if you know me, and for the past few months that I've been minister, all I've pushed is export. The evening's guest speaker Aubyn Hill, minister of investment, industry and commerce, congratulated George and expressed his delight at the level of investment.
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The formalities were brief focusing on a chance encounter by Novia McDonald-Whyte, senior associate editor lifestyle and local content at the Jamaica Observer, in 2006 at George's acclaimed Port of Spain restaurant Prime then his attending the Table Talk Food Awards in Jamaica that same year to accept an award, to the launch of the Food Awards in Trinidad in April 2013, and now a full circle moment as it were with the opening of buzo Osteria Italiana in Kingston, Jamaica.Ĭarreras Chair Patrick Smith, who was living in Trinidad at the time, in bringing greetings, spoke to the world of food according to the genius of Peter George and offered insights into what one can expect. The hushed luxe Karen Aboud interior, open kitchen, walls of wine and top-shelf bar complete the visual feast. Think: 7,700 square feet with indoor seating for 160 and at least 60 more for al fresco dining on the wrap-around terrace. There's no hovering, white-gloved maître d, but, suffice it to say, even the most discerning was impressed as they ascended the steps, through the doors and came face to face with a hand-painted mural depicting Botticelli's Birth of Venus.
George's lauded track record from Port of Spain, Trinidad to Bridgetown, Barbados, however, puts him in good stead. Giving people what they want before they know that they want it has long been the success elixir that has eluded many.
It was no idle boast from the celebrated restaurateur, venture capitalist, regionalist and crusader for digital technology. the local team is ready, plus, I have 10-12 members of my team from Barbados and Trinidad here just to be sure," shared Trotters Restaurant Group Director and buzo Osteria Italiana principal Peter George as he officially opened buzo (Jamaica) to over 100 guests on Tuesday, March 7 at 1 Park Close, New Kingston. "I pride myself in knowing what people, in your position, sitting in those chairs, want.
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