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The Tastiest Celebration in the USVI

Experience the islands like never before at Taste of Lovango – back by popular demand and evolving from a single weekend event into a monthly series of exclusive dinners at Lovango Resort & Beach Club.

Each evening brings a new collaboration between Lovango’s Executive Chef Kyle McKnight and renowned guest chefs.

Monthly Guest Chefs
alongside lovango's executive chef, kyle mcknight

fri

february 27
dinner

Guest Chefs: Michael Hervieux & Richard Doucette

fri

march 20
dinner

Guest Chef: Bhavin Chhatwani

fri

april 17
dinner

Guest Chef: Ricky Moore

sat

may 9
beach club party

Guest Chefs: Vinny Alterio, Kenny Claxton, Alex Ewald, Jucinto Durant

fri

may 15
dinner

Guest Chefs: Robbie Felice & Brian Arruda

sat

june 13
beach club party

Guest Chefs: TBD celebrity chefs from Puerto Rico

fri

june 19
dinner

Guest Chef: Nina Compton

2026 Event line up

Lovango's Executive Chef, Kyle McKnight

Chef Kyle brings a passion for fresh, vibrant, Caribbean-inspired cuisine to the island’s dining experiences. At Lovango, Kyle curates seasonal menus that celebrate the best of locally sourced ingredients and coastal flavors, infusing each dish with creativity and a deep respect for island tradition.

feburary 27
dinner
Michael Hervieux & richard doucette

All three of Little Gem Resorts’ celebrated executive chefs come together for an unforgettable evening of island-inspired cuisine and coastal creativity.

Join Lovango’s Chef Kyle McKnight, Chef Michael Hervieux of The Nantucket Hotel, and Chef Richard Doucette of Winnetu Oceanside Resort as they unite for a culinary event on Lovango.

Each course will showcase the chefs’ unique coastal influences—from the Caribbean to Martha’s Vineyard to Nantucket.

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march 20
dinner
bhavin chhatwani

Chef Kyle McKnight will be joined by Chef Bhavin Chhatwani, a rising star whose journey spans culinary cultures and continents. Chef Bhavin currently serves as Executive Chef at Tamasha Modern Indian in Raleigh, North Carolina, where his work has earned national recognition: he was named a semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Foundation “Emerging Chef” award, and has earned accolades for re-imagining Indian cuisine through fine-dining lens.

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april 17
dinner
Ricky Moore

Chef Ricky Moore is a James Beard Award–winning chef celebrated for his soulful approach to Southern seafood. A North Carolina native, he is the chef and owner of Saltbox Seafood Joint, where his cooking highlights fresh, local catch and the traditions of coastal Carolina cuisine. Known for his warmth, authenticity, and deep respect for community and heritage, Chef Moore brings heart and history to every dish he serves.

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may 9
beach club party - local legends
Vinny Alterio, Kenny Claxton, Alex Ewald, Jucinto Durant

Chef Vinny Alterio – A St. John–based private chef and restaurateur known for globally inspired cuisine with a refined, island-forward approach.

Chef Kenny Claxton – A Virgin Islands chef celebrated for fresh, ocean-driven dishes and a deep connection to local seafood and sourcing.

Chef Alex Ewald – Chef-owner of La Tapa in Cruz Bay, renowned for Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with Caribbean flair.

Chef Jucinto Durant – A St. Thomas–born, Johnson & Wales–trained chef blending classical technique with elevated Caribbean flavors as a private chef, consultant, and culinary partner across the USVI.

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may 15
dinner
robbie felice & brian arruda

Chef Robbie Felice, a two-time James Beard Award semifinalist and chef-owner of acclaimed restaurants Viaggio Ristorante and PastaRamen, is known for his bold, genre-defying approach—blending Japanese and Italian influences into dishes that are as inventive as they are unforgettable.

He joins Chef Brian Arruda, Founder of Executive Chefs at Home and graduate of New York’s Culinary Institute of America, whose career spans the kitchens of Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, and Jean-Georges. Arruda’s refined coastal cuisine, rooted in seasonality and balance, reflects the soul of the islands and fine dining.

Together, they will collaborate on an exclusive culinary experience.

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june 13
beach club party hosted by culinary u
TBD celebrity chefs from Puerto Rico
june 19
dinner
nina compton

Chef Nina Compton, a St. Lucia–born chef and winner of the 2018 James Beard “Best Chef: South,” is the Chef/Owner of New Orleans’ acclaimed Compère Lapin and the fast-casual Nina’s Creole Cottage. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, she trained under legendary chefs in New York and Miami before gaining national attention as a finalist and fan favorite on Top Chef: New Orleans. Her celebrated cuisine blends Caribbean flavors with French and Italian influences. In 2025, she released her first cookbook, Kwéyòl / Creole, sharing recipes and stories from her culinary journey. As part of the dinner guests will receive a copy of her new cook book.

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FOOD MENU 5

S E A

green onion, grilled bread
$21

AHI TUNA NOODLES

lemon, green apple, avocado, fried capers, Italian chilis, basil
served raw
$26

JERK SNAPPER SANDWICH

remoulade, heirloom tomato, butter lettuce, pickled onion, brioche roll
$28

PRAWNS & CLAWS

chilled shrimp, snow crab claws, cocktail sauce, jalapeno aioli
$46

ADD CARIBBEAN LOBSTER SALAD: $24

ADD CAVIAR: $125

S H E L L

ADD CHICKEN, SHRIMP OR SNAPPER: $12

GREEN PAPAYA & TEA LEAF SALAD

shredded cabbage & romaine, crunchy lentil mix, tomato, toasted garlic,
red onion, cilantro, tea leaf dressing
$23

CAESAR SALAD

romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, croutons, wasabi caesar dressing
$21

GOLDEN BEET TERRINE

goat cheese, charred onion, basil, almond, burnt honey-lime dressing
$23

FRISEE & ENDIVES

smoked bacon, pickled onions, gruyere, brioche, poached egg, dill buttermilk dressing
$24

L A N D

STEAK TARTAR

perisalade, cured egg yolk, calabrian aioli, black lime, cracklings
$25

ANGUS BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$26

IMPOSSIBLE BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$25

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

hot honey, butter lettuce, pickled vegetable relish, brioche bun
$24

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

FOOD MENU 5

S E A

BLACKENED SHRIMP & CRAB CHOWDER

green onion, grilled bread
$21

AHI TUNA NOODLES

lemon, green apple, avocado, fried capers, Italian chilis, basil
served raw
$26

JERK SNAPPER SANDWICH

remoulade, heirloom tomato, butter lettuce, pickled onion, brioche roll
$28

PRAWNS & CLAWS

chilled shrimp, snow crab claws, cocktail sauce, jalapeno aioli
$46

ADD CARIBBEAN LOBSTER SALAD: $24

ADD CAVIAR: $125

S H E L L

ADD CHICKEN, SHRIMP OR SNAPPER: $12

GREEN PAPAYA & TEA LEAF SALAD

shredded cabbage & romaine, crunchy lentil mix, tomato, toasted garlic,
red onion, cilantro, tea leaf dressing
$23

CAESAR SALAD

romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, croutons, wasabi caesar dressing
$21

GOLDEN BEET TERRINE

goat cheese, charred onion, basil, almond, burnt honey-lime dressing
$23

FRISEE & ENDIVES

smoked bacon, pickled onions, gruyere, brioche, poached egg, dill buttermilk dressing
$24

L A N D

STEAK TARTAR

perisalade, cured egg yolk, calabrian aioli, black lime, cracklings
$25

ANGUS BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$26

IMPOSSIBLE BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$25

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

hot honey, butter lettuce, pickled vegetable relish, brioche bun
$24

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

VALENTINE'S DAY

F I R S T

Rock Lobster Velouté

creme fraiche agnolotti, preserved lemon, vanilla sherry

Beef Tartare

truffled mignonette, 63 degree egg, black garlic aioli, lemon cracklings

Baked Patriot Oysters

guanciale, parmesan, verde breadcrumbs

Warm Burrata

artichoke tapenade, blood orange oil, basil, semolina crackers

S E C O N D

Charred Brussel Sprouts

hazelnuts, manchego, brown butter vinaigrette, crispy shallots, dill

Golden Beet Terrine

goat cheese, arugula, almonds, burnt honey lime & vinaigrette

Ahi Tuna Noodles

lemon, green apple, avocado, fried Capers, italian chilis, basil

Grilled Romaine

boquerón’s, parmesan, croutons, lemon caper vinaigrette

T H I R D

Roasted Butternut Squash

sunflower, malabar spinach, caramelized cauliflower, burnt bay rum honey, black urfa crumble

Ballotine Of Poulet Rouge

charred carrots, farrloto, crispy skin gremolata, lime jus

Swordfish

chorizo crumbs, potato, warm white gazpacho, tomato lemon agro dolce

Heart Of Ribeye

potato pave, taleggio mornay, broccolini, italian chilis, sauce robert

Fricassee Of Rock Lobster

boursin gnocchi, edamame, bacon, turnips, herbs, cognac, uni butter

F O U R T H

Trio Of Chocolate

chocolate mousse, white chocolate ganache, spiced chocolate gelato, macerated berries, waffle tuile

Ballotine Of Poulet Rouge

lemon basil angel cake, 50-year balsamic syrup, strawberry macaroons

Warm Monkey Bread Pudding

cajeta ice cream, bourbon caramelized pineapple, macadamia crumble

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

DINNER

S T A R T E R S

CHARRED OCTOPUS

curried hickpeas, sumac, black urfa chili, coconut
$21

AHI TUNA CRUDO

aji lemon, grapefruit, red onion, sweet potato, basil, olive oil
$26

STEAK TARTAR

persillade, cured egg yolk, calabrian aioli, black lime, cracklings
$25

CARIBBEAN LOBSTER CROQUETTE

herb salad, pommes paille, passionfruit turmeric mustard
$24

SEA URCHIN GNOCCHI

caribbean lobster, boursin gnocchi, edamame, fin herbs, lemon zest
$32

WOOD FIRED FOCACCIA BREAD

herb butter, sea salt
$9

OYSTERS, PRAWNS & CLAWS

mkt oysters, chilled shrimp, snow crab claws, cocktail sauce, jalapeno aioli, dill pickle mignonette
MKT

G R E E N S

GREEN PAPAYA & TEA LEAF SALAD

shredded cabbage & romaine, crunchy lentil mix, tomato, toasted garlic,
red onion, cilantro, tea leaf dressing
$23

CAESAR SALAD

romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, croutons, wasabi caesar dressing
$21

GOLDEN BEET TERRINE

goat cheese, charred onion, basil, almond, burnt honey-lime dressing
$23

FRISEE & ENDIVES

smoked bacon, pickled onions, gruyere, brioche, poached egg, dill buttermilk dressing
$24

E N T R E E S

CARIBBEAN LOBSTER SCHNITZEL

apple & fennel slaw, red potato salad, lobster-cognac butter
$65

HALF ROASTED CHICKEN

sofrito, conch peas, cracked olive vinaigrette, navel orange
$39

FRESH MARKET FISH

christophine, peppers, taro, avocado chili crunch, citrus sauce bercy
$48

BUTCHER'S CUT

charred brussels sprouts, cauliflower puree, bay rhum bordelaise, pepita chimichurri
MKT

CHARRED CAULIFLOWER

preserved lemon, almond, poached egg, petit greens, romesco sauce
$34

TAGINE FOR TWO

CARIBBEAN SEAFOOD STEW

lobster, shrimp, mussels, crab, fresh catch, coconut, cilantro, charred corn & lemongrass velouté, sweet potato, grilled bread
$125

MOROCCAN BRAISED OXTAIL

root vegetable, sweet plantain & pepper agrodolce, yellow rice
$89

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

THE SANDPIT

B I T E S

LOBSTER GUACAMOLE

mango salsa, corn chips, cilantro
$26

CAULIFLOWER HUMMUS

roasted tomato, farm vegetables, goat cheese, olive tapenade
$23

GREEN CHILI & STREET CORN QUESO

crumbled Spanish chorizo & tortilla chips
$22

BLACKENED PEEL AND EAT SHRIMP

cocktail sauce, mustard aioli, lemon
$24

DAILY FRESH CATCH OYSTERS

dill pickle mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon
$36

AHI TUNA POKE

pistachio, orange, furikake, pickled fresno chilis, coconut foam
Served Raw
$27

B O W L S

SALMON NICOISE BOWL

seared rare, poached egg, brocolini, roasted red peppers, potato, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, fried garlic & buttermilk vinaigrette, mixed greens, fennel pollen
$32

DRAGON FRUIT BOWL

dragon fruit Greek yogurt, passion fruit syrup, fresh berries, tropical fruit, granola, almond butter, toasted coconut, shaved almonds
$26

TACO BOWL

pico de gallo, chipotle crema, guacamole, tortillas, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, queso fresco

CHOPPED CAESAR SALAD BOWL

romaine lettuce, croutons, green chili casear, parmesan

TACO BOWL

pico de gallo, chipotle crema, guacamole, tortillas, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, queso fresco

Herb & Garlic Caribbean Lobster Mkt

Smoked Peruvian Tempeh 24

Chimi Churri Skirt Steak 32

Blackened Red Snapper 28

Pineapple Jerk Chicken 27

CHOPPED CAESAR SALAD BOWL

romaine lettuce, croutons, green chili casear, parmesan

Herb & Garlic Caribbean Lobster Mkt

Smoked Peruvian Tempeh 24

Chimi Churri Skirt Steak -32

Blackened Red Snapper 28

Pineapple Jerk Chicken 27

B R E A D S

CAPRESE FLATBREAD

san marzano tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil, olio verde
$26

WILD MUSHROOM FLATBREAD

broccolini, goat cheese, hemp seed pesto, black truffle
$26

PEPPERONI FLATBREAD

asiago, mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, San Marzano tomato sauce, hot honey
$26

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

LUNCH

S E A

BLACKENED SHRIMP & CRAB CHOWDER

green onion, grilled bread
$21

AHI TUNA NOODLES

lemon, green apple, avocado, fried capers, Italian chilis, basil
served raw
$26

JERK SNAPPER SANDWICH

remoulade, heirloom tomato, butter lettuce, pickled onion, brioche roll
$28

PRAWNS & CLAWS

chilled shrimp, snow crab claws, cocktail sauce, jalapeno aioli
$46

ADD CARIBBEAN LOBSTER SALAD: $24

ADD CAVIAR: $125

S H E L L

CARIBBEAN LOBSTER ROLL

caribbean lobster salad, curry, aioli, brioche bun, apple, mint.
MKT

Lobster Guacamole

mango salsa, corn chips, cilantro
$26

DAILY FRESH CATCH OYSTERS

dill pickle mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon
$36

F A R M

ADD CHICKEN, SHRIMP OR SNAPPER: $12

GREEN PAPAYA & TEA LEAF SALAD

shredded cabbage & romaine, crunchy lentil mix, tomato, toasted garlic, red onion, cilantro, tea leaf dressing
$23

CAESAR SALAD

romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, croutons, wasabi caesar dressing
$21

GOLDEN BEET TERRINE

goat cheese, charred onion, basil, almond, burnt honey-lime dressing
$23

FRISEE & ENDIVES

smoked bacon, pickled onions, gruyere, brioche, poached egg, dill buttermilk dressing
$24

L A N D

STEAK TARTAR

perisalade, cured egg yolk, calabrian aioli, black lime, cracklings
$25

ANGUS BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$26

IMPOSSIBLE BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$25

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

hot honey, butter lettuce, pickled vegetable relish, brioche bun
$24

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

The Sandpit

Saturday-Thursday, 10 am – 9 pm

Lovango’s fast-casual experience with wood-fired flatbreads, gourmet bowls and signature cocktails in a casual yet chic seaside setting.

Sand & Stars Beach Party

Friday 5 pm – 9 pm 

With the stars overhead and the sand beneath your feet, enjoy local live music, dancing, signature cocktails and a delicious Caribbean-style buffet.

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Sunset Waterfront Dinner

Monday – Thursday, 5pm – 8pm

Enjoy cocktails before dinner followed by a one-of-a-kind sunset dinner by the water. 

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