Fresh From Florida and Island TV have partnered to create the first Caribbean-themed cooking show of its kind, Caribbean Cook-Out Show. Island TV is a television network based in South Florida serving the Afro-Caribbean communities for the past 25 years. With over 25 islands, the Caribbean is home to some of the world’s favorite dishes. With the integration of Fresh From Florida, Caribbean Cook-Out Show is a cultivated program that will have a Florida influence and introduce viewers to how they can include some of Florida’s commodities into their favorite everyday dishes.
Chef Digby Stridiron is Native of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands influenced by the “slow food” movement and West Indian culinary tradition. He is a chef/patron of award-winning restaurants “balter” & “braata” in St. Croix and has earned recognition from New York Times, Food & Wine, Wall St. Journal, and more. He has been recognized as one of the Top 5 Chefs of Color in the World by James Beard House, is a culinary ambassador for the U.S. Virgin Islands and founder of WICA, Braata named one of the 50 best restaurants by Carib Journal and founder of Ama at Cane Bay, a sustainable seafood restaurant. He is currently residing in Phoenix, AZ and Head Chef at his restaurant Latha.