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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.
Book your accommodations now! Choose from Luxury Treehouses, Villas, and Glamping Tents.
Book now for all day and evening events! Don’t miss our fabulous hands-on mixology classes, beach club parties and prix fixe dinners.
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.
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.
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.
Chef Vinny Alterio – A St. John–based private chef and restaurateur known for globally inspired cuisine with a refined, island-forward approach.
Chef Gary Kim – An inventive chef blending global flavors with Caribbean ingredients, bringing bold creativity to the St. John culinary scene.
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 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.
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.
Reserve your overnight accommodations now in one of our Luxury Treehouses, Cottages, Glamping Tents or Villa and enjoy all the festivities.
Saturday-Thursday, 10 am – 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.
Monday – Thursday, 5pm – 8pm
Enjoy cocktails before dinner followed by a one-of-a-kind sunset dinner by the water.