Antigua and Barbuda partners with Farmers Only for Restaurant Week 2023

St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda: The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has partnered with Farmers Only – The Barnyard Party, adding the event to the official list of Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week activities.

The Farmer’s Only All-Inclusive Barnyard Party is one of the largest local food-themed events in Antigua and Barbuda, taking place on May 14 during Restaurant Week. The event features farm-to-table experiences, local food, music, and entertainment, making it an attractive addition to the destination’s culinary experiences for visitors.

To promote Antigua and Barbuda’s culinary industry, the partnership between Restaurant Week and Farmers Only includes co-branding, co-op advertising opportunities, and a custom media lounge at the Farmers Only event.

The media lounge is dedicated to meet and greets with specially invited guests and celebrity chefs, media interviews, photo opportunities, and giveaways. This collaboration aims to sensitize locals to the Restaurant Week brand and increase awareness and momentum around Restaurant Week.

The ABTA’s Lead for Restaurant Week, Shermain Jeremy, said, “We are excited and look forward to this partnership,” recognizing Farmers Only’s ability to bring people together in the spirit of food. Geno Browne, CEO of WB Promotions, heads up Farmers Only, also expressed his excitement about being a part of Restaurant Week and the long-term partnership.

Antigua and Barbuda’s Restaurant Week also features the “Eat Like A Local” experience, offering people the chance to indulge in local, home-cooked food and national dishes offered at homes across the country, street vendors, and local food spots.

Participating Eat Like A Local food spots include Aunty Cavelle’s Restaurant, 268Morlene’s, Latoyas local cuisine, Kimba, Ounces Ice Cream Parlor and Grill, Boundary Bites by Twos Ltd, Mrs Drew, Denise Oliver, Peggy’s Breakfast, Alma’s Restaurant, Captain’s Table, Stickz Bar & Restaurant, Jackie @ Sunset Lane Sunset Lane, Smiling Harry’s, One Stone Ital Shack, Nicole’s Table, Jacky’s – English Harbour, and OJ’s Restaurant and Bar.