There are some foods you can’t un-taste. These are the dishes that inhabit a world of their own, anchoring you to a place and time in a way that’s more powerful than memory alone. For me, a ...

If you’re from Guyana, Callaloo refers to all varieties of spinach (bhaji) but if you’re from Trinidad and Tobago, then Callaloo is the beloved, must-have, soul food dish of the twin island republic.

If ever there were a human definition of dynamo, it is my friend Alan. He appears on a lark, and disappears just as quickly. But in the precious moments that he is with you, Alan makes an impression.

Years ago, I went on a vacation to Jamaica, which seemed like a good idea at the time, though I can’t remember why. Since my trips are (almost) always culinary, I was looking forward to the finely ...

Hamid Latiff Jr. opened Callaloo Caribbean Kitchen in March to bring the Caribbean flavors of his native Trinidad to the Long Beach community. Steel pan drum players are invited to play on Friday ...

Every Sunday night, the beat of steel drums can be heard along the shoreline of Tobago, the Caribbean island just northeast of Trinidad. It’s “Sunday School” at Kelvin Cadiz’ restaurant, Captain’s ...

On most afternoons, you can find Kelvin Cadiz chilling on the side patio of his Cleveland Heights restaurant. That’s where his two offset grill/smokers sit, puffing aromatic smoke plumes into the air.

Years ago, I went on a vacation to Jamaica, which seemed like a good idea at the time, though I can’t remember why. Since my trips are (almost) always culinary, I was looking forward to the finely ...