Jamaica Gleaner

‘Sante!’ to Fromage Bistro

- Krysta Anderson/Gleaner Writer

THE SWEET sounds of French music echoing in the picturesqu­e scenery of a uniquely Parisianin­spired decor are simple things you can experience once you open the doors of Fromage Bistro. Located on Hillcrest Avenue, the sophistica­ted, chic eatery is no stranger to the urban restaurant world. In fact, it has been teasing taste buds in and around the city for almost six years. According to Arnaldo Martin, junior marketing and communicat­ions coordinato­r, the stout-glazed ribs is surefire hit among food lovers. He continued by noting that you can never go wrong with pasta, so many return for more of the chicken Alfredo pasta, and the salads are everything. The culinary concept came to life courtesy of owner Lisa Chin, who has always had a passion for pleasing palates. Her love lead her to create a timeless escape into all things savoury and sweet. Fromage Bistro’s talented chefs took Food on a tasty tour of

Euro-Jamaican-fused cuisine. And we’ve decided to carry you with us, so hop aboard this tantalisin­g train. Let’s journey through freshly prepared Tuscan pasta in a light tomato cream sauce accompanie­d by an assortment of shrimp chicken and Italian sausages. Prepare for shrimp scampi flatbread, consisting of Parmesan, shrimp, mozzarella and a white wine sauce, a health nut salad of alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, quinoa, kale, chia, salmon, pumpkin seeds, and strawberry vinaigrett­e. Enjoy a Cuban rice bowl filled with mango aioli, tomato salsa, plantain, mojo chicken, black beans and yellow rice, and bacon-wrapped succulent pork served with a side of mashed sweet potatoes and steamed vegetables.

Salivating yet? Well, highlights from this excursion also played out with intoxicate­d notes of Appleton Estate-motivated mixes,

Bartender Kymani Colley explained that he admires the versatilit­y of Appleton Estate brands, and loves the fact that he can take just about any one of the company’s signature spirits and create a complex mix guaranteed to leave his customers in high spirits. He whipped up his special basil mash, which is a twist on a classic mojito Wray & Nephew white rum, took us on vacation with his sweet renditions of tropical wave and pina punch – a piña colada and punch combinatio­n – and finished in style with his cosmopolit­an edition: the Campari Suave.

So if you are looking to enjoy good service, great food in a lovely environmen­t with your loved ones or your potential loved ones, then sail on over and say “Sante!” (“Cheers!”) to Fromage Bistro today.

Visit the restaurant at 8 Hillcrest Avenue, Kingston 6, or call 876-622-9856 or 876-927-7062.

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IAN ALLEN/PHOTOGRAPH­ER Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin, glazed with Bourbon sauce, served with apple sweet mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.
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When a piña colada marries a sweet punch, an amazing piña punch is your happily ever after.
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Take a tasty ride with this Cuban rice bowl.
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If you’re a health nut, then this healthy nut salad is definitely for you.
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IAN ALLEN/PHOTOGRAPH­ER

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