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Bahamian Culture: The Pulse Of Nassau Paradise Island Food Festival

PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS – Bobby Flay, Alon Shaya, Katie Lee, and Shaggy are just a few of the international headliners for this year’s food festival.

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9 months ago

March 11, 2025

Denielle Miller

PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS – Bobby Flay, Alon Shaya, Katie Lee, and Shaggy are just a few of the international headliners for this year’s food festival.

Samir Roonwal – VP, Culinary Operations, Atlantis Paradise Island
“Atlantis is Bahamas, right? And we do all these massive events like we always do. We get people from outside, but we have somewhere felt like there’s nothing but promoting our local talent here.”

But, it is Bahamian culture at the forefront of the festival’s campaign.

Shining the spotlight on our local talent that will be sharing the stage with our international guests.

Wayne Moncur, Deja Rutherford, Kenneth McKenzie, and the Higher Level Band are just a few of the homegrown chefs and entertainers that will be featured throughout this week’s events.

Antonio Johnson – Director of Entertainment, Atlantis Paradise Island
“We have a resident entertainment program where we have a pool of entertainers who work with us regularly. As you know, we hire the most entertainment in The Bahamas.”

And if you have ever attended any of Atlantis’ signature events, then you know to expect the unexpected.

A factor that leaves us all in awe and anticipation for the next bash in paradise.

Antonio Johnson – Director of Entertainment, Atlantis Paradise Island
“Well, you know here in The Bahamas, we’re full of surprises.”

Samir Roonwal – Vice President, Culinary Operations, Atlantis Paradise Island
“Everybody is welcomed to Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Festival from March 12-16. Tickets, rooms are selling—come fast and come furious.”