Explore The Caribbean

The Best Caribbean Culinary Event? Inside the Barbados Food and Rum Festival 🇧🇧 Foodie Nation

Join Rhett Mc Carthy as he travels to Barbados for the 2025 Barbados Food and Rum Festival, one of the Caribbean’s biggest culinary celebrations. From mixology sessions to rum tastings, street food, and all-inclusive beach parties, this festival truly showcases the best of Caribbean food, culture, and rum. Day 1: The adventure begins with an exciting mixology class led by renowned Bajan mixologist Shane McClean, where the Caribbean & Latin America media group learns how to ma

Nov 24

Sangre Grande: Where Food & Community Come Together 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation

Spend a day in Sangre Grande with Shaun, Tiff, Khary, and our guide Hakeem as we dive into the real heart of the community. From cooking up local dishes to sharing meals, liming, and meeting the people who make Grande feel like home, this vlog is all about good food, good company, and that unmistakable Trini warmth. Simply made Feature Video: https://youtu.be/xE0bI0eAX-s?si=MpZMu43YLrnhSALL Follow on Instagram @lifewithhakeem @as_rotihot_and_cutterzzone_ @simplymade_pizzeria.

Nov 24

From the Caribbean to Panama: Exploring Afro-Panamanian Heritage 🇵🇦 Foodie Nation x Sandra Ward

Join Rhett McCarthy and Sandra Ward (@BeingSandraWard) as they dive into the vibrant, flavorful world of Panama — from Caribbean roots and Afro-Panamanian heritage, to delicious eats and rich culture. In this Panama travel & food vlog you’ll discover: * The hidden gem restaurant La Tapa del Coco in Panama City, led by chefs Isaac and Armando with roots in Barbados and Jamaica. We tasted everything from coconut curry clams, beef patties / empanadas, salt-fish fritters (accra),

Oct 27

Introducing A Foreigner To Trinidad & Tobago’s Food in New York City 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation x Sandra Ward

In this week’s Foodie Nation vlog, Rhett Mc Carthy takes his mission to promote Caribbean cuisine and culture beyond the islands, all the way to Queens, New York City! 🇹🇹🇺🇸 Joined by Sandra Ward, an international model, coach, fashion show producer, and mentor born and raised in Panama, Rhett gives her a Trinidad and Tobago culinary experience, right in the heart of NYC. Their stop: Trini Delite Roti Shop, a popular Caribbean family-owned restaurant located at 110-02 Libe

Oct 20