August 22, 2020
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Charles F. Dodge City Center
601 City Center Way
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025


A food-inclusive all-VIP evening of gourmet bites, Caribbean cocktails, cultural activities and island entertainment.

Taste the Islands Experience TTIX

Culinary Talent

On Saturday, the food is the star of the show. Watch our celebrity chefs and mixologists presenting demos on the main stage, and sample Caribbean flavors from South Florida’s favorite Caribbean chefs and restaurants.

HUGH “CHEF IRIE” SINCLAIR

HUGH “CHEF IRIE” SINCLAIR

Chef Co-Host, Taste the Islands TV Show

CYNTHIA “CHEF THIA” VERNA

CYNTHIA “CHEF THIA” VERNA

Chef Co-Host, Taste the Islands TV Show

Philip “Casanova” Antoine

Philip “Casanova” Antoine

Award Winning Mixologist, Barbados

Chef Danny Peñalo Dominguez

Chef Danny Peñalo Dominguez

Executive Chef, Yarumba Restaurant

Other Entertainment

Enjoy some great music throughout the day, courtesy of DJ GQ (Y100) and our live Caribbean band. Also enjoy cultural activations, and pampering in our glam studio.

DJ GQ

DJ GQ

Award winning DJ and music producer

Cultural Activations

Cultural Activations

Carnival players in regalia

Glam Studio

Glam Studio

Complimentary massage, hair and makeup services

The Taste the Islands Experience (TTIX Main Event) 2019 Sponsors

Island Syndicate Logo
Grace Foods Taste the Islands Experience