A Culinary Tour of the USA right here in Jamaica!

The 600 invited guests who attended the US Ambassador's 237th Anniversary Celebration of the Independence of the United States of  America were  taken on a culinary tour of the USA which was supervised and expertly
coordinated by the Ambassador's Executive Chef George Matthews .

The sumptuous fare prepared by Executive Chef James Ben Cottrell of the Marriott Marquis & Marina  in 
San Diego, California, Executive Pastry Chef Steve Evetts of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York and Executive Chef Armando Monterroso of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New  York with the able assistance of students from the Institute of Recognized Qualifications featured traditional dishes from the Northeast, Southwest and Gulf Coast regions of the United States. 

The Team in Culinary Motion

The Menu

From the Northeast
Maryland
Crab Cakes
Ruben Burger w/Russian Dressing
Waldorf Salad
NY Style Hot Dogs
Artichoke & Spinach  Dip
Soft Set Cheescake
Deconstructed Apple Pie
Boston Cream Pie

From the Gulf Coast
Crawfish
Etouffe
Pigeon Peas & Rice
Collard
Greens
Key Lime Tartlets
Beignets

From the Southwest
BBQ Beef Ribs
Red Snapper Tacos
BBQ Pulled Chicken
Shrimp Ceviche
Guacamole w/ Tortilla  Chips
Elote Corn Salad
Dulce de Leche Pot de  Crème
Tres Leches
Kentucky Bourbon Balls