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The restaurant has a new look and a new menu that was helmed by Director of Culinary David Morris.
Half Moon in Jamaica will renovate its Rose Hall Villas to mark the resort's 70th anniversary.
The reception area, lounge, and dining room were re-imagined by architects Bentel & Bentel, commissioned by resort manager Salamander Collection and resort owner The Aspen Institute, resulting in a colorful and geometric nod to the Bauhaus style of the property.
The area's women-owned businesses span industries — think Sheila Johnson of the Salamander hospitality group.
The Family Reunion, the epicurean experience celebrating diversity within the hospitality community, returns for a fourth year from August 15 – 18 at Salamander Middleburg in the heart of Virginia’s wine country.
Presented by Kwame Onwuachi, chef, restaurateur and author, in collaboration with Sheila Johnson’s Salamander Collection and Food & Wine, the multi-day event crosses culinary boundaries and combines thought-provoking panel discussions, topical cooking demonstrations, inspiring recreational activities, daily “family” meals and vibrant evening parties.
Chef Kwame Onwuachi believes one key thing: “If a dish has a story, then it has a soul.” As an award-winning chef, author, producer, and restauranteur who recently played in the NBA All-Stars game and was named “the Most Important Chef in America” by the San Francisco Chronicle, Onwuachi seeks the soul in everything he does, whether it is serving as executive producer for Food & Wine, spearheading his annual “The Family Reunion” gathering, or developing exciting recipes for his restaurants.
Shernette Crichton, General Manager of Half Moon (Montego Bay, Jamaica). Award-winning hotelier Shernette has had a long tenure in Jamaica’s tourism industry, with more than 30 years at Half Moon, Jamaica’s highest-rated resort.
Sheila Johnson is a true boundary breaker. Former co-founder of Black Entertainment Television, and current stakeholder in professional Washington sports, Johnson has a habit of making history.