offerings and highlight the destination’s growing reputation for authentic culinary experiences.
Chef Nyanda will present two signature dishes that reflect both the heritage and innovation of Dominican cuisine:
• Codfish Sancoche with Smoked Chicken
• Calalloo Rosemary Vinaigrette and Dasheen Croquettes with Spicy Mango Chutney
The dishes feature bold Caribbean flavors paired with locally sourced ingredients, showcasing Dominica’s creativity, sustainability and deep connection to its natural environment.
“This festival provides an excellent opportunity for Dominica to showcase its unique food culture and reinforce our position as a destination where nature, culture and cuisine seamlessly blend,” said Odile Jno Baptiste, Product Promotions Manager at the Discover Dominica Authority. “Through our participation, we aim to share the authentic flavors and stories that make Dominica a true standout in regional gastronomy.”
Alongside the demonstrations, Dominica’s booth will feature local confectionaries, rums and destination brochures, offering visitors a broader glimpse into the island’s traditions and diverse tourism experiences.
Dominica’s participation aligns with DDA’s commitment to strengthening culinary tourism as a key pillar of destination marketing. The St. Martin Gastronomie Festival provides an ideal platform to deepen partnerships, increase visibility and position Dominica as a compelling culinary destination within the region.
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About Dominica
Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-EEK-a) lies in the Eastern Caribbean between Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south. Air travelers can connect to Dominica directly from Miami on American Airlines, New Jersey on United Airlines and make regional connections on InterCaribbean Airways, WINAIR, Sunrise Airways, LIAT 2020, Caribbean Airlines, and from the surrounding hubs of Antigua, Barbados, Guadeloupe, St. Maarten, St Lucia, the British Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. If traveling by sea, travelers may connect to Dominica on the RFS Express ferry service from Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Lucia.
ROSEAU, Dominica, (November 17, 2025)— Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) will participate in the closing night of the 2025 St. Martin Gastronomie Festival on November 22. The festival runs from November 11–22 and is recognized as one of the Caribbean’s leading culinary showcases, attracting chefs, food enthusiasts and tourism professionals from across the region.
Dominica’s closing-night presentation will spotlight the island’s Creole food traditions and its expanding food-culture tourism product. The delegation will be led by Chef Nyanda, who will conduct live culinary demonstrations and Marketing Executive for the Caribbean Ms. Makerah George, who will engage festival partners, promote Dominica’s offerings and highlight the destination’s growing reputation for authentic culinary experiences.
Chef Nyanda will present two signature dishes that reflect both the heritage and innovation of Dominican cuisine:
• Codfish Sancoche with Smoked Chicken
• Calalloo Rosemary Vinaigrette and Dasheen Croquettes with Spicy Mango Chutney
The dishes feature bold Caribbean flavors paired with locally sourced ingredients, showcasing Dominica’s creativity, sustainability and deep connection to its natural environment.
“This festival provides an excellent opportunity for Dominica to showcase its unique food culture and reinforce our position as a destination where nature, culture and cuisine seamlessly blend,” said Odile Jno Baptiste, Product Promotions Manager at the Discover Dominica Authority. “Through our participation, we aim to share the authentic flavors and stories that make Dominica a true standout in regional gastronomy.”
Alongside the demonstrations, Dominica’s booth will feature local confectionaries, rums and destination brochures, offering visitors a broader glimpse into the island’s traditions and diverse tourism experiences.
Dominica’s participation aligns with DDA’s commitment to strengthening culinary tourism as a key pillar of destination marketing. The St. Martin Gastronomie Festival provides an ideal platform to deepen partnerships, increase visibility and position Dominica as a compelling culinary destination within the region.
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About Dominica
Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-EEK-a) lies in the Eastern Caribbean between Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south. Air travelers can connect to Dominica directly from Miami on American Airlines, New Jersey on United Airlines and make regional connections on InterCaribbean Airways, WINAIR, Sunrise Airways, LIAT 2020, Caribbean Airlines, and from the surrounding hubs of Antigua, Barbados, Guadeloupe, St. Maarten, St Lucia, the British Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. If traveling by sea, travelers may connect to Dominica on the RFS Express ferry service from Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Lucia.
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