Chef Murphy - Yabba Island Foods

07/23/2026

One of the highlights of my trip to Antigua, was working with Grandma Mirie. She is a national treasure and her products are amazing!

07/23/2026

I had a great experience making a presentation to the youth in All Saints West.

07/13/2026

Thanks to the team at ABS TV for a great interview!

07/13/2026

See you there!

🎶 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF GHETTO VIBES
An unforgettable evening celebrating the golden anniversary of King Short Shirt’s legendary Ghetto Vibes album—a cultural masterpiece that continues to inspire generations.

A night where music, film, conversation, and cuisine come together in tribute to one of Antigua & Barbuda’s greatest musical treasures.

🍽️ Exclusive “Golden Ghetto Vibes” Tasting Menu curated by Chef James Murphy and Chef Steve Lake, inspired by the music, stories, and culture behind this iconic album.

🎬 FREE Screening: The Making of the Monarch, based on his life and legacy
🎤 Live Conversation with King Short Shirt and filmmaker Dr. James Knight

📅 Thursday, July 16
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Julees Restaurant, Cross & Tanner Streets

✨ Come celebrate the music. Relive the memories. Taste the culture.

📞 Reserve your table today:
724-1066 • 786-1823 • 781-0667

Admission to the movie is FREE. Food and drinks are on sale. Reservations are recommended.

07/11/2026

07/11/2026

🎶𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗡 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗚𝗢? 🎶
That one question takes many of us back…
- Carnival nights.
- Sunday mornings.
- Beach limes and house fetes.
- Sunday afternoon drives.
- Memories passed from one generation to the next.

Celebrate the soundtrack of a generation. 🇦🇬
Join us for Ghetto Vibes Turns 50 — a celebration of King Short Shirt’s legendary album through Music • Cuisine • Movie.

50 years later, the vibes are still alive.

📍 Julees Restaurant
📅 July 16, 2026 | 7 PM

Click on to learn more: https://bit.ly/4aO8apw

07/08/2025

Please tune in!

𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘: 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗞𝗟𝗘 𝗕𝗬𝗧𝗘 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗦
Presented by: SamuelFields Consulting Group
𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙐𝙥 𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨: 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘽𝙞𝙯 - 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧
𝙒𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮, July 9 | 🕔 5 PM EST

Unity is the secret ingredient. Across the Caribbean and throughout the diaspora, small businesses are cooking up something powerful—not just profits, but partnerships. We will dive into how “co-opetition”—a blend of collaboration and competition—is helping Caribbean entrepreneurs rise together, especially in the vibrant world of food and beverage.

🎤 Featured Guests:
● Chef Murphy, Yabba Island Foods – Spicing up tradition with innovation
● Joseph Martin, Julees – Your Sweet Spot – Where culture, cuisine and community meet

Tune in for flavorful stories, bold insights, and a celebration of what happens when Caribbean entrepreneurs rise—and thrive—together.

Learn more in our weekly newsletter: http://bit.ly/3U0U9Me

04/21/2025

Reserve your spot today and let’s celebrate mothers and mother figures with flavor and gratitude.

𝘾𝙀𝙇𝙀𝘽𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙌𝙐𝙀𝙀𝙉𝙎 𝙊𝙉 𝙈𝙊𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍'𝙎 𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝘼𝙏 𝙋𝙍𝙀-𝙈𝙊𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍'𝙎 𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝘽𝙍𝙐𝙉𝘾𝙃
Join the Antigua & Barbuda Progressive Society (ABPS) in celebrating the women who raised, nourished and inspired us at a 𝙋𝙧𝙚-𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝 on 𝙎𝙖𝙩, 𝙈𝙖𝙮 3𝙧𝙙, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Society’s historic Harlem headquarters at 12 West 122nd Street, New York, NY 10025. Tickets are $50 and proceeds will support ABPS’ community-based initiatives.

Guests can expect special touches that honor the grace and strength of mothers and maternal figures including:
💐 Rosé & Roses Toast – a sparkling salute to the queens in our lives
💐 Sip & Snap Photo Wall – strike a pose and capture the love
💐 “What’s in Mama’s Pot?” Game – a flavorful guessing game with fun prizes
💐 Delectable Caribbean Buffet – indulge in the flavors of home
💐 Mudic by DJ Keg, Prizes & Sweet Surprises – keeping the energy warm and festive

Bring your mothers, sisters, aunties, and friends—or come celebrate in their honor. Let’s toast the women who stir our hearts.