Atlantis Paradise Island Opens New Restaurant From James Beard Award-Winning Chef

by Patrick Clarke
Last updated: 10:55 AM ET, Tue January 9, 2024

Atlantis Paradise Island has announced the opening of FIELDTRIP, a new fast-casual rice bowl shop created by James Beard Foundation Award-winning Chef JJ Johnson.

FIELDTRIP—was named one of "America's Best New Restaurants" by Esquire in 2020—uses sustainable ingredients to create delectable dishes centered around rice. The Atlantis location will feature global flavors, with a spotlight on heirloom grains. In addition to rice, diners can look forward to hearty vegetables and proteins including locally sourced seafood.

A star at the inaugural Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival and Table Takeover Series, Chef JJ permanently joins the Bahamian resort's rapidly growing portfolio of internationally recognized chefs. Atlantis' roster includes Michael White (Paranza), Nobu Matsuhisa (Nobu), José Andrés (Fish) and Alon Shaya (Silan).

"I am thrilled to bring FIELDTRIP to its first international stage alongside our excellent partners at Atlantis Paradise Island. My mission is to bring communities together through food, and FIELDTRIP is a rice-bowl concept embodying that mission by using rice as an ingredient that connects us across the globe," Chef JJ Johnson said in a statement.

"I am honored to be given the opportunity alongside other chefs featured at Atlantis and excited to bring my unique flavors to locals and visitors alike. See you next trip!"

Chef JJ's accolades include being nominated by the James Beard Foundation a whopping nine times and being recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 and Nation's Restaurant News Power List.

"Chef JJ is an incredible addition to our lineup of chefs at Atlantis Paradise Island, Chef JJ Johnson brings a unique culinary and cultural perspective to the resort," added Audrey Oswell, President and Managing Director of Atlantis Paradise Island.

"We welcome Chef JJ and his return to the resort after his sold-out Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival events and Table Takeover weekend, where he introduced our guests to new flavors inspired by his Caribbean roots. FIELDTRIP and Chef JJ Johnson are a much-welcome addition to the Atlantis' unmatched culinary offerings," Oswell concluded.

FIELDTRIP is among several significant developments within the resort's dining collection occurring during the 25th anniversary of Atlantis' Royal Towers and the renovation of the Atlantis Casino, Royal Tower guestrooms and more.

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