Enjoyment filled the air in the Downtown Kingston as food enthusiasts gathered for Kuyah, the opening event of the Jamaica Food & Drink Festival — an evening where bold flavours, culinary creativity and vibrant energy set the tone for the highly anticipated festival. 🍽️✨ Adding to the significance of the evening, Dominic Beauburn, Managing Director of the Jamaica Observer, a proud sponsor of the event highlighted the importance of the festival to the Jamaican people, tourism, and the country’s wider cultural experience. The night was further elevated by a special acoustic performance from two-time Grammy-nominated reggae artiste Jesse Royal, whose soulful set had the audience grooving and swaying as they finished their delicious plates — wrapping up the evening in true festival style with great food, great music and even better vibes. 🇯🇲✨ #JamaicaFoodAndDrinkFestival #Kuyah2026 #JamaicaObserver