News

There’s Now a Kosher, Vegetarian Caribbean Restaurant in Brooklyn

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - May 20, 2015

Above: Fiya in Brooklyn

By the Caribbean Journal staff

It’s likely the first of its kind in the world: a kosher, vegetarian Caribbean restaurant. And it’s in one of the great Caribbean outposts outside of the region.

It’s called Fiya, and it’s now open in the DUMBO neighbourhood of Brooklyn, New York.

That means an eclectic menu featuring everything from sorel to veggie jerk chicken to something called “AnyTing stew.”

fiya2

Above: FIYA’s “red hot stepper”

The eatery, which debuted in DUMBO at the beginning of this month,

FIYA Caribbean Vegetarian cuisine is located at 14 Jay Street in Brookyln.

Popular Posts the sexiest beaches including this resort at atlantis

The Sexiest Beaches in the Caribbean to Visit Right Now 

One is a beach with a nightclub-style pool right next door. Another is filled with beach bars — and even has its own au natural corner. Then there’s a beach that’s practically a nonstop party.  There are so many things that […]


The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit This Summer, From Antigua to St Croix

verandah antigua

We’ve been saying it for years, and we’ll keep saying it: in some ways, the Caribbean is even better in the summer months. The water is warm. It’s a bit less crowded, a little bit quieter. At night, the trade […]


The Winners of the 2024 Caribbean Green Awards 

caribbean green

With almost 20,000 votes, the winners of the Caribbean Green Awards 2024 Presented by E-Finity have been crowned.  From state-of-the-art marine conservation projects to hotels that are redefining sustainability, the Green movement has never been stronger in the Caribbean.  “This […]


Related Posts sandals all-inclusive resort

The Best Travel Agent Incentives in the Caribbean Right Now 

In an effort to motivate its advisor partners, many top-notch Caribbean hotels are offering special perks for travel specialists who show initiative through bookings. “Incentives are not only great to earn, but once you use them, it helps in business growth,” said Dilworth […]


The Winners of the 2024 Caribbean Green Awards 

caribbean green

With almost 20,000 votes, the winners of the Caribbean Green Awards 2024 Presented by E-Finity have been crowned.  From state-of-the-art marine conservation projects to hotels that are redefining sustainability, the Green movement has never been stronger in the Caribbean.  “This […]


Caribbean Hotels Keep Filling Up as Travel Demand Strengthens 

bahamas small hotels

It was a very strong March for the Caribbean hotel industry, according to the newest data from hotel analytics firm STR.  Hotel occupancy was 76.4 percent last month, a sizable 7.3 percent jump over March 2023 — a very strong […]


SUBSCRIBE!

Sign up for Caribbean Journal's free newsletter for a daily dose of beaches, hotels, rum and the best Caribbean travel information on the net.


No. Thank You