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Atlantis' Wine & Food Festival Signals A New Direction in the Resort's Culinary Scene

When talented chefs come together, magic can happen The Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival brought together a number of extraordinary culinary minds and world class chefs from the United States and The Bahamas to create a delicious week of events.

Featured chefs included Andrew Zimmern, Duff Goldman, JJ Johnson, Aarón Sánchez, José Andrés and Alex Guarnaschelli, who are all familiar faces on television screens around the world, as well as Bahamian culinary powerhouses and local restaurant owners like Chef Devan McPhee of Wild Thyme, Chef Ivana Moncur of Bakehouse, Chef Wayne Moncur of Mudda Freeze, and Chef Jamal Small, just to name a few.

Featured events included cooking demos, master class sessions, Tacos & Tequila, Sparkles at Sunset, Taste of Paradise, and Jerk Jam, which featured an electric performance by Wyclef Jean

What made the event unique was the accessibility of all of the chefs. They proudly presented their dishes, and connected with attendees on a human level. Chefs JJ Johnson and José Andrés particularly remarked how they felt a connection to The Bahamas, the people, and the cuisine

As the Atlantis Resort celebrates its 25th anniversary, the property has been working to revamp their restaurant offerings by incorporating more Bahamian chefs, local brands and new dining concepts. Some recent additions include The Dilly Club and the revamped Sip Sip, in addition to the resort announcing plans to introduce several other new dining options

Like any property, after 25 years, the Atlantis Resort has recognized that as consumer preferences change, they will need to adapt their food offerings. And, their Wine & Food Festival is a promising look at what the property has planned for the future.