Food

DOA recognizes the importance of production within its local food system, especially at this critical time, and it wants to be as supportive as possible while maintaining the highest food and health safety standards.

With restaurants shut down and people home sheltering, there has never been a better time to cook. The other consideration is that good health is the best defense at any time.

Bags of fresh produce will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.

Application forms can be picked up at the Summer Food Service’s main office at 2133 Hospital Street, Christiansted.

On Jan. 21, Clean Sweep Frederiksted will launch the Urban Garden Workforce Development program, a free program that promises to teach participants the fundamentals of urban gardening and farming.

Harvesting of queen conch is allowed from Nov. 1, 2019, and will remain open until midnight, May 31, 2020.

Chef Taj Siwatu, owner of Buddha Sushi Sake Bar & Grill, won first place in the “Creative Sweet Wing” category and third place for “Best of Show” at the 18th Annual National Buffalo Wing Festival.

The Restaurant Division winner of the 2019 King of the Wing (KOW) at the annual competition at Magens Bay, Chef Taj Siwatu, owner of Buddha Sushi Sake Bar & Grill, will be competing at the 18th Annual National Buffalo Wing Festival taking place in Buffalo, N.Y.

“Small and independent craft brewers are part of the DNA of their communities. They are becoming mainstay attractions for travelers.”

This opportunity to ‘Eat With Fred’ is a dream come true for me. I'm thrilled to be a part of The Fred's team and their vision for St. Croix," said Ashley McKinnon.