We joined the beautiful Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, Bahamas, this past October, for their annual Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival, and a time was had!
Featured on NYC Plugged TRAVEL, The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival showcases an unforgettable lineup of world-renowned tastemakers, an array of interactive chef demos, intimate master classes, live performances, along with the 3rd annual FUZE Caribbean art showcase.
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‘A Taste of Baha Mar’ Welcome Party
Headlined by rock legend and proud Bahamian Lenny Kravitz, we kicked off the festival weekend in style at ‘A Taste of Baha Mar’, an all-inclusive welcome party featuring chef stations, a cocktail bar, and of course a special live performance by the legend himself!
Catch all the action here:
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Baha Mar Resort
The setting? Paradise on earth, at Baha Mar Resort, the Bahamas’ most luxurious destination. Perched on the white sands of Nassau’s Cable Beach, overlooking turquoise Bahamian waters, the property boasts three world-renowned hotel brands, Grand Hyatt (where we stayed), SLS, and Rosewood, each offering stunning ocean views, epic pools, a 15-acre luxe water park, an array of chef-inspired dining experiences, and amazing amenities. Each day, different from the other, truly made it an unforgettable experience.
Highlights included:
🍹 Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Outdoor Pools
🌿 Beautiful greenery walkways
🌊 The breathtaking Beach & Marina
🥂 Skybar Rooftop Lounge & Privilege SLS Pool & Day Club
🎷 Jon Batiste’s Jazz Club
🛟 Baha Bay Luxury Water Park & Lazy River
🌴 Baha Bay Beachfront Cabanas & Infiniti Pool
🦩 Flamingo Cay
🍽️ Over 45 restaurants, bars, and lounges like Tingum on the Sand & Costa
* There is also a world-class Casino and Golf Course on property!
Take a trip to paradise here:
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Signature Dinners & Culinary Events
We’re still reminiscing about its culinary-centered events! Showcasing an unforgettable lineup of world-renowned tastemakers, while featuring an array of interactive chef demos, intimate master classes, and live performances, we indulged in Baha Mar’s eateries:
🥥 Coconuts & Cocktails with Marcus Samuelsson, Scott Conant & Mr. Mix Bahamas at📍Marcus Fish & Chop House & Gardens
🍷 Truffle Dinner with Chef Daniel Boulud at📍Café Boulud
🍖 Chef Simeon’s Sunset BBQ ft. Mr. Mix Bahamas & Hosted by Tia Mowry at📍Baha Bay Event Space
🍣 Signature Dinner with Rolando Ordonez & Noah Rothbaum at📍Katsuya
Get a closer look at all the delicious dishes (and libations) here:
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FUZE Caribbean Art Fair
The FUZE Art Fair is the largest multidisciplinary collaboration of artists and galleries in the Caribbean. It is also a big part of the Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival. Beyond the amazing and one-of-a-kind artists’ work and gallery exhibitions, FUZE offered a host of interactive classes, art demonstrations, and artist talks led by the Caribbean’s most influential artists and cultural avant-garde.
View the art showcase up close here:
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Leola at Baha Mar
Closing out our Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival with ‘Tasting Tuscany’ lunch with Scott Conant at Baha Mar’s latest addition, Leola, featuring refined Italian dining. We got a first look at the new space as Chef Conant and team prepared some of his favorite Italian dishes with a twist, transporting you straight to Tuscany! The menu, curated by Scott Conant & Master Sommelier Fernando Beteta, was paired with a wine for each course.
Here’s a closer look at the Tasting Tuscany Menu:
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This is one festival you have to add to your list. Want to experience this in person? The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival will be back in 2026 for its 5th year!
We recommend Baha Mar for your next solo getaway from the NYC cold or hustle & bustle, or a trip with the crew, the boo, or the fam. You won’t regret it!
