Since the earthquake that devastated Haiti in Jan 2010, the country has been fighting to rebuild itself from the ashes. The establishment of a new Government, a new leader at the head of our Ministry of Tourism along with the work of many of our Consulates and Ambassadors abroad, has brought nothing but excitement especially with the ongoing efforts to revive and uplift the image of our beloved Haiti.

The Haitian Culinary Alliance (HCA) founded by some talented Haitian Culinary Professionals, decided to do its part in the promotion of Haiti and its gastronomy. Gastronomy is an important ingredient in the promotion of tourism, and as Chefs, Culinary & Hospitality Professionals we view ourselves as ambassadors working at introducing the wonderful flavors that Haiti has to offer to the world.

Taste of Haiti - Miami is the first event organized by the Haitian Culinary Alliance in partnership with the General Consulate of Haiti in Miami, the Haitian Chamber of Commerce of Florida, the Offices of Commissioner Jean Monestime and the City of North Miami to help promote and introduce Haiti's Gastronomy to our compatriots and friends in Florida.

When you talk about Haitian food in the United States, most people think Griot, Rice & Beans, and our most famous Soupe de Giromond. But there is more to our culinary background then just those items listed. Haiti has been influenced by a number of cultures such as French, Spanish, Lebanese, African, Indian and so forth. We are an island that offers an extraordinary variety in our cooking and we want to share our culture with the world.

We hope you will join us for the 1st edition of "TASTE of Haiti"! Come and discover our rich history through our food.