Atlantis Paradise Island Announces Wine & Food Festival

Atlantis Paradise Island has announced its inaugural Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival with proceeds supporting the Atlantis Blue Foundation dedicated to saving marine wildlife and its endangered habitats throughout the Bahamas and Caribbean seas.

The five-day festival running from March 15 to March 19, 2023, will showcase world-renowned chefs, master sommeliers, mixologists and notable TV personalities set against the backdrop of Atlantis’ five miles of white sand beaches and crystal blue waters.

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After Atlantis’ successful Taste of Paradise Food & Wine Festival, the newly named Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival will be expanded to include local and regional chefs and restaurants, music performances, exclusive dinners, beachside parties, culinary demonstrations and family-friendly activities hosted throughout the resort. Atlantis Paradise Island is the only destination in the Caribbean with three Michelin-rated chefs – showcasing the Bahamas as the ultimate culinary destination in the region.

Culinary event programming includes:

Taste of Paradise – The festival’s key tasting event with JJ Johnson, Alon Shaya, Andrew Zimmern and other celebrity chefs.

Celebrity Chef Wine Lunches and Dinners – Alex Guarnaschelli, Aarón Sánchez, Michael White and Andrew Zimmern will each host a memorable in-restaurant dining experience featuring their recipes paired with signature wines.

Ice Cream Social – A family-friendly, sweets-filled afternoon with Duff Goldman and the resort’s resident pastry and dessert chefs.

Jerk Jam – A signature event celebrating Jerk, the iconic Caribbean flavor, hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli and JJ Johnson with a special performance by Grammy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated rapper Wyclef Jean.

Sparkles At Sunset – An elegant Champagne tasting in the famous Bridge Suite of The Royal Tower.

Sugar & Spice – A late-night event at The Cove Pool hosted by pastry chef Duff Goldman with over-the-top desserts and music from DJ Kim Lee (from Netflix’s Bling Empire).

Tacos and Cocktails – A taco and tequila fiesta with Aarón Sánchez and festival mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim.

2023 will also bring multimillion-dollar renovations and new partnerships throughout the resort, including the refurbishment of The Royal Towers to a reimagined Atlantis Casino, and more. The resort's 25th anniversary launches a new chapter for the celebrated destination, ensuring guests will continue to experience the best at Atlantis Paradise Island, with stunning accommodations, innovative cuisine and extraordinary experiences.

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