The Tastiest New Celebration in the USVI :
May 2nd - 4th, 2023
Experience a Taste of Lovango this May, an inaugural food festival hosted at the Lovango Resort + Beach Club! Featuring a delicious assortment of culinary pop-up experiences, the three-day event will include exclusive meals curated by world-renowned guest chefs, creative cocktails from local partners and an invigorating schedule of daytime and nighttime activities.
The CHEFS
Brian ArRuda
Brian Arruda is the Founder & CEO of premier chef-placement agency Executive Chefs at Home. Prior to this, he traveled the country working for acclaimed chefs including José Andrés, Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud, working his way from prep cook to Executive Chef.
Robbie Felice
James Beard Rising Star semifinalist Robbie Felice is the co-founder and chef-partner of the exclusive pop-up pastaRAMEN, as well as Viaggio Ristorante and Osteria Crescendo in New Jersey.
Stephen Belie
Chef Belie’s culinary approach is rooted in using the freshest regional ingredients, as well as teaching and mentoring staff on the consistent production of high-quality food. Prior to joining Lovango as food & beverage director and executive chef, he has been executive chef at Noble House’s Little Palm Island Resort & Spa and Gateway Canyons Resort.
HOW TO JOIN
Overnight Package
Choose from Treehouses, Glamping Tents, and a luxury Villa and enjoy complete access to the festival events throughout the week. Use code TAST when booking.
All Access Pass
Join from St. Thomas or St. John and enjoy the full Taste of Lovango experience with access to the week’s events.
Book by Event
Join from St. Thomas or St. John, browse the festival schedule and book tickets to the events you want to attend.
GUEST APPEARANCE
Adrianne Calvo
Tiffani Faison
Chef, Restaurateur, TV personality, and Top Chef winner Tiffani Faison has made a name for herself nationwide for her dynamic personality, culinary prowess and fierce work ethic. Under Big Heart Hospitality, her Boston-based restaurant group, she creates restaurants that are warm, inspired and instantly lovable. Marking her many culinary achievements, the James Beard has nominated Tiffani as “Best Chef: Northeast” four times for Tiger Mama and Orfano, Boston Magazine awarded her “Best Chef: General Excellence” twice, and the Boston Business Journal has named her on its “Power 50” list. Tiffani lives in Boston and is a tireless advocate of LGBTQ human rights.
Todd Manley
Before moving to his new home of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Todd ran multiple restaurants with average revenues of $1.4M per year per each restaurant. He has been honored to receive numerous awards from “Chef of the Year” to multiple recognitions of his restaurants as the “best” in several categories, and nominated for an Elby Award. Since making St. Croix his home, he has opened 5 successful businesses in four years, continually reinvesting in Christiansted and St. Croix effectively pulling up the town by reinvigorating interest in Christiansted during an economically gloomy period of time. He continues to contribute to the global community through the promotion of Mutiny Island Vodka, breadfruit, and groups such as Trees That Feed Foundation to feed people, create jobs, and better the environment.
THE SCHEDULE
MAY 2
MUTINY ISLAND VODKA WELCOME PARTY
(6PM – 9PM)
Join Todd Manely of Mutiny Island Vodka for a spirited kickoff party featuring cocktails made from Mutiny Island Vodka’s signature breadfruit spirits, live music, and culinary delights from the Taste of Lovango chefs. A limited number of tickets are offered for this exclusive party.
MAY 3
BEACH CLUB TAKEOVER
(10AM – 5:30PM)
Beach Club takeover featuring popup culinary experiences all day long.
LULEE & GOLDEN HOUR POP-UPs (11AM – 5:30PM)
Shop a curated selection from Lulee & Golden Hour’s retail pop-ups.
TASTE OF LOVANGO, SIGNATURE PRIX FIXE DINNER
(5PM – 9PM)
Enjoy an exclusive mouthwatering dinner and wine pairing experience prepared by the Taste of Lovango chefs. Dine under the stars right along the waterfront for a magical evening on a private island.
MAY 4
BEACH CLUB TAKEOVER
(10AM – 5:30PM)
Beach Club takeover featuring popup culinary experiences all day long.
LULEE & GOLDEN HOUR POP-UPs (11AM – 5:30PM)
Shop a curated selection from Lulee & Golden Hour’s retail pop-ups.
FRIENDS OF VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK DINNER UNDER THE STARS
(6PM – 9PM)
Join the Fun
Interested in joining the festivities? Add yourself to the waitlist and keep up to date with announcements and be the first to know when tickets are available.
